Early Childhood Development (Early Headstart, Headstart, & Healthy Families)
- Diapers & Wipes (especially size 3 and above)
- Formula (prefer Good Start)
- Bus tokens/Metro SMART Cards
- Crib Sheets & Small Blankets (new or gently used)
- Colored Paper, Glue Sticks, “Fat” Crayons
- Clear Contact Paper, Stickers
- Powdered Laundry Detergent (baby-safe)
- Rattles
- Baby “Proofing” Safety Items (i.e outlet covers)
- Children’s Board Books
- (New) Toys for Children aged 0-3
- Incentive Awards for Moms (lotions, soaps, shower gels, etc.)
- Incentive Awards for Dads (sporting equipment, restaurant gift cards, etc.)
SERVE (Family Emergency Shelter, Emergency Assistance & Food Distribution Center)
- Non-Perishable Food
- Meat for Serving Lunch in Shelter
- Cleaning Supplies
- Paper Products (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.)
- Toiletry Items (deodorant, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo)
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Towels & Wash Cloths (new or gently used)
- Double & Twin-size Linens (new or gently used)
- 1st aid kits/supplies & Medicine (Adult & Children’s Strength: Cough Syrup, Benedryl, Ibuprofen, Tylenol - New unopened)
- Liquid Soap
Training Futures Job Training Program
- Panty Hose, knee highs
- Copy & construction paper
- Spiral notebooks
- Pens, highlighters, dry erase markers
- Tissues & paper towels
- Paper cups, plates, & plastic ware
- First aid supplies
- Personal care items, cosmetics
- Metro SMART Cards
- Gift Cards for groceries & gas
- 50 certificate frames
- 50 Thumb Drives (minimum of 4 Gigs)
Prescription Medicine Access Program
- Gift cards to CVS, Wal-Greens, Rite Aid, Wal-Mart, Target, etc. in $25 increments
Clock Tower Thrift Stores
- Clean clothes, shoes, accessories
- Books
- Housewares, linens, small appliances
- Gift items, collectibles, estate goods, etc.
- Small furniture items (end tables, shelves, etc.)
- Records & CDs
- Artwork
- Sporting goods
- Luggage
- Toys
- And, MORE!
All Programs
- Gift cards (Giant, Safeway, Shoppers, Target, & Wal-Mart) in increments LESS than $100
- Bus tokens/Metro SMART Cards
- Pre-paid international calling cards
- Gas gift cards
- Used cell phones
- Paint (Home Interior)
- Restaurant Gift Cards
In-Kind Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Photography
- Printing
- Media
- Catering
- Home Improvement (i.e. painting, HVAC, etc.)
- Floral Design (for 2011 Road to Independence Gala)
Contact Jennifer Rose, Community Giving Specialist, at 703.219.2174 to organize a drive today!
- Erica Einhorn
Volunteer Coordinator
703.219.2193 - Jan Hawkins
Volunteer Coordinator - SERVE
703.367.6742 - Karen Horowitz
Community Engagement Specialist
703.367.6726 - Jennifer Rose
Community Giving Specialist
703.219.2174

