Established in 1994, Sahara is a short-term shelter that provides accommodation, meals, care plans, counselling and skills development for 22 women.\u00a0Nadia Moonsamy is the facility manager of the home.<\/p>\n
Many of the women are unemployed, disempowered by their partners and are alienated from their families. Some of the women also come from homes where they and\u00a0their children have suffered physical and emotional abuse.<\/p>
These\u00a0circumstances can leave one vulnerable and in desperate need of comfort, care, and a safe place to call home.<\/p>\n
The shelter not only\u00a0deals with sexual abuse and drug addiction but covers the full\u00a0spectrum of these women’s daily needs.<\/p>\n
When safety and dignity are a priority,\u00a0d\u00e9cor<\/a> and decorative furnishings<\/a> can\u00a0play a role in restoring self respect.<\/p>\n A simple piece of furniture or a splash of colour on a wall can turn an already warm and comfortable home\u00a0into a trendy space.<\/p>\n This was exactly the case at the Sahara Shelter: A donation of scatter cushions, lamps, warm comforters and curtains made the shelter cosier, but also created a cheerful atmosphere for its residents.<\/p>\n A simple donation of winter comforts from a business can go a long way. Which is why Sheet Street challenges other businesses to give a little warmth this winter and take on a project in their community.<\/p>\n Here are 4 ways to ensure you stay warm this winter<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Keep your bedroom warm and toasty<\/strong><\/p>\n Play around with different winter cotton sheets<\/a>, grab a comforter and don\u2019t forget the value of extra blankets.<\/p>\n The best way to get a great night\u2019s sleep is to fit your bed with winter sheets and pillows so that you can snuggle down into soft, pastel coloured bedding.<\/p>\n Printed or plain\u00a0blanket<\/strong><\/p>\n A plain or printed blanket<\/a> or throw is highly versatile and an easy decorative touch for the couch or the bed.<\/p>\n You can use plush flannel blankets, fur Sherpa and velboa fur throws to add layers to your bed as needed.<\/p>\n Strong cotton\u00a0fabric is particularly good if you’re looking for something durable, soft and ecologically friendly.<\/p>\n Wrap up for winter<\/strong><\/p>\n If stepping out of the bath in the chilly weather gives you the shivers, wrap yourself in an extra-fluffy bath towel. Keep an eye out for different sized towels<\/a> \u2013 a regular size is fine for the average person, but taller or larger people might prefer a bath sheet. A good-sized bath sheet measures 86cm X 172cm.<\/p>\n Warm feet, warm heart<\/strong><\/p>\n Area rugs<\/a> aren\u2019t just a way to add colour and style, they were invented for the practical purpose of keeping your floors cosy. Floors account for as much as 10 percent of heat loss if they\u2019re not insulated, according to the National Energy Foundation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Find the nearest Sheet Street here<\/a>. You can also follow Sheet Street<\/a> on Twitter <\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for the latest trends and your daily home inspiration and to check out their winter catalogue. Follow Sahara Shelter on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net\/local_newspapers\/sites\/31\/2016\/04\/IMG_65l46ddd1-270x203.jpg\")
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