Events
To increase awareness and to help support our Shelter and Drop-In clients as well as maintain our shelter building!
A Place Called Home Presents
The Youth Digital Art Project
in Memory of Jessica Joy
Kawartha Lakes youth aged 14-24 were invited to create and submit artwork illustrating their thoughts on homelessness in our community. We are excited to showcase their incredible talent in our Youth Virtual Art Project Gallery, where you can view this year's winning pieces as well as contributions from the 2023 Mural Art Project: Enter the gallery here: APCH YOUTH VIRTUAL ART GALLERY
The Youth Virtual Art Project honors the memory of Jessica Joy and aims to raise awareness about youth homelessness. This initiative helps young people gain a deeper understanding of homelessness and learn where to find support.
Art was Jessica's passion and a therapeutic outlet that allowed her to express herself in various forms. She always dreamed of having an art studio to teach classes - a dream she, unfortunately, could not realize.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jami Joy for her generous donation to the 2024 Youth Virtual Art Project in memory of her daughter, Jessica Joy. We also thank the Kawartha Art Gallery for their significant contributions, which made this project possible. Special thanks go to Christina Dedes for her graphic art expertise and contributions.
Jessica Joy - 1994-2019
GIVE THE
GIFT OF SHELTER
On Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 and throughout this giving season, please give the Gift of Shelter to help us support those experiencing homelessness in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County.
Your donation will be used to support our Drop-In Services so that we can provide: one meal a day, access to shower, laundry and washroom facilities, phone, and most importantly an opportunity to work with our qualified staff to help develop a plan.
With your support, our goal is to help as many people who are experiencing a housing crisis as possible.
For a $25.00 donation to A Place Called Home, receive a Gift of Shelter Card that you may purchase for a compassionate and likeminded friend, family member or colleague to show your dedication to support those experiencing homelessness in our community.
Instructions for Online purchases
Please email jennifer@apch.ca
to make arrangements to pick up your Gift of Shelter card(s) .
Help us feed and support those experiencing homelessness today!
Gift of Shelter cards may also be purchased in-person at:
A Place Called Home - 64 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay
Buy a Brick - Support our Shelter
CAMPAIGN IS CLOSED AT THIS TIME.
Bricks purchased during our last campaign will be installed in Jan 2025.
APCH is pleased to announce our second Buy-a-Brick campaign. The costs of the bricks are $250.00 and a $200.00 tax receipt will be provided.
This campaign will start October 15th and run through the holiday season so anyone interested in a unique gift or memorializing the name of a loved one, please contact us.
For more information please contact Jennifer Lopinski at 705-878-6817 or email jennifer@apch.ca
Thank you for supporting our agency! Below are links and more information related to events support our agency and the homeless in our community.
Events
Our two biggest annual fundraising events - The Kawartha Lakes Cycling Tour & Mark-a-thon Walk for the Homeless - are both being modified.
To stay up-to-date with these events and other activities, please follow us on Facebook.
Kawartha Lakes Classic
The 22nd Annual Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour will be held on August 23rd, 2025. Enjoy an incredibly scenic and fully supported ride featuring the beautiful Kawartha Lakes. All routes are designed by members of the Kawartha Cycling Club. We offer routes suitable for all skill levels, including families and the cycling enthusiast. The proceeds raised from this event help the most vulnerable people in our community. We thank you for your past registration and donations.
Mark-a-thon Hero Walk
We look forward to seeing you for the next Mark-a-thon Event on Saturday June 21, 2025. Thank you for your interest in supporting APCH.
For more details and to register, visit: