The people we serve want to focus on their futures, but it’s hard to move forward without basic necessities. You can help the individuals and families in our programs by purchasing much-needed items. You can support our work with those who are currently homeless by providing items for our Mobile Prevention Team to distribute on the streets. And don’t forget our programs! Your in-kind donations can help offset costs and will allow our staff to focus on providing professional, compassionate support.
Residential Programs
- Diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, formula
- Dolls (racially diverse)
- Headphones
- Art/Activity supplies
- (sewing/crochet/knitting supplies, paint, board games, puzzles, coloring books)
- Snacks
- Flashlights
- Reusable water bottles
- $5 or $10 Charlie Cards
- Razors and shaving cream
- AA/NA workbooks
- Full-sized hygiene products (hair care, oral hygiene, body wash/soap, wipes, menstrual products, etc.)
- Shelf-stable pantry items (beans, rice, canned tuna, peanut butter, pasta, soup, granola bars, etc.)
- Kitchen items (non-plastic cutlery, dishes, pots and pans, mugs, pot holders, baking sheets, etc.)
- Linens (twin-sized sheets and comforters, towels, curtains, pillows, washcloths, etc.)
Mobile Prevention Team
- Backpacks
- Bottled water
- Deodorant sticks (travel-size)
- Mosquito repellent spray/wipes (smaller size if possible)
- Non-perishable travel-size snacks
- Pajamas, sweatpants, underwear
- Pedialyte powder (individually packaged)
- Ponchos (small pocket-sized)
- Raincoats
- Reusable water bottles
- Sports bras (new)
- Travel-size hygiene products (hair care, oral hygiene, tissue packs, body wash/soap, wipes, menstrual products, razors/shaving cream)
- Travel-size disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer
- Travel-size sunscreen
- $5 gift cards (preferred cards include CVS, Target, Walgreens, 7- Eleven, Dunkin’, Stop & Shop)
Boston Living Center
- Bottled water
- Cell phone battery chargers
- Hand sanitizer
- Juice boxes
- Nonperishable, travel-sized snacks
- Travel-sized hygiene products (such as hair care, oral hygiene, tissue packs, body wash/soap, wipes, menstrual products)
- Bedding
- Backpacks
- Sweatpants, pajamas, underwear
- Art supplies (such as paint, brushes, paper, glitter, beads)
- Journals/Notebooks
- $5 gift cards (preferred cards include CVS, Target, Walgreens, 7-Eleven, and Dunkin’)
- Spanish language books for adults
GIFT CARDS:
The following retailers are preferred: Amazon, Old Navy, Stop & Shop, Target, and Walgreens. Gift cards allow our clients to choose what they want and need for themselves and their children. Please consider purchasing multiple cards starting at a value of $20 each.
AMAZON:
You can help those in our programs as they navigate their path to independence by purchasing business attire and housewares through our Amazon Gift Registry, and the items will be shipped directly to Victory Programs. We need varying sizes of shirts, slacks, and dresses, so when you click on “Add to Cart,” please click on the item description for a drop-down of sizes and colors.
Make sure to select a weekday delivery date (M—F) for all purchased items.
IN-STORE:
All items purchased in-store must be new and in the original packaging, and neutral and solid colors are preferred for clothing.
MAILING GIFTS:
Gift cards and other items you wish to MAIL should be sent to:
Victory Programs, c/o Development, 404 S. Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130.
Items may also be DROPPED OFF at one of the following locations. Masks are required upon entry:
Victory Programs, c/o Development, 404 S. Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02130 M-F, between 9 AM – 5 PM
Boston Living Center, c/o Development, 29 Stanhope St., Boston, MA 02116 M-F, between 9:30 AM– 4 PM
Questions? Please call 617-318-3434 or email development@vpi.org.