LifeHaven Welcome Baskets

LifeHaven provides housing and support to 16- and 17-year-old mothers and expecting mothers and their children who are experiencing homelessness. You can help us care for them by preparing Welcome Baskets.

Mothers and children often arrive at LifeHaven with few or no belongings. Welcome Baskets are an important way of helping young mothers feel comfortable in their new home while providing essential supplies they will need as they transition out of survival mode and into stability.

Items needed for mothers:

• 1 laundry basket, large enough to hold all the following items
• 1 twin sheet set
• 1 pillow
• 1 bath towel
• 1 hand towel
• 2 wash cloths
• 1 container of bath soap or body wash
• 1 container of body lotion
• 1 toothbrush
• 1 tube of toothpaste
• 1 container of dental floss
• 1 container of deodorant
• 1 box of tampons or pads
• 1 razor
• 1 container of shaving cream
• 1 container of SheaMoisture brand shampoo
• 1 container of SheaMoisture brand conditioner
• 1 container of coconut or argan oil styling gel
• 1 wide tooth or rat tail comb
• 1 soft bristle brush
• 1 satin bonnet or scarf
• 1 pajama set, any size
• 1 pair of socks and/or slippers
• 1 $10 gift card to Cub Foods

Items needed for infants and children:

• 1 crib sheet
• 2 baby bath towels
• 1 set of baby washcloths
• 1 package of diapers, sizes 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6
• 1 package of baby wipes
• 1 baby bathtub
• 1 container of baby shampoo
• 1 container of baby lotion
• 1 baby fingernail clipper
• 2 sippy cups or bottles
• 1 package of baby formula
• 2 pajama sets, sizes NB to 3T
• 1 outfit, sizes NB to 3T
• 1 teething ring or toy
• 2 books, for birth through age 3
• Stuffed animal

Note: Please only include new and full-size items in Welcome Baskets.

Please complete your Welcome Basket by packing all items into the laundry basket.

Other items:

• Monetary donation of $200 for backyard tables and umbrellas
• Young women's clothing
• Changing table liners
• Flameless flickering LED candles
• Culturally appropriate hair care items — view list (PDF)

Where to Give

Thank you for helping LSS welcome and support young mothers and their children. Please make arrangements to deliver your Welcome Basket by contacting LifeHaven. 

Learn more about LifeHaven by clicking here.