Stephanie Marshall

REFUGEE STARTER KITS&nbsp;&nbsp;Undaunted Women is an organization that advocates and gives aid and friendship for refugees trying to navigate their new lives in the United States. &nbsp;Undaunted Women are collecting NEW items to put into Refugee Home Starter Kits that are given to new refugee families when they first arrive to get them started in the new life here in the US. &nbsp; Donate through Amazon Smiles, it has a special list of needs just for Undaunted Women. &nbsp;For the fastest/easiest way to order items to donate and automatically ship to Undaunted Women, check out our Amazon Wish list: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/1SV7C74QX9POX Of Special Note: &nbsp;All of the refugees that we are assisting are in the United States legally and have passed rigorous international and national security and health screenings to get here.Not all items listed here are on the Amazon list, but they will be soon. Refugee Starter Kits Needed Most refugees arrive in the United States with next to nothing, but you can help them rebuild their lives by helping us put together the starter kits.&nbsp; All items should be new. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTED!! 1. Welcome Kit Sturdy Laundry BasketsKids coloring Books/ Kids ActivitiesCan OpenerHand TowelsBath Towels&nbsp;Body Wash/ Loofas (No Bars)Lysol WipesZiplock BaggiesLaundry Soap (tabs)Usborne's "First Thousand Words in English"FacewashBody LotionHand Sanitizer &nbsp;2. Bathroom &nbsp;Kit&nbsp;Baby WipesLiquid BleachSpray CleanerHand SoapToilet PaperSturdy Laundry BasketHand TowelsBath TowelsWashclothsBody Wash (no bars)Lysol WipesLaundry Soap (tabs)Face washLotionSpongesCleaning SprayToilet BrushLight BulbsTissuesShower curtain with ringsSmall wastebasket 3. Baby Kit &nbsp;Diapers &nbsp;(Especially size NB, 2, 5, and 6)Baby &nbsp;Wipes &nbsp;Diaper CreamBaby ShampooBaby BlanketDiaper BagCribStroller (Double preferred)Infant Car Seat 4. Kitchen Kit&nbsp;Can OpenerLysol WipesZiplock BaggiesMopBroom and DustpanCleaning SprayElectric Kettle (no auto turn off)Dishrag/Sponges (4)Dinner Plates (6)Cereal Bowls (6)Teacups (not mugs)Serving Tray (especially fancy ones with a flat surface)Relish Tray (especially fancy glass ones)Drinking glasses (^)SilverwareSilverware TrayDishtowelsPotholders (2)Paper towel holderTrash can (kitchen size)Trash bagsMixing bowlsPlastic Storage ContainersCooking pan setCookie SheetCake panCasserole DishCutting boardKnife SetCooking UtensilsRubber spatulaPancake Spatula 5. Child KitDiapers (especially NB, 2, 5, &amp;6)Baby WipesDiaper CreamBaby ShampooBaby BlanketDiaper BagDollsKid Coloring Books/ Kids ActivitiesCribStroller (Double Preferred)Infant Car SeatKids Shoes (all sizes)Sheet Sets (Twin, crib)PillowsBooster SeatsHelmet and ScooterBikes 6. Toy BasketLegos, Duplos, or blocksDolls, Action FiguresDress up capes or crownsShopkins, PetshopsLittle People, Polly Pockets or Action FiguresCars, car tracks ALSO NEEDED:New sheets – &nbsp;Twin or FullNew blankets – Twin, Full or QueenMattress Covers – Twin, or FullSewing MachinesFabric&nbsp;

Anita Yamada

Undaunted Women’s efforts are primarily focused on helping newly arrived refugees. Currently, the families we are serving are mostly from Afghanistan, though we also have been helping families from Romania, Turkey, and Mexico.&nbsp; &nbsp;Our current outreach focuses on meeting with families as they arrive and working with them to determine their barriers to self-reliance. &nbsp;Most common barriers are:&nbsp;Learning a new language&nbsp;Building a new support network of friends&nbsp;Understanding different cultural customs and practices Providing the appropriate academic support for their children Accessing basic services, such as medical care&nbsp;Finding transportation&nbsp;Securing employment. Current programs include supporting families in accessing basic services such as medical care (Health and Wellness team); providing English mentors to practice conversational English, build upon language skills, and building a new support network of friends. We also provide driving mentors to help individuals learn to drive, which eliminates transportation issues. In addition, we provide families with advocates who continue following up with the families as they identify and overcome other barriers to self-reliance.

Undaunted Women

Bless the life of a newly arrived refugee by donating items to fill Refugee Home Starter Kits.  Refugee starter kits are items used in homes, but our refugee families may not have in their home such as towels, cleaning items etc.