Barrie Art Club (BAC) is 'GIVING BAC' this holiday season to help those in need served by the Busby Centre in Barrie, Ontario.

• Barrie Art Club members are invited to fill canvas tote bags for our Hearts and Hands for Busby Project this holiday season! This is our way of Giving BAC to our community!
• Barrie Art Club has partnered with Busby Centre and purchased 24 canvas tote bags.  We want to fill them all before December 15th with necessities and fun items! Contents can be for women and men (your choice) who need our heart this season!
• A suggested list of items has been provided by Busby Centre. The value of the goods within each tote bag is approximately $50 to ensure we cover all four of the categories of items. See the list below.
  
  

1. Pick up a tote bag from the Barrie Art Club.
   - Fill it yourself or partner with a friend.
   - Approximate value of $50.
   - Sign out a tote bag at the Barrie Art Club front desk.
   - Return to the club by Monday, December 15th before noon.
2. Buy specific items.
   - Buy in multiples of four from the suggested list.
   - Drop off items at BAC and place them in bin marked Hearts and Hands for Busby.
   - Items will be sorted and used to fill the remaining totes.
3. Donate money to the Busby parking meter.
   - Located in the foyer of the Barrie Art Club.
   - Funds will go directly to the Busby Centre.
   
   

Monday, December 15th, 10 am - 2 pm at Barrie Art Club

• Fill Hearts and Hands tote bags.
• Write personal messages together at the club.
• Everyone is welcome to join in and help!
  
  

Suggested list by the Busby Centre

DAILY ESSENTIALS

• body wash/soaps
• body lotion
• lip balm
• hair / beard brush
• hand cream
• foot powder
• toothpaste
• toothbrush / floss

JUST FOR FUN!

• art supplies
• notepad and pen
• sewing kit
• nail care kit
• festive fun items
• chocolate or candy treats
• fun hair ties

SEASONAL WARMTH

• gloves / mitts
• warm hat / beanie
• scarf
• warm socks
• reusable water bottle
• hand warmers

PERSONAL MESSAGE

• personalized card of encouragement
• small denomination gift cards (example: Tim's card $5 - $10)

• used or opened items
• jumbo sized products
• travel size products

• sized clothing
• skin tone specific items (foundation)
• no items with strong scents

• razors
• heavily scented items
• female personal hygiene products

• anything with alcohol (mouthwash)

PICK UP Tote Bags to fill and/or DROP OFF items for the Hearts and Hands bin at BAC between:

• November 25th - December 13th, Monday to Friday between 10 am - 2:30 pm
• Saturday, November 29th between 10 am - 4 pm

FINAL DAY TO FILL TOTE BAGS at Barrie Art Club: Monday, December 15th from 12 pm - 3pm

The Busby Centre
https://busbycentre.ca
Busby Centre Barrie (@the busbycentre)

Barrie Art Club
https://barrieartclub.wildapricot.org/
BAC (@thebarrieartclub) Instagram profile

Contact Debra Bridgman for more information:
867-620-0848 (cell)