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In-Kind Giving

Thank you for your interest in making an in-kind donation to Starlight Ministries. Please contact Jane DiZazzo, Operations Manager, by or call 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.

Starlight’s Winter 2007/2008 Wish List

**Starlight has an urgent need for the following items!!

>> BLANKETS: Many folks buy blankets for Starlight from North West Woolens in Rhode Island. Check out their website at www.northwestwoolen.com/friendship.htm.

>> Toiletries in T R A V E L sizes: MOST, but especially:
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Travel Size DEODORANT!
-Travel Size Shampoo
-Travel Size Conditioner
-Travel Size Body Lotion
-Travel Size Bars of soap – No body wash please
-Travel Size Toothpaste
Please, NO mouthwash! At this time we DO NOT need razors or shaving cream

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CLOTHING

  • Men’s Jackets – L, XL, XXL, XXXL and up
  • Men’s Hoodie Sweatshirts – L, XL, XXL, XXXL and up
  • Men’s Sweatshirts – L, XL, XXL, XXXL and up
  • Men’s T-Shirts – L, XL, XXL, XXXL and up
  • Men’s Long Sleeve Shirts – L, XL, XXL, XXXL and up
  • Men’s Pants – all sizes 29 up to 50 inch waist (Jeans are preferable)
  • Men’s gloves, hats, scarves
  • Men’s LONG WHITE socks.  (Ankle and crew socks do not keep folks warm)
  • Men's underwear sizes from small – size 30 up to 3x – 46. 

OUTREACH MATERIALS:

  • Salt and pepper packets
  • Sugar packets
  • Instant coffee - regular and decaf
  • Art materials (paint, brushes, canvases, etc.)

OFFICE SUPPLIES:

  • Laptop computer and LCD projector

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

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Alternate Donation Centers

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

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

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

         

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Starlight Ministries: serving the homeless and helping churches and individuals do the same; "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40 NIV