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Thank you to everyone who donated holiday baskets to FACETS' clients! Your generosity put smiles on the faces of more than five hundred homeless men, women, and children who were homeless during the holiday season. Thank you!

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Due to the wet and wintery weather we have been experiencing, FACETS has had many clients approach us for shoes, socks and boots. While we can not accept actual shoes/boots because of storage limitations, please consider donating gift cards to shoe outlets, such as Payless, to help our clients keep their toes warm this winter!

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Donating Items & Supplies

FACETS is extremely appreciative of the numerous individuals, companies, faith communities and organizations that support our efforts through the donation of much-needed supplies. Our clients are grateful for the food and other necessities we are able to provide as a result of your generosity.

This information sheet has been developed as a guide for donors. Please call the main line, 703-352-5090, if you wish to donate an item that is not covered in the guide.

We also have a downloadable version of this donations guide.
(Adobe Reader .pdf format; download Adobe Reader)

FACETS accepts donations weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM. Please do not leave donations outside our office when it is closed, as we cannot guarantee the security of the donations.

FACETS CAN ACCEPT Donations of the Following Items:

Non-Perishable Food and Beverages	Hygiene Items	Household Supplies	New School Supplies
- Pop-top soups and pastas - Crackers - single serve packs - Peanut butter & jelly - Canned tuna & chicken - Bottled water - Juice boxes - Granola bars/healthy snacks - Cereal - Canned fruits & vegetables - Spaghetti and sauce	- Shampoo - Conditioner - Soap - Toothbrushes - Toothpaste - Deodorant - Feminine hygiene products - Disposable razors - Shaving cream	- Laundry detergent - Fabric softener - Glass cleaner - Furniture polish - Toilet bowl cleaner - All-purpose cleaner - Sponges - Dish soap - Paper towels - Toilet paper - Hand-held can openers	- Notebooks - Loose-leaf paper - Pencils - Erasers - Crayons - Glue sticks - Rulers - Scissors - Backpacks (child, youth, adult) - Children's books - Coloring books
Gift Cards	Baby Care Products	Specific Clothing Items	New Camp Supplies
- Target - Walmart - Payless Shoe Source - McDonald's - Giant - Safeway - Dunkin' Donuts	- Diapers - Wipes - Formula - Baby food - Baby wash - Baby lotion - Diaper cream	- New or gently used baby clothes - New child or adult underwear, t-shirts, & socks - New gloves, hats & scarves	- Tents - Tarps (preferably not blue) - Sunscreen - Bug spray - Sleeping bags - Flashlights with batteries - New towels

FACETS CAN ACCEPT donations of the following items IF WE ARE ABLE TO IDENTIFY a client with a current need that matches the proposed donation:

Furniture
Household necessities (lamps, silverware, pots and pans, vacuum cleaners, etc.)
Vehicles (see the Donate Your Car page for more information)

Please give us a call at 703 352-5090.

Due to space limitations, we are always UNABLE TO ACCEPT donations of the following items:

Clothing (other than specific items listed above)
Stuffed animals
Used toys or games

For donations we cannot accept, we suggest conacting the following organizations to make use of your donation:

Fairfax For Immediate Sympathetic Help (FISH) Clothing Closet at Fairfax Presbyterian Church
Donations of seasonal and clean, gently used clothing and linens are always needed and welcomed.
Hours: 9:30AM-12PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays & 1st Saturdays.
10723 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Information available at 703-978-0280 or www.fairfaxfish.org

Yesterday's Rose Thrift Shop
Donations of gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, household items, furniture, books, records, and other collectibles can be dropped off here.
Hours: 10AM-5PM, every day.
9960 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
Information available at 703 385-9517 or www.yesterdaysrose.org

Kit Donations

We have several different "kit" combinations of supplies that are used for specific needs:

New Family Welcome Kits

Welcome Kits will be given to new families moving into our motel program. These kits will provide the family with basic necessities, and help the family feel at home in their new living situation!

Kits should be put in a large storage container, and include:

- Weekly planner
- Pots and pans
- Can opener
- Laundry detergent

- Paper plates and bowls
- Utensils
- Cups

- Ziploc Bags
- Dish soap
- Flashlight (with batteries)

- Bottled water
- Disposable Plastic Containers
- Disinfectant Wipes

Children's Activity Bags

Children's Activity Bags will be handed out to children who come into our office while they are waiting for their parent to meet with their social worker, or receive other needed assistance.

Activity Bags are made for children of all ages, though during the school year, we tend to have the youngest children come in with parents as they are not in school.

The contents can vary depending on what you would like to provide! Some ideas include coloring books, crayons, crossword puzzles, etc.

Snack Bags

Snack Bags will be handed out to both children and adults who come into our office for assistance.

Bags can vary, but should include all non-perishable, and non-refrigerated items. Some ideas include granola bars, juice, crackers, fruit snacks, etc.

Hold Your Own Drive!

We always welcome groups to sponsor drives for any of the above items. Contact us for more information, detailed item lists, and anything else you might need to run your drive!