Acknowledgements

These are people or places that have wrote to us after receiving our knitted and crocheted items. Their words of thanks really touch our hearts. God bless you all.

.........January 6, 2006

Angel Hugs,
Mississauga Ontario,
Canada
Dear Caryl,
The Salvation Army Wilkinson Road Shelter extends appreciation and gratitude for your kindness in providing gifts for the residents of the Wilkinson Road Shelter during the Christmas season.
Each year The Salvation Army Wilkinson Road Shelter continues to ensure that the residents are provided with the highest support and services, in particular duuring the Christmas holidays.
Thank you for working with us to enhance the quality of life envisioned by our community to helping those most vulnerable. We look forward to your continued support throughout the year.

Sincerely,
Karen B
Donations Committee, Wilkinson Road Shelter..........

.........December 21, 2005

Angel Hugs,
Mississauga Ontario,
Canada
Dear Debbie B,
The Affinity Young Moms program, an initiative of The Dam Youth Drop-in, would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to you. We would like to say a huge thank you for your contributions towards our Christmas party. The children and moms were overjoyed with their gifts. This year was our largest party ever with 70 people in attendance that included moms, children, dads and volunteers. They enjoyed a turkey dinner and a visit from Santa. It is through groups like yours that the moms learn how the community supports them and shows them that they are cared for.
Many of these teen moms face rejection and judgement when they become pregnant at a young age. One of our goals is to come along side of them and support them as they go through this period of transition. Through your generosity we have been able to concentrate on the Moms needs and on our programs, without the worry of where the gifts for Christmas would come from. If you could have only seen their faces when Santa gave them their gifts, many moms had tears in their eyes, as did Kei and I, we are all so grateful.
Once again thank you for helping us to make this Christmas season extra special for the moms and children of Affinity.

Sincerely,
Kei D & Sue W
Affinity Staff; The Dam Youth Drop-in...........

........December 15, 2005

Dear Angel Hugs,
Thank you for your lovely knitted garments. Your gifts are greatly appreciated by our little ones.
Happy Holidays!

The Nursery Staff
Special Care Nursery; Credit Valley Hospital.................

.............April 7, 2005

Angel Hugs,
Mississauga Ontario,
Canada
Dear Caryl,
On behalf of the women and their children staying at Interim Place, thank you for taking the time to donate the lovely knitted afghans and sweaters for the children at our shelter.
Each year literally hundreds of women and children seek shelter behind our doors. During this time we aim to provide as many resources as possible, such as Women's counselling, Child & Youth Services, Housing and Legal Advocacy in addition to community resources and networks that will assist when women leave the shelter.
Although you may not see the faces of the women you have helped, please know you have made a difference. Your donation will be put to immediate use. Thank you for helping us Close the door on abuse" and "Open the door of hope".

Sincerely,
Pat Y
Manager Finance....................

............March 16, 2005

Angel Hugs,
Mississauga Ontario,
Canada
Dear Caryl,
On behalf of the women and their children staying at Interim Place, thank you for your support and generous donations.
Each year literally hundreds of women and children seek shelter behind our doors. During this time we aim to provide as many resources as possible, such as Women's counselling, Child & Youth Services, Housing and Legal Advocacy in addition to community resources and networks that will assist when women leave the shelter.
Although you may not see the faces of the women you have helped, please know you have made a difference. Your donation will be put to immediate use. Thank you for helping us Close the door on abuse" and "Open the door of hope".

Sincerely,
Pat Y
Manager Finance....................

........January 20, 2005

Angel Hugs
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada
Dear Caryl,
On behalf of the women and their children staying at Interim Place, thank you for your support and generous donation during the holiday season. The families value and appreciate the support they received during this special time of year as the holidays may be filled with memories they would rather forget. Thank you for considering our cause.
Each year literally hundreds of women and their children seek shelter behind our doors. During this time we try to provide as many resources as possible, such as Women's Counselling, Child & Youth Services, Housing and Legal Avocacy, in addition to community resources and networks that will assist when women leave the shelter.
Although you may not see the faces you have helped, please know you have made a difference. Your donation will be put to immediate use. Thank you for helping us "Close the door on abuse" and "Open the door of hope."
My sincere wishes for the New Year!

Pat Y
Manager; Interim Place....................

........October 22, 2004

Dear Caryl,
It was so nice to see you with your big bag of goodies! Thank you for the large donation of knitted items. It comes at a good time with the cooler weather ahead. We are always pleased with your group and it's hard work. Your kindness and thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Trillium Health Centre; Unit Clerk..............

