My Sisters' Place

01/25/2026

London Coffee House:

We are extending our heartfelt sympathy to Robert Sinden’s wife Ellenore, his family, friends and church community at Gateway.

Robert is described as a very kind man with a huge heart for people. Ellenore asked that food remaining after celebrating her beloved husband be sent to Coffee House as it would be in keeping with his generous heart —to support individuals who are struggling.

This was so thoughtful as is being enjoyed throughout our extended hours today. We are open until 4:30 pm. Come inside, get warm and have something to eat. We’re here to help.

To Ellenore and family, and our friends at Gateway Church please know this kindness is so appreciated and we are holding you in our hearts as you mourn the loss of Robert.

01/25/2026

My Sisters’ Place & London Coffee House:

We are beyond grateful to our friend Sue who arrived at the start of our overnight program with a generous donation to help us through bitterly cold temperatures.

This donation is from London District Labour Council and OPSEU/SEFPO Region 1 Area Council and Sue included some of her famous hand knit hats. Sue is not someone who sits with idle hands, they almost always have knitting needles in them. The hats she sells help to purchase needed items for programs like ours and she also donates many hats to be distributed to anyone who needs one.

Huge, huge thanks to the London District Labour Council and also to OPSEU/ SEFPO Region 1 Area 1. We are so grateful.

01/24/2026

This is a throwback to a very special moment at My Sisters’ Place. We miss Diane dearly. She was a woman with many gifts, including her embroidery artistry. We are reminded of the women who spend time with us is all capacities—volunteering, student placements, staff members and participants in our program. What a privilege it is to be a part of this community of women.

A special thank you to our staff team who are doing all they can to welcome as many women as possible into our space and out of the dangerously cold temperatures. Once again we’d like to thank everyone who had a hand in helping us get overnight resting spaces open.

Thanks also to our community partners who have extended hours and services because they care so deeply for those we all support. No one should be left in the cold.

Diane presenting Shirley "Grandma" with a beautiful skirt, and our Native Liason Reta.

01/24/2026

Hand stitched by one of our incredibly talented Sisters. Beautiful, beautiful work by Diane.

01/23/2026

London Coffee House:

Reminder:

We will be extending service hours Saturday and Sunday (January 24 & 25) due to extreme cold temperatures. We will be open 9:30-4:30 both days to offer reprieve from the cold.

If you would like to help, we would appreciate donations of coffee, sugar, coffee whitener / creamer, hot chocolate, muffins / pastries etc to be enjoyed with coffee or tea.

We are also in need of warm, dry winter boots—all sizes (men / women)
Warm hats, scarves, gloves
Hand / foot warmers
Blankets
Men’s belts
Heat and serve canned goods (pasta, beans, soups, stews)
Cup O’ Soup
Grab and go snacks

In addition, toiletries are always appreciated.

Donations welcome at 371 Hamilton Road (at Redan) 9:30-1:30 daily, and this weekend from 9:30-4:30.
Enter through the back gate.

A huge thanks to our very supportive community from everyone at the London Coffee House.

01/23/2026

My Sisters’ Place:

Our friend and brother Costco Tom is one of those neighbours that is quick to head out the door after a snowfall to fire up the snowblower. He’s quick to lend a hand to neighbours (no surprise!) and his neighbours really appreciate him (also no surprise!).

To thank Tom, Jan wanted to support his favourite organization and asked him to do the shopping. Given this bitter cold, Tom opted for gloves. He delivered 87 pairs of gloves to us and we are grateful to both Jan and Tom. 🧤

On a side note: Diana has asked we put a call out for hot chocolate, we are running quite low. Marshmallows are of course welcome!

01/22/2026

My Sisters’ Place:

Thanks to our Kitchen Goddesses Ruth and Diana for setting up our day with these tasty breakfast offerings and then whipping up some extra delicious pizzas. Thank you Harvest Hands for the crust and sauce that inspired today’s lunch. Pizza is never the wrong answer!

Aside from meals and snacks—we have amazing staff who are ready to listen and ready to support. Our programming is known to evoke smiles and laughter and the Sisterhood aspect of our program may just be one of the best parts. Sisterhood is described as:
“the feeling of kinship with and closeness to a group of women or all women.” We’d like to add that sisterhood is about having each other’s backs.

Our drop in program is open weekdays from 9:30 am -9:30 pm. We are generously powered by community. Your support is what keeps our lights on and doors open. Thank you for all the ways you support us. ❤️

01/21/2026

My Sisters’ Place:

Come in out of the cold!

Turkey is not just for the holidays! Thank you to all of our generous turkey donors. These frigid temperatures have inspired the need for comfort food, so our Kitchen Goddesses pulled a couple of turkeys from the freezer and we are serving a warm, hearty turkey soup today.

We would very much appreciate donations of hand / foot warmers, blankets, mittens / gloves and scarves.

We would also really appreciate bottled water (staying hydrated is important year round), oatmeal packets, and to go snacks.

01/21/2026

London Coffee House:

*Due to extreme cold temperatures, we will be extending our service hours this weekend until 4:30 on both Saturday and Sunday. If you are in need of support our doors will be open 9:30-4:30 this weekend.
We’re compiling a list of needs. Please check this space tomorrow for an update.

Pictured here: Krista, moments before starting soup. Thanks to TL & Dave from Mamasim for a generous donation of turkey legs.

Tomorrow, Ulises from Community Programs (another CMHA TV program) will be at Coffee House making soup along with our community partner the Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre.

Wednesday, January 21 is the official start of the new group, in which we will learn and enhance the skill of cooking, knowledge of ingredients and their healthy benefits, as well as enjoy the social component of eating with a group and being social! This group can be signed up through the CMHA TV website through our Community Wellness programs. This group could not be done without the help of Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Center and TD Bank for their donations, and the London Coffee House for their hospitality and use of space!


Mamasim TD Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre

01/17/2026

Thank you to our friends at Society of Saint Vincent de Paul London for arranging this much needed event.

January 18th from 1-3.

Community helping community.

01/15/2026

⌛️Last chance to sign up for Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women, for as low as $55*

Don’t wait—today is the last day to register before the price goes up at midnight!

👉 Secure your spot now at runforwomen.ca and join us to support My Sisters' Place!

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*Registration fee currently at $55 (plus a processing fee of 6.99% + $1.99) + tax for 5k or 10k individual registration. As of January 15, 2026, 11:59 am local time, these prices will increase to $60 (plus a processing fee of 6.99% + $1.99) + tax for both the 5K walk/run and 10K run. $75 (plus a processing fee of 6.99% + $1.99) + tax. is the final individual price 5 days before the event.

01/15/2026

My Sisters’ Place:

A big welcome to Kitchen Goddess Diana!

Diana is a graduate of the Nutrition Program at Brescia University College and she will be with us over the next number of months.

Diana said she is loving her new role with us and the meals she has prepared are receiving rave reviews!