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Please deliver new items to the Spiritual Life Center, 1301 N. Cunningham Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802.
Although we appreciate the gesture, due to limited storage space we regretfully cannot accept donations of used clothing, shoes, toys, stuffed animals or China. Please direct questions to Brooke Watson at bbuzard@cunninghamhome.org or (217) 337-9073.
For the Home
- dishcloths / towels / soap
- toaster
- XL twin sheet sets / pillows
- bath towels & washcloths
- plastic storage bins
- spray & wash stain remover
- zippered twin plastic mattress covers
- cooking utensils
- pots & pans
Clothing
- men’s t-style crew neck undershirts (sizes M, L, XL, XXL)
- men’s white crew & ankle socks
- men’s boxers (sizes S, M, L, XL, XX)
- women’s underwear (sizes 5 – 9)
- sweatshirts and pants (L, XL, XXL)
- terry cloth bath robes (L, XL, XXL)
- Jeans (30×32, 32×32)
- Khaki pants (30×32, 32×32)
- Coats (all seasons) (S-L)
- Long sleeve shirts (S-L)
- Hoodies (S-L)
- Flip flops
- Slides
Arts & Crafts
- rainbow looms
- car & airplane models
- fuzzy posters
- construction paper
- sketch books (8 x 10 or larger)
- craft kits and bead kits
- beginner sewing kits
- latch hook kits
- crochet supplies
- acrylic paints
- poster board
Cameras & Electronics
- batteries: AAA, AA, C, D, and 9-Volt
- hand held electronic games
- disposable cameras
- inexpensive CD players/MP3 players
- DVD’s – PG-13 & under
Recreation
- men’s swim trunks (ages 10-21)
- men’s heavy winter gloves
- footballs, basketballs, volleyballs
- adult size baseball gloves
- pool toys / goggles
- Legos
- hacky sacks
- playing cards
- digital watches
Health Care
- alcohol free mouthwash
- band-aids
- Ibuprofen
- gauze squares / first aid tape
- antibiotic ointment
- digital thermometers
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- bug repellant
Personal Care
- body wash
- body lotion
- hair picks and combs
- wave brushes / paddle brushes
- boy’s shampoo / conditioner (no fruit / flower scents)
- African American hair care products (Cantu, Motions, Pink, Ampro)
- solid deodorant (no spray or roll-on)
- sanitary napkins /tampons
- flat irons
School Needs
- composition notebooks (no spirals)
- markers, colored pencils
- black, blue and red Bic pens
- zipper binders
- glue
- sugar free gum
- #2 yellow pencils
- mechanical pencils
Miscellaneous
- duffel bags (new/gently used)
Newcomer Kit
Youth arriving at Cunningham often have been removed from their family and have few personal possessions. A Newcomer Kit, at an estimated cost of $85, is a young person’s physical welcome to a new and unfamiliar place.
- alarm clock
- backpack or book bag (for teen)
- laundry basket – large
- XL twin sheet set and pillow
- journal & gel pens
- toothbrush & travel toothbrush holder
- 2 large bath towels, washcloths, and hand towels
- shampoo & conditioner
- body lotion
- hairbrush / comb
- solid deodorant
- sanitary pads
Gift Cards
Gift Cards are easy to buy, easy to send through the mail and easy for us to store. Those most requested include Amazon, Walmart, Visa and Panda Express.