Bokenkamp Children's Shelter

 

Volunteers NEEDED!
Click here to find out
how you can help.

 

Bokenkamp Children's Shelter is an
affiliated program of
Lutheran Social Services.

 

Grant a Wish

Make a difference in the lives of the children at Bokenkamp by
providing items from the "wish list" below.
For more information, contact the Director of Volunteer Services
by clicking here or call (361) 994-1214. or (361) 994-1214.

BOKENKAMP CHILDREN'S SHELTER POINT STORE NEEDS

Clothing
Soccer Team Jerseys
Soccer Balls
Basket Balls
Nice tennis shoes(men's sizes 7 - 9 ½)
Colorful Socks (girls and boys)
Purses (small)
Watches (girls and boys)
Wallets (girls and boys

Bath and Beauty
Bath Powder (girls and boys)
Black Mascara |
Eye Lash Curlers
Eye Shadow
Bath Gel
Body Lotion
Baby oil
Bath Powder (girls and boys)
Brushes
Hair Gel
Shampoo
Body Spray (for boys and girls)
Aftershave Lotion/Perfume

Snacks
Cookies
Crackers w/ peanut butter
Nuts
Jell-O fruit cups
Jerky
Hard Candy
Candy Bars (chocolate)
Lays Plain Potato Chips
Coca Colas in Cans
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Popsicles

Music
Spanish Music CDs (PG-rated please)
Personal CD Players

Toys/Games
Toy cars that make noises or run
Colors and Coloring Books (in Spanish)
Crochet Kits
Puzzles
Stationery

 

Spiritual Care
Spanish Bibles
Spanish books/journals (all ages)
Altar/kneeling rail for Meditation Room
Seating for 4-6 for Meditation Room

Large Items & Servant Projects
Landscaping
Golf Carts (2)
Small sport court
Curtains for new dorms

Painting (indoor/outdoor)
Replace skirting on portable buildings

Activity/Educational Supplies
New boxed model cars (plastic), Basic #1
Model glue (non-toxic)
Arts and crafts supplies
Gardening supplies
Spanish books/magazines (for all ages)
Spanish videos/DVD's (for all ages)
Quality sports equipment for soccer, baseball, basketball and volleyball
Weight training equipment/devices
Tickets/Passes to local entertainment venues, movies, sporting events, museums, concerts, shows, etc.

 


Furniture Items

(Please call ahead to verify needs and arrange a delivery time with the Volunteer Director 361-994-1214)
Office furniture

New/gently used couches and side tables
Cabinets to store sports equipment
Televisions (3)
Television cabinets (3)
White boards
Bulletin boards

Household
Duffel bags
Solid-colored sheets (NEW, twin-sized)
Bed-in-a-bag linens (NEW, twin-sized)

Pillows (NEW, standard-sized)
Towels, washcloths, facecloths (NEW)
Hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.)
Plastic laundry baskets

If you would like to donate mulitple items but are short on time, please consider a gift card to Wal-Mart, Target or H.E.B. and then we can purchase what we need. The cards can be made out to Bokenkamp and should be mailed or delivered to the Director of Volunteer Services. All donations are tax-deductible!



Executive Director: Hector Acevedo (361) 994-1214
Director of Volunteer Services:
Sherri Acevedo (361) 994-1214