Needs & Wishes
Each day we are faced with the needs & wishes of the youth in our care. While we strive to provide all we can, we cannot do everything we want. We truly need your help to help us with this great journey we are on to make our community better and to help the lives of these deserving youth.
Please review our various program's Needs & Wishes below. Even one item can make a big difference and allow us to do more for them. Thank you!
Last Updated: 10/14/2023
Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Anchorage Children’s Home is unable to accept any used clothing or household donations at this time. If you are interested in learning other ways to support Anchorage, please contact Brooke Bullard at bbullard@achkids.org for more information.
Hidle House & Bridge Transitional Living
Recreation:
Quiet area mural repainted
Fire pit
Power outlets installed on pole barn
3 person steel swing
Outdoor movie screen with projector
Bicycles
Helmets
Knee pads/ elbow pads
Karaoke machine
Pool table
Fog
machine
Strobe lights
12x16’ storage shed
Jumbo Jenga
Jumbo Connect 4
Fishing poles
Tackle box
Rubber
bait, hooks, etc.
Kick balls
Jump ropes
Hula-hoops
Soccer balls, volleyballs, footballs,
Soccer goals
Volleyballs
Frisbees
Tennis rackets/ tennis balls
Basketballs
Footballs
Clothing:
Bras – various sizes
Male and female
underwear - various sizes
Pajama sets –various sizes
Sweatshirts (L, XL, 2X, 3X)
Sweatpants (L, XL, 2X, 3X)
Winter Jackets (L, XL, 2X, 3X)
Tennis shoes (sizes 7-13)
Bed, Bath, & Luggage:
Shower caddies
Shower curtains/ Liners
Bed in a bag (Twin or XL Twin)
Pillows
Pillow cases
Blankets
Duffle bags
Suitcases
Backpacks
Electronics:
Wii with two wireless controllers
Wii
interactive games
X-box One games
Play Station 4 games
Earbuds
Small Bluetooth speakers
Arts/ Stationary:
Acrylic paint (sets or individual bottles)
Paint canvases (any size)
Paint easel
Various sized
paint brushes
Paint smocks – adult sizes
Tri-fold
poster board
Mechanical pencils
Colored pencils
Miscellaneous:
Reusable water bottles
Popcorn maker
Cotton Candy maker
Hannah's Maternity Transitional Living
Current Needs:
Driving Lesson Scholarships
Laundry
detergent
Dish detergent
Tissue
Mops
Dishwasher
tablets
Light bulbs
Current Wishes:
Rugs (living area, bathroom,
bedroom)
Cookware
Workout DVDs
Television
Bed-in-a-bag (twin/queen)
Wal-Mart or Target gift cards
Movie theater gift cards
Siblings Group Home
Current Needs:
New Towels & Washcloths - sets for 12 people
Toaster -
Bagel Style
Paper Shredder
Air Fryer
Instapot
New
Pots & Pans - 2 Sets
New Area Rug for Living Room
New
Dining Plates & Bowls - Kid Friendly
2 - Adult Bikes (To
ride with the kids)
New Bike Helmets - 10
Knee & Elbow
Pads
Gift Cards to Walmart, Target, Movies, Resturants,
Piggly Wiggly, Publix, Amazon, Dollar Tree, Visa/MC/Amex
Street Outreach & Recovery Program
Current Needs:
Pop-top
canned goods
Fruit cups
Bottled water
Trolley passes
(monthly)
Gift cards to Wal-Mart, Target, grocery stores,
Dollar General, Dollar Tree
Adult bicycles
Bicycle locks
Deodorant
Ponchos
Toothpaste
Chapstick
Wet wipes
Socks
Toboggans
Gloves
Care Management
Current Needs:
New Infant car seats
Pack n Play (crib/bassinette/playpen)
for foster families
Gift Cards for Fast Food Restaurants,
Walmart, Visa/MC for items needed for foster care children