Wishlists

Every year, over 1400 women make use of House of Ruth’s Outreach Services, which include counseling and employment, educational, and housing advocacy.

Outreach Wish List

TOILETRIES

  • Toilet Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Boxes of Tissue
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Bar Soap/Body Wash
  • Lotion
  • Shavers/Razors
  • Feminine Care Products
  • Deodorant
  • Diapers
  • Wipes

GIFT CARDS

  • Gas cards
  • Grocery stores (Ralph’s, Stater Bros., etc)
  • Department stores
  • Other retailers (Target, Wal-Mart, etc)
  • National Calling Cards
  • Bus Passes

CLEANING PRODUCTS

  • Bathroom Deodorizer
  • Dishwashing Detergent
  • Multi Purpose Cleaner
  • Lysol Cleaning Wipes
  • Dryer Sheets/Liquid Softener
  • Laundry Detergent

MISCELLANEOUS

  • New Pillows
  • Blankets
  • Rubber Maid Food Storage Containers
  • Glasses and mugs
  • Set of Dishes (setting for 4)
  • Clear plastic storage boxes
  • Batteries: AA, AAA, D
  • Craft Supplies

NEW BEGINNING HOME KIT
When a woman leaves from our shelter program, she typically needs to start her own household from scratch. Help her stock her family’s new home with a laundry basket filled with basic cleaning supplies, detergent, and kitchen towels.

*Due to limited space for storage, this list is as precise as possible. Please contact Susie Salcedo-Ramirez @ 909.623.4364.6056 *

Residential Program Wish List

BED LINENS

  • Sheets (twin size, fitted & flat, white or beige)
  • Pillow Cases (standard size, white or beige)
  • Blankets (twin/full size)
  • Bed Spreads (twin/full size)
  • Comforters (twin/full size)
  • Pillows (standard)

BATH

  • Bath Towels (bath, hand, & face, baby wash cloths)
  • Bath Floor Towels/Mats
  • Shower Curtains and Rings
  • Liquid Hand Soap

WELCOME KITS

  • Small Laundry Baskets – to hold welcome items.
  • Duffle Bags – to hold welcome items.
  • Journal Books
  • Inspirational Books – pocket sized and regular sized
  • Nightlights
  • Alarm Clocks
  • Slipper Socks
  • Note Pads, Writing Pens

PERSONAL CARE

  • Toothpaste
  • Feminine Care products (tampons, pads)
  • Lotions / Body Creams
  • Liquid Body Washes
  • Facial Tissue
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • New underwear for women and children ( all sizes)

KITCHEN/DINING

  • Flatware (spoons, forks)
  • Serving Utensils
  • Pots and Pans
  • Casserole Dishes
  • Commercial Cookware
  • Rice Cooker
  • Dish Towels
  • Oven Mitts
  • Corelle Plates, Bowls, Cups
  • One-Gallon Zip Lock Bags
  • Dinner Napkins
  • Paper Towels

FOOD

  • Non-Perishable Canned Foods
  • Non-Perishable Dry Foods
  • Bottled Water
  • Snack Items
  • Girl Scout Cookies
  • Gift Cards for Costco and/or other grocery stores

HOUSEHOLD

  • Commercial Vacuum
  • Floor Steamer Cleaner
  • Small Microwaves (5 needed)
  • Commercial Washing Machines (4 needed)
  • Commercial Dryers (3 needed)
  • Commercial Beverage Dispensers (for coffee, hot tea, iced tea, lemonade, etc.)
  • Commercial Food Slicer
  • Blender
  • Pots and Pans
  • Bakeware
  • Commercial/Large Rice Cooker
  • Floor Lamps
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Swiffer Dusters
  • Mops and Mop Heads
  • Brooms
  • Commercial Squeegee for 8ft. windows
  • Small Wastebaskets (for client rooms)
  • Toilet Brushes

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

  • Goldfish Crackers
  • Fruit Roll Ups
  • Juice Boxes
  • Pretzels
  • Animal Crackers

GARDEN

  • Heirloom Vegetable/Fruit Seeds/Plants
  • Heirloom Herb Seeds/Plants
  • Organic Garden Soil
  • Gardening Gloves
  • Garden Kneeling Pads
  • Gardening Clippers, Shovels, etc.
  • Decorative Ceramic Pots for herbs and tomato plants
  • Garden Aprons for children and adults
  • Garden Hats
  • Watering Cans
  • Baskets for collecting the Harvest

OTHER

  • OTC (over the counter) medications: cold & cough medicines, Airborne, Tylenol, * aspirin, baby medications.
  • Thermometers
  • First Aid Kit/Supplies
  • Disaster Prep Supplies
  • Gift Cards (Target, Wal-Mart, Fast Food Restaurants)
  • Non-Violent DVD Movies for adults.
  • Small Suitcases & Duffle Bags