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YWCA Domestic Crisis Center Wish List
For those fleeing situations of domestic violence, they all too often leave with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. Because of generous community support, the YWCA is able to provide many of the things they need. Many other items are offered by our community to help ease the uncomfortable situation of living in a place that is not one’s own home. Below is a "Wish List" of those items that helps the YWCA provide a nurturing, safe place for the hundreds of women and children that turn to us for help each year.
Thank you for your generosity!
We appreciate new or gently used donations. This list includes items that will help us serve women and children throughout the year.
Women's Needs
- Pajamas/robes
- Slippers
- Sweat suits (sizes L, XL, XXL)
- Underwear/bras/pantyhose (only new; all sizes including plus)
- Personal care items (only new; deodorant, razors, shaving cream, baby oil, shampoo/conditioner, hair spray, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Vaseline, African American hair products, hairbrushes/combs, hair ties)
- Hats, gloves and scarves
- Planners/calendars
- Spiral-bound journals
Children's Needs
- Car Seats (toddler)
- Diapers and wipes
- Backpacks
- Coloring/activity books and crayons
- Winter coats
- Hats, gloves, and scarves
- Pajamas
- Slippers
- Socks and underwear
- Toys (Due to allergy awareness, we prefer not to accept stuffed animals.)
Linens
- Twin sheet sets
- Twin size blankets and comforters
- Bed pillows
- Twin size pillow covers
- Towel sets
- Dishcloths
- Mattress pads and covers
- Bathroom rugs
- Pack-n-Play mattress pad and fitted sheet
Miscellaneous Needs
- Night-lights
- Alarm clocks
- Laundry baskets
- Batteries (AAA, AA, C and D)
- First aid supplies
- Cold/flu medicine for adults, children and infants
- Spiral-bound journals
- Large plastic storage boxes
- Ear thermometer with extra covers
- Coffee (regular and decaf), sugar and creamer
- Disposable hot/cold cups (preferably not Styrofoam)
- Light bulbs (60W – 100W)
- Holiday party supplies and decorations
- Birthday and holiday items for moms and children
- Gift certificates to Meijer, Target, and Family Fare
- Utility gift certificates (Consumers, MichCon, etc.)
- Bus tickets/month-long passes
- Cleaning equipment such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, sponges, etc. Due to OSHA requirements on the storage of chemicals, we are not able to accept cleaning solutions unless they are environmentally friendly and do not contain OHSA-listed hazards.
- Kleenex and toilet paper
- Trash bags - large garbage and tall kitchen
- Polaroid film
- City maps
- Phone cards for residents
- Family and children's VHS videos
YWCA West Central Michigan
25 Sheldon Blvd., SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-4681 (main)
(616) 451-2744 (Domestic Crisis Center)
YWCA Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services Wish List
For children victimized by sexual abuse, play is a key element in their therapy and healing. Without the words to verbalize what they've experienced, children express how they feel and think in other ways – through art, games, with dolls. The YWCA is constantly challenged to find ongoing sources of these items which quickly become ragged or depleted entirely as more than 300 children annually turn to us to learn to deal with the trauma they've survived.
Below is a Wish List of items most needed by the YWCA's Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Services and the children we see. Thank you for your generosity!
- Washable paints
- Magic markers
- Finger paints and paper
- Pipe cleaners
- Craft sticks
- Glue sticks
- Playdough
- Beads
- Stickers
- Puppets (animal, people, scary and nice)
- Doll-house size figures of various races
- Standard games (Sorry!, matching games, Jenga®, checkers)
- Polaroid film
- Gift certificates to book stores
- Healthy kid-food for children’s therapy groups (long shelf-life; no candy please)
YWCA West Central Michigan
25 Sheldon Blvd., SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 459-4681 (main)
General Needs
The YWCA is always grateful for donations of goods, services, and funding that support the general operations of the organization. Donations such as office supplies, kitchen/break room supplies, specialty services will reduce the burden placed on our operating budget. Unrestricted financial support is appreciated for the fulfillment of administrative and facility services that are necessary for the successful delivery of service but not allowable as expenses within many of our government grant contracts from which our direct service operations are funded.
