COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

We are in need of several items to help keep our shelter and services available to those in need. Any donation is greatly appreciated. Please note that items marked with an asterisk (*) indicate items that are most needed.

Personal Items (new items only)
Personal Hygiene Items
Wet Wipes
Toilet Paper
Hair Products
African-American Hair Care Products
African-American Make-up

Household Items
*Baking Sheets, Pots, and Pans
Bedding, Pillows
Comforters, Sheets
Pictures
Towels
Silverware

Cleaning Items
*Paper Towels
*Laundry Detergent
*Pine Sol
*Bleach
*Dish Detergent
*Glass Cleaner
*Bathroom Cleanser
*Mops, Brooms / Dustpan
*Buckets
*New Vacuum Cleaners
*Garbage Bags

Clothing
We have an agreement with Charitable Union to process our clothing donations. Please deliver any clothing you would like to donate to:

Charitable Union
85 Calhoun Street
Battle Creek, MI

Kids' Clothes (especially older boys)
Kids' Shoes / Boots
Seasonal Clothing
Plus Size Women's Clothes
Bathrobes
Boots
Coats
Underware (new items only)
Socks (new items only)

Furniture/Small Appliances
Beds / Mattresses
Dressers
End Tables / Coffee Tables
Lamps
*Fans
TVs / New VCRs
Irons
Coffee Makers
Radios
*Alarm Clocks
Toasters
Can Openers
New Installed Carpet / Flooring

Children's Program
Tote Bags / Backpacks
Craft / Art Supplies (glue, beads, paint, glitter, etc.)
Baby Monitors
Toys (new items only) for ages 1 month – 18 yrs.
Bean Bag Chairs
Coupons (Full Blast, Zoo, Fast Food)
Unopened over the counter children's medicine
Baby Blankets
Car Seats / Toddler Seats
Cribs / Baby Beds
High Chairs
Baby Bottles / Baby Cups (*new)
Pacifiers (*new)
Learning activites for children (books, blocks,etc.)
Dictionaries
Calculators
Children's hygiene products (baby powder, lotions, brushes, gentle soaps)

Client's Miscellaneous Support
Subscription to Battle Creek Enquirer
Bus Tokens
Phone Cards
Gas Cards
Gift Certificates to area grocery stores
New Child Safety Gates
*Umbrellas
*Meat

Items We Currently Do Not Need
Bars of Soap
Appliances (unless it is delivered to client or is listed above)
Stuffed Animals

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