Safe Essentials Supplies for a homeless shelter for women and children in Chicago In cooperation with Jesus People USA

Do you want to make a difference?

Let us suggest to you a project for your Women's Ministry, Sunday school, youth group, or entire church. Together with Jesus People USA in Chicago, a Christian community and member of the Evangelical Covenant Church, have created "Safe Essentials" providing homeless individuals with necessary supplies, kept in his or her name, for as long as they need them.

• Women -
  blanket, pillow, pillowcase, sheets, towels, wash cloth, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, underwear, sanitary pads, socks.
  
  
• Children -
  crayons, coloring books, children's scissors, construction paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, washcloth, pencils, drawing pads, stretch gloves.
  
  
• Babies -
  baby bottles, Enfamil formula with iron, bottle brush, generic diapers, (small or medium), baby shampoo, baby powder, Desitin or equivalent, baby towel/washcloth.

Instructions for shipping:

1. The above items are the most needed items requested, but feel free to be creative.
Please include check to cover the cost of the container ($8.00 woman, $3.00 child or baby).
JPUSA staff will purchase the container with your donation.

2. Pack items for each category in a sturdy box, include contents lists and a check for each container you wish to fill.

3. On outside, label: For Women Ministries of the ECC Project "Safe Essentials"

4. Ship to: ATTN: Sandy Ramsey
Cornerstone Community Outreach
4628 N. Clifton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640.