Across our neighborhoods, there are families, veterans, seniors, and individuals starting anew. After overcoming the homeless experience, now they face the daunting task of furnishing their new homes with all the basic necessities to live on their own:
- A mattress for a restful night’s sleep
- Kitchen utensils to cook a healthy meal
- Bedsheets, towels, hygiene and household products to keep a clean space
- And more to care for themselves and their new home
These items and more are essential for someone just starting out a new life after experiencing homelessness, but setting up a new home—a new life—is an additional expense and burden. We believe that everyone deserves the dignity of a well-equipped home, and YOU can help make that a reality by providing Housewarming Boxes.
Holiday Donation Drop Off Hours
Give housewarming boxes in time for the holidays. Sign up today for these special drop-off dates to make sure your boxes arrive before the holidays.
Friday, December 6: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 7: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
What Is a Housewarming Box?
Housewarming Boxes help bridge the gap for newly-housed Mission guests and program participants. To get started in their new lives, they need basic resources in their new homes. Housewarming Boxes are 20-30 gallon plastic storage totes with a lid, filled with household essentials like:
Cleaning supplies
Hygiene items
Food storage supplies
Bath tissue
Kitchen utensils
Pots and pans
Sheets/blankets
Bath towels
Laundry detergent
Hand soap
Diapers
And more!
How to Pack Your Housewarming Box
To ensure your box makes it safely into the new home of someone in need, be sure to pack your box properly.
- All items from the Shopping List (except boxes of diapers and wipes) must fit inside an 20-30 gallon plastic storage tote and be fitted with a lid.
- Prop up all liquid items at the bottom to prevent spilling.
- Select items to include from the Optional list only based upon available space after all the required items are packed.
- Label your box “Housewarming Box” with masking tape or an adhesive label.
Thinking Outside the Box…
Many items that are essential for starting out life in a new home are too big to fit in a Housewarming Box, but they’re needed just as much for a family or individual to thrive in their new space. These include things like:
Mattresses and bed frames
Pillows
Small Couch
Dining Table & Chairs
Lamps
Laundry Basket
Dressers
And more!
Special Thanks to These Corporate Partners
Welcome Neighbors Home
To help families and individuals in need, you can either purchase and fill a 20-30 gallon plastic storage tote with items from our suggested Shopping List, or you can give online right now to help us provide essential supplies and larger furniture and household items.
Three Ways to Help Your Neighbors:
Fill Your Own Housewarming Box
Sign up to fill a housewarming box of your own and we’ll send you a recommended shopping list and storage bin size to purchase. Then drop off your boxes at the Mission on a date that’s convenient for you.
Give Now to Provide Housewarming Boxes
Think outside the box! Your donation will help purchase housewarming items—especially larger ones that don’t fit in a storage box. Donate now to help provide items like furniture and household goods.
Register to Fill Housewarming Boxes
Corporate Sponsorships Available
Your company can sponsor housewarming boxes! Your support will help bridge the gap to turn empty spaces into cherished homes that empower people to thrive. Get started here see more details.
