We are going to be collecting items (listed below) for The Forbes House for Battered Women and Children. You can drop off items at Gen X between now and Christmas and everyone that donates will receive a free Gen X coffee mug as well as feeling good about helping out people in need. So please help, nothing is too little or too much! Every little bit helps!
Forbes House, Lake County’s only domestic violence shelter for women and their children needs gifts for women/mothers, boys and girls of various ages and sizes. We never know from hour-to-hour and day-to-day how many families will be at the shelter which houses up to 30 people. We also attempt to assist ex-residents who have stayed at the shelter during the calendar year and have not returned to their abusers.
**Please note that Christmas gifts must be NEW items. All baby/children items must be in accordance with current safety standards.
Board Games for chilren of all ages (Monopoly,Operation,Candyland, Etc.)
Nerf items (footballs, soccer balls, etc.)
Dolls ( Barbie etc.)
Cars, Trucks, Trains, Lego Sets
Latest Fad Toys -PLEASE NO WEAPONS!
Any G Rated VHS/DVD Movies/Cartoons
Toiletries for Moms (perfumes, soaps, lotions etc.)
Gloves, Scarfs, Hats Etc. for Women and Children
Coats, Robes, and sweaters for Women and Children
Watches and Alarm Clocks (battery operated)
Craft kits, Puzzles, Books Etc.
Curling Irons, Hair Dryers Etc.
Gift Cards for Gas, Grocerie and Department Stores
Any items not used at Christmas will be stored and used for Birthday gifts throughout the year.
****Items frequently needed at Forbes House****
DIAPERS (all sizes) and WIPES
TOWELS and WASH CLOTHS (white)
TOILET PAPER
TISSUES
PAPER TOWELS
ALL CLEANING SUPPLIES
TALL KITCHEN GARBAGE BAGS
LAUNDRY SOAP, FABRIC SOFTENER SHEETS, BLEACH
$10 GAS CARDS TO LOCAL LAKE COUNTY GAS STATIONS
LAKE TRAN BUS TOKENS