Ongoing Initiatives

New material donations are crucial to providing high quality services to kids in foster care. Whether it is holiday gifts, school supplies, toiletries or new clothing, receiving these donations from the community improves the experiences of children across our programs.

Ongoing Needs

For Kids Ages 4 to 14

  • All types of clothing sizes 4/5 to 12/14

  • Winter and rain jackets

  • Shoes for kids ages 6 to 10

  • Socks

  • Bedding: Twin sizebedding sets with comforter in a variety of themes (particularly for males, like Super Heroes). Extra sheets are always helpful.

  • Twin-size waterproof mattress pads

  • Weighted blankets (under 10 pounds)

  • Themed, fun nightlights

  • Sensory items like fidgets toys, kinetic sand and “poppers”

  • Bike Helmets, elbows and knee pads (youth sizes)

  • Squishmallows

For Teens and Young Adults

  • Plain t-shirts (small/medium)

  • Gym shorts (small/medium, adult/teen sized)

  • Socks

  • Culturally-appropriate hair products

  • Mp3 players

  • Headphones

  • Fidgets

  • Duffle bags

Your donation will make a difference in the lives of the youth we serve.

 

Diversity & Inclusion Book Drive

Representation starts with how children see the world portrayed in the books and media around them. We want our youth of all races, religious backgrounds, gender identities, abilities and cultures to feel welcomed and included.

We’re collecting books that promote diversity and inclusion to distribute to the youth in our programs. Below is a list of books we’d like to collect. You can also find them on our Amazon Wishlist. However, we encourage you to buy them from BIPOC and LGBTQ+ owned book stores, such as Third Eye Books and Bishop & Wilde.

Additionally, any books from this list would also be appreciated. Books can be delivered to:

9320 SW Barbur Blvd., #200

Portland, OR 97219

Donation Drive

Interested in sharing your passion for supporting children in foster care? We are happy to assist you in organizing a donation drive. Whether it’s for socks, toys, gift cards, etc., a drive is an easy way to engage your community in a cause you care about and make a difference for children in foster care.

Children and families in foster care are heavily impacted by COVID-19. Appointments and masks are required for donation drop-offs to help us follow COVID-19 safety protocols. Out of respect for recipients we ask that any donations with known COVID-19 exposure are held for 14 days prior to donation.

Questions, ideas, or interested in donating? Contact Angie Fenske, Director of Development.

 
 
 

Questions or ideas on in-kind gifts? Contact us.