New Unwrapped Toys & Gifts
Each year, homeless dads living at the Mission give gifts to hundreds of their kids & grandkids. For many men, it’s a first step toward reconnecting with family. See the joy of our toy giveaway firsthand here. We need your help again!
Here’s how you can help:
Buy new, unwrapped toys, stocking stuffers & gifts for ages 0-18 (especially gifts valued at $25 or less).
Deadline: Monday, December 11th
Call Tina at 215 438 3094 x 104 by Dec. 4th to arrange for drop-off or pick-up.
Gift Bags for 55 Men Experiencing Homelessness
Let our men know they are loved! Fill small party favor bags with special snacks, Christmas cookies, or with things like lotion, lip balm, tissues, etc. (please don’t mix food and soap).
Or, contribute towards larger gifts that we’re putting together for each resident. Call Heather at (215) 438-3094 x 103 to coordinate. We’re gathering things like umbrellas, laundry bags, portfolio folders, gift cards, thermal mugs, calendars, small personal storage containers & the like.
Deadline: Monday, Dec 18th
Call Tina at 215 438 3094 x 104 by Dec. 4th to arrange for drop-off or pick-up.
Dormitory Needs
We are always in need of the following items:
- Large Bath Towels
- Twin Sheet Sets (colors and patterns are great!)
- Large Shower Shoes for Men
- Full-size Bottles of Shampoo for Men
- Laundry Bags/Collapsible Hampers
- New Reusable Water Bottles
- New Thermal Travel Mugs
- Gel Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Foaming Tub and Tile Cleaner (in cans)
If ordering online, you can ship directly to the Mission at 101 E. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Food Drives & Gift Cards
If you’d like to do a food drive for us, please call Heather at (215) 438-3094 x 103 for current needs.
We could also always use the following gift cards for perishable items and other urgent supply needs as they arise:
Walmart (also good at Sam’s Club)
Aldi
Giant
The Home Depot
Lowe’s Home Improvement
BJ’s Wholesale Club
Call Tina at 215 438 3094 x 104 to arrange for drop-off, pick-up, mail-in, or e-gift delivery.