Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society https://www.mhwss.ca/ Wed, 20 May 2026 19:11:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.mhwss.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo-sm-cen-01.svg Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society https://www.mhwss.ca/ 32 32 This Month’s Most Needed Items – June 2026 https://www.mhwss.ca/most-needed-items-june-2026/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:00:26 +0000 https://www.mhwss.ca/?p=4094 Each month we release a list of our most urgently needed items. Urgent needs items are not typically part of our routine requirements and are necessary in response to unexpected emergencies or shortages.

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June 2026

Our Most Needed Items:

Currently, there are several critical items that we urgently need to ensure that our shelter runs smoothly and our residents feel secure and cared for. Your donations, no matter how small, can go a long way in helping us achieve our mission. 

You can also support us through purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List!

  • Kid’s Lunch Items – Bear Paws, Granola Bars, Fruit Cups, Pudding Cups, Apple Sauce, Goldfish Crackers, Pretzels, Fruit Snacks, Veggie Straws, Juice Boxes

  • Kid’s breakfast cereal
  • Ranch dressing
  • Iced Tea mix
  • Tinfoil lasagna pans
  • Tie Dye Kits
  • New Fidget Toys
  • New/gently used USB-C charger cords
  • New/gently used bedroom lamps
  • New pillows
  • New reusable water bottles

Please consider donating used items we are unable to accept to the Salvation Army or DYL Fashions. They help make sure our clients get the things they need!

How to Donate

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]]> 24th Annual MHWSS Charity Golf Tournament – Presented by The Scotiabank Group https://www.mhwss.ca/24th-annual-charity-golf-classic/ Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:54 +0000 https://www.mhwss.ca/?p=4053 Join us for a day filled with golf, lunch, a buffet dinner, and a live & silent auction – all in support of the MHWSS […]

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Join us for a day filled with golf, lunch, a buffet dinner, and a live & silent auction – all in support of the MHWSS Programs and Services.

Thursday September 3rd, 2026
Medicine Hat Golf & Country Club

Registration: $175/golfer
$700/team of 4

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, email kalicf@mhwss.ca or phone 403-527-8223.

Click here to register online!
Golf Tournament Schedule:
  • 12PM: Lunch
  • 1PM: Shotgun Start
  • 6:30PM: Dinner followed by program

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]]> 11th Annual MHWSS & MHSPCA Pet Walk https://www.mhwss.ca/11th-annual-pet-walk/ Sat, 02 May 2026 01:00:28 +0000 https://www.mhwss.ca/?p=3628 Join Us for the 11th Annual Pet Walk  in support of The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society and The Medicine Hat SPCA.   CLICK HERE TO […]

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Join Us for the 11th Annual Pet Walk  in support of The Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society and The Medicine Hat SPCA.  

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR PET WALK

Join us at the Medicine Hat SPCA on June 25th from 6-8:00pm! Bring your furry friends (and human friends) down to support the MHWSS and MHSPCA. 

NEW THIS YEAR: All attendees must register for the Pet Walk by May 31st in order to recieve their T-shirt and BBQ meal! 

See poster below for more details!

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May 2026

Our Most Needed Items:

Currently, there are several critical items that we urgently need to ensure that our shelter runs smoothly and our residents feel secure and cared for. Your donations, no matter how small, can go a long way in helping us achieve our mission. 

You can also support us through purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List!

  • Kid’s Lunch Items – Bear Paws, Granola Bars, Fruit Cups, Pudding Cups, Apple Sauce, Goldfish Crackers, Pretzels, Fruit Snacks, Veggie Straws, Juice Boxes

  • Iced Tea Mix

  • Disposable lasagna/large roasting pans

  • Tie Dye Kits

Please consider donating used items we are unable to accept to the Salvation Army or DYL Fashions. They help make sure our clients get the things they need!

