The Kitchen Awarded Grant for New Rare Breed Learning Center

The Kitchen Awarded Grant for New Rare Breed Learning Center

The Kitchen has been awarded a grant from The Timken Foundation of Canton for the development of a new learning center at Rare Breed Youth Services. The Learning Center will be a place for youth to engage with critical life skills, education/job preparation, and housing intakes. The center will also be used for staff training and development. The grant will provide new technology including computers, tablets, a printer, and a projector; furnishings like tables, chairs, and a podium; online training materials for case managers; and two new air conditioning units to service the building. The learning center will expand Rare…
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Donate Items On Our Needs List

Donate Items On Our Needs List

Give items on our winter needs list to help folks experiencing homelessness. Participants in our programs need a variety of items to find stability and purpose. Cold Weather Needs Chapstick First aid kits Gloves, hats, scarves Hot Hands Mylar blankets, throw blankets Sleeping bags Socks, underwear (new) Thermal underwear (new) Zip-up hoodies Hygiene Bodywash, shampoo, conditioner Brushes (new), hairspray Deodorant Razors, shaving cream Tampons, pads Toothbrushes Kitchen Can openers Cups, glasses Plates Pots, pans Tupperware Food Bottled water Canned protein High protein snacks Pop-top canned meals Furniture Dressers (small) Kitchen table, chairs Mattresses (no stains/tears) Sofas, armchairs Household/Cleaning Ajax/Comet All-purpose…
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Summer Needs List

Summer Needs List

Hygiene Body WashBrushes (new)ChapstickDeodorantHairsprayRazorsShampoo/ConditionerShaving CreamTampons/PadsTissuesToothbrushesUnderwear – Men’s/Women’s (new) Household BathmatsClothes IronPillowsSheets/Bedding Kitchen Can OpenersCups/GlassesPlatesPots/PansTupperware Furniture (must be clean and free of stains) Dressers (small)Kitchen Tables, ChairsMattresses (no stain/tears)Sofas & Armchairs Cleaning Ajax/CometAll Purpose CleanerBath/Shower CleanerBleachBroomsDish SoapDish Washing LiquidGlass cleanerLaundry DetergentMopsPaper TowelsPine-SolSponges/Steel Wool/Soap PadsToilet Bowl CleanerToilet BrushesToilet PaperToilet PlungersTrash Bags Rare Breed Baby Wipes/DiapersBungee CordsFlashlightsFlipflopsHigh Protein SnacksPop-Top Canned FoodSunscreen/Aloe Vera/Bug SprayTarpsWater/GatoradeYA/Teen Clothes (new/gently used) Donations can be dropped off at 730 N Glenstone Ave, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Rare Breed donations can be dropped off at 301 N Main Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Download the Needs List Give Now!
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2021 Summer Needs List

2021 Summer Needs List

Summer brings it's own challenges for our clients in shelter, housing programs, and Rare Breed youth. Consider donating items from our needs list to help those in need. Bus Passes Single ride bus passes can be purchased at CU Transit Station, 211 N Main Ave. (6am-11pm) Hygiene Hand sanitizers (small)Body wash/shampoo/conditionerDeodorantSunscreen/aloe vera/bug sprayLip balm/ChapstickDisposable razorsToothpaste (full size)Combs/picks (new)Lotion (small)First aid kits Cleaning Laundry detergentDish soapMops/broomsToilet paperPaper towelsTrash bagsToilet brushes/plungersLysol wipes/cleaning sprays Furniture Kitchen tables and chairsSofas and arm chairsBed framesmattresses (no tears or stains)Dressers Household Can openersCooking utensilsCookwareBath towelsBlankets/sheetsPillows Rare Breed Body wash/shampoo/conditionerDeodorantSunscreen/aloe vera/bug sprayLip balm/ChapstickLaundry detergentBaby wipes/diapersPop-top canned foodhigh…
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