Spring brings the promise of renewal and new beginnings. The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable will hold its annual Shower for Shelters from Sunday, April 25 through Monday May 11. Donations of new unwrapped gifts may be dropped off at Goodnow Library in Sudbury, The Wayland Public Library, and the Lincoln Public Library.
Families leaving an abusive relationship typically arrive at shelters with no money, nowhere to live, and just the clothes on their backs. They lack life’s basic necessities, and parents must provide for themselves and their children. It is important that the families in shelter realize they have the care and support of the community as they take the steps to rebuild their lives free of abuse. Providing the items that the women and children desperately need sends a powerful message of caring and provides them with much needed support and encouragement as they rebuild their lives.
Each spring the Roundtable invites members of our local communities to join us in providing items needed by the families served by REACH Beyond Domestic Violence, The Second Step, and Voices Against Violence as they transition from shelter to new homes. A list of needed items appears on the Roundtable website www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org. Each library also has a complete list of needed items. Some of the items include new twin sheets, pillows, towels, twin blankets, twin comforter sets, kitchen items like pots and pans, small appliances, dish towels, glasses, flatware, and household cleaners. Gift cards to CVS, Market Basket, Stop and Shop, etc. are also welcome. A complete list is also included at the end of this announcement.
The Roundtable meets monthly from September to May at 3 PM in the Community Meeting Room of the Wayland Public Safety Building located at 38 Cochituate Road in Wayland Center. Anyone interested in learning more about the Roundtable activities or volunteer opportunities are welcome to attend the meetings.
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Sudbury Wayland Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable
Shower For Shelters Wish List
Download the list below here: 2015 SFS Flier Wish List
Families transitioning from a shelter appreciate your gift of NEW household items to help them establish their new homes.
Your generous donations also help the Shelters and Transitional Housing Programs of REACH, The Second Step and Voices Against Violence.
NEW ITEMS ONLY
- Twin Size Sheets and pillowcases
- Twin Size summer blankets
- Twin Size comforters
- Bed pillows
- Crib Sheets
- Bath towels and face cloths
- Laundry detergent – without scent or other allergens
- Cleaning products – anything without scent and kind to the environment- Dishwashing detergent-Toilet Bowl Brushes
- Laundry baskets
- Flatware-Spoons, forks, knives, Knife Set
- Water glasses and coffee mugs
- Pots and pans, cooking spoons, spatulas, pot holders
- Sandwich Bags, Aluminum Foil
- Small Appliances (Mixers, Toasters, Blenders)
- Clock Radios
- Tampons, Sanitary Napkins, Panty liners
- Children’s socks and underwear
- Diapers (all sizes, including newborn)
- Deodorant-full size
- Tooth brush, tooth paste-full size
- Clothes hangers
- $5/$10 MBTA Charlie cards
- Gift cards such as: CVS, Market Basket,
- Stop & Shop, Hannaford’s, Shaw’s, Roche Bros.
- Postage stamps
