Basic Needs: Material Assistance

Results: 16

• Baby Clothing (2)
  BM-6500.1500-100

  Baby Clothing

  BM-6500.1500-100
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing and layettes for infants and young children.
• Baby Furniture (1)
  BM-3000.2000-100

  Baby Furniture

  BM-3000.2000-100
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand cribs, bassinets, strollers and other furniture that has been designed for infants/babies. Also included are Baby Box programs that provide sturdy cardboard boxes in which newborns can safely sleep during the first months of life. The boxes come with a firm mattress, a waterproof cover and a fitted sheet, and may include necessities like diapers, wipes, breast cream, breast pads, a onesie and an activity cart. The goal of the project is to reduce the incidence of infant mortality and possibly Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (also know as Sudden, Unexplained Infant Death – SUID) as occurred in Finland where the boxes were originally introduced.
• Clothing Vouchers (1)
  BM-6500.1500-130

  Clothing Vouchers

  BM-6500.1500-130
  
  Programs that supply coupons that can be exchanged in designated thrift shops or nonprofit organizations for clothing.
• Diapers (1)
  BM-6500.1500-150

  Diapers

  BM-6500.1500-150
  
  Programs that pay for or provide cloth or disposable diapers.
• Food Donation Programs (2)
  TI-1800.2000

  Food Donation Programs

  TI-1800.2000
  
  Programs that accept canned food and other food resources and keep the food for use in their own programs or donate it to food banks, food pantries, meal programs and other community-based food programs for distribution to the people they serve.
• Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs (1)
  TI-1800.3000-200

  Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs

  TI-1800.3000-200
  
  Programs that accept new or secondhand sofas, chairs, tables, beds, dressers, rugs and other necessary home furnishings, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own programs, donate them to other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell them to raise money for agency programs.
• General Clothing Provision (5)
  BM-6500.1500-250

  General Clothing Provision

  BM-6500.1500-250
  
  Programs that provide clothing for people who need it. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time. The collection may include but does not specialize in children's clothes, work clothes, maternity clothes and shoes.
• General Furniture Provision (1)
  BM-3000.2000-250

  General Furniture Provision

  BM-3000.2000-250
  
  Programs that provide furniture for people who need it. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time. The collection may include but does not specialize in adapted furniture, baby furniture or other specific items.
• Household Goods Vouchers (1)
  BM-3000.3000

  Household Goods Vouchers

  BM-3000.3000
  
  Programs that supply coupons that can be exchanged in designated thrift shops or nonprofit organizations for furniture, appliances, bedding and other household items.
• Personal/Grooming Supplies (1)
  BM-6500.6500-650

  Personal/Grooming Supplies

  BM-6500.6500-650
  
  Programs that pay for or provide soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, combs, brushes, cotton swabs, deodorant, facial tissue, toilet paper and other personal hygiene/grooming supplies for homeless people and other individuals who need them.
• Thrift Shops (1)
  BM-8500

  Thrift Shops

  BM-8500
  
  Organizations that offer new or secondhand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys and other material goods at lower than retail prices, and which often use the proceeds from sales to support other services to the community. Thrift shops accept direct donations from the public of new and reusable goods. Also included are other types of resale shops that sell secondhand but reusable musical instruments, salvaged building materials, office equipment, sports equipment, books, CDs and other material goods.
• Utility Assistance (1)
  BV-8900

  Utility Assistance

  BV-8900
  
  Programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off; offer discounted utility services; provide disconnection protection; arrange for notification regarding pending disconnection; make available special services such as large print utility bills or levalized energy bill payment arrangements which support people's ability to make their payments; or supply wood, propane, butane or other fuel for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. Utility assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Walking Aid Donation Programs (1)
  TI-1800.5000-850

  Walking Aid Donation Programs

  TI-1800.5000-850
  
  Programs that accept canes, crutches, walkers and other walking aids, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve.
• Wheelchair Donation Programs (1)
  TI-1800.5000-900

  Wheelchair Donation Programs

  TI-1800.5000-900
  
  Programs that accept powered or manual wheelchairs, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve.
• Work Clothing (1)
  BM-6500.1500-950

  Work Clothing

  BM-6500.1500-950
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand uniforms or other working clothes. Also included are programs such as "Dress for Success" that provide interview suits and other professional attire for low income individuals (frequently women) who need this type of wardrobe to secure and/or retain gainful employment.
• Work Clothing Donation Programs (1)
  TI-1800.1500-900

  Work Clothing Donation Programs

  TI-1800.1500-900
  
  Programs that accept new or secondhand uniforms and other work clothing, repair the items if necessary, and keep the clothing for use in their own programs, donate it to shelters and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell it to raise money for agency programs.