Naples, FL – Join the Shelter for Abused Women & Children in meeting the needs of some 600 victims and survivors of domestic violence this holiday season and beyond!

“Each year, we provide a happy holiday for some 600 adults and children, but our needs extend well beyond holiday gifts and this special time of year to providing basic necessities throughout the year,” explains Shelter Volunteer & In-kind Resource Coordinator Lissette Santos. “We need community to support to continue to touch the lives of more than 4,000 women, children and men face-to-face annually.”

At this time, the Shelter is seeking food, toiletries and new, unwrapped gifts for the holidays. Please, non-violent toys, videos, books, tapes or CDs only! Please remember batteries for toys that require them.

Special Attention: Children ages 9-17yrs. (especially boys). Immokalee families need gift certificates to buy new shoes and ethnic dolls.

Gift Certificate: Publix; Wal-Mart; Target; Payless Shoes; Phone Cards; Gasoline Cards; Coastland Center; Movie Passes; Walgreen’s; Winn Dixie; CVS; Best Buy

Children:

• Walkman/CD Player
• Board Games
• Anything Sesame Street
• Dolls/Ethnic Dolls
• Instructional Toys
• Nightgowns/P.J. s
• Dora the Explorer
• Batman related toys
• Spiderman Related Toys
• Clothes (especially boys and kids 5-12yrs.)
• Playdough Sets
• Tea Sets/Play kitchens
• Anything Barbie/Bratz
• Truck/Model Cars
• Hair Accessories
• Easy Bake Oven
• Girls Dress Up (princess)
• Disney DVD’s
• Sport’s Equipment
• Arts/Craft Sets
• Teddy Bears (new)
• Legos/K-Nex Sets
• Fisher Price Toys
• Leap Frog

Teens:

• Walkman/CD Player
• Clothes
• Gift Certificates
• Purses/Wallets
• Jewelry
• Perfume
• Hair Accessories
• Basketballs/Footballs
• Shoes (certificates)
• Make-Up
• Blow Dryer/Flat-Iron
• Bubble Bath
• Nightgowns/PJs
• Sport Stuff
• Remote Control Cars
• Board Games
• Lotions
• Backpacks
• Skateboards
• Movie Passes
• Jewelry making kits
• Diaries/journals
• CD’s
• Soccer Balls
  

Women:

• Perfume
• Clothes & Shoes
• Hair Dryer/Flat Hair Iron
• Jewelry Box
• Walkman/CD Player
• Make-Up/Lotions
• Towels & Bath Items
• Aromatherapy
• Watches
• Hair Brushes
• Calendars/Journals
• Picture Frames
• Gift Certificates
• Robes & Slippers
• Jewelry & Sunglasses
• Purses/Wallets
• Cookbooks
• Books
• Audio books
• Watches
  

Shelter Needs: Pillows; Pots & Pans; Detergent (laundry/dish); Alarm Clocks; (full size & travel size) Toiletries; Twin Comforters

To learn more about the Shelter for Abused Women & Children, programs and services, please call 239-775-3862, or visit the Shelter’s website at www.naplesshelter.org.

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The Shelter for Abused Women & Children helps adult and child victims and survivors of domestic violence through safety, intervention and support; educates the public about domestic violence; and advocates for social change against domestic violence. For more information, please contact us at 239-775-3862, or visit us online at: www.naplesshelter.org

Media Contact: Mary Ann T. Green, mgreen@naplesshelter.org, 239-775-3862, ext. 211