Basic Needs: Material Assistance

Results: 21

• Automobile Donation Programs (1)
  TI-1800.9000-050

  Automobile Donation Programs

  TI-1800.9000-050
  
  Nonprofit organizations that accept automobiles, trucks, vans and other vehicles used primarily for transportation purposes as donations from individuals who want a tax write-off. In most cases, donated automobiles are sold to raise funds for the organization, but some programs repair the vehicles, if necessary, and keep them for their own use, give them to individuals or families who have no means of private transportation or donate them to other nonprofit organizations for use in their program or for distribution to the people they serve.
• Baby Clothing (4)
  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 (2)
  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.
• Bedding/Linen (1)
  BM-3000.1000

  Bedding/Linen

  BM-3000.1000
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand sheets, blankets, pillowcases, bedspreads, curtains, towels and other similar household essentials.
• Clothing (2)
  BM-6500.1500

  Clothing

  BM-6500.1500
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing. Included are clothing exchange programs.
• Diapers (1)
  BM-6500.1500-150

  Diapers

  BM-6500.1500-150
  
  Programs that pay for or provide cloth or disposable diapers.
• Food Donation Programs (6)
  TI-1800.2000

  Food Donation Programs

  TI-1800.2000
  
  Programs that accept canned food and other food resources and keep the food for use in their own programs or donate it to food banks, food pantries, meal programs and other community-based food programs for distribution to the people they serve.
• Formal Wear (1)
  BM-6500.1500-210

  Formal Wear

  BM-6500.1500-210
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand gowns, tuxedos or other party apparel and, in some cases, appropriate accessories, for people who need them for a special occasion.
• Formal Wear Donation Programs (1)
  TI-1800.1500-200

  Formal Wear Donation Programs

  TI-1800.1500-200
  
  Programs that accept donations of new or secondhand gowns, tuxedos or other party apparel and, in some cases, appropriate accessories, and keep the clothing for use in their own programs, or donate it community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve.
• General Clothing Donation Programs (2)
  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 (9)
  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.
• 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.
• Low Vision Aids (1)
  LH-0600.9000-450

  Low Vision Aids

  LH-0600.9000-450
  
  Programs that pay for or provide magnifiers, magnification equipment, light intensification equipment, night vision equipment, closed circuit television devices and other products which help people who have visual impairments use their remaining vision to greater advantage.
• Personal/Grooming Supplies (5)
  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.
• Public Showers/Baths (1)
  BM-6500.6500-710

  Public Showers/Baths

  BM-6500.6500-710
  
  Public or private organizations that provide showers, baths or other facilities where homeless people, travelers and others who do not have access to private bathing facilities can wash. Included are permanent shower facilities as well as mobile installations that can be moved from place to place. Also included are organizations that provide vouchers that people can use to access bathing facilities.
• School Clothing (1)
  BM-6500.1500-800

  School Clothing

  BM-6500.1500-800
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing or school uniforms for children who need something appropriate to wear to school.
• Shoes (1)
  BM-6500.1500-830

  Shoes

  BM-6500.1500-830
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand shoes. Included are odd shoe exchanges.
• 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.
• 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 (1)
  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.