June 19, 2008 Weekend Challenge: Helping a Nevada Shelter

Yesterday, I was doing research on Domestic Violence Shelters in Nevada. The one that stood out was S.A.F.E. House. Here is a little information from their site:

S.A.F.E. House was established in 1994 by a group of community leaders concerned about the needs of battered women and their children. Today, through safe shelter, support, advocacy, counseling and community education, the organization provides a comprehensive approach to working with families to Stop Abuse in the Family Environment.

Mission:
S.A.F.E. House is stopping violence and abuse in the family environment by providing safe shelter, support, advocacy, counseling and education.

Goals:
S.A.F.E. House will provide quality crisis intervention, shelter and counseling services to domestic violence victims and their children and accredited treatment services for those who choose to abuse.

What stood out was their wish list. Easy things that I know we all have in our house. So take a look, grab an item or two, and send it off them. Here it is.

General Supplies:

* CAT bus tokens
* Liquid bleach, laundry detergent
* Dryer sheets

Paper products:

* napkins, paper towels, tissues, toilet paper
* Trash bags (33 gallon)
* Plastic bags (sandwich and other various sizes)
* Household cleaners
* Twin bed sheets, blankets
* Bath and hand towels, wash cloths

Personal Care Products:

* Body Lotion
* Deodorant
* Shampoo and conditioner
* Hair care products (all races)
* Toothpaste
* Feminine hygiene products

Medical Supplies:

* Adult and children’s aspirin
* Adult and children’s Tylenol
* Cold/flu medicines including cough drops
* Rubbing alcohol
* Hydrogen peroxide
* Ointments, Band-Aids
* Lice shampoo, lice spray

Transitional Services:

* Household items

Clothing and Essentials:

* New ladies underwear (various sizes)
* New bras (various sizes)
* New white socks (various sizes)
* Hosiery (various sizes)
* Sleep shirts (one size fits all)
* Career/Work clothes (various sizes)
* Children’s Supplies
* Baby food
* Baby wipes
* Diapers and pull-ups
* Individually wrapped snacks
* (Granola bars, pudding cups, etc)
* Fruit Roll Ups
* Fruit drink boxes
* Fresh fruit
* Peanut butter
* Crackers
* Canned goods
* Rice and pasta
* Children’s movies—P & PG
* Children’s toys
* Sunscreen

Send your care package to:

S.A.F.E. House
921 American Pacific Dr. Suite 300
Henderson, Nevada 89014

Thanks friends.