In Kind Gifts

All of our programs depend upon donations of items for use by our clients and our Wish Lists (below) includes some of the items that we commonly need for each program.  That said, we welcome other donations and encourage you to directly call the program or Jeannine Boehm (269-381-1234) to see if we can put your potential donation to good use.

Welcome Home Project

To learn more about our Welcome Home Project, click here.  Welcome Home is a wonderful opportunity for your group to come alongside a youth who is just moving into their first home and provide them with supplies to keep that home safe and clean.  We provide all the information you need to change a life and turn a first house into a real home!

Special Note for Crib Donations:

In order to ensure our youngest clients' safety, we must limit donations of cribs to those in compliance with Section 104(c) of the CPSIA. The new rules, which apply to full-size and non full-size cribs, prohibit the manufacture or sale of traditional drop-side rail cribs, strengthen crib slats and mattress supports, improve the quality of hardware and require more rigorous testing. The details of the rule are available on CPSC’s website at www.cpsc.gov/businfo/frnotices/fr11/cribfinal.pdf.  We are not able to retrofit or modify cribs which are not in compliance with these standards and cannot accept cribs which are not in compliance.

Wish List

Caring Network (for more information call 269-381-1234)

• New bed linens for twin beds
• New bath and kitchen towels
• New or gently used newborn or infant clothing
• New or gently used baby sheets
• New or gently used blankets
• Large size diapers (3, 4, 5, 6)
• Cribs
• Strollers
• Contemporary maternity clothes
• Gift cards to Meijer, Target, etc.

The Ark Shelter (for more information call 269-343-8765)

• Twin sheet sets (new or gently used)
• Blankets (new or gently used)
• Pillows
• Games
• Movies (G rated)
• Books
• Certificates for pizza, bowling, etc.
• Personal care items
• Art supplies

The Ark Community Service (for more information call 269-381-9800)

• Twin sheet sets (new or gently used)
• Blankets (new or gently used)
• Pillows
• Dish sets and glassware
• Silverware
• Pots and pans
• Twin mattress/Box Spring (new or gently used)
• Small dinning table (2-4 chairs)
• Bath and kitchen towels
• Personal care items
• Lamps
• Gift cards to Meijer, Target, etc.