Safe Passage operates on a limited budget, and donations of new and gently used items help us direct our limited resources towards our programs and services.

We accept donated items year-round at our office (43 Center Street, Northampton, M-F 9-5). Because we have very limited storage space and may not be in need of your items at certain times, we ask that you please call us in advance at (413) 586-1125 to arrange your donation.

We are almost always in need of the following items:

• New twin and full sheet sets and comforters
• Pillows
• Bath towels and washcloths
• Full-size shampoos and conditioners (no mini hotel sizes, please)
• Adult and children's size toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Microwave
• Diapers of all sizes
• High chairs
• Baby gates
• Mops and brooms
• Area rugs
• Throw pillows
• Curtains
• Basic dishware and silverware
• Gently used frying pans, saucepans, and large pots with lids
• Silverware
• Exersaucers
• Pack & plays
• New bottles & sippy cups

Shelter and office equipment needs:

• VCR/DVD player
• Television
• Digital camera
• LCD projector
• Cordless power drill
• American & metric wrench sets
• Rollers & paintbrushes
• Rosetta Stone Spanish discs
• Paper shredder

Other needs:

• Gift cards for grocery stores (Big Y, Stop & Shop) in smaller denominations ($10-$20-$25) for women to use to purchase groceries or for emergencies
• Gift cards for department stores (Target, JCPenney, Sears, Babies R Us) for women/families moving into their own apartments and/or for personal needs
• Cell phones! We always accept cell phones of any age or condition. Chargers and other accessories are not necessary.
  

Needs for Children’s Program:

• Educational Toys – Specialized toys and books for the children geared towards the healing process
• General toys – Very cool, noisy, and shiny toys for ages 0-3 and 4-8
• Funds for summer camp vouchers for all the shelter children (June through August)
• Writing and art supplies for individual counseling sessions and support groups
• Educational Books (see listing below)
• Double strollers
  

Book/Educational Material wish list:

The Courage to Heal, 20th anniversary edition

The Verbally Abusive Relationship

Black-eyed Susan: A Story of Hope for Children & Families

A Family that Fights

Dinosaur Divorce: A Guide for Changing Families

Something is Wrong At My House

Family Violence: My Parents Hurt Each Other!

Hear my Roar: A Story of Family Violence

A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children who have Witnessed Violence or Trauma

When Mommy Got Hurt: A Story for Young Children About Domestic Violence

Love you Forever

The Paper Bag Princess

Mommy & Daddy are Fighting

A Safe Place

Clover's Secret

I Wish the Hitting Would Stop

I Want to Tell You Something. Te quiero contar algo (Workbook)

What Are You Feeling? ¿Qué sientes ahora? (Bilingual Flashcards)

Mejor Sola Que Mal Acompanada: For the Latina in an Abusive Relationship

The Depression Workbook

The PTSD Workbook

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, 4th edition

Beyond Anxiety and Phobia by Edmund Bourne, 2001

Don't Let Your Emotions Run Your Life by Scott Spradlin, 2002

The Mindful Brain by Daniel Siegel

Collaborative Therapy with Multi-Stressed Families

Motivation Interviewing: Preparing People for Change

The Procrastination Workbook

Common Shock: Witnessing Violence Everyday, How We are Harmed, How We Can Heal

My Mother and I Are Growing Strong: Mi Mama y Yo nos Hacemos Fuertes

Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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