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Tedford Housing’s Most Needed Items for May 2016

May 4, 2016 By Rota Knott Leave a Comment

TedfordWishList As a nonprofit organization, Tedford Housing relies on community support to help fulfill its mission to find lasting solutions to the challenges of homelessness.

Each month, we share some of our most needed items. We are always grateful to those who can donate these items, as they directly help our shelter guests, supportive housing tenants and a growing number of outreach clients. Some items go to our emergency shelters. Some donations help our guests moving into permanent housing get a better start. Some help those who are at risk of becoming homeless. All are appreciated!

(You can also view our general Wish List.)

Here is what we most need for May 2016:

Toddler bed
Shower curtain liners
Bath mats
Pillows (new)
Vacuum
Over the toilet storage
Diapers (all sizes)
Cleaning supplies (a bucket filled with household cleaners and a mop and/or broom is perfect!)
Dish soap
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Disposable razors
Walmart gift cards
Gas cards
Hannaford gift cards

Please note, we do not accept donations of clothing, mattresses, electronics or appliances.

To coordinate the drop-off of your donation, contact Director of Development Jennifer Iacovelli at 207-729-1161, #101 or email.

Tedford Housing’s Most Needed Items for March 2016

March 1, 2016 By Rota Knott Leave a Comment

As a nonprofit organization, Tedford Housing relies on community support to help fulfill its mission to find lasting solutions to the challenges of homelessness.

Each month, we share some of our most needed items. We are always grateful to those who can donate these items, as they directly help our shelter guests, supportive housing tenants and outreach clients. Some items go to our emergency shelters. Some donations help our guests moving into permanent housing get a better start. All are appreciated!

(You can also view our general Wish List.)

Here is what we most need for March 2016:

Light blankets
Sheets
Towels
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Cleaning supplies
Basic toiletries (especially disposable razors)
Floor lamps
Coffee mugs
Glasses / cups
Coffee (ground)
Gas cards
Walmart gift cards

Please note, we do not accept donations of clothing, mattresses, electronics or appliances.

To coordinate the drop-off of your donation, contact Director of Development Jennifer Iacovelli at 207-729-1161, #101 or email.

Tedford Housing’s Most Needed Items for February 2016

February 2, 2016 By Rota Knott Leave a Comment

As a nonprofit organization, Tedford Housing relies on community support to help fulfill its mission to find lasting solutions to the challenges of homelessness.

Each month, we share some of our most needed items. We are always grateful to those who can donate these items, as they directly help our shelter guests, supportive housing tenants and outreach clients. Some items go to our emergency shelters. Some donations help our guests moving into permanent housing get a better start. All are appreciated!

(You can also view our general Wish List.)

Here is what we most need for February 2016:

Disposable razors
Diapers (all sizes, but sizes newborn, 5 and 6 have recently been requested)
Baby wipes
Newborn items for a baby girl
Floor lamps
Table lamps
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Laundry detergent
Shampoo and conditioner (and basic toiletries)
Coffee mugs
General cleaning products
Hannaford gift cards

Please note, we do not accept donations of clothing, mattresses, electronics or appliances.

To coordinate the drop-off of your donation, contact Director of Development Jennifer Iacovelli at 207-729-1161, #101 or email.

October 2015 Wish List for Tedford Housing + #Socktober

October 6, 2015 By Rota Knott Leave a Comment

As a nonprofit organization, Tedford Housing often relies on community support to help fulfill its mission. Each month, we share some of our most needed items. We are always grateful to those who can donate these items, as they directly help our guests and tenants. (You can also view our general Wish List.)

Here is what we most need for October 2015:

Hats and gloves
Shampoo and conditioner (travel-sized works well!)
Disposable razors
Laundry detergent
Warm blankets and quilts
Twin sheet sets
Queen sheet sets
Pillows (new)
Household cleaning products (it’s great if you can put a few items in a bucket for guests moving into permanent housing)
Bath towels
Wash towels
Diapers (size 3-5) and wipes
Gas cards
Gift cards to Goodwill
End tables
Floor lamp

Have you heard about Socktober?

Socktober is a movement launched by Kid President creator Brad Montague to get kids and grown-ups to help the homeless in an easy, fun way. This video asks three simple questions to help you see how you can change the world and get involved with your own Socktober drive. Maybe to benefit Tedford Housing? It’s easy!

To coordinate the drop-off of your donation, contact Director of Development Jennifer Iacovelli at 207-729-1161, #101 or email.

September 2015 Wish List for Tedford Housing

September 3, 2015 By Rota Knott Leave a Comment

Here is what we most need for September 2015:

Deodorant
Bath towels
Wash towels
Dish Towels
Pillows (new)
Pillow cases
Pots and pans
Blankets
Comforters
Twin sheet sets
Bed bug covers for mattresses and pillows
Shampoo and conditioner
Laundry detergent
Razors
Shaving cream
Household cleaning products
Diapers (size 3-5) and wipes
Gas cards
Food cards
Gift cards for clothes and school supplies

To coordinate the drop-off of your donation, contact Director of Development Jennifer Iacovelli at 207-729-1161, #101 or email.