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The
people drifting in to ICM are desperate: some are unable to work, others are
too proud not to work, but they make minimum wage. Sometimes they apologize for
their circumstances. Sometimes they are humiliated or scared.
ICM appreciates your financial contributions. You can donate
on this page! Financial contributions help us keep the lights on, the truck
running and the staff paid. We also appreciate material goods to keep ICM
stocked for clients. We gladly accept:
- Non-perishable food items
(examples: peanut butter, rice,
beans, soup)
- New or used clothing, shoes,
socks, and all other clothing
articles for women, men and
children ( We especially run
short of children’s and men’s
clothing and shoes)
- Small household items such
as dishes, pots, and linens
- Toiletries (Shampoo, conditioner,
lotion, soap, body wash, laundry
detergent, deodorant, toothpaste,
toothbrushes.
- Baby Items (Diapers - sizes
1-5, pull-ups, formula, baby
food, baby cereal)
Consider
giving a monthly financial gift to ICM when you pay your bills. Some give $20 a
month, others give $100.
Click here for a complete list of ways you can help ICM.
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ICM often has an extra need for particular items
that are in short supply. Currently, these items are as follows:
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| Children's clothing, shoes |
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| Men's Clothing - including JEANS |
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| Bars of soap |
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| Blankets, sheets |
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| Body Lotion |
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| Deodorant |
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| Diapers (all sizes) |
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| Laundry detergent (powdered) |
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| Men's work boots - sizes 9-13 |
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| Peanut Butter |
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| Razors |
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| Shampoo |
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| Small clean, containers for toiletries filling |
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| Soap |
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| Tennis Shoes (men's/women's) - NEW or nearly new |
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| Toothbrushes |
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| Toothpaste |
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Janie’s
Family came to ICM after her water
had been shut off. She is raising
four children by herself, and being
a good mother, she had found a kind
neighbor who would allow her to
take buckets of water to her apartment.
Janie
was working for a manufacturing plant and they reduced her hours
in November and December, then laid her off in January. ICM paid her
water bill, loaded her up with food for the family, and helped her shop for
warm clothes in our clothing boutique. We also put her into a group of
job seekers right on site.
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