Ongoing Needs at the Salvation Army Sunshine Home for Girls
The Salvation Army Sunshine Home for Girls continues to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for the young ladies in its care.
Donations of the following items would greatly assist the Home with its ongoing daily operations, educational needs, household maintenance, and larger improvement projects.
Every contribution, regardless of size, can make a meaningful difference.
Personal Hygiene Items
- Bar soap
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Toothpaste
- Dental floss picks
- Toothbrushes
- Stick deodorant
- Perfume
- Cotton swabs
- Bandages/plasters
- Bactine spray or antibacterial ointment
- Ibuprofen
- Paracetamol
- Hair grease
- Red One hair gel
- Combs and hairbrushes
- Hair scrunchies
- Nail polish in neutral colours
Clothing and Personal Items
- Vests
- Tights
- Bras
- Underwear
- School socks that cover the ankle
- Clothing in black, navy blue and white
- Umbrellas
Cleaning and Household Supplies
- Laundry detergent
- Fabric softener
- Bleach
- Disinfectant
- Dishwashing liquid
- Cleaning sponges
- Paper towels
- Cleansing powder, such as Ajax
- Bug spray
- Mops
- Brooms
- Standing dustpans
- Wash tubs or basins
- Kitchen knife sets
- 16-ounce plastic cups
- 220-volt adaptors
- 220-volt clothes irons
School and Educational Supplies
- Blue pens
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Pencil sharpeners
- Staplers
- Staples
- Clear plastic sheet protectors
- Graph paper books, including 1/4-inch and 1/10-inch
- Sketchbooks, 18 x 24 inches
- Coloured pencils
- Coloured markers
- Sharpie markers
- Dry-erase markers
- Construction paper
- Rulers
- Geometry sets
- 16 GB flash drives
- Scissors
- Small sewing kits
- Aprons
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pot holders
- White linen cardstock, 8.5 x 11 inches
- Canon ink cartridges: PG-285XL and PG-286XL
- School bags
- Art supplies, including paint, brushes, drawing pencils and T-squares
Tools and Outdoor Equipment
- Cutlass or machete
- Shovel
- Pickaxe
- Ground fork
- Hedge clippers
- Wheelbarrow
- Garden hose
- Yard rake
- Leaf rake
Non-Perishable Food Items
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Cookies
- Crackers
- Assorted snacks and chips
- Dry red beans
- UHT milk
- Canned evaporated milk
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Barbecue sauce
- Browning
- Cooking oil
- Tomato paste
- Tea bags
- Milo
- Powdered drink mix
- Cereal, such as Cheerios and Froot Loops
- Oatmeal
- Cream of Wheat
- Flour
- Sugar
- Rice
- Spaghetti
- Penne pasta
- Macaroni and cheese
- Canned corned beef
- Pancake mix
- Pancake syrup
- Aluminium foil
Perishable and Frozen Food Items
- Chicken leg quarters
- Chicken wings
- Pork
- Frozen ground beef
- Frozen ground chicken
- Chicken hot dogs
- Hamburger patties
- Saltfish
- Eggs
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Carrots
- Green peppers
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Apples
- Bananas
- Frozen vegetables
- Frozen French fries
- Sliced white bread
- Hot dog buns
- Hamburger buns
Larger Projects and Equipment Needs
The Home is also seeking assistance with several important improvement projects and major equipment needs:
- A backup water system for interruptions to the government water supply
- A generator to provide backup electricity
- Construction of a storage area
- Repairs to the leaking roof
- Bathroom rehabilitation
- Replacement of stairs and railings
- A 220-volt refrigerator with an approximate capacity of 17.6 cubic feet
Van Sponsorship
The Salvation Army Sunshine Home for Girls is also seeking monthly sponsorship of EC$1,000 to assist with the operation of its van.
The sponsorship would help cover:
- Insurance
- Maintenance
- Fuel
- Tyres
How You Can Help
Individuals, businesses, community groups and organisations are encouraged to donate any of the listed items or assist with one of the larger projects.
Your support will help the Sunshine Home continue meeting the everyday needs of the girls while maintaining a safe, comfortable and encouraging home environment.
Thank you for supporting the Salvation Army Sunshine Home for Girls.
