BLSA is hosting its second annual donation drive for the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center from November 19 to December 20. Attached is a list of acceptable items. There will be a donation box placed next to the security desk.

We are also accepting winter items (new or gently used coats, scarfs, hats, and gloves) to be distributed to local shelters.

Acceptable Items:

Questions? Contact Cristina McNeiley.

• Art Supplies (like water based paints)
• Books (appropriate in nature)
• Clothing
  • Thermal tops & bottoms
  • ankle socks
• Christmas Trees
• Electronics
  • Radio (small portable handheld, no antenna)
  • Boombox
  • Headphones
  • Batteries (AAA and AA)
  • Music on CD (no explicit lyrics, appropriate content)
  • PG Movies
  • Remote control trucks/cars
• Games
  • Playing cards
  • Uno
  • Educational games
  • Basketballs (regulation size or mini)
  • Dominos
  • Puzzles
  • 3D Puzzles
  • XBox 360 Games
  • Board Games
  • Legos
• Hygiene items
  • Deodorant (travel size)
  • Lip Balm
  • Lotions
  • Soap (liquid only)
  • Toothpaste
• Journals

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