GIVE IN-KIND
St. Francis Neighborhood Center depends on the generosity of our in-kind donors to provide our essential programs and services. Volunteer corporate teams often make a day of giving back and will also donate supplies for activities they are leading. Some groups and individuals often donate professional services for our staff, community, youth, and families.
In-kind donations of food, meals, activities, and experiences are always of use for our free, weekly Senior Socials and our monthly Family Engagement Night during the Power Project. With special community events like ResFest and Stoop Nights throughout the year, we are also often looking for catering services, beverages, and appetizers to reduce our costs and allow as much funding as possible to remain directed towards our programming.
There are a variety of ways for individuals, families, and organizations to give in-kind to the Center and support our work!
THE CENTER HAS A NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS YEAR-ROUND:
For the Power Buck Store: Our youth have an incentive store where, with good behavior, report cards, positivity, and kindness, they get to shop! This includes games, sports equipment, gift cards, and more. Program supplies such as school supplies, toilet paper, cleaners, garbage bags, and basics are also needed. See our Amazon Wish List for ideas and to purchase. It ships directly to the Center’s Executive Director. If you'd like a tax letter for your donation, please email us to let us know what you sent, as Amazon does not share with us who donates what.
For our day programs and daily operations:
- Snacks, drinks
- School supplies (these can be found on our Amazon Wish List as well)
- Hygiene items such as Hotel Size Toiletries (especially deodorant); toothpaste and toothbrushes
FOR THE HOLIDAYS:
At the end of every year, we run our Giving Tree program which matches generous donors with families from our youth programs. Donors are given the families' personalized wish list (often includes household essentials, winter clothing, and toys) to purchase the requested items. They are then asked to drop off these items unwrapped to Center by the deadline for staff and volunteers to then wrap and distribute before the holiday break. It's a wonderful way to embrace the spirit of giving and make the holidays a little bit brighter for many families in the community.
We also collect Halloween costume donations each fall to ensure that all our students have the same opportunity to enjoy the holiday! We kindly request costumes in a broad range of sizes to accommodate everyone.
If you're interested in participating in either of these initiatives, please email our Philanthropy Officer: ayanna@stfranciscenter.org
THANKSGIVING AND WINTER HOLIDAY MEAL KITS:
Non-perishable food items including: Gravy, stuffing, canned vegetables (corn, green beans), white potatoes (canned or instant), canned yams, cranberry sauce, brownie mix, pancake mix, pancake syrup.
ITEMS WE CANNOT RECEIVE:
Due to lack of space, we cannot take clothing or furniture. For community partners that do take these items, please consider the following options:
Paul’s Place: https://paulsplaceoutreach.org/
