House Warming Baskets
Helping Families Start Over
Doorways’ HomeStart Supportive Housing Program offers at-risk families the assistance they need to begin living independently. HomeStart offers residential stability and intensive support in goal planning focused on educational, employment and financial skills. When these families are ready to move into their first HomeStart home, Doorways presents them with House Warming Baskets, baskets filled with new supplies, for their fresh start.
How You Can Help:
Get your family, co-workers or church group involved to build House Warming Baskets to welcome new HomeStart families to Doorways!
The baskets should include any or all of the following NEW items:
General Household Items
- Broom and dustpan
- Mop, bucket, and floor cleaner
- Paper towels and glass cleaner
- Handheld vacuum cleaner
Kitchen Items
- Kitchen cleaner
- Trash bags and trash can
- Dish soap, sponges/scrubbers
- Dish Sets
- Cookware (pots and pans, cutting boards, etc)
- Utensils (cutting knives, flatware)
Bedroom Items
- Laundry basket and detergent
- Blankets
- Sheets (twin, full, queen)
- Pillows
Bathroom Items
- Towels
- Shower Curtains and rings
- Bath rugs
- Bathroom cleaner
- Toilet brush and toilet cleaner
Items for Success
- Planner for Tracking Finances
- Gift cards to Target/grocery store
This is a great team building activity that allows groups to make impacts in the lives of individual families in their communities!
To schedule your activity or for more information, please contact Wyatt Schroeder, Communication and Outreach Coordinator, at 703-504-9283 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
