Year-round giving

Recreation baskets

When children in our residential program aren’t at school or in therapeutic sessions, they deserve time to relax, play, and simply focus on being kids.

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Everyday joy

Frequently requested items

Our campus boutique lets children select items that fit their individual personalities and tastes.

Popular Donations

Fidget toys
Teenage-appropriate books or magazines
MP3 player (with no camera)
$5 gift cards to Target, Walmart, McDonald’s, or Chick-fil-A
Candy and snacks (Ramen noodles are a favorite)
Journals and gel pens (no spiral-bound journals)
Deck of cards or crossword puzzle books

Make a complete activity

All-in-one basket ideas

Plan for 15 children when creating an activity basket.

Movie Basket

Teenage-appropriate DVDs
Popcorn
Candy

Halloween Basket

Small pumpkins
Painting supplies

Book Club Basket

A teenage-appropriate book for each child
Hot chocolate
Marshmallows

Scrapbook Basket

Stickers
Scrapbook paper
Scrapbooking supplies

Greeting Card Basket

Greeting card kits for children to send to family and friends

Baking Basket

Cookie or brownie ingredients
Baking utensils

Game Basket

Board games
Snacks

Before donating

Safety guidelines

Please Do Not Include

Items in aerosol or glass containers
Nail polish or makeup in glass containers
Picture frames with glass or mirrors

Questions or ready to help?

Connect with our donation team

For more information, please contact Courtney Lucas at 502.565.5813 or clucas@maryhurst.org.

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