HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE
FOR CHILDREN IN OUR SHELTERS
At The Children’s Aid Society, we rely on the generosity of our community, including donors, volunteers, corporate and community partners. We have learned that something as simple as a new back to school outfit can impact the life of a homeless or shelter youth. What seems so basic to you and me is an opportunity to fit in, have a fresh start, or help create confidence that can last a lifetime. If a outfit can have such an impact, imagine what a new pair of shoes, hygiene items, school supplies, healthy meals and snack items, a clean safe environment, or even a birthday gift can do.
We provide backpacks filled with school supplies year-round, giving children in our shelters the tools they need to succeed. It also is an opportunity to fit in, have a fresh start, and create confidence that can last a lifetime. We serve youth preK-12th grade.
Current Needs-
Markers Sharpies Map Colors Mechanical Pencils Pens (Blue, Black, Red) Whiteout Pens Manilla Envelopes Folders with Pockets and Brads Adult Size Scissors Scotch Tape All Purpose Glue 2"-3" Binders (Pink, Blue, Green, White, Red, Black) Larger Gym Bags Clorox Wipes Kleenex Hand Sanitizer
Runaway /Homeless teens or children in foster care often leave home with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Each year, our agency gives 300+ children in our care a fresh start with essential items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, and even hair brushes. We also provide our residents with clothes, shoes, jackets, sportswear for school, pajamas, and luggage to store their items when they leave our care. We appreciate all gently used items, new items with tags on them, monetary donations, and gift card donations to help purchase items for these youth.
Current Needs:
Ethnic hair care items
Head lice treatment kits
First aid kits
Flexible Band-Aids
Neosporin
Wound Spray
Gentle shampoo and bath wash for toddlers
All body deodorant
Body spray for teens
Safer razors for teens
Shave cream
Gel hair spray
Detangle spray or leave in conditioner
Hair accessories
Scrunchies or barrettes
Hair brushes or combs (all styles)tooth paste
Tooth brushes (soft)
Dental floss
Always Pads
Tampax Tampons
Acne Wash and treatment
Make up for teen girls all shades and skin tones
Each year we provide 100+ birthday packages to celebrate children in our care, lifting their self-esteem. We also have a Reward Store where kids can earn toys and gifts for working on their placement goals. We all know how hard it is to shop for a teenagers. We need help giving that special gift they will cherish. We use gift card to allow youth to purchase items that they really need or want. It is always rewarding seeing our residents learn to budget to make their gift cards meet multiple needs and wants.
Suggested Cards-
Walmart
Target
Shoe Carnival
Academy
TJ Max
Ross
Old Navy
Kohls
Burlington
American Eagle
Aeropostale
Shoe Department
Make a difference in the life of a homeless child or teen this fall. Help us keep our shelters clean and shelves stocked with food or supplies as we respond to crisis and care for youth in need!
Current needs: Individually wrapped snack items for lunches Juice boxes Fresh fruit Granola bars Breakfast bars Peanut butter and crackers Cereal Trail mix Sugar free sports drinks String cheese Launchable P3s Slim Jim's and Beef Jerky Gold Shish, Chex Mix Cheese Its Apple sauce pouches GoGurt Jello pudding/ fruit cups Assorted chips Capri Sun Dinks Individually wrapped muffins Nutella, Peanut Butter Fresh table Canned goods We also need: Paper goods Solo Cups Plates or Paper Boats Napkins Plastic Cutlery Kleenex Toilet Paper Paper Towels Cleaning Supplies Kitchen, Bathroom Laundry (Sensitive Skin) Storage containers of all sizes with lids -Clear works best Batteries (all sizes)
How can you help?
Cash donations are always our biggest need. Cash donations help keep shelter services such as keeping the heat on, providing essential case management, meals, therapy and so much more up and running.
You can make a donation by mailing a check or dropping off inkind items to the agency at: 1101 30th St, Wichita Falls, Texas 76302
Or via our online donation tab here. Remember we are also part of the Hands to Hands Community Fund and you can donate there as well http://@ www.hthcf.org
Gift Cards donations are always a need. We can use these to buy items for the shelters or meet the needs of youth directly. Walmart, Target, Academy, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, United, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Big Lots, Books-A-Million, or any other Department Stores. We also take and use restaurant gift cards for youth outings. These are great for birthdays and reward for reaching service goals.
We also have online shopping options- See Links below to see a list of specific needs, updated in real-time, which are shipped directly to our facility.
AMAZON- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/4NG4G9JU71IA?ref=cm_sw_sm_r_wl_mw_Nsp7fWluj5Vt0
WALMART – https://www.walmart.com/registry/registryforgood/3e394509-3b20-4f37-8192-6b79cdd38c3e/view
