SMI Donation Drive

The holidays are difficult for many and we want to help. We’ve teamed up with the YWCA Pathways for Women in Lynwood to provide donations for women and families in our community by collecting personal care items, with your help.

SMI will be accepting donations of personal care items at our office now through December 1st. Drop your donation at anytime during normal business hours. You may want to order online and send your donation directly to our office.

Please find this list of the most needed items for your consideration:

Household Supplies

New pillows *
Twin & full-size mattress covers
Twin & full-size sheets
Bath towels/wash cloths
Blankets & Rugs (bath and kitchen)
Pots & pans
Silverware/cooking utensils
Brooms/mops/vacuums
Dust buster vacuums
Coffee makers and blenders
Laundry Baskets
Glassware and Dishes
Manual can openers
DVD players and DVD movies

Toiletries (unopened)

Shampoo/conditioner * (full size)
Soap/body wash * (full size)
Razors
Toothbrushes/toothpaste *
Combs/brushes *
Feminine hygiene products *
Deodorant & Body lotion (full size)
Ethnic hair products *

Cleaning Supplies (new)

Laundry Detergent
Comet
Paper Towels
All purpose cleaner spray
Dish Soap
Hand Soap
Scrubbies
Dish brush

Children’s Items

Diapers/Pull-ups - (Sizes 3-6 most needed)- NO adult
Bottles
Formula
Humidifiers
Baby wash and wipes

Family Essentials

Batteries
Flashlights
Day planners/calendars
Stamps
Radios *
Wireless lights

Misc

Gas and Grocery Gift Cards
New Orca Cards

*greatest need

“When you support YWCA, you help women and families move out of crisis, toward stability and independence, strengthening our entire community.”

Your donations are welcome and we are truly thankful for anything you can provide. All donations will be dropped of at the YWCA in Lynwood for distribution on December 1. These donations are important because they provide items for women and families in the community that need assistance.

Thank You!