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!