Share the Care

Help Fill Our Care Closet

Our Care Closet provides families experiencing an unintended pregnancy with practical support through essential supplies for children up to 2 years old.

Whether it's clothing, diapers, wipes or baby equipment, every donated item helps ensure families can access basic necessities during a challenging season.

Looking for support?

The Care Closet is available to Dawn Centre clients who are preparing for parenthood. Click here to learn more about who can access the Care Closet, what you may find and how to get started.

What We Accept

Most Needed Items

Baby wipes

This list changes throughout the year. Please check back before making a donation.

Seasonal Clothing Donations

Because we have limited storage space, we rotate our clothing inventory throughout the year.

Seasonal Clothing Rotation

September-April: Fall/Winter
April-August: Spring/Summer

At each seasonal changeover, we remove clothing from the previous season to make room for the next. Unfortunately, we aren't able to accept clothing that is outside the current season, as we don't have the capacity to store it until it's needed. Thank you for helping us keep our Care Closet organized and ready to serve families throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I drop off donations?

Donations can be dropped off at our location during office hours at :

Dawn Centre

507-73 Water Street North

Cambridge, ON N1R 7L6

When can I drop off donations?

Donations can be dropped off during our regular office hours:

Tuesday – Thursday: 10am–3:30pm

If you have a large donation, we'd appreciate a quick phone call beforehand at 519-620-0204 so we can ensure someone is available to help.

What condition should donated items be in?

Please ensure all donated clothing and baby items are:

Freshly washed
In good, gently used condition
Free from stains, tears and excessive wear
Complete and in working order (where applicable)

We want every family who visits our Care Closet to receive items they can use with confidence.

Can I donate opened diapers or wipes?

Yes, we happily accept opened packages of diapers and sealed packages of baby wipes.

Can I receive a tax receipt?

Tax receipts may be available for donations that meet CRA requirements. Please speak with our staff when dropping off your donation if you would like more information.

Can I volunteer in the Care Closet?

We occasionally have volunteer opportunities to help sort donations, organize clothing and prepare items for families.

Thank You

Every donation, whether it's a single package of diapers or several bags of clothing, helps us provide practical support and encouragement to local families.