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Fill Baskets of Hope and make a difference
Members of all ages are encouraged to participate in Make A Difference Day. It’s an opportunity for neighbors to help neighbors and celebrate the spirit of volunteering and giving back.
Royal Neighbors is focusing on providing Baskets of Hope for women. Start collecting items now and collect them through October 21st. Get together on Saturday, October 22 to fill laundry or other type baskets with the collected items and deliver them to your shelter/organization of choice.
Basket Suggestions:
Business Basket – Help women entering the workforce or preparing for job interviews
- New or gently used business attire (suits, dresses, skirts, blouses)
- Dress shoes
- Hosiery
- Purses/handbags
- Briefcase
- Jewelry
- Cosmetics – must be new and unopened (eye shadow, mascara, lipstick, etc.)
- Daily planner
- Pad folios
- Ink pens
Educational/Inspirational Basket – Provide women with useful reading materials
- Educational books or software programs
- Inspirational books
- How-to books
- Spiritual/healing books
Hygiene Basket – Help women with daily essentials
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Hair conditioner
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Razors
- Feminine products
Household Basket – Provide women supplies to help take care of themselves and their families
- Laundry detergent
- Dish soap
- Bath towels
- Washcloths
- Bed linens
- Pillows
Dish towels - Pots and pans
- Dishes (cups, plates, bowls)
- Bake ware
- Pajamas
- Slippers
- Socks
- Hangers
- Books and toys for children
School/College Basket – Provide materials to help women or those they care about start the school year
- Notebooks
- Pencils
- Ink pens
- Folders
- Computer paper
- Dictionary
- Thesaurus
- Ruler
Fitness Basket – Help women achieve/maintain physical health
- Exercise books, DVDs, CDs, or tapes
- Tennis shoes
- Socks
- Exercise attire (shorts, t-shirts, sports bras, etc.)
- Jump rope
- Exercise/yoga mat
- Exercise/fitness balls
- Kettle balls
- Stretch bands
- Certificates for fitness classes or a consultation with a fitness expert
Relaxation Basket – Help women de-stress and achieve/maintain emotional well-being
- Inspirational books or tapes
- Relaxation/meditation CDs, DVDs, or tapes
- Bubble bath
- Bath sponge
- Body lotion
It’s Great to be a Woman Basket – Empower women to embrace the day and feel good about whom they are
- Certificates for hair cuts
- Certificates for makeovers
- Certificates for manicures or pedicures
- Certificates for massages
- Certificates for consultations with a dietician
Royal Neighbors of America is a life insurance company with a difference. It’s our member benefits and your philanthropic efforts that help set us apart from other life insurance companies. Do your part on Make A Difference Day by donating Baskets of Hope and empowering women!