Create CARE PACKAGE(s) for our Guest(s)

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Create CARE PACKAGE(s) for our Guest(s)

http://www.rosiesplace.org/carepackages

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Duration

1 - 2 hrs

Directions

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How Often Is This Offered?

Daily

Age Range

3rd - 5th

6th - 8th

High School

Help Required

Adult

Description

Make a big difference by providing essential items in a ziplock bag to support one of our unhoused guests. You can choose between a Toiletry, Art or Personal Care Package.

What's Needed To Complete

Option 1: Toiletry Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Deodorant, Feminine care products, Lip balm, Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Lotion Option 2: Art Adult coloring book, Markers or colored pencils and pencil sharpener, Blank journal, Stickers, Pencil/pen, Activity book like Sudoku, word search or crosswords Option 3: Personal Care Socks, Underwear (size written on bag), Adhesive bandages, Wipes, Hand sanitizer One-gallon size zip lock bags You do not need to include ALL of the items listed, but you should end up with a FILLED bag. Please only include items on the above list in the packages. All items MUST be new.

Special Requirements

Due to increased demands on staff and heightened safety precautions, we have had to adopt strict guidelines for what items we can accept and how they can be delivered to us. Please make sure to follow the instructions regarding assembly and delivery to ensure we can accept your kits.

How It Makes A Difference

Rosie™s Place guests have always struggled to have the necessities they need to make it through the day. We're hoping you can help meet the need for these items by creating care packages we can distribute to the hundreds of women who visit us daily.

Where to Serve

From Home/Anywhere*

Instructions

Choose a type of package you'd like to make: Toiletry, Art or Personal Care. Assemble items from http://www.rosiesplace.org/carepackagesthis list and place in a one gallon re-sealable bag. Clearly label bag: TOILETRY, ART or PERSONAL CARE. Register your care package donation to arrange your drop off or mail to: Rosie's Place, ATTN: Donations, 889 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118. Drop off times are limited to Monday through Friday between 9am and 2pm. Optional: Request community service hours.

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