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Basic Needs: Material Assistance

    Results: 19

  • Baby Clothing (2)
    BM-6500.1500-100

    Baby Clothing

    BM-6500.1500-100

    Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing and layettes for infants and young children.
  • Baby Furniture (1)
    BM-3000.2000-100

    Baby Furniture

    BM-3000.2000-100

    Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand cribs, bassinets, strollers and other furniture that has been designed for infants/babies. Also included are Baby Box programs that provide sturdy cardboard boxes in which newborns can safely sleep during the first months of life. The boxes come with a firm mattress, a waterproof cover and a fitted sheet, and may include necessities like diapers, wipes, breast cream, breast pads, a onesie and an activity cart. The goal of the project is to reduce the incidence of infant mortality and possibly Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (also know as Sudden, Unexplained Infant Death – SUID) as occurred in Finland where the boxes were originally introduced.
  • Building Materials/Supplies Donation Programs (1)
    TI-1800.1000

    Building Materials/Supplies Donation Programs

    TI-1800.1000

    Programs that accept paint, siding, lighting fixtures, hardware, doors, windows and other construction materials and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to community-based organizations that will use them in housing renovation or other community revitalization projects.
  • Diapers (1)
    BM-6500.1500-150

    Diapers

    BM-6500.1500-150

    Programs that pay for or provide cloth or disposable diapers.
  • Donation Pickups (1)
    TI-2100

    Donation Pickups

    TI-2100

    Organizations that operate vans and trucks which pick up and remove unwanted personal and household goods, office equipment and supplies and other items from homes and businesses.
  • Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs (2)
    TI-1800.3000-200

    Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs

    TI-1800.3000-200

    Programs that accept new or secondhand sofas, chairs, tables, beds, dressers, rugs and other necessary home furnishings, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own programs, donate them to other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell them to raise money for agency programs.
  • General Appliance Provision (1)
    BM-3000.0500-250

    General Appliance Provision

    BM-3000.0500-250

    Programs that provide appliances for people who need them. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time.
  • General Clothing Donation Programs (1)
    TI-1800.1500-250

    General Clothing Donation Programs

    TI-1800.1500-250

    Programs that accept new or secondhand clothing, repair the items if necessary, and keep the clothing for use in their own programs, donate it to shelters and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell it to raise money for agency programs. These programs accept donations of all types of clothing including children's clothes, work clothes, maternity clothes and shoes rather than specialize in a particular type of clothing.
  • General Clothing Provision (12)
    BM-6500.1500-250

    General Clothing Provision

    BM-6500.1500-250

    Programs that provide clothing for people who need it. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time. The collection may include but does not specialize in children's clothes, work clothes, maternity clothes and shoes.
  • General Furniture Provision (5)
    BM-3000.2000-250

    General Furniture Provision

    BM-3000.2000-250

    Programs that provide furniture for people who need it. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time. The collection may include but does not specialize in adapted furniture, baby furniture or other specific items.
  • Hair and Nail Care (1)
    BM-6500.6500-300

    Hair and Nail Care

    BM-6500.6500-300

    Programs, often available through senior centers, neighborhood centers, homeless shelters or drop in centers, or other similar organizations, that offer the on-site services of beauticians, barbers and/or manicurists for people who need to have their hair or nails done. Services may include hair coloring treatment, permanent waves, haircuts, shaves, wash and sets, manicures and cosmetic pedicures which improve the appearance of the feet and toenails. Also included are programs that provide haircuts for homeless people, children from low-income families returning to school and other targeted individuals.
  • Hygiene (1)
    LH-2700.3000

    Hygiene

    LH-2700.3000

    Programs that provide instruction regarding principles, practices and techniques that contribute to the prevention of illness and the preservation of health which may include bathing, hair and skin care, dental care, precautions to prevent infections and build up antimicrobial resistance, food handling procedures, hand washing protocols, environmental cleanliness and other factors that have an impact on the individual's well-being.
  • Laundry Facilities (1)
    BM-6500.6500-450

    Laundry Facilities

    BM-6500.6500-450

    Public or private facilities for washing, drying and ironing clothes that are available to homeless people, travelers and other individuals who do not have access to private laundry facilities.
  • Personal/Grooming Supplies (3)
    BM-6500.6500-650

    Personal/Grooming Supplies

    BM-6500.6500-650

    Programs that pay for or provide soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, combs, brushes, cotton swabs, deodorant, facial tissue, toilet paper and other personal hygiene/grooming supplies for homeless people and other individuals who need them.
  • Thrift Shops (1)
    BM-8500

    Thrift Shops

    BM-8500

    Organizations that offer new or secondhand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys and other material goods at lower than retail prices, and which often use the proceeds from sales to support other services to the community. Thrift shops accept direct donations from the public of new and reusable goods. Also included are other types of resale shops that sell secondhand but reusable musical instruments, salvaged building materials, office equipment, sports equipment, books, CDs and other material goods.
  • Toy/Game Donation Programs (1)
    TI-1800.4500-900

    Toy/Game Donation Programs

    TI-1800.4500-900

    Programs that accept new or secondhand toys, games, puzzles and other similar items; repair them if necessary; and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to toy lending libraries, family shelters, foster care programs and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve.
  • Winter Clothing (2)
    BM-6500.1500-920

    Winter Clothing

    BM-6500.1500-920

    Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand coats, gloves, hats, scarves and other winter clothing.
  • Work Clothing (2)
    BM-6500.1500-950

    Work Clothing

    BM-6500.1500-950

    Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand uniforms or other working clothes. Also included are programs such as "Dress for Success" that provide interview suits and other professional attire for low income individuals (frequently women) who need this type of wardrobe to secure and/or retain gainful employment.
  • Work Clothing Donation Programs (1)
    TI-1800.1500-900

    Work Clothing Donation Programs

    TI-1800.1500-900

    Programs that accept new or secondhand uniforms and other work clothing, repair the items if necessary, and keep the clothing for use in their own programs, donate it to shelters and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell it to raise money for agency programs.