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We are so incredibly grateful for the support of our community through donations. Your generosity helps us make a significant impact in the lives of our neighbors experiencing homelessness and families recently housed through CATCH.
To ensure that we can use these donations most effectively, we kindly ask that you consider our specific needs. While we appreciate all contributions, certain items may not be as helpful in supporting our clients. For your convenience, we’ve curated a list of our most urgently needed items for our unhoused and newly housed neighbors. This webpage is regularly updated so that we can ensure we are providing information most related to our current needs. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
“When we house a family experiencing homelessness, the apartments are bare and they tend to have very little, including the basics. These household items help turn our client’s new rental space into homes.” – Jeremy, Director of Housing Services
We assist families experiencing homelessness, many of whom are fleeing domestic violence. Each of these experiences typically leave a family with little to no belongings. While some families have items for their new home, others are starting from scratch. Starting over can be very expensive and difficult to manage on their own. CATCH’s case managers work closely with each newly housed family to identify their unique needs. We are committed to assisting every family while being mindful of our resources to serve as many people as possible. Our goal is to meet families where they are and provide the support needed to transform their house into a home.
Amazon Wishlist for newly housed families
Our most urgently needed items:
- Sheets (Full & Twin)
- Dish Sets
- Cookware Sets (Pots & Pans)
Additional items needed:
- Towels
- Silverware
- Cleaning Products
I don’t see the item(s) I’m looking for, what should I do next?
If you have other household items to donate that are not on this list, please contact Saint Vincent De Paul or Deseret Industries
I have items from this list that I’d like to donate, what should I do next?
If you choose not to donate via our Amazon Wishlist and have items to personally donate, please bring them to: 1750 W. Front St., Suite#100, Boise, ID 83702 between 10am-4pm Monday-Friday.
I have more questions:
Our team is hard at work helping our newly housed neighbors transform their new rentals into a home and are therefore limited in our capacity to respond to requests outside of the items listed.
Should you have additional questions that are not answered on this page, you can reach out to:
Jeremy Blades
(208) 352-2538
OUTREACH ITEMS
“These needed items are crucial engagement tools early in the relationship development process when we first meet people who are unsheltered and removed from services.” – Connor, Outreach Team Lead
Our outreach team actively searches Ada County for those who are struggling to connect to housing and other vital resources. We distribute essential items that serve as tools for survival, connection, and community building. Regularly utilizing an outreach van, bikes, or community spaces, like libraries, we ensure that these supplies are accessible to our unhoused neighbors. By meeting people where they are, we provide the wraparound support necessary to help end homelessness and walk alongside them on their journey.
Amazon Wishlist for our Outreach team
Our most urgently needed items:
- Bottled Water or sports drinks
- Non perishable food (in single servings where possible)
- Hot Hands (Disposable warming pouches)
Additional items needed:
- Warm socks
- Winter gloves
- Sleeping bags
I have items from this list that I’d like to donate, what should I do next?
If you have not donated via our Amazon Wishlist and have items to personally donate, please bring them to: 503 S. Americana Blvd, Boise, ID 83702 between 10am-3:30pm Monday-Friday.
I have more questions:
Our team is hard at work connecting with our unhoused neighbors and are therefore limited in our capacity to respond to additional requests.
Should you have additional questions that are not answered on this page, you can reach out to:
Connor
connor@catchprogram.org