collection drive need of the month

NEED OF THE MONTHCOLLECTION DRIVE

Down BlanketsFleece BlanketsWool Blankets

ComfortersDuvetsQuilts

How Your Gift Helps

January

Providing families with blankets can provide a sense ofwarmth and comfort during the cold winter months. Weserve organizations in Oshkosh to help provide homelessindividuals and families with safe housing and otherresources to help them live a more stable life. Thank you!

Blanket Drive

21 W. New York Ave. Oshkosh, WI 54901 /920-235-8560 / www.oshkoshunitedway.org

New and gently-used clean blankets only


FlossFloss Picks (Adult & Children)Toothbrushes (Regular & Battery-Powered, Purchase at Walmart orTarget for $5)Toothpaste (Regular & Travel-Size)

How Your Gift Helps

February

February is National Children's Dental Health Month!Many families cannot afford check-ups at the dentist.Our partners can use these donations to provide betterdental health to children and adults in our community.Thank you!

Dental Hygiene



First Aid KitsChapstickCough DropsCold & FluMedicine

How Your Gift Helps

March

With summer coming up, residents in our community needsupplies that can help maintain their health, inside andoutdoors. These donations will help provide a basic need toindividuals and families in our community. Thank you!

Health & Outdoors


Disposable RazorsShaving CreamLotionSunscreenAloe Vera GelBug Spray


How Your Gift Helps

April

We're stocking the shelves for local organizations,providing basic needs to help families who arestruggling. We're honored to help our neighborswith their every day needs. Thank you!

Paper Drive


Facial TissuePaper PlatesPlastic Silverware

Toilet PaperNapkinsGarbage BagsPaper Towels


How Your Gift Helps

May

Local partners will benefit from your gift today.When working with clients who are trying to getback on their feet, having these essentials canmake all the difference. Thank you!

Cleaning Supplies


Anti-Bacterial WipesDish SoapHand SoapHousehold CleanersLaundry Detergent


How Your Gift Helps

June

Local partners will benefit from your gift today.You can provide the comforts that our neighborsneed in our community. Having these essentialscan make a big impact. Thank you!

Personal Hygiene


Incontinence Pads & BriefsBar SoapBody WashShampoo & ConditionerHand & Body LotionPads/Tampons


How Your Gift Helps

July

We serve hundreds of children every year by giving thembooks and other school supplies that help them learn andgrow. Your donation will help kids have the tools theyneed to succeed in the classroom. Thank you!

School Supplies


Scissors (Friskar)BackpacksColored PencilsCraft Paint BrushesCrayons (24-Pack)Folders (2-Pocket)Binders

Markers (Washable)Notebooks (Spiral)Pencil Bags/CasesCraft PaintGlue SticksRulers


How Your Gift Helps

August

Some families struggle to provide for theirchildren and could use an extra hand. Yourdonation of items will ensure children can growinto happy and healthy toddlers. Thank you!

Baby Needs Drive


DiapersWipesDiaper CreamBaby Wash Baby Sunscreen


How Your Gift Helps

September

Many people lack enough warm clothing to stayprotected throughout the cold months. 40% of Oshkoshresidents cannot afford basic needs like food, housing orwarm clothing. We're stocking the shelves so that localfamilies don't have to choose between warm clothes andother basic needs. Thank you!

Clothing & Winter Gear


SocksBelts (Adult)ShoelacesScarvesHats (Adult & Toddler)Gloves (Adult)Mittens (Children)


How Your Gift Helps

October

40% of Oshkosh residents can't afford theirbasic needs. Your donation can help familiesenjoy the comforts of home so that they canget back on their feet. Thank you!

Bath & Bed Supplies


Bath Towels & Wash ClothesPillowsComforters (Single, Double, Twin,Twin XL)Sheet Sets (Single, Double, Twin,Twin XL)

We have some talented volunteer who will be making fleece blankets forthe January blanket drive. Please consider a donation of fleece materialthis month so we can keep our community warm this winter. Thank you.


How Your Gift Helps

November

40% of Oshkosh residents can't afford basicneeds like food. Your donation can helpindividuals and families know when their nextmeal will come. Thank you!

Food Drive


Meals in a BoxPeanut ButterSoup Protein &Granola Bars

Canned Meat & FishCanned VegetablesCerealPork & Beans


How Your Gift Helps

December

Baby Needs Drive


DiapersWipesDiaper CreamBaby Wash Baby Sunscreen

Some families struggle to provide for theirchildren and could use an extra hand. Yourdonation of items will ensure children can growinto happy and healthy toddlers. Thank you!

We asked local organizations what supplies they need mostthroughout the year. They responded with their wish lists andwe need your help to collect supplies for them. We organizedthese by category so that community members know what

they can do to lend a helping hand.


Collection Drive Advocates


That's where you come in! We invite you to host a supplydrive at your place of business.

A drive can be as big as a company-wide initiative or as smallas a single department. It can be scheduled during your

campaign or a different time of year as another touch point.

Run a collection drive of your choice on your timeline anddrop off donations before the last Thursday of each month

at the Oshkosh Area United Way office, located at 21 West New York Avenue.

We will distribute these requested items to our partners togive them the supplies they need throughout the year.

You can contact Oshkosh Area United Way with yourquestions or to request a complete supply list at

920-235-8560.

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