*Please note this opportunity happens remotely in your own organization or space. Items should be collected and organized off-site and dropped off at The Haven once prepared.*
There are many community members -- both unhoused and those living in extreme poverty -- who depend year-round on The Haven day shelter as a resource center providing basic necessities like food, hygiene products, and free laundry services, as well as access to critically-needed housing programs.
We’re grateful for your help meeting some of these basic needs, especially during the cold, harsh winter months. Items can be placed in whatever "pack" you have: recycled grocery bags (paper or plastic), reusable totes, gallon ziplocs, drawstring bags, or any other type of bag.
Each pack must consist of the following items:
- Adult-sized beanie
- Adult-sized pair of winter gloves
- Lip balm
- Cough drops or lozenges (at least 5)
- Optional add-ins include: hand or foot warmers, tissue packs, travel-sized Vaseline or body lotion, and scarves.
Once you’ve collected the supplies and organized the packs (at your own location), please reach out to Ocean Aiello to coordinate a drop-off. Drop-offs can occur any weekday between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to ocean@thehaven.org or 434-973-1234 ext. 103 with questions. We are grateful for your willingness to participate!
