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We’re continuously looking for more churches and individuals to love and serve those who are homeless and street involved with us. Please contact Melissa Odotei, Resource Network Coordinator, at starlight[at]egc.org or 617-262-4567 x182 if you would like to make a donation. So that your donation is most useful to us, please take note of the following requests. If you would like to donate items that we cannot currently use, please take advantage of the alternate donation centers listed on the next page.

We are thankful for the way the Lord provides through the sacrificial giving of donors like you who generously share of the resources that the Lord has given to them. If you have any questions or would like more information about the above, please contact Melissa Odotei at starlight[at]egc.org or 617-262-4567 x182

WINTER 2009 Wish List

We currently have an urgent need for:

• Toiletries (preferably trial sizes)
• Men’s Clothing
  • Pants
  • NEW underwear
  • T-shirts -- long and short sleeve
  • Gloves
  • Hats
  • Scarves
  • Boots

We also accept the following in-kind donations:

• Men's Clothing – size large and up, unless otherwise noted
  

• Men's Jeans – all sizes!
• Men’s LONG WHITE socks (ankle and crew socks do not keep folks warm)
• Men's underwear – all sizes!
• Men’s Hoodie Sweatshirts
• Men’s Long Sleeve Shirts
• Men’s Pants (Jeans are preferable)
• Men’s Shorts (Jeans are preferable)
• Men’s Short Sleeve Shirts
• Men’s Spring Jackets
• Men’s Sweatshirts
• Men’s T-Shirts
  
• T R A V E L size deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, and toothpaste (Please NO mouthwash!)
  
  
• Men's razors
  
  
• Outreach Materials
  
  
  • Instant coffee – regular and decaf
  • Art materials (paint, brushes, canvases, etc.)
    
    

Alternate Donation Centers

Currently we cannot use:

• Women’s clothing (other than underwear)
• Dress shoes
• Children’s clothing and accessories
• Dress clothes (suits, ties, etc.)
• Bed sheets and pillows

If you would like to donate items that are not on our wish list which we cannot currently use, please take advantage of the alternate donation centers listed below:

Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries--Boston            
(617) 442-3610

Mass. Coalition for the Homeless--Lynn
(Furniture and household items)
(781) 595-7570

Household Goods Recycling Ministry--Acton
(Furniture and household items)
(978) 635-1763

Women’s Lunch Place--Boston
(Women’s only)
(617) 267-1722

Rosie’s Place--South End
(Women’s only)
(617) 442-9322

Dress for Success--Roslindale Village
(Women’s Interview-appropriate attire only)
(617) 323-7544