At St. Catherine's, we receive many inquiries about specific gifts for our children and families. Below is a list of items we are always looking for to provide to our kids, as well as a suggested donation price for the item.
2021 Wish List for
St. Catherine's Center for Children
Gift /Donation |
Project/Item |
Program |
Purpose |
$15 |
Birthday Gift Card |
Residential |
A child can choose their own birthday gift |
$25 |
25 books |
Residential Library |
25 books |
$35 |
Emergency Meal – Family of Four |
Community-based Services |
Provide a meal for a family |
$50 |
Therapeutic Toys and Games |
Play Therapy |
|
$75 |
Family Night Out |
Community-based Services/Marillac Homeless Family Shelter |
Dinner and movie |
$100 |
Welcome a Newborn |
Community-based Services/Marillac Homeless Family Shelter |
Diapers, formula, blankets, clothes |
$100 |
Child’s Birthday |
Residential/Community-based Services |
Gift and Party |
$125 |
Backpack and School Supplies |
All Programs |
Needed all year long but critical need when school starts |
$150 |
Expressive Arts Therapy |
Residential/Marillac Homeless Family Shelter |
Art Supplies |
$150 |
Foster Child Emergency Admission Kit |
Therapeutic Foster Care Program |
Clothes, hygiene items, school supplies |
$150 |
Infant Furnishings |
Community-based Services/Marillac Homeless Family Shelter/Foster Care |
Purchase items needed for safe babies – a high chair, a car seat, a Pack-and-Play, a stroller |
$200 |
Sponsor a Child’s Camp supplies |
All Programs |
Bathing suit, water shoes, towel, sneekers, sunscreen, snacks |
$200 |
Sponsor a Cub Scout in Troop 30 |
R&E May School Cub Scout Troop 30 |
The scouts come from families who are unable to afford dues, much less uniforms. |
$250 |
Sponsor a Child at Summer Camp |
All Programs |
|
$400 |
Plant a Tree and Honor a Friend |
All Programs |
Tree will be planted in the garden surrounding the Helen M. Hayes Courtyard. |
$500 |
Child’s Bedroom Makeover |
Residential |
Personalized bedding, curtains, paint and wall decorations |
$600 |
Courtyard Bench |
All programs |
Bench will be installed in the garden surrounding the Helen M. Hayes Courtyard. And at the Copson facility. |
$1,000 |
Engraved Brick |
All Programs |
Brick will be installed in the garden surrounding the Helen M. Hayes Courtyard |
$1,000 |
New furniture Homeless Family Shelter Unit |
Marillac Homeless Family Shelter |
Refurnish one of 24 Shelter Units |
$1,000 |
Family YMCA Membership |
Community-based Services |
Keep the Children off the streets and provide family activities |
$1,000 |
Sponsor a homeless person’s transition to permanent housing |
Project HOST – healthy Outcomes and Supported Transitions |
Stock a new home with household items, kitchenware, linens, food, cleaning supplies, small appliances. |
$1,000 |
Outdoor Summer Activity Equipment |
Marillac Homeless Family Shelter |
Balls, Badminton, |
$1,500 |
Family Reunification Package |
Residential/ Foster Care |
Underwrite the expense of a reunified family’s travel expenses and a reunion retreat |