At Partners in Housing, we welcome each family with open arms and a basket filled with core essentials to get started on their path to self-sufficiency. We’ve expanded this tradition, and now give families the opportunity to celebrate meaningful milestones and special occasions during their time with us.
All baskets listed below are filled with new items. If you have gently used items that you would like to donate, visit here. If you would like to build a basket or purchase individual items, please visit our Amazon Wish List and Walmart Wish List where all items are located, or contact Tarin, our Volunteer and In-Kind Donation Coordinator at thill@partnersinhousing.org or (719) 559-3286. If you would like to cover the cost of a basket or partially cover the cost, visit here.
Give Individual Items
When you give items through our Amazon Wish List or Walmart’s Registry for Good, donated items come in as anonymous. If you would like a tax receipt or thank you from us, please fill out our e-receipt here:
“Welcome Baskets”
“Welcome Baskets” are given to each new family that enter the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. These baskets contain:
- A Crockpot
- Two Fresh Pillows
- Laundry Detergent
- Laundry Basket
- Cleaning Products
“Birthday Bags”
“Birthday Bags” are given to families in the program when their child has a birthday! These bags include:
- Gift Bag with Tissue Paper
- Birthday Cake
- Birthday Candles
- A Toy
“Welcome Baby Baskets”
“Welcome Baby Baskets” are given to families with babies due during their time in the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. These baskets include:
- Baby lotion
- Diaper rash ointment
- Baby wash
- Pacifier
- Soft toy
- 4 Infant Washcloths
- 2 Bibs
- 2 Rubber Duckies
“Friendly Farewell Baskets”
“Friendly Farewell Baskets” are given to families that have completed their time at Partners in Housing and are moving on to stable housing. These baskets contain items such as:
- Dishtowels
- A cutting board
- A blanket
- Candles
- Coffee mugs with coffee and tea
- Planters with seeds
- Baskets and totes (that will hold the items)
- Any fun household items that you would take to someone’s housewarming party
We do not accept gifts of alcohol for “Friendly Farewell Baskets”
If you would like to partially cover the cost or donate an entire basket or bag, please follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit our donation page and designate your gift as “other”.
Step 2: In the “other” box, please write the note “Welcome Basket”, “Friendly Farewell Basket”, “Birthday Bag”, or “Welcome Baby Basket”
Step 3: Continue filling out the form as normal, and you will receive a tax receipt and thank you letter with acknowledgment of your donated basket!
Support Families with Friends
We have had large success with groups getting together and building baskets! If you and your family, friends, coworkers, or church would like to host a basket event, please contact Tarin at Thill@partnersinhousing.org to get started!