How to Donate

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]]> Donate to Our Amazon Wish List https://www.mhwss.ca/amazon-wish-list/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:52:04 +0000 https://www.mhwss.ca/?p=3446 Each month we release a list of our most urgently needed items. Urgent needs items are not typically part of our routine requirements and are necessary in response to unexpected emergencies or shortages.

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Support MHWSS with Our Amazon Wish List

What’s on the Amazon Wish List?

The list includes items that our shelter needs most. You’ll find everyday essentials like hygiene products and kid’s lunch items, to specific individual needs. Here are just a few examples of what you can contribute:

  • Personal Care & Hygiene Products: Each client is provided with necessary hygiene products when they arrive at the shelter.
  • Household Essentials: Help restock our shelter with the basics like bedding, towels, and kitchen supplies.
  • Gift Items: Whether it’s a birthday, special holiday, or other occasion, gifts help us bring joy to those staying in shelter. 

How Does It Work?

It’s easy to get involved! Our Amazon Wish List is designed to make your donation experience as simple as possible. Just browse the list, pick the items you’d like to donate, and Amazon will send them directly to our shelter. You can choose the items that resonate most with you, knowing that every gift helps make a difference. 

Our Amazon Wish List

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]]> Donate a car! https://www.mhwss.ca/donate-a-car/ https://www.mhwss.ca/donate-a-car/#respond Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:18:31 +0000 https://dev.partek.ca/mhwss/?p=1086 Donate A Car Canada accepts Vehicle Donations for Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society. Free towing is provided in many areas across Canada or you can […]

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Donate A Car Canada accepts Vehicle Donations for Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society.

Free towing is provided in many areas across Canada or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. When you donate your RV, boat, motorcycle or other vehicle to Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society through Donate A Car Canada, it will either be recycled or sold at auction depending on its condition, age and location. Donate A Car Canada will look after all the details to make it easy for your Charity to benefit. After your Vehicle Donation is complete, Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society will send you a tax receipt within 45 days!

Donate Now!

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]]> https://www.mhwss.ca/donate-a-car/feed/ 0 Pet Safety https://www.mhwss.ca/pet-safety/ https://www.mhwss.ca/pet-safety/#respond Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:46:44 +0000 https://dev.partek.ca/mhwss/?p=753 We understand that pets are important members of your family and you may be delaying or avoiding leaving your abusive home due to fear of […]

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We understand that pets are important members of your family and you may be delaying or avoiding leaving your abusive home due to fear of pets being harmed and wanting to keep them safe too.

In order to help you and your pet stay safe, Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society and Alberta Alliance for the Safety of Animals and People (Alberta SPCA) have partnered to assist victims of family violence who are leaving abusive situations. The Pet Safekeeping Program provides short-term housing for pets belonging to individuals who are leaving an abusive situation. They will keep your pet safe and cared for while you make plans for you and your family to live somewhere safe. For further information, please contact our helpline at (403) 529-1091.

Safety Plan For Pets

For abusers, harming or threatening to harm a beloved pet is a way of exerting control and intimidation, trading on the victim’s love for their pet and using that love as leverage to prevent an escape from an abusive and sometimes life-threatening situation.

Pet Safety Plan Checklist

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]]> https://www.mhwss.ca/pet-safety/feed/ 0 Growing Hope in our Community https://www.mhwss.ca/growing-hope-in-our-community/ https://www.mhwss.ca/growing-hope-in-our-community/#respond Wed, 26 Jun 2019 15:35:36 +0000 https://dev.partek.ca/mhwss/?p=413 In Spring 2019, the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society commissioned a mural that went up along the side of Station Coffee Co., downtown on Second […]

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]]> In Spring 2019, the Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society commissioned a mural that went up along the side of Station Coffee Co., downtown on Second Street. When we think of what we do, the word “hope” comes up again and again. We give hope to families that a life free of abuse and violence is possible. Ending family violence in our community isn’t something that will happen overnight. But with vision, hard work, and time – just like a garden – it’s something we can achieve together. We hope this mural is a call to action for the community, so people are reminded of all the ways they can grow hope for a better tomorrow.

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