Help Us Stock Our New Space!

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)