We are gathering items for the Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina, which provide homes for distressed or at-risk children.

We will collect items until August 15. Please see Rana LaBrunda with any questions.

General Needs List

*Asterisked items are most needed.

*Laundry Soap (HE or regular machines)
*Electric Razors for girls/boys
*Ethnic Shampoo/Conditioner (ex: Cantu)
*Toothbrush Covers/Holders
*Clothes Baskets
*Shower caddies
*OxiClean/Stain Removers
*Batteries (AA, AAA)
*Bath towel and wash cloth
*Kitchen mop/broom/dustpan (Industrial)(straw, plastic, angled)
Dental Floss (no picks)
Deodorant (boys & girls)
Kleenex (box & pocket size)
Body Wash (ladies & men)
Body Lotion/Baby Oil
Hair brushes/wide tooth combs/picks
Shampoo/Conditioner/styling products (non-aerosol)
Mouthwash (alcohol free)
Dish towels/ Dish rags
Shower curtains/rings
Bath Mat for outside of tub/shower
Pillows
Mattress & Pillow Protectors (not plastic)
Twin Sheets/Twin Comforters/Blankets
Birthday party supplies: decorations, tablecloths, candles, plates, napkins
Snacks (popcorn, chips, cookies, cake mixes etc.)
Movies (nothing rated R)
Journal books/Stationary
Crossword Puzzle/Word Find Books
Pens/pencils/colored pencils
Water Bottles (reusable)
Fun/funky colored socks
Black Socks (ankle/calf)
Board games
Craft supplies
Ethnic hair and skin care:
- Cantu Shea Butter Shampoo, conditioner, and curl activator cream set
- Ethnic Boar Bristle Hairbrushes
- Mielle Moisture RX Hawaiian
- Moisturizing Ginger Styling Gel
- Pink Moisturizer
- African Bar Soap
- Shea Moisture Soothing Body Wash
- African Black Soap
- African Pride
- Carol’s Daughter (for bi-racial)
- Dove Sensitive
- Dove 48hr Deodorant
- Diva Curl (bi-racial)
- Eco Gel
- Got2b Glued Styling Gel
- Murray’s Edgewax
- Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
- Blue Magic Hair Grease (green kind)