Adopt-A-Family, a treasured tradition, helps to reduce a significant financial hurdle by providing The Centers’ clients with basic needs, winter clothing, household items, and holiday gifts. Generous donors, stakeholders, community agencies, and corporate partners can participate.
There are three great ways to participate in the program, depending on how you’d like to be involved. Select the option that works best for you:
Click below to make a tax-deductible donation directly to Adopt-A-Family so we can provide additional items for those in need.
Top 10 Requested Items:
If you have items to drop off:
E-mail the Basic Needs Resource Center BNRC@thecentersohio.org or call 216-325-9626.
Drop off Dates/Times:
November 18 – December 20
Monday-Friday | 9 am – 4 pm
The drop off address:
The Centers – Mandel Community Room; 4500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103.
We have many opportunities for individuals or corporate groups to assist with inventory, sorting, and distributing needs. Volunteer shifts will be limited due to COVID-19 with proper safety precautions in place.
Please contact:
JAMES FORRISTELL
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
216-325-9286
james.forristell@thecentersohio.org
Toothbrushes / Toothpaste / Deodorant / Soap (bar and liquid) / Body Wash / Bath Pouf / Culturally sensitive Shampoo & Conditioner / Body Wipes / Comb & Brush / Mouthwash / Q-Tips / Floss / Lotion
Baby wipes / Diapers (all sizes) / Pull ups (3T, 4T, 5T) / Diaper Cream / Vaseline / Onesies (Newborn, 3-6M; 6-12M, 18+) / Wearable Blanket / Wearable Baby Carriers / Car Seat / Booster Seat / Back Pack / Sleepers (long & short sleeve) / Diaper Bags / Stroller / Baby shampoo, lotion & body wash
Jogging Suits (all sizes: Children & Adults) / Leggings for girls and women (all sizes) / Hooded sweatshirts / Plain T-shirts (all sizes: Children, Adults) / Athletic Pants (all sizes: Children and Adults) / Coats (all sizes Children, Adults) / Hats, scarves, gloves (all ages) / Socks (all sizes: Children & Adults) / Underwear
Sheet set (Twin & Full) / Towel Sets / Pillow Covers & Waterproof Mattress Covers / Washcloths / Dish cloths and dish towels / Dryer sheets / Laundry Detergent / Dish detergent / Bleach / Toilet paper (Single, Double, 4 Count roll) / All Purpose Cleaner / Paper towels / Dishes / Pots, Pans and Bakeware / Kitchen utensils / Electric Skillets / Disinfectant Wipes
For Babies, Toddlers, Young & Older Children:
Dolls / Trucks and Cars / Games & Puzzles / Tents / Action Figures / Stacking Toys & Blocks / Learning Toys / Play Doh (Accessories and play sets) / Musical toys / Books / Crayons, Markers, Paper
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