Looking for info on the CCS Utah 2016 Donation Drive for Refugees? Here you go. (19 April 2016)
Refugee Resettlement Donation Drive
My first post on this blog detailed how to become an official Refugee Resettlement volunteer through Catholic Community Services. I'll confess though, as pumped as I am to become a volunteer, the application process is siphoning out my soul one form at a time. Since CCS' Refugee Resettlement Program is funded through government grants, it necessarily sends its would-be do-gooders through a gauntlet of bright red nuclear-grade duct tape. For those of you who don't want to give your fingerprints and social to strangers, here is a good alternative.
I didn't even look into this option until a friendly commenter named Rebekah brought it up. She informed me that she was trying to organize a service project for the teenagers from her church, preferably a donation drive for refugees. She just needed to know what items are needed. That's when it occurred to me that there are likely eighteen thousand other local church leaders in Utah thinking the same thing. Well Rebekah, today is your lucky day because I totally have a list for you and your teen army!
The Official List
Catholic Community Services provides their official list of items needed, as well as their drop-off address, on this form. I'll enumerate the list right here for convenience. You have quite a few categories to choose from. Here we go!
Hygiene Kits
These kits can be assembled in a Ziploc bag.
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Comb
- Small towel
- Washcloth
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Lotion
- Razor
Baby Shower Items
Baby items can be placed in a bassinet, baby bathtub, or donated individually.
- Diapers (All Sizes)
- Receiving Blankets
- Crib Sheet
- Crib Blanket
- Personal Hygiene Items (for mother)
- Take Home Outfit (for baby)
- Hats
- Burp Cloths
- Bottles
- Pacifiers
- Towels
- Diaper Cream
- Socks
- Baby Bathtub
House Cleaning Kits
House cleaning items can be placed in a bucket or donated individually.
- Cleaning Supplies
- Soap
- Laundry Detergent
- Glass Cleaner
- Liquid Dish Washing Soap
- Sponges
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Shower Curtain and Hooks
- Shelf Liner
- Cleaning Bucket
- Trash Bags
- Mop
- Broom
Household Furnishings
Furniture should be new or slightly used.
- Couch (or equivalent seating)
- Kitchen Chairs
- Kitchen Tables
- End Tables
- Set of Drawers
- Shelves (or other appropriate storage items for clothes)
- Lamps
- Face, Hand and Bath Towels
- Bed Sheets (twin and queen)
- Pillow Cases
- Blankets
- Kitchen Towels
- Shower Curtains
Kitchen Items
Kitchen items should be new or slightly used.
Tool Kits
These are for new arrivals.
Welcome Home Kits
For those who like to donate warm fuzzies.
First Aid Kits
Miscellaneous
The Drop-Off Location
All Refugee Resettlement donations should be dropped off at the Refugee Resettlement Share House:
440 S 400 W Suit D & E
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Drop-off hours are:
Monday 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday 9 AM - 7 PM
Friday 9 AM - 12 PM (Noon)
To schedule a furniture pickup or ask additional questions about household donations:
Phone: 801-977-9119 ext. 1515
or Phone: 801-916-7382
or Email: bfrederick@ccsutah.org
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