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The Umbrella Wish List...

Due to the seriousness and inherent complexities of domestic violence, many victims who wish to escape their abusers are often forced to do so with little or no resources, bringing with them their children, the "clothes on their backs," and little else. Because of this, Birmingham Group Health Services' The Umbrella is always in need of donations of clothing (for both adults and children), household items and linens (for our emergency shelter or to help relocate shelter residents to new homes), foodstuffs, appliances, cell phones, and other items that can assist us in helping victims of domestic violence and their children escape their tormentors and rebuild their lives. The following is a list of our most needed items:

• Household cleaning supplies - bleach, laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent, spray cleaners, scrub sponges, liquid soaps (no bar soaps please)

• Paper goods - paper towels, toilet paper, napkins

• Diapers - sizes 5 & 6 only, baby wipes

• Twin sheet sets - new Towels - new wash, hand, & bath towels

• Transportation tokens

• Storage bins - Rubbermaid bins with covers only, various sizes

• Health Aids - tampons, sanitary napkins

• Gift certificates - to grocery stores, Wal-Mart, gas stations, fast food franchises

If you would like to make a single or bulk donation of these or any other items, please contact Birmingham Group Health Services' Development Department at (203) 736-2601, ext. 360, today! 

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