When a child arrives at the Children’s Home of Easton, they’re often coming from a moment of crisis sometimes with nothing more than the clothes on their back. Our staff work hard to make sure every young person feels safe and cared for from day one, but there’s a whole layer of comfort that comes from something simple: having what you need, and having it be new, and having it be yours.
That’s where our Amazon Wish List comes in.
More Than Just “Stuff”
It’s easy to think of donated items as just supplies. But for a child settling into a new bed in an unfamiliar place, a soft new towel or a full-size bottle of shampoo that hasn’t been used by anyone else can be a quiet signal that they matter, that someone thought about their comfort before they even walked through the door.
Our residents range from young children to older youth preparing for independence, and their needs shift accordingly. Right now, some of what’s on our list includes:
- Bedding and towels — new, unused twin bedding, bath towels, beach towels, and wash cloths so every resident has their own set
- Toiletries — full-size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, deodorant, and soap
- School supplies — notebook paper, folders, pens, pencils, markers, binders, and everything in between for the school year ahead
- Everyday essentials — batteries, umbrellas and rain ponchos, and even indoor LED string lights to help make shared spaces feel a little more like home
- For our older youth preparing to live independently — small kitchen appliances, bakeware, laundry detergent, kitchen towels, and other essentials for building life skills
Why This Matters Right Now
Every one of these items has a real, immediate purpose. A binder means a student can stay organized for the school year. A new set of towels means a child doesn’t have to use a hand-me-down that belonged to someone else first. A hand mixer means a teenager gets to learn how to bake, a small skill that builds confidence for the independence ahead.
These aren’t extravagant asks. They’re the ordinary things most of us don’t think twice about because we’ve never had to.
How You Can Help
Supporting our wish list is one of the easiest ways to make a direct, tangible difference in a child’s daily life. You can:
- Shop our Amazon Wish List and have items shipped right to us
- Drop off new or gently used donations Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (please call ahead at 610-258-2831 so our team knows to expect you and please don’t leave items at the door if the office is closed)
- Watch for our holiday wish lists, shared each Thanksgiving on the WAEB website, with specific requests from the children in our care
Every item, no matter how small it seems, tells a child: someone thought of you.
Ready to help? Visit our Amazon Wish List or call us at 610-258-2831 to learn more about in-kind donations.