...........April 13, 2004

Angel Hugs,
Mississauga Ontario,
Canada
Dear Caryl,
Please accept our sincere thanks for you ongoing generous donations. We have recently received an abundance of the clothing for the women and children at Interim Place and we thank you.
Each year literally hundreds of women and their children seek shelter behind our doors. We depend on the support of business and families in the community to help us address their needs.
Thank you for your community spirit and commitment to helping these women and children on their journey towards a life free from abuse. Your generosity is helping us "Close the door on abuse" and Open the door of hope".

Sincerely,
Pat Y
Office Manager, Interim Place................

............January 30, 2004

Dear Shelley & the Angel Hugs group,
Thank you so much for your donation of knitted baby items. I have distributed them into the NICU, our level 2 nursery and the full term nursery as well. Timing was perfect when we received them, on that day a blanket and sweater set made the perfect gift. I took a small but healthy 4 pound baby to see her mother who was very ill in the ICU. She was moved to tears to see her baby and to think that we would dress the baby in such a beautiful outfit. We gave the mother the outfit as a rememberance of that special moment. Thank you for helping to create it. The burial gowns were lovely (the small white one will be used in the NICU setting) and when used will become part of the parents' baby memory box that they will treasure forever.
I have already seen your hats & blankets on a number of babies in the unit. On behalf of the babies & families & NICU staff, thanks again to your group for their special donation.

Sincerely,
Dorothy D; RN
Lactation Consultant & Development Care Team Leader
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Sunnybrook & Women's Hospital...............

............December 2003

Angel Hugs,
Once again, thank you so much for all your time and care to make the hat and bootie sets and the baby knitted sets with blankets. All of these come in very useful for the small newborns as well as those that need an "extra blanket or hat" for warmth and comfort.
Thank you from the staff in Special Care Nursery and the families who benifit.

Nancy F; RN
Nurse Manager; Special Care Nursery
Credit Valley Hospital.....................

...........December 19, 2003

Angel Hugs,
Mississauga Ontario,
Canada
Dear Caryl,
Please accept our sincere thanks for your generous donation of knitted items, toys, and gifts for the women and children at Interim Place for the Holiday Season. The gifts will be distributed to the women and children of the North and South shelters.
Each year literally hundreds of women and their children seek shelter behind our doors. We depend on the support of business and families in the community to help us address their needs.
Thank you for your community spirit and commitment to helping these women and children on their journey towards a life free from abuse. Your generosity is helping us "Close the door on abuse" and Open the door of hope".
Seasons' Greetings and best wishes for The New Year from residents and staff at Interim Place.

Sincerely,
Pat Y
Office Manager, Interim Place................

.........September 15, 2003

Angel Hugs,
Mississauga Ontario,
Canada
Dear Debbie,
Please accept our sincere thanks for your generous donation of knitted goods for the women and children at Interim Place.
Each year literally hundreds of women and their children seek shelter behind our doors. We depend on the support of business and families in the community to help us address their needs.
Thank you for your community spirit and commitment to helping these women and children on their journey towards a life free from abuse. Your generosity is helping us "Close the door on abuse" and Open the door of hope".

Sincerely,
Pat Y
Office Manager, Interim Place.............

.........July 9, 2003

Angel Hugs,
Mississauga Ontario,
Canada
Dear Angel Hugs,
I wanted to take the time to thank you for all of your support for our programs. The mothers in our programs truly appreciate these gifts you have knit for them. The blankets, sweaters, booties, and teddy bears are wonderful and they are truly appreciated. Thanks to Angel Hugs all of our babies receive a special gift.
Just to let you know our Healthy Start Programs and Teen Prenatal Supper Club program participants have increased 200% over the past year and we are constantly growing and accepting new clients. I wanted to send you these thank you cards from some of our participants to show you how much your hard work means to them.
Thank you again.

Sincerely,
Barb W
Best Start Health Coalition in Peel............

........June 13, 2003

Dear President,
Can you please send a big "Thank You" to all your knitters for such a lovely job. The blankets and little hats & booties were given to our premature babies. The staff and parents appreciate your kindness. Keep up the good work. God Bless.

Sincerely,
Special Care Nursery
Trillium Health Centre
(Mississauga Hospital)...............

.........June 3, 2003

Dear Members of Angel Hugs,
It was such a pleasure to come to your meeting on Sunday and learn about the work you do.
You are all to be commended for your efforts and congratulated on fostering a sense of community. People like you make the world a better place.
As a new member of Angel Hugs I hope to be able to assist in your projects as much as posible and get to meetings when I can. Eventually I hope to contribute a pattern too.
To all of you I wish you continued success with this wonderful work you do.

