Needs List
Provide goods and services to support the Home
One great way to help the Home is providing in-kind goods and services! Check out the links below to see the most up-to-date needs of the Home…
Can you help by providing a meal? We have several dates that our kitchen coordinator will be out. You can order a meal for delivery, drop it off, or stay and serve. For more details, reference our sign up below and email volunteers@attentionhome.org with any questions you have.
One great way to help the Home is by checking off some items on our shopping list! Check out the links below to see the most up-to-date needs of the Home…
You can help make a child’s birthday wishes come true be becoming a Birthday Buddy! To sponsor a child, please review the information & sign up for an opportunity that works with your availability. Contact volunteers@attentionhome.org with any questions!
Our team works hard to make sure that our children are safe, loved, and supported. Show them how much their work is appreciated by treating them to a few surprises and goodies, such as goodie bags, doughnuts and coffee, holiday themed goodies, or come up with an idea of your own!
Use our Sign-up Genius link below to sign up. For questions, comments, or concerns feel free to contact us at development@attentionhome.org or (803) 328-8871 ext 6843.
Just like most homes and businesses, the Children’s Attention Home has an ongoing to-do list to keep up with our buildings, cottages, grounds, and overall environment for the youth we serve. Would you consider donating your discounting your professional services to help us make a better home for our youth?
Please call us at 803-328-8871 ext 5981 to confirm your donation before delivering items.
If you are looking to donate the following…
- Food and Hygiene Items: Check out our Amazon wishlist for current needs in this area.
- School Supplies: Check out our Amazon wishlist for current needs in this area.
- Books: Check out our Amazon wishlist for current needs in this area; we are unable to accept other book donations at this time. Please consider donating books to our local library Better Bound Bookstore, or the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
- Clothing: We can only accept clothing that is new, and we ask that you please call before donating. For used clothing, consider local agencies (Sweet Repeat Thrift Store, A Hand Up, Tender Hearts Thrift Store, Oakland Baptist Ministry Center, Salvation Army, Better Bound Bookstore) to support their missions and the individuals they serve.
- Art Supplies: Check out our Amazon wishlist for current needs in this area. Please consider donating your used items to our good friends at Goodwill, Sweet Repeat Thrift Store, or the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
- Furniture and Household Items: Check out our Amazon wishlist for current needs in this area or please call to inquire about gently used furniture or household items. Please consider donating your items to our good friends at Goodwill, Sweet Repeat Thrift Store, or the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Capital Project Needs
Creating safe and nurturing spaces are critical to providing high quality services to our youth. You can help by investing in capital projects, such as:
- Renovate cottage bathrooms ($25,000)
- Renovate outdoor recreation spaces
- Off-set costs of replacing and repairing HVAC units ($17,000+)
- Build a new website ($10,000)
Replacing the cabinets and counters in the cottage kitchens (3 kitchens x $7,500 = $21,500)Thanks Blue Rose Pottery and other community supporters!New vehicle to provide transportation and driving opportunities for youth (1 new vehicle x $40,000)Thanks JEM Project!Replacing living room furniture (2 cottages x $3,000 = $6,000)Thanks Domtar!
If you interested in helping provide services, resources, or financial support for these projects, you can donate funds here or please contact us at development@attentionhome.org.
Questions? Email wishlist@attentionhome.org or call 803-328-8871 ext 5981
Many thanks for taking such good care of our children!
Get regular updates about what’s happening with the Home, from news, stories and events to volunteer opportunities and current needs.
It prime heat time, and we are feeling it! Our HVAC units have been on the fritz 🥵. This summer alone, repairs and unit replacements have cost the Home over $17,000 😲💲💲💲 While we plan for the unexpected, these bills were higher than anticipated. Will you help keep our kids and teammates cool making a donation?
As with any home, there are certain daily essentials that we find ourselves in need of on a continual basis. We are grateful for the individual and corporate supporters who all play a vital role in ensuring children who are in need have an opportunity to live happier, healthier lives.We encourage you to visit our Amazon Wish List to shop and ship items to us directly. Such items include:
- Snacks (popcorn, slim jim, baked chips, chex mix, nutrigrain bars, crackers)
- Household Products (hand soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, trash bags)
- Bottled Water
- Cereal
If you have other items you wish to donate, please call us at (803) 328-8871 to discuss. We would love that opportunity!
