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A Generous Soap Donation

We have many guests who make unanticipated trips to Jeneece Place without time to pack before they arrive. Some show up with only the clothes they are wearing. Today we had a fantastic donation of handmade soap from Two Blooms Design Studio that guests can use.

                                     

Garden Wildlife

Our gardens are visited by many curious creatures. Almost daily we see hummingbirds hovering by the feeder in the front. 

                                  

                                  

A Cornucopia of Caring

The Jeneece Place community is a marvelous team! They keep the donations and love pouring in. 

                                     

Just this week we've several penny donations, a new collection of cozy and colourful knitted blankets, bouquets of flowers for inside the house from previous guests, and a new rocking horse for the games room. 

Adventures in the Spring Garden

Colour has bloomed at Jeneece Place this week! A myriad of bright flowers and plants have sprouted in our gardens.

                       

Chris Ronald from Peninsula Lawns and Landscapes got Macnutt Enterprises Ltd. to donate two yards of lovely organic compost for the garden. A group of volunteers from Belmont Secondary School then came over to weed and move the soil.

Volunteer Appreciation Day at Jeneece Place

The Jeneece Place volunteers are an amazing crew who help the house run smoothly. This week is National Volunteer Week, and we’re taking the opportunity to say a big thank you to all of our volunteers! We invited them to the house for some treats, tea, and coffee and to meet each other. Here are some of the tasks they do to help our families:

A Big Birthday Party Donation

                        

 

Some of Jeneece Place's biggest and most helpful supporters are still children themselves. Cohen recently turned seven and raised $75 from his friends and family at his birthday party. He stopped by with his mom and brother to present the cash with a letter he wrote himself. Thanks so much Cohen! Kids like you are why our house exists.

 

Jeneece Place's Favourites: Turkey Dinner Leftover Soup

We at Jeneece Place hate waste! That's why this soup is a popular meal you'll find in the house after a big holiday dinner. This soup can vary according to what leftovers you have on hand, but it's always delicious!

Turkey Dinner Leftover Soup

An Easter Celebration!

We've experienced another lively and cheerful holiday at Jeneece Place! The Easter Bunny set out baskets full of goodies for each of the families staying at the house and hid chocolate eggs in the backyard for the children to hunt. Savory smells wafted from the kitchen as the turkey, potatoes, vegetables, and desserts were prepared. Families sat in the dining room and ate a buffet-style dinner while chatting with each other. Thank you to all the staff, volunteers, and guests who made the day a success!

Preparing for Easter

Jeneece Place is planning a wonderful Easter celebration! We’ve decorated the house inside and out. Staff and volunteers will be making a delicious dinner for the guests. We’re even expecting a lucrative and yummy visit from the Easter Bunny! We had baskets donated for just this occasion. We hope everyone has a “hoppy” Easter!