Opportunities From: City of Bloomington Volunteer Network

WHY DONATE? Support violence prevention and recovery for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

WHO WILL BENEFIT? You will be helping individuals and families who are at our emergency shelter and transitional housing receive items they need.

AMAZON WISHLIST LINK

OUR IN-KIND DONATION WISH LIST:

New Wings Emergency Shelter

Please contact our Shelter Manager to see if your used items can be used. Thank you so much for your generosity.

DONATIONS: To see if your items can be used, and to arrange your donation, contact donations@middlewayhouse.org, or call 812-333-7404. *Means we are very low on this item(s).

Donations Needed 

Sunscreens that do not leave a white castPantry Fillers Freezer meals (frozen pizza, meals and breakfast foods) Yogurt, sour cream and cottage cheese Condiments- Salad dressings, ketchup, mustard, mayo, sauces of all kinds Fruits and Vegetables Loaves of bread Kroger or Walmart gift cards for House Manager to purchase perishable foods weekly Snacks- chips, popcorn, cookies, candy $10-20 Gift cards (Kroger, Walmart, Gas Stations) for residents needing to purchase a gift for their child, gas or when they move out to purchase some groceries.Travel sized products (all items)Hygiene ProductsShampoo/ConditionerBody WashBody Spray/Perfume*Sensitive Body Lotion*DeodorantHair BrushesCurly Hair Products*

Winter

Adult & Children's Scarves*

Children's Clothing

Boy’s size 10-12 underwear*Boy’s clothing 3T, 4T, 5T & 6T*Girl's clothing 3T, 4T, 5T, & 6T*

Men’s Clothing

Men's sweaters (all sizes)

Diapers and Pull-ups for the Emergency Shelter*

Size 4, 5 and 6 diapers Size 3T-4T pull-ups Size 4T-5T pull-ups  Baby wipes*

Donations we can always use for residents who are gaining independent housing. (All items should be new or in gently used and clean conditions please.)

Pots and pans Manual can openers Complete dish sets (4, 6 or 8 servings) Unopened or unused cleaning supplies Mops, vacuums and dust busters in good shape Kitchen towels, dish rags and oven mitts Small kitchen appliances (Instant Pots, Crock pots, toasters, coffee pots) Bath towels (bath towels, wash cloths, hand towels and bath mats) Sheet sets Lamps Laundry baskets Basically, anything someone could use to start over in a new apartment, except furniture.

Special items for fall and winter time

Christmas goodies for adults: (approx. 12 total) Puzzle books Facial masks, nail polishes, polish remover, body sprays/perfumes, etc. Pampering items for adults in shelter (robes, fuzzy socks, bath soaks, slippers) Candy Christmas stocking stuffers for kids in shelter (approx. 8 but depends on how many kids are in shelter) Candy Small toys (fidgets/sensory toys, cards, etc.)Art supplies Books

Generic Gift Cards (used to purchase birth certificates, gas etc) $10 & $20 increments

 

The RISE! Transitional Housing Program

Clothing: *only accepting the following clothing items*

new or clean winter hats in good condition new or clean winter scarves in good condition new or clean pairs of gloves in good conditionNew, unused underwear (all sizes- especially toddler) *cannot accept used underwear - item needed in high demand*new or clean socks of all sizes * item in high demand*new or clean bras/training bras in good condition

Linens:

New or used purses, luggage, duffel bags, and diaper bags in good conditionnew or clean backpacks in good conditionnew or clean bath towels, dish towels, washcloths, pot holders, table cloths, window curtains, bath mats, and shower curtains in good condition *item in high demand*new or clean laundered bed sheets, comforters, and blankets (up to queen-size) in good condition new or clean reusable grocery bags in good condition

Household Items:

