Citizens for Adequate Housing truly appreciates the support we receive from our many donors, it is with your support, that we are able to provide services to families in need.  Your support come is in many forms:

Wish List

• Paper products (towels, toilet paper, napkins)
• Cleaning products
• Toiletry bags
• Office supplies (an extra ream of copy paper, notepads, pens, paperclips)
• School supplies and children's craft supplies
• Household items like dishes, pots and pans, silverware
• New bedding, linens & towels
• For large items like furniture, and for large quantities, please contact the shelters first

   (Inn Between  978-532-2372) (Inn Transition - Under Construction)

Items we can not accept

• We are unable to accept computer or monitor equipment more than 2 years old.
• We are unable to accept used toys for safety reasons.  (possible safety recalls and used toys without original packaging do not indicate age limitations).
• We are unable to accept baby furniture due to liabilty issues.
• Microwave Ovens

Volunteer Needs

• Both Inn Between and Inn Transition can use volunteers to help with one-time projects for groups or individuals
• Projects like re-painting a client room or helping with the outside spring clean-up
• Plantings for the shelters or apartments
• Teaching a skill like budgeting, make-up, or resume writing
• Conduct an activity like flower arranging or an adult or children's craft project
• Mentor a resident or child
• Assist with childcare or provide homework assistance

For more information on item donation or volunteer needs, please contact:
Virginia Sidmore, Director of Family Services at (978) 531-9775 x16 or
e-mail at vsidmore@cahns.org

Fundraising, Committee and Other Agency Help

• Join a committee (choices include development, housing, and others)
• Make a financial contribution
• Attend our annual auction in November and bring friends!
• Join the auction committee and help us organize next fall's event
• Share the names of friends who might be interested in learning about our work
• Sell house and woman pins
• Host a gathering at your business or in your home
• Help organize a new fundraising event on our behalf
• We especially welcome new board and committee members and would be delighted to hear from you

For information on fundraising, board, committees or financial donations, please contact: Betsy Leeman, Director of Development at (978) 531-9775 x17 or email bleeman@cahns.org.