The Village - Summerside

**📢 Community Support Needed 📢**

We are reaching out to our community with an urgent request for help.

Due to the overwhelming need we have seen recently, we have officially run out of tents and many of the essential supplies that help us support individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in our community.

At this time, we are in need of:

*Tents
*Sleeping bags
*Tarps
*Camping supplies
*Gift cards for Tim Hortons
*Gift cards for restaurants and food establishments
*Other basic necessities and survival supplies

If you have any of these items that you are willing to donate, we would be incredibly grateful. Every donation helps us provide immediate support to someone in need.

For those who would prefer to make a monetary donation to purchase these items, e-transfers can be sent to: [email protected]

Your generosity and continued support make a real difference in the lives of our community members. Thank you for helping us ensure that no one is left without basic necessities during difficult times.

❤️ From all of us at The Village - Summerside, thank you for your kindness and support.

*Please share this post to help us reach as many people as possible.*

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Today marks the beginning of Pride Month — a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and communities across Canada and around the world.

At The Village, we believe that everyone deserves to live with dignity, safety, respect, and the freedom to be their authentic selves. Pride is not only a celebration of progress, but also a reminder that many people still face barriers, discrimination, homelessness, poverty, and exclusion simply because of who they are.

This month, we stand with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating a more inclusive, welcoming, and compassionate community for all.

Whether you're attending a Pride event, supporting a local organization, learning more about 2SLGBTQIA+ history, or simply showing kindness and acceptance, every act of support helps build a stronger community.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Everyone deserves a place to belong. Everyone deserves to be seen. Everyone deserves to be valued.

Happy Pride Month from all of us at The Village.

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The Island Essentials Benefit will put money back into Islanders’ pockets starting July 2026.

As this benefit rolls out, it’s important to stay alert and avoid scams.

Here’s what you need to know:
• You do not need to provide your private details to be eligible, or to receive this benefit
• No one from the provincial or federal government will contact you directly to help you sign up for the Island Essentials Benefit
• Eligible Islanders will receive the benefit automatically after filing their 2025 tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency

Learn how to protect yourself from phishing and scams at BeSafeOnline.ca

UPDATE: The damage deposit has been paid in full. Remaining goal is $225 to cover the electric deposit.🙏🖤

🚨COMMUNITY SUPPORT NEEDED🚨

Today, we are celebrating a huge milestone for one of our clients. After facing tremendous challenges, they have officially secured permanent low-income housing and have also obtained full-time employment in construction beginning May 27th. 🏠👏

This is exactly the kind of life-changing progress our community makes possible together.

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, this individual has already received work boots and tools needed to begin their new job. ❤️

We are now trying to help cover the final barriers standing in the way of a fresh start:

• $150 remaining for the housing damage deposit
• $250 electricity deposit

Total needed: $400

Every dollar helps move someone from instability into safe housing and stable employment. If you are able to contribute, no matter the amount, it would make an immediate and meaningful difference.

If you would like to help, please message us directly or send an e-transfer to: [email protected]

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission and believe in second chances. ❤️

-The Village Team

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This Saturday!🖤

🌱🍔 COMMUNITY BBQ + FOOD DRIVE 🍔🌱

Join us on Saturday, May 16th from 11AM–2PM at the Summerside Community Fridge for a fun-filled community day in support of our neighbours! 💚

✨ FREE Barbecue
✨ FREE Seeds for Planting
✨ Live Music
✨ Good Food & Great Community Vibes

As part of our Sow Good Campaign, we’re encouraging everyone to plant now, share later 🌿 Donate your fresh veggies back to the fridge during harvest season to help support local families.

If you’re able, please bring along a non-perishable food item to help stock the community fridge 🥫

📍 Corner of Granville & Foundry St.
Everyone is welcome — come out, connect, and help us grow something good together 🌻

We want to take a moment to remind everyone that this page exists to be a safe, supportive, and respectful space for our community.

We understand that people come from different perspectives, but kindness and compassion must always come first. Negative, judgmental, or hurtful comments do not align with the purpose of this page and will not be tolerated.

We encourage thoughtful discussion, support, and understanding. Let’s continue to uplift one another and create an environment where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Thank you for being part of this community.🖤