Lamps and night lightslight bulbs phone chargers, cords, C cables,  Micro USB, charging blocks, headphones, earbuds, etc. (no frayed wires or items compatible only with specific devices)"Safety 1st" or comparable childproofing items, gates, outlet covers, etc.Extension cords (no frayed wires please)Microwave/Dishwasher safe, unbreakable dish and drinkware (sorry, but we are not accepting glassware, porcelain, gilded, or breakable dishware - fragile home decore is accepted)new and unopened shower curtain linersNew and used sippy cups, children's cups, and water bottleslaundry baskets, hampers, storage bins, milk crates, and organizers *item in high demand*new or gently used cute family decor items of all tastes, themes, colors etc. (we accpet just about anything is non-offensive or that does not promote violence, substance use, or adult beverage consumption)posters of children's characters, animals, outer space, etc.vasesunbroken mirrorshouse plantsdish drainersplastic, unbroken clothes hangersartificial flowers and bedroom vinesstring lightsbean bag chairschildren's furniture (we cannot lift or store heavy or large items, sorry)roller skates, new helemts, safety pads, razor scootersbicycle pumpsflashlightskeychains and lanyardsnew and unopened pepper spraycandles (LED preferred but will accept wick candles)screwdrivers, nails, hammers, etc.

Toiletries/cleaning supplies

Baby wipes and diapers size three and up  / pull-ups 2t-5t  *item high demand*"no tears" baby soap, baby shampoo, kid's detangler, and baby lotion  *item high demand*new and unused toothbrushes (we cannot accept used toothbrushes)new and unused hair combs, brushes, fasteners, barrettes, scrunchies, etc. new, unused, or unopened disposable feminine hygiene products and cloth padsfull-size body wash, shampoo, and conditioner for all hair typeshair styling products and T=textured hair care products  *item high demand*sensitive skin soap, lotion, facial moisturizer, etc.hand sanitizercleaning supplies: all-purpose cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, window cleaner, and mopping solution *item high demand*laundry and dish soap *item high demand*disinfectant spray and air freshners new and unused cleaning sponges (will not accept used sponges)brooms and dustpannew mops and cleaning buckets (we cannot accept used mops)empty and unused toilet or sink plungers (we cannot accept used plungers)toilet brushes (we cannot accept used plungers)

kitchen items/paper goods:

can openerfood storage canistersunused plastic baggies and zip lock bags of all sizestrash bags of all sizesaluminum foil, plastic wrap, and wax papercookie cuttersclean, unrusted kitchen utensilspots and panspaper towels, napkins, and platesnew or clean, washed lunch boxeslunch sacksbath tissue and facial tissue *item high demand*plastic cutlery

Toys/games/books

party supplies: party favors, plastic tablecloths, streamers, balloons, decor, etc.gift wrap, bows, and gift bagsgreeting cards and stationarynew, unused crayons, washable markers, glue, poster boards, and color construction papernew, unopened gifts for children ages 0-18new, unopened games and puzzles (we will not accept puzzles that have been opened unless they are wood or plastic PreSchool Puzzles with all pieces in tact, sorry)New or gently used, clean, and well-loved Dolls of all skin shades & hair texturesNew or gently used, clean, and well-loved Toys for all agesnew children's books sticker packs for kidsblank labelsoffice supplies: folers, binders, pencil boxes, Scissors, Pens, Paper, Notebooks, Pencils, Mouse Pads, Rulers, Masking Tape, Duct Tape, Scotch Tape, etc.unopened craft kits for kidsunopened snacks and juice boxes for lunches

Wishlist for the children at RISE! and our Emergency Shelter

Please feel free to contact us at communications@middlewayhouse.org for any questions.

NUK bottles (for infants) suction plates and bowls (for infants) Sonic the Hedgehog toys (for age 3 & up) Car figures from Cars, the Disney movie Picture books from the We Say What's Okay series Picture books by Julie FlettWe All Play by Julie Flett (For Emergency Shelter)Books by Sandra Boynton (For Emergency Shelter)Books By Eric Carle (For Emergency Shelter)Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pena (For Emergency Shelter)We Move Together by Kelly Fritsch (For Emergency Shelter)A Terrible Thing Happened  by Margaret M. Holmes (For Emergency Shelter)Bear Snores On Series by Karma Wilson (For Emergency Shelter)

We would love to have the Spanish versions of all these books, as well.