SHC

FINANCIAL (Soliciting Local Businesses, etc.)

· Capital Improvements: CARPETING Replacement WINDOW repairs/replacement

· Operating Costs: Increase Staff:Client Ratio in Shelters Support HOUSING PROGRAMS

WORK PROJECTS

· PAINTING Days (coordination, supplies and labor)
· CLEANING Days (coordination, supplies and labor)
· Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry & hvac SUPPORT (Projects, Upkeep, On-going Troubleshooting)

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

· TRANSLATION Services for Case Management Team & Guests
· Regular MONTHLY MEALS: Prepare with & eat with guests; Pot Luck Style & eat with guests
· Regular Tutoring: Homework; Computer Skill Classes; Playroom Activities
· Design Enrichment Workshops: cooking classes; budgeting (opening bank account, saving); job skills (interviewing);
grocery shopping; housing workshop (how to interact with realtor & landlord)

ON-GOING NEEDS

Toiletries: Diapers (all sizes), shaving needs, toothbrushes (adults & Disney for kids) & paste (kids and adults),
deodorants, soap, ("No Tears" & Adult) shampoos, band-aids for kids, kids' detangler, Mr. Bubbles, Vaseline, Baby
Balm, baby wash, Diaper wipes (non-alcohol), baby oil and powder, J&J baby lotion, disposable razors (male &
female), shaving cream, hand/skin creams, emery boards, lip balm, shower caps, combs, brushes, etc.
Linens: NEW bathroom & kitchen towels; twin bed sheets & blankets, comforters, pillows & cases,
Laundry: Detergent & Dryer Sheets
Games: NEW Adult & Children Board games, books, arts & crafts supplies, DVD's, CD's
Furniture:(DELIVERY NEEDED) Bureaus-good condition, low-heat table lamps, clothes hanging cabinet, small end
tables
Kitchen: Pots, pans, bakeware that is in good condition; microwaves & toasters in good condition, Cutlery (sharp
knives, etc.)
Care Packages: Gifts for Guests moving into housing: start-up set of toiletries, linens, kitchen needs, bathrooms
needs, maybe furniture needs, etc.
Holidays: Gifts for Shelter Facility and Shelter Guests;
Infant/Toddler: Infant & Toddler Changing Tables, Clothes, etc.

OCCASSIONAL NEEDS:

· Laundry Washer
· Electric Dryer
· Vinyl (washable) Mattresses, Box Springs, Frames
· Kitchen Stove
· Dishwasher
· Vacuums & Carpet Cleaners
· (Not Out-dated) Computers for Guests
· Carriages/Strollers for Children, Car Seats
· Cribs (crib sheets)
· Canned/Non-perishable Food Drive

NICETIES

· GIFT CARDS: Dunkin Donuts, Target, AJ Wright, CD Store, etc.
· Event Tickets (with enough notice)
· Headphones
· Movie Passes (Somerville Theatre)
· Pre-paid Phone Cards
· T Tokens
· Computer Games

OTHER

· Landlords/Realtors to work with providing apartments for our clients in housing subsidy programs
· Hire Guests for Regular Work
· Clerical/Administrative Support
· Computer Programming/Troubleshooting Support & Help
· Advocacy at Local, County, State and Federal Level