Wish List

“For it is in giving that we receive.”

– Saint Francis of Assisi –

Supporting Others

Looking for a tangible way to give back to those served by Peace River Center? Here are a few of the current program needs. Thank you for helping our staff go above and beyond to serve clients in our community. To arrange a donation drop-off please email CommunityRelations@PeaceRiverCenter.org.

Items Used Across Multiple Programs

  • Art supplies – construction paper, colored pencils, crayons, markers, paint markers, scrapbook paper
  • Books (for kids, teens, and adults)
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Full-size hygiene items (i.e., shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body wash/soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.)
  • Games including playing cards, UNO, Phase 10, Monopoly, Scrabble, Connect Four
  • Gift cards for art supplies, food, gas, household items – Amazon, Hobby Lobby, Target, Walmart, etc.
  • Journals
  • Nonperishable food items
  • New undergarments (for men, women, and children)
  • Word search and crossword books

Children’s Psychiatric Services Wish List

  • Bean bag chairs
  • Essential oil scented stuffed animals
  • Fidget toys
  • Game consoles (Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox)
  • Sporting equipment (baseball gloves, basketballs, soccer balls)
  • Weighted blankets (for children and teens)
  • Weighted stuffed animals

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Additional Department Wish Lists

Care Coordination

  • Adult socks
  • Books and magazines
  • Bottled water
  • Cleaning items
  • Combs and brushes
  • Dry shampoo
  • Granola Bars
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Kitchen items

Community-Based Services

  • Bicycles (plus helmets and locks) for transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Coloring books
  • Fidget toys
  • Gift cards or catered food for group sessions
  • Lawn games for client activities

Crisis Stabilization Units

  • Adult and children coloring books
  • Basketballs, four square balls, Nerf footballs, or kick balls
  • Comfortable clothing (such as sweaters and sweatpants) for children and adults without drawstrings
  • Educational materials for kids ages 7-17
  • Inspirational posters
  • Paperback books (for adult and children) with staples removed
  • Socks

Recovery Services

  • Household products (i.e. toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, household cleaners)
  • Kitchen supplies (such as pots and pans, dishes, utensils, microwave, etc).
  • Lanyards
  • Twin size “Bed in a Bag”
  • Umbrellas

Residential Services

  • Backpacks
  • Blankets/throws
  • Cat supplies and funds for veterinarian services
  • Socks
  • Wall calendars

Miscellaneous Items

  • Flooring

Victim Services Wish List Items

  • Air mattresses
  • Baby wipes
  • Blow dryers and hair straighteners
  • Car seats and booster seats (unexpired)
  • Clothing/shoes for teens
  • Comfortable clothing (such as sports bras, sweatshirts and sweatpants) for children and adults
  • Diapers (sizes 4-6, Pull-Ups 2T-6T)
  • Ethnic hair products
  • Flipflops
  • Gift cards for pet stores for food or crates
  • Gift cards for teens (ice cream, movies, etc.)
  • Hotel gift cards
  • Hygiene products
  • Laundry detergent (pods preferred)
  • New bedding
  • Pillows
  • Survivor housewarming baskets (sheets, towels, dish soap, sponges, detergent, cleaning supplies, trash bags, paper towels, toilet paper)

You can make a difference.

By supporting Peace River Center, you’ll be helping us make a positive impact in the lives of the people we serve. Whether it’s a small gift or some of your spare time, you’re contributing to our goal: to help build emotional wellness in our communities.

Donate Today!

You can make a difference.

By supporting Peace River Center, you’ll be helping us make a positive impact in the lives of the people we serve. Whether it’s a small gift or some of your spare time, you’re contributing to our goal: to help build emotional wellness in our communities.

Donate Today!
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Domestic Violence Polk County: 863.413.2700

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