Yours in Knitting (and crochet),
Cynthia
Canadian Guild of Knitters...........

..........January 26, 2003

Angel Hugs Mississauga Ontario Canada
Dear Caryl
On behalf of the women and their children staying at Interim Place, thank you for your support and generous donation during the holiday season. The families value and appreciate the support they received during this special time of year as the holidays may be filed with memories they would rather forget. Thank you for considering our cause.
Each year literally hundreds of women and their children seek shelter behind our doors. During this time we try to provide as many resources as possible, such as Women's Counselling, Child & Youth Services, Housing and Legal Avocacy, in addition to community resources and networks that will assist when women leave the shelter.
Although you may not see the faces you have helped, please know you have made a difference. Your donation will be put to immediate use. Thank you for helping us "Close the door on abuse" and "Open the door of hope."
My sincere wishes for the New Year!

Sincerely,
Pat Y
Office Manager, Interim Place................

.......January 22, 2003

Angel Hugs Mississauga Ontario Canada Dear Melody
On behalf of the Best Start Health Coalition in Peel I would like to thank you very much for all of your help with our Christmas gift drive and gift distribution. Thank you for organizing your group to knit so many wonderful outfits, blankets, and toys for our babies. Thank you as well for purchasing and wrapping the wonderful gifts for our mothers! Without partners like you our program would not be as successful as it is!!
Our Healthy Start Clients truly appreciated the gifts and packages for their families and you and your group was a big part of this!! Thank you for your help and cooperation.

Sincerely
Barb W
Program Manager; Healthy Start..............

........June 1, 1999

Dear Angel Hugs,
On behalf of The Credit Valley Hospital I wish to thank the "Angel Hugs" for the outstanding donation of quilts.
The families who have received these blankets are truly touched by your kindness and your concern for their child. Many families have commented that these blankets assisted in reducing the anxiety related to the hospitalization.
Please extend my sincere thanks to all your talented Volunteers for their hard work. Your support of The Credit Valley Hospital is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Mary Beth R
Child Life Paediatric Program
Credit Valley Hospital.................

..........January 6, 1999

Angel Hugs,
Mississauga Ontario,
Canada
Dear Friends of Interim Place:
Interim Place takes pleasure in acknowledging your generous donation of women's clothing, blankets, and toiletries.
Your support enables Interim Place to maintain and extend our much needed services. Your support means the difference between life and death for many women who are not safe in their own homes. Your support means that children will have an opportunity to learn to live without violence in their lives.
Last year, Interim Place provided a continuum of service to 375 women and 349 children in the Emergency Shelter Program. Our Court/Housing and Follow-up Programs responded to 1,684 request for assistance and support. The crisis lines at Interim Place I and II responded to a total of 4,992 crisis calls.
Thank you for your commitment to the women and children in our community through your generosity to Interim Place. We deeply appreciate your contribution.

Yours Sincerely,
Deborah L
Executive Director, Interim Place.............

.........December 21, 1998

Angel Hugs,
Mississauga Ontario,
Canada
Dear Angel Hugs,
I am writing you to thank you and Angel Hugs for your wonderful generosity in your Christmas gift donation to the Healthy Start program in Meadowvale.
Your gift donation of the beautiful knitted baby blankets and candies were greatly appreciated by our women! A thank you card from the women is enclosed.
As you are aware, Healthy Start is a support program for pregnant women in need. We are working towards decreasing the incidence of low birth weight babies while helping the women feel more empowered.
On behalf of the participants of Healthy Start and their babies, I would like to restate our great appreciation for your donation to this program.
May you enjoy this holiday season.

Sincerely,
Judy K,
Co-ordinator Healthy Start Meadowvale................

.........October 7, 1998

Angel Hugs,
Mississauga Ontario,
Canada
Dear Angel Hugs,
The thought and caring that inspired your wonderful initiative, making and donating blankets, afghans and quilts for children and young teens, make you and the others on your team truly amazing members of society.
These items are being distributed, in accordance with your expressed wish, to children who have been abused or neglected.
Please convey our sincere thanks to all the members of your group, and be assured these items will provide not just physical warmth but the warmth of emotional well-being to the children who will treasure them.
Thank you ever so much for your support and kindness to the needy children of our community.

Sincerely,
Muriel C,
Volunteer Co-ordinator, Peel Childrens Aid...............