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The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless

Wish List

Donate InKind

Thank you for your donations that help us provide clean, comfortable shelter for our residents.

Wish List
Following is an up-to-date list of most needed items for the  2011-2012 Winter Sheltering season:

**Urgent Needs**
bath towels, cold medication & cough drops (without alcohol), small bottles of shampoo

 

Toiletries
Travel size toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, bath soap, deodorant), disposable razors, shaving cream, toothbrushes,  kleenex, Q-tips, sunblock, ChapStick, combs, lotion
Earplugs, reading glasses

Over The Counter Medication
Ibuprofen, Tylenol, aspirin, cough drops/cough syrup/cold & allergy medication (without alcohol), Pepto-Bismol, vitamins (multi, C, E, fish oil), nasal strips, band aids, antacid, antibiotic ointment, aloe

Staying Warm
Sleeping bags
Hats & gloves (warm, winter), socks (long, winter), large-size winter jackets, winter boots (adult sizes)
Camping equipment:  sleeping pads, tents, large backpacks

Regarding clothing donations:  Due to very limited storage space, the Shelter accepts only good quality, adult-sized (large and extra-large) winter outerwear (coats, socks, hats, gloves). For other clothing donations we suggest Ares Thrift Shop (303-444-8088) or The Deacons’ Closet (303-442-3523)

Food
Canned Vegetables
Butter
Salad Greens
Salad Dressing
Jelly
Ketchup
Sugar (brown and white)
Mustard
Barbeque Sauce
Pancake Mix
Maple Syrup
Bowls (13-15 oz.)
Metal spoons, forks, knives

Call Sarah, Kitchen Manager, at 303.468.4325 for more information about kitchen/food needs.

Transportation
RTD bus tickets, passes, tokens

Linens
Bath towels, wash cloths, twin-size cotton blankets, twin-size sheets

Other
Toilet paper, upright vacuum cleaners, DVD & VCR players

Please note:

  • The Shelter is closed - and unable to receive donations -  from 12 Noon until 4:30 pm daily.
  • Donations may be dropped off any time when the Shelter is open, between 4:30 pm and 12 Noon, seven days a week.  Please bring donations to the west facing door on the north end of the Shelter, 4869 North Broadway. View a map.
  • For other questions about inkind donations, please call 303.468.4323, or email mike@bouldershelter.org.

 

 

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