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Essentials and Easter Items Collected for Homeless Kids in Kitsap

March 9, 2024

My family is doing our third annual Easter Drive for Homeless Kids event and we would love your help! We are accepting donations until March 31st. Last year we donated 150 bags to Coffee Oasis, YWCA, and South Kitsap Helpline. 

There are several ways to help: We are still seeking businesses or office buildings to volunteer to have a donation bin. To find our current list of donation drop-off locations check out our Facebook page  or email JR.wellness@protonmail.com. We have also created an Amazon wishlist so people can easily donate at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/15BQAU7W6NFZ?ref_=wl_share or my Paypal at JessicaRice123 for cash donations. 

We are also seeking volunteers! It is so much fun to put these bags together. For anyone wanting to volunteer please reach out to me. I would love help with assembly a week prior to Easter. The exact date and time is not set yet but likely Saturday, April 1st at Christian Life Center in Port Orchard. Please help us to bring Easter joy to the kids in Kitsap!  

Ways to Help: 

  1. Donate items: Anything helps, there are a lot of items at Dollar stores.
  2. Donate time: There is a Facebook group that was created. It is a great resource to get more involved with this cause. 
  3. Spread the word! Share this article with friends, family, schools, clubs, etc. 
  4. Sign up to be a collection site, assemble baskets, or deliver baskets.