05/07/2026
We have so many amazing community members asking - how can we help? Great news! We need help putting together our Welcome Baskets for youth.
When youth transition into care they have so little, they often might just have the cloths on their back or a garbage bag of hastily collected items.
To receive a welcome basket when they transition into our shelter is that first reminder that they matter. We need to be ready to give out 10+ welcome baskets a month, and we are looking to the community to play a role in serving our youth.
Please contact Jeni Arndt to coordinate pick up or delivery.
Thank you for making a difference in a kids life.
Welcome Basket Item Suggestions:
Luggage or Duffel bag
Storage baskets: Amazon.com: Small Baskets For Organizing
Mad lib notebooks: https://a.co/d/00ya6rky
Hair ties https://a.co/d/6b73wJv
Hair bows: https://a.co/d/bCveeUQ
Hair clips: https://a.co/d/3BqjKAd
Hairbrushes – bulk: https://a.co/d/0S1IerM or https://a.co/d/ejMqwKp
Water bottles (straws or ni**le lids preferred)
Pens- fun: https://a.co/d/4ll0vZF https://a.co/d/00ya6rky
Card games- Uno, plain decks, Go fish, Old Maid
Slime/putty
Bath bombs https://a.co/d/hC3jfzD https://a.co/d/028CbRjQ
Ethnic hair products (ie 40 Best Hair Products from Black-Owned Brands for Every Type and Texture)
Nail polish
Packs of gum https://a.co/d/cNAMiHw https://a.co/d/01oL8wi
Nail stickers and false nails
Small Lego style kits https://a.co/d/igcijBK https://a.co/d/02K2x5CS
Eyeshadow/eye glitter- https://a.co/d/htcljKZ https://a.co/d/elLGHiw
Mascara- https://a.co/d/2KhKm0p
Lipgloss - https://a.co/d/iJRkIxO
Chapstick- https://a.co/d/3ADKv6z (bulk)
Men’s body spray/cologne https://a.co/d/4cuj9oy https://a.co/d/h5XzEdL https://a.co/d/3hAaOcZ
Men’s lotion: https://a.co/d/bMdillo
Men’s toiletries bags: https://a.co/d/4LGhG2H https://a.co/d/aLhLmUM
Men’s wallets: https://a.co/d/9eUltyu
Activity books: https://a.co/d/0bf4WSSd https://a.co/d/0c61Xz4E https://a.co/d/0hV8nV29
Travel games: https://a.co/d/cRnGRRP
Fidget-ish: https://a.co/d/ilqHCOp https://a.co/d/03N2DPaI
Yoyo: https://a.co/d/03YeFnAq
Foam football: https://a.co/d/0hn04tt1
Inspirational notebooks: https://a.co/d/aPR2iIE
Girls travel, size, body spray, and lotions
Make up remover, wipes packs
Strength, building hand grippers - https://a.co/d/2f3sP2m
Rainbow Scratch paper- https://a.co/d/6uvqkKO
Stress balls: https://a.co/d/6P5Tds6
Playing cards: https://a.co/d/9wrRLhttps://a.co/d/6P5Tds6tR
Water bottles: https://a.co/d/0iCjbJ8t https://a.co/d/0dpPTkmB
Headphones: https://a.co/d/ekhBqHC
Inspirational coloring books: https://a.co/d/ccedRTR
Travel toiletries kit:Amazon.com: HQSLsund 100 Sets Personal Hygiene Kit Bulk, Disposable Toothbrushes With Toothpaste, Floss, Comb, Soap Cover and Vanity Kit - Toiletry Supplies for Women, Men, Travel, Homeless : Health & Household
