Team Project Idea: Shelter Supply Donation Drive
Engage in a meaningful group activity by holding a donation drive for families in crisis. The Family Development Center is a 10-unit apartment style shelter overseen by Community Action of Skagit County. The shelter is designed to house homeless families on their path to stability and prosperity by keeping family members together in one unit. The Family Development Center is constantly in need of specific items that aren’t commonly donated, such as the following:
- Alarm clocks
- Cribs, toddler beds with mattresses
- Mattresses, bed frames (full size, queen or single, gently used okay—please no stains or tears)
- Couches, chairs
- Department store gift cards, gas cards, bus tickets, phone cards, haircut gift cards/certificates
- Toiletries: feminine hygiene products, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, body wash, lotion, deodorant, makeup, diapers, wipes and hair spray
- Shower curtains, liners and rods, bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths and kitchen towels
- Clean blankets and comforters in good condition (all sizes), bedding, towels, new pillows and pillow cases
- Kitchen pots and pans
- Home décor: lamps, baskets, rugs, framed pictures
- Gardening equipment
- Telephones, TVs, or DVD players
- Cleaning supplies, especially laundry detergent
Volunteer Type: Civic group, business, team, church group, adult, youth or child.
Where to Donate: Contact volunteercenter@communityactionskagit.org to find out pressing shelter donation needs, plan a donation and arrange for a drop off time.
Timeline: Supplies are needed on an ongoing basis, any time of year. Check with coordinator as to what is needed, as storage is limited.
Community Need Met: The Family Development Center meets homeless families’ immediate need for shelter and safety. Your contribution to this program allows for Skagit county community members to feel at home and know that they are valued on their path to stability and prosperity.
Project Ideas: Make it fun!
- Decorate collection bins with photos and quotes to encourage donations.
- Challenge different business departments or groups to raise the most. Offer prizes to the winners!
- Invite employees, family members and clients to contribute to the drive.
- Take photos and use the drive in your organization’s public relations or through social media to show your commitment to helping families in the community. Share your photos with Community Action so we can sing your praises!
