Current Campaigns

School Supplies Drive

Primary campaign dates: July 2 -  August 10, 2012

We hope to distribute 500 backpacks filled with supplies during the first 2 weeks of August to children in Pathways and at Laura's Home. However basic school supplies accepted throughout the year to meet ongoing needs.  For more details...

Operation Hope Tote

Primary campaign dates: February 13 - April 6, 2012

Basic personal care items provide practical assistance and a tangible expression of how you care to those arriving at Laura's Home or Crossroads or going through the programs. The city-wide campaign is held every spring during the 8 weeks prior to Easter. We also have year-round collection sites or you can hold your own drive at any time of the year. More details...

Diaper Drive

Baby items, such as diapers, formula, etc. are needed throughout the year. Women's luncheons and conferences or Mother's Day events provide opportunities to collect these items. Some groups have held a "baby shower" for The City Mission in general or Laura's Home specifically.   For more details...

New Toys and Games Collection

Primary campaign dates: November 1 - December 14, 2012

A variety of organizations incorporate donating new toys to children in need into their holiday celebrations. However, we have worked with children and their parents who wanted to make their birthday party a way to help children who are in difficult circumstances by donating some or all of the presents received to Laura's Home or to the children participating in the Pathways programs.

For more details...