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Wish List

No donation is too small. How can you help?

What we’re able to provide at our Stand Down will depend greatly on the donations of community members like you. Please consider this a formal invitation to partake in this event. We welcome all levels of participation. Your support can come in whatever form you or your organization is most comfortable with – that may mean offering a donation, providing service information about your organization or business, volunteering, and anything in between. 

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Here is a list of some of the "new" items and services we’d like to provide. We are planning to serve 200 individuals on this day. You may have other ideas of what to provide, and we welcome your feedback.   

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PLEASE NOTE:  Due to COVID-19 supplies will be limited to "new" and one size fits all apparel items.  

Items Needed

​Items Requested in 2024:

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  • 100  3-in-one body wash

  • 50 hand warmers

  • 50 blankets

  • 50 towels & washcloths

  • 30 pairs of men’s and women's winter socks

  • 20 L Men's Large Winter Coats

  • 20 XL Men's Winter Coats

  • 20 2XL Men's Winter Coats

  • 5 3XL Men's Winter Coats

  • 2 4XL Men's Winter Coats

  • 10 Women's Medium Winter Coats

  • 20 Women's XL Winter Coats

  • 20 Women's XXL Winter Coats

  • 150 flashlights with batteries or solar flashlights (preferred)

  • 25 pairs of Men's L winter gloves​

  • 25 Pair Men's XL winter gloves

  • 50 Men's winter hats

  • 50 Women's Winter Hats

  • 100 pairs of Men's sox

  • 50 pairs Women's sox

  • 50 small blankets

  • 75 washcloths

  • 150 had towels

  • 150 first aid kits

  • 75 (6-load) laundry detergent boxes (No big bottles please - they need to be able to carry them where ever they go

  • 150 Small sunscreen SPF 8 and above

  • 150 Chapstick

  • 150 packs of sanitizer wipes

  • 100 small/medium toothpaste

        

Please Note:  Supplies will be limited to "new" general items and some items will be one size fits all apparel only.

Services

Some of these services may not be present due to availability

  • Veteran services

  • Physical health services

  • Mental health services

  • Dental health services

  • Legal services

  • Public Defender

  • Housing assistance

  • Job coaching services

  • Addiction recovery services

  • Kid activities

  • Hair cuts

We recommend that participants contact our service partners directly for these services.  

Want to Donate Items, Information or Volunteer?

If you wish to donate new items, information about your organization relevant to the event, or volunteer your time, please register below. 

 

Just click the button below and answer a few questions and we will get back to you! 

 

Thanks!

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Want to make a monetary donation?
Here's how:

Online:
Visit the Athens Foundation's Donation page for Athens Area Stand Down .  It should say  Athens Area Stand Down.  Follow the instructions. You may donate via PayPal or any major credit card.

Make sure the page says "Athens Area Stand Down" on it. 

By check:
Checks can be made  payable to “Athens Area Stand Down” send to:

Athens Area Stand Down
Treasurer, Kathy Hecht
94 Second Street
Athens, OH 45701

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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