Many of our clients are in need of essentials. They want to look good and feel good as they settle back into their routines at home, at work, and in their neighborhood. We accept: 

• Hygiene products and dental care items
• Packs of underwear, socks, tights, leggings, and bras
• Casual clothing and pajama sets, including mid-size and plus-size
• Self-care items such as single-use face masks and skin care products
• Menstrual products and first aid supplies
• Packaged makeup, preferably for diverse skin tones
• Combs, brushes, and packaged hair wraps and hair accessories 

We do not accept any medicines, vitamins, or health supplements. 

Our clients need fashionable and professional outfits as they pursue employment and settle back into their communities, but they don’t always have the clothes they need to help them feel confident. These items help individuals stand on equal footing with community members. We accept:

• Professional attire, including mid-size and plus-size
• Jewelry and fashion accessories

Many of our clients are impacted by housing instability and are turning their temporary or permanent housing into a home. By providing our clients with access to the essentials of housekeeping and homemaking, you can help them transition back into their communities with dignity. We accept:

• Cleaning supplies and housekeeping items such as trash bins, brooms and dustpans, sponges, dish towels, and similar items
• Home decor and accessories
• Furniture
• Packaged mattresses and cribs
• Renovation materials such as countertops, sinks, flooring, and appliances

80% of incarcerated women are mothers and primary caregivers at home. We want our clients to feel empowered and supported as they take care of their children. We accept:

• Children’s books, including books in Spanish
• School supplies
• Children’s furniture
• Art supplies and craft materials for children
• Infant and toddler toys that do not have small parts
• Toys for ages 6+ that help children build, create, learn, and grow
• Items for outdoor activities such as bubbles, chalk, foam balls, basketballs, jump ropes, and other outdoor toys
• Clothing and pajamas for newborns and children

Our clients need to decompress and take care of themselves, and we love receiving items that support their relaxation and leisure. We accept:

• Family-friendly board games
• Gift cards to local NYC businesses, especially for food shopping, dining, and refreshments
• Art supplies and coloring books for adults
• Books, journals, and pens and pencils
• Free class passes, online subscriptions, and packages for beauty and wellness services