Harris Home for Children

"Serving With Committed Love"

since 1954               

  

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Donations/Volunteering

 

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL WEUP

BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL!!!

June 28-29 2008

 

Get Involved! Become a part of the winning combination that makes Harris Home for Children a great place to live, work, and volunteer! Consider donating your time and/or resources for the youth of Alabama.

Cash Donations 

Become a member of our Circle of Care, by making a financial donation to Harris Home for Children. Please email Tammie S. Hammons, M.S., Director of Development to learn how you and/or your organization can help support Harris Home with a financial contribution.

 

Non-Monetary Donations

Due to storage confines, Harris Home must limit the types of donations we can accept. We would greatly appreciate receiving the following types of donations. Donations of used personal hygiene items, clothing, and shoes cannot be accepted due to health regulations:

 

*Gift cards:

   Wal-Mart

   Best Buy

   Target

   Circuit City

   Burlington's

   JCPenney

   McDonald's

   Wendy's

   Burger King

   Home Depot

Movie Passes

*Comforter Sets - Twin and Queen

*Sheets - Twin and Queen

*Mattress pads/covers - Twin and Queen

*Bath Towels

*Blankets

*Light Bulbs

Laundry Baskets

*Batteries

*Personal hygiene items for males and females: deodorant, body wash, lotion, tampons, body spray, hair removal products (no razors), etc.
Small kitchen appliances/items (pots/pans, electric can openers, serving spoons, serving bowls, dish towels and cloths)
Educational material
Computers/computer software
Non-perishable foods

*First aid supplies
*Cleaning supplies

*School supplies: scientific calculators, multi-subject notebooks, subject dividers, mechanical pencils, poster/project boards, 3-ring binders w/pockets, travel drives, 3-prong notebooks w/ pockets

*Items of continuous need

 

Individual opportunities:
*Office Assistant (anytime between the hours of 12pm-2pm)

Painting/Landscaping

*"Handyman" skills
Assist with mailings
Special events

 

Family/Group Opportunities:

   *Sponsor summer activities

   Sponsor a drive for specific items needed
   Sponsor party (barbeque, holiday, etc.)

  
   

 

Consider getting involved at Harris Home for Children - a place where we strive to help youth achieve their maximum potential everyday.