URGENT NEED (April 2024) Gift cards for clothes
Help fill the gap during the transition from foster care to adoption. Consider donating gift cards for clothing stores. The gift cards will allow for right-sized, seasonal clothing to be purchased for growing youth in foster care.
My Path Forward Donations
All-purpose seasoning
Salt/pepper
Jiffy cornbread mix
Honey
Ketchup/mustard
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Laundry detergent
Fabric softener
Dishwasher pods
Hand soap
Sponges
Feminine hygiene products (tampons and thin pads only)
Shampoo/conditioner (specifically: Pantene Gold, “As I Am” Brand, Shea Moisture Brand, Royal Oils (Head and Shoulders Brand), and other products specifically for textured hair.
Body wash/soap (specifically: Shea Moisture brand, Dr. Bronner’s brand, Caress, Dove and other moisturizing washes/soaps
Lotion (Shea moisture or Nivea brand)
Tissues
Gender neutral bed sets or sheets for full sized beds
Towels and washcloths
Shower curtains and liners
Pillows (bed and decorative)
Light bulbs
Batteries
Flashlights
Band-Aids/first aid supplies
Air fryers
Pots and pans sets
Kitchen utensils and silverware
Sets of cups, bowls and plates
Adoptive Family Donation Ideas
During the adoption process, parents and children spend time visiting and bonding with one another. We would appreciate donations of gift cards/certificates for family-friendly outings such as movie theaters, bowling alleys, SkateNation, Jumpology, Sky Zone, Chuck E Cheese, Science Museum of Virginia, Metro Richmond Zoo, or local restaurants. You can learn more about how CHS supports our adoptive families by clicking here.
THANK YOU for your generosity. If you are interested in learning more about donating items to CHSVA, please contact Bruin Richardson, 804-353-0191, ext. 160, [email protected].
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