Wish List

You can help support Avivo and the people we serve by making a donation from our Wish List. For more information or to schedule a donation drop-off, contact giving@avivomn.org. Another option for donations is to ship items directly to Avivo via our Target Charity registry.

Wish list needs

Hygiene Products
Support someone’s personal dignity by donating much-needed, basic hygiene products.

Household Goods
Support a person’s journey as they move into permanent housing with general household necessities.

Art Supplies
Support a person’s recovery through art projects.

Clothing Needs
Support an individual or family by donating clothing for all ages, genders, and sizes.

Baby & Child Needs
Support the children of those Avivo serves, specific to their young needs.

Food Items
Support those we serve by closing the food insecurity gap.

Office/School Supplies
Support a person’s journey through school or Avivo’s career education programs.

Gift Cards
Support Avivo by closing the gap between donated items and the unique needs of participants in our programs.

Unique one-time needs
See how you can support Avivo’s programs by donating to support unique needs.

Hygiene Products

These items will be given to program participants in Avivo programs, including those participants in our residential and/or outpatient treatment programs, street outreach programs, or housing programs. Please consider providing products that can be used for diverse hair types and skin needs.

Full-size product needs

Shampoo
Conditioner
Bar soap or Body wash
Loofas
Body lotion
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Razor
Face wash
Deodorant
Comb, brush, or pick
Alcohol free hand sanitizer

Travel-size product needs

Shampoo
Conditioner
Bar soap or Body wash
Loofas
Body lotion
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Razor
Face wash
Deodorant
Comb, brush, or pick
Alcohol free hand sanitizer

Period Products

Pads
Tampons
Panty liners
Personal Wipes

Accessory needs

Toiletry bag
Shower caddy
Re-usable bags

Household Goods

These items are provided to families and individuals living in Avivo’s recovery housing, as well as those moving from homelessness to housing.

Cleaning Supplies

Trash can
Trash bags
Vacuum
Broom
Swiffer or Mop (with bucket)
Toilet bowl brush
Toilet bowl cleaner
Glass cleaner
All-purpose cleaner
Dish soap
Kitchen sponges
Laundry soap
Dryer sheets

Paper Products

Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Paper Plates
Napkins

Kitchen Essentials

Plates
Bowls
Cups
Kitchen Towels
Cooking Utensils
Eating Utensils
Can Opener
Pots and Pans
Potholders
Coffee Maker
Coffee Mugs
Glass baking and storage containers

Home Basics

Laundry basket
Sheets (full/queen)
Bedspread (full/queen)
Pillows (with pillow cases)
Shower Curtain (with rings)
Towels
Washcloths
Hand Towels
Plunger
Bathroom Rugs
Small picture frames
Refrigerator Magnets

Other household needs

Alarm clock
Table/desk top fan
Air/inflatable mattress (Twin)

Clothing Needs

We ask that all clothing donated is new. By providing new clothing, Avivo is able to support the dignity and worth of each individual to have access to items that are specifically purchased for them. Please consider giving clothes for any gender or size.

Underwear
Socks
T-shirts (short-sleeved and long-sleeved)
Tank Tops
Sweatpants
Sweatshirts
Basketball shorts/Terry cloth shorts
Shower Shoes

Art supplies

Whether for basic arts and crafts, or to support professional artists, art supplies are used by all of Avivo’s clients.

Professional artist needs for artists in Avivo’s ArtWorks program (these products should be artist quality)

Sketch books
Canvas
Watercolor paint
Acrylic paint
Oil pastels
Coloring Pencils
Charcoal Pencils
Paintbrushes
Art paper
Specialized erasers

General art needs

Adult Coloring books
Children’s Coloring books
Coloring Pencils
Markers (thin and thick tipped)
Gel pens
Jewelry making kits
Magazines (can be previously used)
Construction paper
Watercolor paint
Paint brushes
Origami paper
Multicolored card stock
Fabric
Thread
Canvas
Paint trays

Baby & Children Needs

These products are given directly to the babies and children within our child development program, as well as to parents who are receiving support through Avivo.

Clothing Needs

Onesies
Pajamas
T-shirts

Hygiene Needs

Diapers
Pull ups
Diaper Cream
Baby Powder

Food

Formula
Jars of pureed food
Pureed pouches
Puffs
Cheerios

Toys

Bicycle
Helmet
Books (for all ages)
Dolls
Sporting equipment (basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, etc)
Other age-appropriate toys

Accessories

Teething Rings
Bibs
Diaper Bag
Pack and Play
Baby Carriers
Stroller
Car Seat

Food Items

Food is provided to participants in Avivo’s programs during their counseling sessions, as well as to those who live with food insecurity.

Snack Items – individual packed items

Fruit cups
Granola bars
Water bottles
Gatorade or Powerade
Crackers
Cookies
Candy

Drink Items – individual packed items

Coffee creamer (regular and flavored)
Sugar
Sugar alternatives (Splenda, Sweet and Low, Equal, Stevia)
Water flavor packets

Office/School Supplies

Both clients and their children benefit from these supplies. Whether going through elementary, middle, high school, or Avivo’s own education programs, having the proper supplies sets clients and their children up for success.

Non-electronic needs

Padfolios
Briefcase bags
Backpacks
Spiral Notebooks
Composition notebooks
Pens
Highlighters
Sharpie markers
Post It notes
Paper Clips
Flash Drives
Calendars/ Agenda notebooks
3 ring binders

Electronic Needs (please factory reset previously used items like phones or tablets)

Tablets
Laptop computers
iPad
Cell phones

Gift Cards

Gift cards are provided to clients who have needs that cannot be filled by other donations.

Walmart
Target
Cub Food
Aldi
Gas cards
Transit passes

Unique Needs

Our programs are often seeking ways to innovate and try new things to better support those we serve, and need one-time support of a donation to get started. Items below can be new or gently used.

Organizational Products

Metal Shelving Unit
Clear bins (for art supplies)
Large Bulletin Boards
Wall mounted folder holder
Rolling carts with drawers

Music Programming Needs

Guitar
Electric Drums
Keyboard/ piano
Xylophone

Programming Needs

Hairdresser chair
Sewing machine
Karaoke Machine

Other Needs

Indoor Plants
Plastic cups
Wheelchairs

Volunteer group kit assembly

Both individuals and groups are welcome to volunteer to support individuals and families in Avivo’s programs by donating items on our Wish List, or volunteering to purchase and assemble donated items for a number of different donation kits.