Current Needs

Below are items we're currently seeking to support our programs and services for children, adults and families facing mental health challenges and developmental disabilities.

Donations that we always need:

  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo
  • Body wash
  • Shaving cream
  • Back Packs
  • Journals
  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Notebook paper
  • Books- Chapter Books, Novels & Series.
  • Wash clothes
  • Towels
  • Twin sheets
  • Twin bedding sets
  • Mattress pads twin size
  • Waterproof mattress pads
  • Weight blankets - sensory stimulation for autistic people (patterns can be found on line)
  • Hair brushes
  • Combs
  • Socks
  • Phone cards
  • Rubber Four-Square Balls, Basketballs, Footballs, Soccer balls.
  • Water bottles
  • Radios with CD player
  • Arts & crafts supplies – crayons, markers, colored paper, construction paper, glue, scissors, scrapbooking items, and storage bins for arts & crafts
  • Gardening supplies 

Wish list for group homes:

  • Plates/bowls/ cups
  • Silverware
  • Pots and pans
  • Placemats
  • Baking pans/cookie sheets/cupcake pans
  • Can opener
  • Furniture – dining room table and chairs, couch. stand alone chairs (2) for living room, coffee table (no glass)
  • Work out machines – stationary bike, treadmill, etc.
  • Rice cooker
  • File Cabinet locks
  • TV/DVDplayer
  • Computer chairs for staff
  • Radio for staff area and/or radio for house
  • Arts & crafts supplies – crayons, colored paper, construction paper, glue, scissors, scrapbooking items, and storage bins for arts & crafts
  • Basketball hoop
  • Tetherball pole
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Electronic grill
  • Knife set
  • Storage bins for food items and garage storage
  • Bean bag chairs for game room
  • Coffee pot
  • Gardening supplies
  • Area rug
  • Hard wood floor cleaner
If you would like to donate gently used or new items, please contact Meghan Anderson, Community Relations
Manager, at 503-262-0187 or MeghanA@AlbertinaKerr.org

We also appreciate donations to help purchase these much needed items.  Donate online now.