The Moving Forward Program solicits household items to provide survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault with many of the things they need as they are ‘moving forward’ from the Shelter to a home of their own.
The Moving Forward Program at Center for Safety & Change is available to any survivor receiving services from the Center. Traditionally, as survivors prepare to transition from living at the Shelter to living on their own, their advocate asks them to draw up a “wish list” indicating furnishings and other items they need to set up their own household.
The program has proven to be extremely beneficial to survivors not only for providing them with some of their material needs, but also because it greatly reduces the overwhelming stress they encounter as they plan to continue to survive and regain a sense of normalcy in their lives.
Standard household items survivors need when moving forward from the Shelter to a home of their own (clean, lightly used or new):
Kitchen Items
- Bowls
- Cups
- Mugs
- Glasses
- Plates
- Cooking Utensils
- Cutlery
- Flatware
- Bakeware
- Dish Drainers
- Mixing Bowls
- Pots & Pans
- Salt & Pepper Shakers
- Sugar Bowls
- Tea Kettle
- Dish Towels
- Pot Holders
- Tablecloths
- Blenders
- Crock Pot
- Coffee Makers
- Microwave Ovens
- Toaster/Toaster Oven
- Hand Mixer
- Tupperware
- Kitchen Canisters
- Waste Basket
Bedroom Items
- Comforters (T, F, Q)
- Sheets (T, F, Q)
- Blankets (T, F, Q)
- Pillows (new)
- Hangers
- Alarm Clock
- Lamps
Living Room Items
- Air Conditioner
- Space Heater
- Fan
- Curtains & Rods
- Lamps
- Area Rug
- Wall Clock
Bathroom Items
- Bath Mat
- Blow Dryer
- Hand Soap
- Toilet Brush
- Tooth Brush
- Towels
- Wash Cloths
- Shower Curtains & Hooks
- Waste Basket
- Toilet Paper
Cleaning Items
- Broom
- Mop
- Vacuum
- Clorox
- Dish Soap
- Fabric Softener
- Laundry Detergent
- Paper Towels
- Sponges
- Iron & Ironing Board
Children's Items
- High Chair
- Baby Monitor
- Car Seat
- Safety Gates
- Stroller
- Diapers
- Crib
- Toddler Bedding
- Mattress Cover
- Outlet Safety Caps
Useful Giftcards
- Amazon
- Bed Bath & Beyond
- Home Depot
- Lowe’s
- Supermarket
- Target
- Walmart
- Visa
If you wish to support the Moving Forward Program by making a donation or volunteering, please call (845) 634-3391. You will be provided with a letter of thanks which can be used for tax purposes upon your donation of goods. To purchase items and have them shipped directly to Center Safety & Change, please use the Amazon link here.
On behalf of the victims and survivors, thank you for your consideration and support.
For more information, download the Moving Forward flyer.