Wish List
Our programs rely on not only monetary donations to support the continuation of our work, but also on in-kind donations to help participants overcome barriers. We ask that you check in with us before dropping off donations or beginning a donation drive—there are certain times we may have an excess of an item and know of an organization who needs your gift more than we do. If you have an item you’d like to donate that isn’t on the list, give us a call—there’s a good chance it’s something our participants might need.
Some folks are surprised to hear that our number one need is gift cards—gift cards to Fred Meyer, to Target, to Walmart, etc. With gift cards, participants can pick out clothing for their own children, purchase Trimet bus tickets to get to appointments, or new shoes for a big job interview. Next time you’re at the store, think about picking up a gift card for a survivor!
We are always accepting cellphones (in any and all conditions), paper products, diapers, and pots, pans, and dishes. We cannot accept donations of clothing, furniture, or travel-sized toiletries and we suggest you contact our friends at Community Warehouse for furniture and Dress for Success for clothing.
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Summer 2010 Real-Time Needs
We’re in the process of renovating our shelter and making the space more home-like for
the nearly 200 participants who come through its doors each year.
Current needs include:
1 wood dining room table and 4 chairs
1 Area rug size 8’ x 10’ or 6’x 8’
Floor and desk lamps
Hallway rug runners to total approximately 30’
Indoor plants
2 kid size tables and 8 chairs
Beanbag chairs
Large pillows
Colorful area rug
Sand for the sand table
Culturally specific dolls and books
Rectangular folding tables new or in excellent condition for participant meetings
Additional items we usually need:
Personal Products
Deodorant, Toothpaste, Tampons/Pads, Full Size Shampoo and Conditioner, Hair Oil/Grease (African-American Hair Products)
Household
Garbage Bags, Vacuum Cleaners, Irons & Ironing Boards, Dish Towels, Bath Towels, Laundry Detergent, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Twin Sheets and Bedding, Houseplants
Kitchen Supplies
Pots & Pans, Dishes, Silverware, Small kitchen appliances (blenders, toaster ovens, etc), Dish Soap, Household Cleaning Supplies, Sponge Scrubbers, Light Bulbs, Batteries (D, AA, 9v)
Children’s Items
Finger Paints, Water Colors, Markers, Sidewalk Chalk, Art Paper, Individual Art Boxes, Culturally Diverse Dolls & Puppets, Backpacks, Educational CD-ROM Programs, Board Games, Memory Games, Flash Cards, Bicycles, Bike Helmets, Elbow, Knee Pads, Bicycle Pumps, Sports/Playground Equipment
Baby Items
Wipes, Baby Powder, Children’s Eating Utensils & Dishes, Diapers (especially sizes 3+)
Office Supplies & Maintenance
Copy Paper, Lawn Mower, Hedge Trimmer, Pressure Washer.
Tickets To
Theater, Movies, OMSI, Zoo, Cultural Events, Children’s Museum, TriMet, Swimming Passes
Gift Cards For
Fred Meyer, Safeway, Winco, Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, Target, K-mart
Can you make one of these wishes come true? Have questions or Ideas? Call 503.232.1528 ex. 206
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BRADLEY ANGLE•4548 N. Albina Ave., Suite 101•Portland, OR 97217•503.232.1528