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Survivor Link AmeriCorps donation drive for the Open Door, now through Feb 16th!

Pitt’s Survivor Link Cohort is partnering with The Open Door, a local agency that serves people experiencing chronic homelessness, to run a donation drive in honor of AmeriCorps’ MLK Day of Service. There are donation boxes in the Social Work Main Office, 2117 Cathedral, as well as the student social work lounge on the 23rd floor between now and February 16th.

Please see below for more information on The Open Door and the types of donation items being requested! There is also an Amazon Wishlist link, as well as a link to The Open Door’s donation page, below for those who prefer to donate virtually.

Agency Information:

The Open Door, Inc. (TOD)

  • Website: www.opendoorhousing.org
  • Mission: Building from a harm reduction model, The Open Door, Inc. provides supportive housing and related services to improve the health of the forgotten population of high-risk, chronically homeless people living with HIV.
  • Link to donate directly to TOD: www.opendoorhousing.org/donate  

Donation Wishlist:

  • Food - anything shelf-stable, including pantry basics such as oil and spices
  • Personal hygiene items - everything! Menstrual items, tissues, hair care – including for textured hair, dental care, deodorant, razors, makeup, etc.
  • Bathroom items - bath towels, toilet paper, toilet brushes & cleaner, shower curtains & liners, etc.
  • Cleaning materials - everything! Paper towels, trash bags, bleach & other cleaning liquids/sprays, sponges, mops, brooms, etc.
  • First aid & basic medical items 
  • Laundry items - laundry detergent, dryer sheets, fabric softener, laundry bags
  • Kitchen items - utensils, plates, cups, pots & pans, etc.  
  • Batteries
  • Bedding - sheets, blankets (full + queen sizes), pillows
  • New slippers, socks, robes, and undergarments for adults 
  • Outerwear for adults, including coats, ponchos, hats, and gloves
  • Adult backpacks 
  • Hand warmers
  • Hand sanitizer 
  • Bottled water

We will gladly accept anything new or in good condition that could be useful for someone transitioning from chronic homelessness to a home with minimal goods and resources. 

Amazon Wishlist: 

Thank you,

Pitt’s Survivor Link Team & The Open Door, Inc.