KINDNESS PORCH INITIATIVE
Each month of the year, MelroseKind collects donations for vulnerable populations at our Kindness Porches, located throughout the city (and also through our Amazon Wishlist). We partner with other non-profits and charitable organizations to bring visibility to their missions. Each year, the quantity of donations grow and we are so grateful for the outpouring of love from our fellow Melrosians.
Porch Locations
Our porches are always open for your donations. The items we collect change monthly.
May Charitable Drive
NEW Childrens Pajamas
all are welcome, preteen sizes are encouraged
in support of
The Foster Box provides clothes and children’s items to foster families, specifically during the period of transition when children are welcomed into a home. New pajamas are appreciated at this time of the year, as temperatures warm and clothing needs change. May is National Foster Care Month. Let’s work together to support our local foster families. Last year, MelroseKind collected 200 new pajamas. Can you help us beat that goal this year?
Monthly Drives at a Glance
January: Disinfectant Wipes (such as Clorox) for Housing Families
February: Peanut Butter for A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry and Pantry of Hope
March: Backpack snacks for Bread of Life
April: New socks for Veteran’s Northeast Outreach Center
May: New pajamas for The Foster Box
June: New flip flops for Hope for Boston’s Homeless
July: Diapers for Mother’s Helping Mothers Clothing Closet
August: Toiletries for Boston Refugee Immigration Assistance Center
September: Halloween costumes for Medford Family Network
October: Feminine hygiene products for Dignity Matters
November: Cranberry sauce for The Food Drive
December: Donations to MelroseKind