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Donations and Volunteers


Casa Youth Shelter’s Wish List


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Financial donations best provide us with the opportunity to purchase what may be needed on a day to day basis. Other opportunities and suggestions for welcomed donations include:

Household Supplies

13 Gal. Garbage Bags
HE Laundry Soap, Cleaning Supplies
Pledge Furniture Polish
Zip-Lock Bags - gallon and quart sizes

Food Items/Canned Goods

Jello – All Flavors – Large Packages
Orange and Apple Juice
Crystal Light (Sugarless)
Chicken – Beef – Ham - Turkey
Beef/Chicken/Turkey Gravies – Jars/Cans
Large Cans Hearty Soups/Chowders
Tomatoes – Whole/Diced/Stewed
Tomato Paste
Ragu/Prego/Other Jars Spaghetti Sauce
Chili Con Carne, Chili Beans, Large Cans
Munchkin Cup of Soup-Chicken/Chicken Vegetable
Cans of Tuna, Chicken, Turkey Breast
Chicken, Beef, Vegetable Broth - Large Cans
Canned Fruit - All Kinds
Concentrated Drinks (Sugarless)

Paper Products

Chili/Soup Size Cups
Paper Towels (roll type)
Kleenex, Napkins, Paper Plates
Disposable cups (hot and cold), Small
Bathroom Tissue

Office Supplies

Neon Yellow Post-Its Small & Medium
Laser Copy Paper
Scotch Tape Refills
Batteries – All Sizes – Especially AA & AAA
Highlighters - Yellow
Jumbo Paper Clips
Binder Clips – Small, Medium and Large
Boxes of Pens/Pencils
White Glue – Envelope Moistener
"Three-cut" Manila Folders
Large and ½ size Brown Mailing Envelopes

Gift Certificates

Bed Bath and Beyond
Clothing Stores – Kohl's, JC Penny, etc.
Food chains, McDonalds, Wendy's etc.
Starbucks
Target

Linens

Thermal Blankets – Twin Size-Cotton
Sheets – Pillow Slips for Twin beds
Bath towels, washcloths
Waterproof mattress liners – Twin Size

Arts/Crafts Supplies

Crayons
Clay, Watercolor or Tempera Paints/Paper
Brushes, Construction Paper

Recreation Supplies

Basketballs, Volleyballs, Ping Pong balls
Bike Helmets
Game Cards

Resident's Needs (Ages 12-17)

Boys Cotton Boxers, Briefs S, M, L, Tube Socks
Girls Cotton Briefs Sizes 5, 6, 7
Cotton Sweats - Boys and Girls Adult sizes
Girls' Personal Hygiene Items
Personal Stationary - Stamps

School Supplies

Spiral Notebooks (Journals) - All Sizes
Large Backpacks
3 Ring Binders – All sizes – ½-1-2-3 & 4"
Notebook paper – 3 Ring (Plain and Ruled)
Graph paper – Yellow pads – Dividers
Individual Pencil Sharpeners

Financial Needs

Checks payable to Casa Youth Shelter
Designated: Operating Expenses

 

All donations gratefully accepted
(Casa is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) Organization – Our Fed. ID # is 95-3218061)

OUR MISSION

The purpose of Casa Youth Shelter is to provide temporary shelter for runaways and youth in crisis, enabling them to come through the crisis with an increased personal strength and a sense of renewal while in a supportive environment, with family reunification as a primary goal.

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WHY CHOOSE US?

We offer a variety of counseling, educational, and shelter support programs and services, such as:

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