THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR GROUPS (SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY, WORKPLACE, PARISH, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, ETC.). PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS MUST BE COLLECTED BY A GROUP/ORGANIZATION. INDIVIDUALS SHOULD NOT SOLICIT DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON.
Refugees have long, arduous travels and sometimes come with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Help us welcome newly arrived refugees by assembling welcome baskets to ensure a warm and refreshing welcome. The basket will consist of items needed for a good first day in their new home here in Houston.
Assemble welcome baskets for refugees by placing the following items in a medium-sized laundry basket:
- 2 bath towels
- 2 hand towels
- 4 toilet paper rolls
- 2 bars of soap
- 4 toothbrushes
- 1 tube of toothpaste
- 2 bottles of shampoo
- 2 bottles of conditioner
- 2 deodorants
- Disposable razors (for men and women)
Other items to consider
- Pillows
- Comforter
- Bed sheets
- Mouthwash
- Hand lotion
- Detergent
- Dishware
- Brooms
- Dustpans
- Serving utensils
- Kitchen appliances
For questions, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Administration Assistant, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org.
