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Gap Ministry Wish List
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Teen clothing
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Either shopping trips or clothes
closet, but clothes must be in style and probably new.
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Men's work clothing
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Baby clothes
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Socks and underwear for foster kids
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Haircuts
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Dedicated available space for volunteer
stylists to provide haircuts to job seekers, foster kids, and others in need.
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Cell phones
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Storage and distribution of prepaid
cell phones for job seekers, domestic violence victims, etc.
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Gift Closet
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Storage and distribution of birthday gifts,
primarily for children, available to parents in need who earn them as
incentives, through referral, or at reduced cost.
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Vehicle repair
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Volunteer or reduced repair services.
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Vehicle donations
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Used vehicles are inspected, cleaned, repaired, and provided to families
in need of reliable transportation.
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Job readiness
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Focused assistance with job readiness skills, interview, and resume.
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Nonfood pantries
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Storage and distribution of necessary items that cannot be purchased
with food stamps, such as toilet paper, cleansers, paper towels, personal
care items, feminine hygiene products, etc.
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Children's Wellness Fair
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Lead the organization of a community-wide event with booths staffed by
organizations and volunteer professionals to provide basic screenings,
nutrition information, and safety information.
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Children's books
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Collect, store, and distribute donated children's books to low-income
kids, foster kids, etc., at regular events at churches, schools, etc.
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Foster Parent's Night Out
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Provide childcare, dinner, and a program for foster kids while parents
enjoy a regular evening break (monthly, quarterly).
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Laundry services
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A self-service laundry created, maintained, and staffed by volunteers
for those in need to do laundry and receive use of free laundry supplies,
washers, and dryers by appointment.
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Resale shop
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Shop operated by Love INC volunteers and open to the public for the
purpose of fundraising and providing individuals and families with low-cost
goods donated by community members. Vouchers or work exchange available
to those in need.
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Meal delivery
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Volunteers prepare and deliver meals to individuals and families who are
unable to cook due to injury, illness, birth, or crisis.
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Transition kits
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Volunteers prepare and deliver kits for homeless individuals entering
residential drug/alcohol recovery programs. Kits to include twin sheet,
pillow, blanket, alarm clock, towel/wash cloth, stamps for letters,
pre-stamped postcards, quarters for phone calls.
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