Project Care 2022

PROJECT CARE

The Multifamily NW PDX Service Committee and the Multifamily NW Foundation present Project Care.

Project Care is an annual opportunity to give back to the community while creating special memories for the children we support. Won't you join us in supporting two great charities this year:

Janus Youth Programs is a leader in creating innovative, community-based services which enhance the quality of life for children, youth, and families. We work in partnership with others to create a safe and healthy community. 

Boys & Girls Aid seeks lifelong connections for children growing up without families. We help the almost 5,000 children living in Oregon's foster care system resolve their past traumas and connect them with a forever family.

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Donation Options:

Monetary Donations

Your monetary donation will be used to provide individual gifts to teens and children in transitional housing with Janus Youth Programs and to provide goods needed for the ongoing operations of facilities for both Janus Youth Programs and Boys and Girls Aid.

Goods Donations

Requested items can be dropped off at the Multifamily NW office or collected at your property to be picked up. To request a pickup, please contact ProjectCare@mfnwfoundation.org.

Holiday Wishlist

Art Supplies

• Art paper/ colored paper
• Adult coloring books
• Canvases
• Molding clay, air dry clay
• Watercolor paints
• Acrylic paints
• Tempera paint
• Artist pens & pencils (Prisma brand)
• Fine tip markers
• Charcoal pens
• Colored Sharpies
• Copic Markers
• Micron Pens
• Drawing paper
• Journals and Planners (no spiral or wire bound)
• Sketchbooks

Recreation

• Art & Science kits (ones that require adults to help out and without sharp objects)
• Board games ex. Out Foxed, Cauldron Quest, Telestrations, Pandemic, Forbidden Island, Uno, Exploding Kittens, Ticket to Ride, Beat the Parents, Blokus, Pie Face ect. Games for 10+ (not traditional ones like Sorry, Trouble, etc.)
• Outside games like Spike Ball and other beach/park games
• Ping Pong balls, paddles, net
• Basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, whiffle balls
• Stuffed animals that are cool like unicorns, narwhals, llamas, sloths. Quality brands by Douglas, Gund, Aurora, or Jellycat. (No more teddy bears)
• Microwavable stuffed animals
• Dolls of color
• Stress release toys (squishy balls, etc.)
• LEGOs, LEGO sets
• Musical instruments, ie: guitars, ukeleles, keyboards, electronic drum kits
• Disposable cameras
• Bikes
• Helmets
• Knee/elbow pads

Books

• Young adult novels
• I Wonder by Annaka Harris
• I’ve Love You Since Forever by Hoda Kotb
• Sci-Fi fantasy (not Twilight)
• Anime comic books
• Books by Cindy R. Lee: The Redo Roo Baby Owl Lost Her Whoo Doggie Doesn’t Know No It’s Tough to Be Gentle: A Dragon’s Tale The Penguin and the Fine-Looking Fish The Elephant with Small Ears
• Books about adoption— specifically, The Invisible String

Electronics

• PS4
• Wii
• Wii games, PS4, Xbox games— must be rated E for everyone
• Guitar Hero
• Extra controllers for Wii and Xbox
• Bluetooth speakers
• Echo Dot – 2nd Generation – 3
• Earbuds/headphones
• ‘Skull Candy’ brand headphones/earbuds
• Noise cancelling headphones
• MP3 players (that don’t connect to Wi-Fi)

Kitchen & Household Items

• Blender
• Vacuum
• Food processor
• Electric skillet
• Alarm clocks with radio
• Desk Lamps
• Small dry erase boards and markers
• Reusable water bottles
• Bath towels (large)
• Cups (large plastic)
• Small Appliances
• Flashlights
• Night lights (plastic only)
• Essential oils and diffusers
• Bathroom Décor
• Digital clocks
• Fun cookbooks
• Tea, cocoa, cider
• Sound machines

Hygiene & Cosmetic Items

• HAIR PRODUCTS AND LOTIONS FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR: black hair elastics, hair picks, shampoo, conditioner, beeswax, curl milks, curling creams, strengthening treatments, edge gels, leave in conditioners, smoothers, hair masks brands such as: Cantu, Nubian Heritage, Carol’s Daughter, Shea Moisture, Ouidad, Palmers, Wen etc. desired ingredients: aragon oil, coconut and hibiscus infused, moringa, avocado, and Jamaican black castor oil
• Shampoo and conditioners for all ethnic types
• Makeup
• Lip balm
• Finger nail polish
• Make up brushes
• Hairchalk and facepaint
• Hair ties & clips
• Hair brushes
• Disposable razors (men and women)
• Clear toiletry bags
• Body wash
• Face wash
• Deodorant (men and women)
• Shave cream (men and women)
• Hairspray (non-aerosol)
• Lotions (face and body)
• Face masks

Other

• Backpacks, sturdy adult-size
• Rain ponchos
• Umbrellas
• Watches
• Batteries, AAA and AA
• Hand warmers
• Bus tickets
• Purses
• Fanny packs
• Wallets
• Duffle bags
• Luggage
• Weighted blankets (kids and adult sizes)

Gift Cards

• Barnes & Noble
• Movie tickets
• Xbox game passes
• Indoor skateparks (Stronger Skatepark, Commonwealth Skateboarding)
• Foot Locker
• Old Navy
• Ross
• Target
• Sephora
• Ulta
• Forever21
• Journeys Shoes
• Amazon
• Wal-Mart
• Barbers (or any hair place)
• PSU game room
• Wunderland
• Dutch Bros
• Dominoes
• Fred Meyer
• Safeway
• Jack in the Box
• McDonald’s
• Starbucks
• Subway
• Taco Bell
• Pizza Hut