A new backpack. A favorite blanket. Shampoo that belongs to them. A basketball to take outside. For a child entering care, everyday items can provide comfort, dignity, and the reassurance that someone thought about them.
Gifts in kind help Sunrise respond to practical needs across our ministries while allowing more resources to remain focused on therapeutic care, foster family support, residential services, and long-term healing.
Children and teenagers entering Sunrise programs may need basic personal items, school supplies, clothing, recreational activities, household essentials, or something as simple as a backpack for their belongings.
Gifts in kind allow Sunrise staff to meet those practical needs quickly and thoughtfully. They also give churches, businesses, schools, civic groups, and individuals a tangible way to become part of the Sunrise mission.
The item may be small. The message it sends can be much bigger: You matter. You are seen. You are worth caring for.
Needs can change throughout the year, but these categories represent items that are frequently useful across Sunrise programs.
Whether you want to shop, organize a group, or give Sunrise the flexibility to purchase what is needed most, there is a place for you in this work.
Shop for items from the lists above and help meet an immediate need for a child, foster family, residential program, or Sunrise ministry.
Coordinate a Donation →Bring your church, business, school, civic group, Sunday School class, or community together around one focused need.
Plan a Drive →Needs can change quickly. A financial gift gives Sunrise the flexibility to purchase the right item, in the right size, at the right time.
Give Now →Donation drives are an easy, tangible way to introduce people to the Sunrise mission while meeting practical needs for children and families.
Contact Sunrise to Plan a DriveBackpacks, notebooks, folders, pencils, calculators, paper, and classroom essentials.
Hygiene products, personal care items, duffel bags, backpacks, and everyday essentials.
Art supplies, board games, Play-Doh, therapy activities, and recreation items.
Laundry detergent, paper towels, garbage bags, storage bags, and frequently used household supplies.
Select the type of donation drive your group wants to host.
Choose a collection window that works well for your group.
Share the need and invite others to become part of the mission.
Gather the donated items and prepare them for delivery.
Contact Sunrise so our team can arrange the best drop-off location.
Needs can vary by program, age group, season, and location. Before delivering a large donation, furniture, used items, or items that are not included on this page, please contact Sunrise so our team can confirm the current need and the best delivery location.
We would love to help you choose a need that is timely and useful. Contact Sunrise before purchasing or delivering a large quantity of items.
A financial gift gives Sunrise the flexibility to respond to the needs of children and families as they arise.