Making the Manor a Home

“St. Martin’s Manor did much more than provide me with a place to live while I was pregnant. They offered me unconditional acceptance. They provided me with life lessons that have enabled me to build a home for my children.” (Former Resident)

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I invite you to support our Making the Manor a Home project. Established in 1954, St. Martin’s Manor is a Young Parent Resource Centre which offers residential and community based programs for pregnant and parenting young women and their children. Each year, St. Martin’s Manor houses approximately 40 pregnant and parenting young women and their children. In addition, over 300 community young women receive services through our outreach and day programming.

St. Martin’s Manor has recently completed a major capital campaign for our new expansion. The existing residence is over 125 years old and in need of substantial upgrading. We were successful in raising over $2 million dollars for the new building which is scheduled for completion in 2008. Our new home will improve privacy and safety which will create a welcoming environment. It will also provide educational and child care support which are essential components for our young women to live independently and successfully in our community.

We are asking for your help to furnish our new building and give our young women and their children hope for the future. Please consider Making the Manor a Home by making a financial contribution! Enclosed is our package with details as to how you can assist us.

Thank you for your consideration in Making the Manor a Home.

Yours truly,

Linda Dayler
Executive Director
Catholic Family Services

Giving Opportunities

There are several ways you can participate in Making the Manor a Home. Donations in any amount will help to furnish our new home and will be greatly appreciated. Below are some specific giving opportunities.

Sponsorship and Naming Opportunities
The following are the rooms that we need your help to furnish.

12 Bedrooms – The cost to sponsor one of these rooms if $5,000. These homey rooms will be furnished with a bed with built-in storage and bookcase, a dresser, night table, reading chair or desk and crib/change table. They will have coordinating bedding, lamps and accessories. A donation of $5,000 toward a room will allow you a naming opportunity and a place on the donor wall.

Great Room/Kitchenette – This room can be sponsored for $15,000. This will be the common gathering place of the residence which will include a comfortable sitting/TV area, kitchen area with tables for sharing meals and participating in crafts and games. A donation of $15,000 will allow you a naming opportunity for your organization or personal interest and a place on the donor wall.

Childcare – The cost to fully furnish each childcare room is $25,000. The childcare consists of two separate rooms, one for infants and one for toddlers. These areas will provide a wonderful space for children to learn and play while their parents are involved in educational and life skill activities.

All naming opportunities are for a five year period. Please contact Linda Dayler at 905-527-3823 ext 226 if you would like more information.

All donations of $1,000 or more will be acknowledged on our Donor Wall and donations of $100 or more will be published in our Newsletter.

A tax receipt will be issued for all donations over $20.

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