Welcome a Child
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 set of 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.
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.
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
- Towels and Bath Sheets
- 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
- Word Search and Puzzle Books
New Clothing:
- Underwear (adult sizes: XS – XXL)
- Sports Bras (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)
For more information, please contact: Mary Summers at 502.271.4526 or msummers@maryhurst.org.
