Detroit ~ Wish List

STANDUP FOR KIDS
is a 501(c)(3)

Updated August 2007

Outreach Supplies/Needs:

• Bus passes: A major issue that we found homeless and at risk kids have is transportation! You can help us help us help our kids with transportation for school, work and StandUp mentoring activities by buying D-Dot bus passes online that will be mailed directly to our program. Click this link for directions on purchasing bus passes.
• Pikes Peak Learning System: Click here for more information.
• New or Used Outreach Van: in excellent mechanical condition
• Used/donated vehicles: for transitional youth
• Food Packs: Each pack includes Juice Box (small carton/pouch with straw) or Water, Ramen Noodles, Ravioli/Spaghetti/Beenie Weenies etc. (pop top canned food), Candy Bar/Gum, Pudding/Fruit Cup (pop top), Granola Bar, Napkin & Plastic Ware Packet and a Moist Towelette
• Hygiene Kits: Shampoo (travel size), Toothbrush, Toothpaste (travel size), Dental Floss, Mouthwash (travel size), Deodorant (male and female), Feminine Products, Bar of Soap with Storage Container, Sun Screen, Chapstick, Comb/Brush, Handi-Wipes/Hand Sanitizer, Pocket Size Tissue Pack, Band-Aids
• Safety Kits: Each pack includes 2 Small Band Aids, 2 Large Band Aids, 2 Alcohol/Benadine Prep Pads, 2 Gauze Packs, 1 Small First Aid Cream, Condoms, packed in Small Zip Lock Bags.
• Activity Tickets: Community, cultural, educational or fun activity ticket sponsorship such as zoo, museums, theater, sporting events and movies, etc.
• Clothing: Shoes/Sneakers, Backpacks,/Duffel Bags, Girls Jeans (Sizes 0-Plus Size), Boys Jeans (Sizes 28-46), Boys and Girls Pajama/Warm Up Pants, Boys and Girls New Socks & Undergarments, such as bras, boxers, undershirts/tanks. NOTE: Items we currently have a surplus of and therefore do not need at this time: Boys T-Shirts, Boys and Girls Sweaters and Boys & Girls Shorts.
• Infant and Small Children Items: Clothing, Outerwear and Supplies (up to age 5) such as diapers, formula, blankets or Gift cards to Meijers, Baby’s R Us, Walmart, Target, etc
• Birthday Sponsorships: 20 gift cards from Target for kid birthdays or special occasions such as graduation.
• Outreach Activity/Curriculum Supplies: Cookbooks, Day planners, Calculators, Journals, Games such as “Cashflow 101”, "Rich Dad Poor Dad", etc.,
• Computer Related: Laptops or Pcs, Monitors, Educational software (financial literacy, reading comprehension)
• Gas Cards
• School Supplies
• Grocery Store Gift Cards: Kroger, Meijer, Costco, Farmer Jack, etc.
• Home Depot, Target or Walmart Gift Cards

Opperational Supplies/Needs:

• Organizational/Office Store Gift Cards: Home Depot, Target or Walmart
• Large Plastic Storage Bins size 30 gallon or larger
• Heavy Duty Clothing Racks
• Leadership Volunteers - Able to commit 4-10 hrs per week
• Fundraising/Grantwriting/Research Volunteers
• Outreach Counselor Volunteers-Age 18+ and Don't Run Away Presenter Volunteers-Age 16+
• Corporate Sponsors: For example- discounted Auto Insurance, Free Storage Space, Driving School Lessons/ Driver's education training and licensing, Auto Maintenance, Printing/Copying Services, Use of facilities/conference rooms/computer labs for learning activities, watching dvds with kids, etc.

We tell homeless and street kids that we care about them and then go to the streets to provide it!

Contact Us:

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Physical Address: 1641 Porter
Detroit, MI 48216
Outreach Line: (888) 365-4KID
Admin Line: (313) 516-2763.
Email: Detroit@StandUpforKids.org
www.standupforkids.org