THANK YOU!!!
Together we provided nearly 2000 items to youth experiencing homelessness
Donation Drive for Homeless Youth 2016
On any given night just in MN, there are a reported 1150 homeless kids without a place to call home. Last year we collected over 1100 items for youth experiencing homelessness.
Let's see if we can do it again!
Hope4Youth (Anoka)
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Let's see if we can do it again!
- Shop or gather donation items
- Contact us on Facebook or Jennifer@HeroSearch.org to arrange pick up / drop off
- We will distribute directly to local organizations that serve homeless youth
Hope4Youth (Anoka)
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- Donate directly (to the shelters above or one near you) and send us a private message to let us know the amount
The most needed items this year are:
1) Deodorant - women and men
2) Underwear (new) - men’s boxer briefs, women’s undies and bras (‘like new’ bras are ok)
3) No prep, easy-open meals:
- Macaroni ‘n’ Cheese (cups) - These fly off the shelves
- Canned / Cup Meals (Pastas, Stews, heat-and-eat meals) - These young people don’t always have access to heat or prepare food
- Granola / Fruit / Breakfast Bars or fruit cups
5) Gently used or new warm coats, hats, mittens, scarves - (‘youth' styles help so they don’t stand out awkwardly at school)
YouthLink also has a Christmas program that let’s homeless youth pick out gifts for their children or friends and families they may be ‘couch-hopping’ with so they can experience the joy of giving. If you want to participate in this program, they are looking for:
- Children’s toys and games for ages 0-5 (for Christmas)
- Dish sets
- Utensil sets
- New sheet sets - twin or full sized
- New house ware items like pots and pans, can openers, and cooking utensils
- Small appliances: irons, toasters, coffee pots
- Games and sporting equipment