Resettlement Wish List

Refugees are always in need of these basic items. If you, your friends, or your family members would be willing to donate any of these items, please contact your local resettlement office.

All donated items should be clean and in working condition, please.

• Blankets/Comforters
• Toiletry Kits (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo)
• Cleaning Supplies (mop, broom, dish soap, sponges, laundry detergent)
• Winter Hats and Scarves
• Dictionaries
• Pots and Pans
• Backpacks
• Watches
• Umbrellas
• Telephone and Answering Machine
• TV (the refugees' most often requested item!)
• VCRs
• Toasters
• Microwaves
• Lamps
• Cameras
• Radios/Boom boxes
• Bicycles
• Computers and Monitors

Cash donations enable us to allocate resources to where they are needed most. Any cash donations received will help supply above items equitably to all. All Donations are tax deductible.

Refugee Resettlement Kit (for family of 4)

• IRC must purchase new:
• Mattress + Box Spring + Bed Frame = $140 (per family member)
• The following items may be new or used but in good condition:
• Kitchen Items
• Tableware for 4 persons (fork, knife, spoon)
• 4 bowls
• 4 plates
• 4 cups/glasses
• Pots/Pans
• Mixing/Serving Bowls
• One Set of Kitchen Utensils (spatula, serving spoon, etc)
• Can Opener
• Linens and Other Household Items
• 4 Blankets
• 4 Sheet Sets (twin or double)
• 4 Pillows (new)
• Alarm Clock
• Telephone
• Paper, Pens, and/or Pencils
• Wrist Watch
• Cleaning Supplies
• Dish Soap
• Bathroom/Kitchen Cleanser
• Sponges
• Laundry Detergent
• 2 Waste Baskets
• Mop or Broom
• Trash Bags
• Toiletries
• Toilet Paper
• Shampoo
• Soap
• 4 Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Furniture
• Dresser or chest of drawers
• Kitchen Table and 4 chairs
• Couch in good condition (no sofa-beds)