New Start Center's Wish List

We believe that every family deserves to live in a world free from violence.

The New Start Center relies heavily on donations from the public, corporate sponsors, and grants to provide services to victims of domestic violence. Please consider donating goods, cash, gift cards, or your time to help us continue to provide a safe haven where people who are experiencing domestic abuse can live free from violence.

Personal/Hygiene Items 

• Baby products: Pampers, etc.

• Bath soap

• Blow dryers

• Combs/Brushes

• Curling irons    

• Deodorant

• Disposable razors

• Hair products (Ethnic)

• Kleenex

• Liquid hand soap

• Medication (Over the counter)

• Mouthwash

• Shampoo/conditioner

• Toilet paper

• Toothbrushes

• Toothpaste

Kitchen  & Household Items

• Aluminum foil, saran wrap, Ziploc storage bags

• Batteries (all sizes)

• Bleach and other cleaning/disinfecting products

• Brooms and mops

• Dish detergent

• Dishes: plates, bowls, serving dishes

• Insect spray

• Iron and ironing board

• Large trash bags

• Liquid Lysol

• Napkins

• Paper plates

• Paper towels

• Plastic cups

• Plastic knives, spoons, forks

• Portable fans

• Pots and pans

• Rice cooker

• Step stools and ladders

• Storage containers (food and utility)

• Styrofoam coffee cups

• Yard items: Shovel, rake, hoe, swing-set, outdoor toys

Food Items

• Canned fruits, vegetables, meats, tuna, etc.

• Coffee

• Cooking oil

• Fresh fruits and vegetables

• Rice

• Seasonings

• Snacks

Linens

• Blankets and Bedspreads

• Pillows

• Sheets and pillow cases

• Towels: bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths

Clothing  Items

• Accessories

• Boys and girls clothing from toddler to teen

• Infants and toddlers

• Night clothes for infants, children, and women

• Panty hose (New in package only)

• Shoes and socks

• Underclothes for children, teens, and women. (New in package only)

• Umbrellas

• Women's clothing from casual to business casual

School supplies and school uniforms

• Backpacks

• Crayons

• Construction paper

• Erasers, pencils, colored pencils, colored hi-lighters, pens, pencil boxes. pencil sharpeners

• Folders

• Glue sticks

• Loose leaf binder paper

• Marble composition notebooks

• 3 subject and 5 subject notebooks

 Consumable Office and Miscellaneous Supplies

• #10 envelopes

• Trash bags (13 gal. & 30 gal.)

• 8 1/2" x 11" copy paper

• 9"x12" envelopes

• Office Depot gift cards

• Postage stamps

• Scotch tape

Financial Donations

The New Start Center always needs monetary donations to continue providing high quality care for victims of domestic violence. Click here for information on financial donations.

Volunteers

One of our most pressing needs is for volunteers with specific skills that they can share with our clients. The following is a partial list of volunteers that we are currently seeking:

• Building maintenance and repair

• Errand runners

• General clerical

• Special projects

If you have the skills listed above and would like to volunteer at the New Start Center please email us at info@newstartcenter.org or call the Center at 337-394-8559.

 

 

Mission Statement

The New Start Center's mission is for abused women and their children to lead safe productive lives by providing temporary shelter, education support groups and community awareness on domestic violence.