Harbor House


Harbor House / Kankakee County Coalition Against Domestic Violence

 
Safety Alert for battered women:  Computer use can be monitored and it is impossible to completely clear information viewed on the Internet from your computer.  If you are in danger, please use a safer computer, call the local Hotline and / or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233); TTY for the Deaf / TTY para los Sordos: 1-800-787-3224
 

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Wish List

We appreciate new & used donations. If the items donated are used, we respectfully ask that those items be in good condition. We take donations Monday through Friday by appointment 10 am to 4 pm.  We also take donations every second Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. Please call Carol at 815-932-5814 for appointment and directions.

 

Cards

Phone cards, grocery gift cards, gas cards, Farm and Fleet or Sears gift cards in larger amounts for car repairs, gift cards from Target, Wal-Mart or K-Mart for family items, clothing, DVD, etc. 

Food – none past expiration date, please

Canned meat, other canned foods (soup, chili, fruit, spaghetti, etc.), boxed foods (cereal, mac & cheese, etc.), dairy products, cooking oil, mixes, sugar, flour, salt & pepper, spices, baking items, BBQ Sauce, mayonnaise, mustard & ketchup, peanut butter & jelly, cereal, coffee, creamer, tea,  juice (bottled, boxed & frozen), healthy snacks (granola bars, fruit, etc.) & other snacks

Household Cleaning & Upkeep

Batteries (all sizes), light bulbs, sponge mops, brooms, dishwasher detergent, dishwashing liquid, sink cleanser, SOS pads, scrub sponges, bleach, dish cloths, dish towels, large & small trash bags, laundry soap, dryer sheets, fabric softener, glass cleaner, disinfectant, toilet bowl cleaner, air freshener, furniture polish, Murphy’s Oil Soap, degreasers, winter salt/ice melting crystals

Hair & Skin Care Products

Soap, lotion, cocoa butter, petroleum jelly (i.e. Vaseline), lip balm, shampoo & conditioner sets, hair gel, African-American hair products, hair grease, hair oil, hair pomade, hairspray, oil sheen spray, Gentle Treatment or Just for Me perms (regular, not coarse), combs, picks, brushes & "fade" brushes, Beanie Caps, Doo Rags, curling irons, flat irons, hair dryers

Paper Products & Food Wrap

Toilet Paper, tissue paper, paper towels, napkins, paper plates, paper or styrofoam cups, coffee filters, plastic flatware, plastic and freezer bags (quart size), aluminum foil, plastic wrap, wax paper

Infant Care

Disposable diapers (various sizes), baby wipes, baby shampoo/lotion, baby clothes (various sizes), bibs, bottles, formula, baby food, instant cereal, baby laundry detergent, cribs & bedding, portable cribs & bedding, baby swing, bouncer

School Supplies

Notebooks, paper, construction paper, pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, pencil bags, compasses, protractors, calculators, rulers, glue sticks, crayons, markers, scissors, folders, blank journals, backpacks

 Over the Counter Meds & First Aid

Over-the-counter medications, (i.e. adult children and infant’s "Tylenol" and "Motrin") cough syrup, cough drops, peroxide/alcohol, bandages, Tums

Feminine Hygiene Products

Tampons (from regular to super absorbency), sanitary napkins (super absorbent ultra thin with wings, etc)

Linens

Sheet sets (twin, full, & queen), extra pillowcases, vinyl mattress and pillow protectors, blankets, new bed pillows, facial wash cloths, bath towels, shower curtains

Clothing

Socks (including extra lg. for women), slippers, nightgowns, pajamas, undergarments (new only, please), pants, blouses, dresses, suits (male & female) jackets, sweaters, water resistant boots, umbrellas, summer tops, shorts, sandals, winter coats, boots, gloves, scarves hats, & boots.

Appliances

Coffee makers, toasters, microwave ovens, wall & alarm clocks, DVD players, televisions, can openers, floor lamps

Kitchen Items

Silverware, dishes, tumblers, coffee mugs, serving utensils, canister set, baking dishes & pans, salt & pepper shakers, bowls (mixing & eating), pots & pans, pitchers (lg. & sm.), measuring cups & spoons, paper towel holders

Furniture

For Shelter use, including, but not limited to, solid bunk beds, roll away beds, trundle beds, brand new mattresses.  We also take furniture for client use which includes all type of furniture.

Shelter Maintenance Wish List

Heavy duty vacuum cleaners

Heavy duty drill with masonry bits

Hedge clippers

Chain saw

Circular saw

New computer

Holiday gifts

***New Items, please***

For Teens

Headphones, portable CD players, clock radios, gift certificates to local stores, clothing (you can call Harbor House for sizes), basketballs, soccer balls, wallets, purses, bath care items, fashionable hats, gloves/mittens & scarves, hair accessories, books, board or handheld games, candles, gift cards from Best Buy and Target

Younger Children

Non violent toys, puzzles, sporting goods, cars & trucks, dolls of all cultures & races, "G" & "PG" rated DVD’s, board or handheld games, fashionable hats, gloves/mittens & scarves, books, children's art supplies, coloring books

Adults

Candles, sweaters, fashionable hats, gloves/mittens & scarves, hairdryers, brushes/combs/picks, curling or flat irons, gift certificates, clothing (ask Harbor House for sizes), sweat suits, makeup cases, brand name makeup, socks (extra large), jewelry, bath care items

Holiday foods

Holiday food, including turkey, ham, & roast beef or pork; foods that accompany & complement the holiday meal; holiday candy (Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween, Hanukkah, Christmas, etc.)

 

 
 

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