Covenant to Care: Connecticut Children's Center

Seasonal Collection Calendar

      

Fall – Backpack collection for Back to School Stuff with school supplies. August is when The Stores have sales. Load up and stuff a backpack!

Donate children's clothing: warm winter coats, hats and mittens as well as hoodies for teens! Also warm PJ’s are needed at this time of year for the children.

Winter - We have the stockings you can decorate and stuff with goodies for the children. Remember to mark age/gender and club name!

Toys, new and unwrapped, new stuffed animals, gift cards

Spring - stuffed with a healthy snack as well as some candy and maybe a toy or stuffed animal or warm outfit. See idea list.

Linen collection – very gently used or new twin size sheets for the children’s beds.

Summer - Camp bags and summer play packs are what we are looking for. Camp bags could be a small overnight bag with a flashlight, bug spray, sunscreen, beach towel, flip flops, sunglasses and other items. Summer play packs could contain various balls, kites, Frisbees, jump ropes, , chalk, modeling kits, cards, and other fun family games.

Items they need all year long…

Monetary Donations challenge your club to a coin challenge or maybe do a fundraiser.

Birthday in a box – party supplies, cake mixes, frosting, candles, favors, paper goods, GC for ice cream and gifts put in a decorated box or bag!

Personal care packs - create kits with shampoos, shavers, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste and combs. See list of ideas.

Cleaning baskets- cleaning supplies for the home, we all need those!

 

 

 

 

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