A Helping Hand on the Road to Recovery "A Without Oasis I wouldn't have the education, the job or the life I have now." Nathan* recovering heroine addict

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What items can I place in an Oasis donation box ?
   
2. What do I do if the box is full?
   
3. What can I donate by home pick-up?
   
4. What items will not be accepted?
   
5. When are home pick-ups available?
   
6. How do I schedule a home pick-up?
   
7. What happens to donated items?
   
8. How does Oasis make a difference?
   
9. What are the benefits of donating?
   

What items can I place in an Oasis box ?

All donated items should be immediately re-useable. When using an Oasis box, only smaller, soft and unbreakable items can be accepted including:

• Blankets, linens and towels
  
• Shoes, boots and belts
  
• Clothing
  

If the box is full please do not leave items beside the box as it negatively affects the environment, the community and our very important relationship with businesses who host Oasis boxes.

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• What do I do if the box is full?
  

An important component of our relationship to businesses and the environment is to ensure our boxes remain well-maintained and are regularly emptied. But if you arrive to find an Oasis box full, please do not leave items outside of it. Instead, kindly attempt to find another location or return at a later date. We'd also greatly appreciate it if you'd contact us to let us know the location of the full box, so we can resolve the matter as quickly as possible.

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• What can I donate by home pickup?
  
• Clothing (all types)
  
• Arts & crafts
  
• Bikes
  
• Blankets
  
• Books (hards & paperbacks)
  
• Canning jars
  
• Clean stuffed animals
  
• Cassettes & CD's
  
• Computers, laptops, etc.
  
• Dishes
  
• Exercise equipment
  
• Fabric (including thread)
  
• Furniture (small enough for two people to carry)
  
• Irons
  
• Jewelry
  
• Knick knacks
  
• Lamps
  
• Microwaves and other small appliances (i.e. toasters, blenders)
  
• Pictures
  
• Pots & pans
  
• Purses
  
• Records
  
• Shoes
  
• Silverware
  
• Sporting Goods
  
• Stereos
  
• Television sets (20 inch and under)
  
• Throw rugs
  
• Tools
  
• Toys
  

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• What items will not be accepted?
  

• Box springs, mattresses or futons
  
• Building materials
  
• Beds
  
• Cribs
  
• Console TVs
  
• Car seats
  
• Car batteries
  
• Cars and boats
  
• Ceiling light fixtures
  
• Computer monitors
  
• Coil springs
  
• Desks
  
• Food
  
• Hazardous materials
  
• Jigsaw puzzles
  
• Large appliances
  
• Multiple volume reference book sets ( i.e. Encyclopedia sets)
  
• Magazines
  
• Newspaper
  
• Organs
  
• Pianos
  
• Plumbing items
  
• Rug padding
  
• Space heaters
  
• Tires
  
• Water heaters
  
• Weight sets
  

• When are home pickups available?
  

Home pickups can be scheduled for Monday to Friday between the hours of 9 a.m and 3 p.m.

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• How do I schedule a home pickup?
  

To schedule a pickup please call (416) 751-0553 or email us.

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• What happens to donated items?
  

Goods donated to Oasis are either given to participants of Oasis's addiction recovery program who can't afford the simple necessities like clothing and furniture. Or they are sold to support programs run by the Metro Oasis Club and Oasis Addiction Recovery Society.

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• How does Oasis make a difference?
  

The Oasis Clothing Bank directly impacts people in your community. Also, our donations go straight to those who need it most. All donations are first given to participants who cannot afford necessities. The remaining items are sold to raise funds for Oasis's valuable programs.

Oasis offers unparalleled service for both individuals and business. Our efficient, friendly service ensures that your partnership with Oasis is easy and enjoyable.

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• What are the benefits of donating?
  

When you donate to Oasis you:

• Benefit your community and those who live in it.
  
• Support worthwhile programs for those in addiction recovery that may not exist otherwise.
  
• Help the environment: your gently used items go to those in need rather than landfills.
  

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Our Supporters

We thank our many supporters including:


Birchwood Plaza
Canada Auto Parks
City of Toronto Parks and Recreation
Coffee Time
Cullen Properties Management
Curran Hall Community Centre
Davisville Tennis Club
Ex-toggery Resale Clothing
Fairway Kitchens
Food Basics
Greenwood Towers
IGA
Loblaws
Mandarin
Massey Centre
Mitchell Field Community Centre
Monarch Properties Ltd.
National Bank of Greece
No Frills
North Toronto Memorial Community Centre
O'Connor Bowl
Parker's Cleaners

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