The Welcome House has been holding their adopt-a-room drive for the past several months. The drive consists of people donating standard household items to be used at the shelter for those who have fallen on hard times and are trying to turn their lives around. Although several items have already been donated there is still much to be done. The following is a list of items needed to help complete the project:

PHASE I

DAY ROOM - Two large sofas, six chairs, coffee table, dining room table for ten with chairs, blinds or shades for windows, four wall hangings, four end tables, four lamps, and a garbage can.

MANAGER’S QUARTERS

Bedroom - four drawer dresser, double bed box spring, bedding – sheets, blanket, comforter, pillows, window treatment (blinds, curtains, shades), and two wall hangings.

Kitchen - utensils, pots and pans, microwave, refrigerator, and a garbage can.

ISOLATION ROOM - Medical supplies, single bed frame, sheets, blanket, comforter, pillow, chair, and a garbage can.

DINING - Two long table with chairs, garbage can, and two wall hangings.

WOMEN’S RESTROOM - Two shower curtains and hooks, towels, washcloths, hand towels, shampoo, 3 toilet bowl brushes and containers, soap, toilet bowl cleaners, bathroom cleaner, and a garbage can.

WOMEN’S DORM - Six plastic 3-drawer storage containers, rods for closet area, and shelves for closets

PHASE II

MEN’S DORMS – Two rooms

Bedding for 16 bunk beds, eight trunks for end of each bunk bed, wall hangings, and six blinds.

MEN’S BATHROOM - Three Shower curtains and hooks, towels, washcloths, hand towels, shampoo, three toilet bowl brushes, bathroom cleaner, and a garbage can.

TWO SINGLE PARENTS APARTMENTS

The two apartments each need:

Single bed with bedding, bunk bed with bedding, bed side table, lamps, dresser, sofa, chair, coffee table, and two wall hangings.

KITCHEN - Large cooler ($2750), walk in freezer ($6000), triple sink ($700), vegetable sink ($300), commercial griddle (used) ($300), commercial toaster (used) ($300). triple food warming tray ($400), hood w/fire suppression (used) ($2000), two electric stoves or commercial stoves ($2000-$6000), handicapped water fountain ($1000), two S.S. preparation tables ($300/each)

Call Mary Zaunbrecher at 337-207-9789 for more information or if you would like to donate.