HOW YOU CAN HELP
In order to put on Birthday Parties, the DFW Birthday Brigade is in need of your help gathering Birthday gifts and prizes for attendees.
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Please see the below list of items - if you are able to donate any of these things, it is very appreciated!
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Needed Items (New Adults)
This is geared towards youth aging out of Foster Care, 18-21 Years old.
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Gifts/Prizes range from $5.00 to $10.00
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Décor items (like a small potted succulent or a picture frame)
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Basic tools (like a small hammer or a screwdriver with multiple heads – stores sell small sets of these)
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High quality manual can opener
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Sets of towels/washcloths
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Small first aid kit
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Other Needed Items
There are other items needed which are not age specific.
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Drawstring backpacks or totes which can be re-used by the recipient. Average cost of these is $5.00 - Many youth arrive at the shelter with only the clothes on their backs.
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In winter, we give assortments of blankets, beanie/toboggan hats, wind breakers and gloves.
In the summer, we let them choose from a collection of flip flops. These are only $1.00 at Dollar Tree!
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Needed Items (Children & Teens)
This is geared towards youth ages 10-17 years old
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High Quality Chapstick, Body Wash, Cologne and Perfume
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Books of all areas
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Small Flashlights
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Wallets or Change Purses
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Bus Passes
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Phone Chargers (Android & iPhone)
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Earbuds
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Pop Sockets (Circular, stick-on device for back of phone which pops out and makes the phone easier to hold)
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Watches
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Yoyos
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Grownup coloring books and colored pencils/markers
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Paint sets with books or blank paper pads
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Sports Equipment (Basketballs, Frisbees, Footballs, Soccerballs, Volleyballs, Glow in the dark balls - Five & Below has a bunch)
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Light-up spinners
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Insulated cups/mugs/water bottles all styles. If it has a handle that's a plus!
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Deck of Cards, Grown up card games, Board games
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Small Makeup/Toiletry bags
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Socks
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Food/Snacks that can withstand heat (ie, chips, trail mix with no chocolate)
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Small Gatorades/Juice Packs
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We are also available for donation through PayPal!
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WE WELCOME YOUR DONATION