New Starts Store

566 Kingston Road West, Ajax, Ontario, L1T 3A2 • (905) 683-4600

The store sells gently used clothing along with household goods, with the proceeds to benefit the women and children served by Herizon House women's shelter.

Store hours: Friday & Saturday only from 10 am to 6 pm

Donation day is Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm only.

"New Starts from the Hearts" provides an opportunity for the public to donate and purchase gently used goods while supporting their local shelter," says Catherine Carney-White, executive director of Herizon House. "Coming to Herizon House is the first step towards hope. Leaving Herizon House is the next step. So, although the store is open to the public, it will also help women who are starting over by providing access to clothing and household items. While women are in the shelter they earn store credits when they take positive action for themselves, their children or the shelter. This may include attending a life skills program, taking their kids to the library or helping with extra chores at the shelter. This system builds independence and self-esteem — important steps in recovering from the stigma and shame that women experience in an abusive relationship."

Herizon House, has long benefited from the generous support of the community through the donation of used and new clothing and household goods.

The Hearts of Durham

Thanks to the enthusiastic support of The Hearts of Durham, Herizon House finally has a home for its donations centre. "New Starts from the Hearts" at 566 Kingston Rd. West, just east of Church Street in Ajax.

Hearts of Durham is a unique volunteer group made up of individuals who support and reinvest in their community. It is the vision of Hearts of Durham that by working with and supporting local resources, all of our families will benefit by living, working and playing in a stronger community. Hearts of Durham supports one community initiative each year. In April 2008 the group held a gala benefit to help Herizon House open a retail outlet. The Hearts of Durham event was a great success thanks in part to corporate sponsors - Flaherty Dow Elliott & McCarthy, Durham Region Police Services, Ontario Power Generation, PBI Office Interiors, Veridian as well as numerous in-kind sponsors and donated goods and services that were sold at the live an silent auctions.

We are a registered Canadian charity with a charitable tax number of 89722 2097 RR0001