Kitchener "Doon" Guest House
The guest house is within walking distance of schools, stores, a library, and many parks. It is also on a bus route.
It is near the Grand River, which is known for its scenic views. It is also close to Conestoga College, and has easy access to the 401 highways.
Guest house offers
St. Jacobs Guest House
offers
Capacity: 10 rooms, up to 22 guests.
Accommodation: Free stay including utilities for short-term.
Amenities:
- Complimentary food (donation-based).
- Hotel-style rooms.
- Large backyard.
- Close to parks, transportation, and markets.
Support Services:
- Assistance with resume building and job search.
- General support.
- On-site English Language Support (ELS).
- Nearby medical support.
Type: Family house.
Help Prepare the New House Starting May 1
Specific household items are needed (Gently Used Items Accepted)
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Cleaning supplies (mop, bucket, broom, dust pan, vacuum, cleaners)
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Laundry baskets
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New pillows
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Dressers x 3
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Bed frames (Double)
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Mattresses (Double)
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Bunkbed
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Blender, Instapot, Air Fryer
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Brita water filter
Contact maryanne@grobe.ca for more details
Sign up to volunteer on May 1 & May 2.
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House organizers (stage rooms, organize the kitchen, stock pantry, toiletry and linens)
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Furniture movers
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Volunteers to tidy (ensure the house is clean when we leave)
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Painters (touch up any spots inside cubboards and door frames)
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Furniture coordinators (ensure the furniture goes into the correct rooms)
Conact wrgr.volunteer@gmail.com if you would like to volunteer or have questions. Sign up as an invidivual or as a group.
Guest house offers
Capacity: 3 bedrooms upstairs share a bathroom. One room in the basement has its own bathroom and living room space. The kitchen, living room, 2-piece bathroom and laundry room are on the main floor and are shared. There is a fenced backyard.
Support Program: Contact us for the program fee amount which includes settlement, employment support, and food donations.
Amenities:
- Close to business centres
- Close to grocery stores and cafes
- Close to the bus routes and connections
Donate
We need financial donations to make sure families get housing even when they can't afford it. We also need furniture donations and household items to make Ukrainians feel more as at home.
Hosting
We are always looking for people willing to open up their homes to Ukrainians fleeing the war. Some hosts have a sofa bed and can offer emergency hosting only, others have a spare room and are able to host for longer periods. Complete our application form now.
Volunteer
We currently need assistance with coordinating donations, fundraising and ensuring we have enough people to help with the settlement of Ukrainian guests. We believe that in order to ensure the families get off on the right foot they need to feel like they belong.
Rentals
We are looking for landlords or people able to rent space that understand Ukrainians families will not be able to show a credit history, will most likely not have employment right away, and may not speak English.