Advocates for Bartow?s Children
Donations Guidelines
We deeply appreciate donations of appropriate clothing and other goods to our agency.? However, due to storage limitations as well as some unfortunate experiences with inappropriate donations, we have developed the following guidelines.? Thank you for adhering to these.? And thank you for wanting to make a difference for the children we serve!
We are unable to accept the following:
(If you have these items to donate, though not?of course--soiled items or yard sale leftovers, give us a call and we will happily share the names of other agencies that might need them)
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> Little children?s toys (we primarily serve adolescents in our children?s shelter)
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> Items for infants, toddlers, preschoolers
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> Books (due to a current over-abundance!)
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> Used stuffed animals
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> Soiled, damaged or overused clothing or other items
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> Yard sale leftovers
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> Electronics and computer equipment
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> Furniture
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> Dishes, pots and pans and kitchen appliances
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> Bedding and linens
We have on-going need for:
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> New or very gently used clothing for teenagers
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> School supplies
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> New or very gently used suitcases and duffel bags
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> Laundry detergent
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> Paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, plates, napkins?)
ؼspan style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> Monetary donations
For a list of more specific current needs, we will gladly supply you with our Wish List.