Women striving for sobriety at Thorpe Recovery Centre will feel extra comfort thanks to a donation from La Vie en Rose.
On Nov. 21, La Vie en Rose’s Barb Grabowski, Stasha Hartman and Ashley Reeves gifted the centre 96 pairs of pajamas.
The PJs will stock the centre’s Second Chance Closet, a resource many clients use for a sense of normalcy and comfort.
“Everyone deserves a second chance, so we wanted to fill the closet,” said Grabowski, noting the PJ campaign supported organizations across the country. “It feels really good to spread the warmth to people in need, especially this time of year.”
Each La Vie en Rose location across Canada chose who would receive PJs. Grabowski explained the local store chose Thorpe Recovery Centre as they felt there was a need.
Reeves, added, “(Recovery) isn’t always the most comfortable experience, so it’s nice to offer something comforting to them.”
Comfort for clients
Carrie Bennett, who looks after public relations at the centre, said the donation means everything to Thorpe.
“We have a lot of clients that, unfortunately, come in with nothing. Something as simple as a pair of pajamas is so needed,” said Bennett. “We have lots of women who come through here, and as a woman, I can say we all love a nice pair of pajamas.”
“It brings our clients a sense of comfort and being taken care of.”
Bennett also explained the Second Chance Closet is never full enough.
“We take clothing donations such as socks, toques, mitts, winter jackets, running shoes and winter boots,” she said.
“They don’t have much when they get here, so it’s nice to set them up for success in every way.”
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