Thanks to the generous volunteerism of local business Underhill Associates, Maryhurst now has a completely overhauled space to collect necessities for kids when they first arrive on our campus.
Many times our residents come to us with only a few items packed in a trash bag. Some come to Maryhurst with nothing at all.
As soon as a child arrives at Maryhurst’s campus, she receives a basket with health & hygiene items, personal care products, and clothing. Entering residential care can be a difficult transition, and we do everything we can to make the experience of coming to Maryhurst comfortable and reassuring.
We need your help to gather a sustainable inventory of supplies for these baskets, the full list of which is below.
The items in these baskets are more than just living essentials – they represent ways for the children we serve to feel at ease and open to working together with our staff and begin overcoming their trauma. Thank you for considering a donation!
Please contact Liz Nickley you’d like to coordinate a drop-off.
Health & Hygiene Items:
- Basket or Storage Case (water-resistant)
- Toothpaste & Toothbrush
- Body Wash (unscented)
- Deodorant
- Shampoo & Conditioner (both Caucasian & African American-specific products needed)
- Hair Moisturizer – Coconut Oil
- Hair Brush (both bristle brush and cushion brushes)
- Pony Tail Holders, Headbands, and Scarf Head Wrap or Sleep Turban
Personal Care Products:
- Stuffed Animal
- Twin Comforter & Sheet Sets & Pillowcases
- MP3 player (no camera)
- Journal & Gel Pens (no spiral bound)
- Young adult books
- Snacks: Ramen Noodles, Chips, Candy
- Fidget Toys & Sensory Items
New Clothing:
- Underwear (Adult Sizes: XS– XXL)
- Sports Bra’s (Adult Sizes: XS – XXL)
- Socks (All Sizes)
- Sweatpants “Jogger Style” (Adult Sizes: XS – XXL)
- Athletic Shoes (Adult Sizes: 5-11)
- Slide Sandals (Adult Sizes: 5-11)
- Pajama Top & Bottom Sets (Adult Sizes: XS – XXL)
- Crew Neck Sweatshirts – without images or writing, any color (Adult Sizes: XS – XXL)
- T-shirts – long and short sleeve, without images or writing (Adult Sizes: XS-XXL)\
- Jeans (Junior Sizes: 0-17) (Women’s Sizes: 0 – 18) (Plus Sizes: 18-24)