Covenant House provides a community of hope and healing to homeless youth. As the largest privately funded agency in the Americas providing services to homeless youth with 21 programs in 11 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, plus Canada, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico, Covenant house provides 24/7 crisis care and ongoing support for young people in need of a safe haven. Founded in 1972, Covenant House has reached more than one million young people with immediate assistance and the support necessary to transition from a life on the streets to a life with a future.

Clothing: (We are requesting NEW items. All sizes to fit ages 13-21 for males and females.)

• Underwear (female: panties, adult sizes (5-15), bras, all sizes; male: adult sizes 28-38 or S, M, L, XL)
• Socks (adult sizes including white cotton athletic socks, panty hose, dark dress socks)
• Pajamas
• Bath Robes
• Sneakers, Casual and Dress Shoes (female-average sizes 7-10; male-average sizes 9-12)
• New or "like new" Casual attire to include jeans, t-shirts (sports teams), shorts, khakis, sweat pants, casual pants for males (waist size: 30-44 or S. M, L, XL, XXL) & female (sizes junior 1-13, misses 2-18, or S, M, L, XL, XXL)
• New or "like new" attire for job interviewing/work: khakis, long sleeve button down dress shirts, blouses, ties, belts, skirts, dresses, suits, purses, wallets

Clothing & Necessities: (Infants & Toddlers)

• Baby wipes, diapers (all sizes), baby shampoo, baby bottles, bottle brushes, pacifiers, pacifier clips, bibs, new or gently used baby toys, new teethers, diaper cream, Dreft infant laundry detergent, infant feeding spoons and bowls, new infant and toddler socks and/or booties, shoes for toddlers and young children (ages 1-5), board books for babies & toddlers, tote bags and/or diaper bags, plastic (Rubbermaid type) water bottle for pregnant girls, new or gently used
  umbrella strollers, new car seats for infants and toddlers, gift cards for Babies "R" Us, children's music CDs, Enfamil, NeoSure Formula, baby food in jars, crib linens (sheets and blankets), sippy cups

Gift Cards:

• Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Sears, JCPenney, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Publix, Winn Dixie, Borders, Barnes & Noble, Pearl's, Michaels, Babies "R" Us, gift certificates for pizza, gift certificates or passes to local art museums & exhibitions, tickets to movies, shows, plays, and sporting events (all monetary denominations welcome!)

Personal Hygiene and Miscellaneous Items:

• Sunscreen
• Deodorant
• Hair Brushes, Combs
• Towels (Bath, Washcloths, & Beach)
• Phone cards
• Large or extra large duffel bags
• Backpacks
• Journals
• Day Planners
• CD Players and/or Walkman
• AA Batteries
• Alarm Clocks
• Watches
• Bibles (especially New Living Version or Teen Study Bibles which are suitable for youth with low reading ability)
• Gospel CDs (Kirk Franklin; Mary, Mary; Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams)
• Educational & Self help materials including NA/AA books, GED preparation materials, and life skills and self improvement books and DVDs
• Bicycles and bicycle locks and red and white reflectors

Food Item Necessities: (No perishable food please)

• Juice Boxes
• Snacks-individual sized crackers, cookies, chips, pretzels, granola bars, snack cracker and cheese packets, raisin boxes
• Gift Cards to Publix/Winn Dixie