Because Giving is Better than Getting!
It's already the holiday season, and we're getting excited to share the peace and joy of Christmas with our clients. If you'd like to be a part of the celebration, we welcome you to take part by providing any of the specified Christmas donations listed below. Please call or email our Laura's Home donations coordinator at 216-472-5500 ext. 336 with any questions or to communicate a special drop-off time.
We also invite you to be a part of our Christmas Bash on Saturday morning, December 15! Visit the Christmas Bash page to learn more and sign up.
Current Drop-off Times by Location
Appreciated Christmas Donations
Critical Needs:
- All Day RTA Bus Tickets - can purchase at Marc's and Drug Mart or at RTA
- New Toys/Gifts for children ages 0-17
- New Living Translations Paperback Bibles
- New Clothing for men, women and children
- Socks, Underwear, T-shirts for men, women and children
- New Pillows, Twin Size Sheets and Blankets
- Plastic Shower Curtains
- New Towels, Washcloths and Hand Towels
- Ibuprofen/Acetaminophen, Cold Medications and Cough Drops (for adults and children)
- New Kids DVDs for childcare
- Craft Supplies for Pathways and Childcare: Tissue Paper, Construction Paper, Poster Paints, Glitter Paint, Googley Eyes, Markers, Etc.
- Diapers - especially sizes 4, 5, 6 and Pull-ups
- Baby Wipes
- New Strollers, Double Strollers
- New Pack n’ Plays and Bassinettes
- Large Size Toiletries: Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Soap, Deodorant, Toothpaste & brushes, Feminine Hygiene, Baby Wash, Vaseline and African American Hair Products
Gift Ideas for Women
- Bath and Body Work Gift Sets (or Target, Walmart versions of this)
- Hat/glove/scarf matching sets
- Costume jewelry
- $10 Gift Cards to Marshall's, Payless, Walmart, Target, Etc.
- Mini Calendars
- Journals
- Devotionals
Gift Ideas for Men
- Good Razors and Shaving Cream
- Combs
- Hat/glove/scarf matching sets
- Men's After Shave or Cologne
- Backpacks or Duffel Bags
- Shower shoes or flip flops
- New Dress or Polo Shirts and Clothing (especially large sizes)
- Wallets
- Cleveland Sports Gear: t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc.
- Journals
- Devotionals
Merry Christmas to you and your family, from The City Mission. We are so grateful for your giving heart!