When kids enter foster care, they often have only the clothes on their backs, seldom have a toothbrush, and carry the few belongings they have in a trash bag. But there’s hope for these children in need.
Eckerd Connects’ Raising Hope’s mission is to provide children and families with emergency and transitional needs 24/7, while promoting their well-being and preserving their dignity. To support this mission, Raising Hope is recruiting Hope Raisers – community partners and volunteers – who can help!
Foster and homeless children need YOU! Everyone can do something!
Donate Today!
Your monetary donation will ensure the shelves are stocked with clothes, shoes, hygiene items and school supplies when the next child enters a Room of Hope.
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Celebrate With Us
Instead of birthday, graduation or wedding gifts this year, ask your family and friends to donate to Eckerd Raising Hope on your behalf. Start your own fundraising page today.
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Volunteer
ATTENTION! Due to COVID-19, we are not currently accepting new volunteers. We will, however, save your information in order to reconnect with you once safe to do so. Thank you for your understanding.
As a Hope Raisers, you can volunteer in a Room of Hope, host a fundraiser, organize a donation drive, and make many other valuable contributions. Individual, corporate and group volunteer opportunities
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Donate Items for Kids
ATTENTION! Due to COVID-19, we are only accepting donations by appointment on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at our main office located at 100 Starcrest Drive, Clearwater, FL 33765, until further notice. You can schedule an appointment by calling (855) 450-HOPE (4673). We apologize for this inconvenience! If you can’t make it to one of these dates, please hold your much-needed donations until we resume regular procedures and consider a monetary donation in the meantime. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
We accept items from individuals, companies and groups. See the list below (or in format) for our most needed items – these items are always in highest demand! . If you have a question about the items we can take, please call (855) 450-HOPE (4673).
Wish List
What We Need:
Clothing
(NEW or GENTLY used items)
(Sizes Preemie to Teen/Adult 3x)
- Short Sleeve Tops/Onesies
- Light-weight hoodies
- Denim Pants
- Athletic Shorts
- Belts
Toiletry (NEW items only)
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Hairbrushes & Combs
- Textured/Coarse Hair Products
- Razors and Shaving Cream
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Lice Treatment
- Body Wash, Lotion & Deodorant
- Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
Other Items: (NEW or Gently used)
Clothing (NEW items only)
(Sizes Preemie to Teen/Adult)
- Socks
- Undergarments
- Pajamas/Baby Sleepers
- Athletic Shoes/Sneakers
Baby Hygiene (NEW items only)
- Diapers/Training Pants & Wipes
- Baby Shampoo, Wash & Lotion
- Baby Bottle & Pacifiers
School Supplies (New items only)
- Backpacks
- Loose Leaf Paper
- Folders
- Spiral and Composition Notebooks
- Markers and Colored Pencils
- Calculators and Sharpeners
What We Need Most:
- Toddler/Child Sizes (2t-16)
- Teen Boy Sizes
- New Shoes
- Diapers & Training Pants
- Wipes
- Lice Care
- Textured/Coarse Hair Products
- Calculators
What Is Not Accepted
- Used Underwear
- Used Socks
- Used Shoes
- Used Swimwear
- Used Blankets
- Stained/Damaged Clothing
- Donations with Strong Odors
- Donations with Excessive Animal Hair
- Outdated Styles
- Mature Adult Styles (18+ years old)
- Ski Pants/Snowsuits
- Handmade Clothing
- Sports Uniforms/Equipment
- Hats
- Toys
- Hangers
- Damaged Books
- Bedding
