Imagine moving from a shelter or a temporary emergency living situation to a new apartment or home. Needs would include cleaning products and tools to help maintain the space. A box of these types of products would be a wonderful way to welcome a family to their new home and make it easier to keep the space clean and tidy.
Each kit should contain:
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Sponges (high-quality ones with an abrasive side)
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Dishwashing brush, bottle brush, & dish soap
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Kitchen towel
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Dishcloth
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All-purpose spray cleaner
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Tub of disinfectant wipes
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Toilet brush and toilet cleaner
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Dusting cloths
If funds permit, additional brooms, dustpans, and vacuum cleaners are welcomed donations.
If you are interested in doing a DIY Volunteer Project with your group, please follow these simple steps:
STEP 1: Call United Way before starting your DIY Project so that we have can discuss greatest needs in the community and your timeline. We also need a little lead time to touch base with partner programs to make sure your kits go where they are most needed and to ensure our partners have the time to prepare to receive them.
Contact: info@marshfieldareaunitedway.org or call 715-507-5005
STEP 2: Make a plan of action plan for your group to gather/buy/solicit materials and assemble the kits. Your plan should include the following:
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Purchase the suggested items OR host a drive or fundraiser to purchase items.
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Assemble the kits. All kits should have most of the above items or additional items.
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Include a homemade card or drawing. Sign it "From a family who cares."
Have fun with this and celebrate your time working together to help others in our community!
STEP 3: When kits are ready, contact the United Way once more for final assistance in coordinating where they should be dropped. Whenever possible, we will have groups drop their kits directly at the local agencies that will distribute them, but the final drop location will depend upon storage capacities at our partner agencies.
STEP 4: Spread the word! Tell others about your experience and about these opportunities to create more DIY projects!
