Center for Supportive Communities (CSC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving Lawrence and Douglas County. We leverage behavior science to create equal opportunities and meaningful change for children, families, and communities. Visit our website to see how we are transforming the lives of children in our community.

Fall Into Kindness by gifting urgent needs to children in our community. From warm clothing and hygiene products to toys that bring joy, your generosity will uplift children in need, spreading hope and ensuring they have the resources to thrive this holiday season.

How You Can Help

1) Donate new and gently used items

Drop off new and gently used items any time between 9a-4p at our Lawrence office: 2518 Ridge Ct, Suite 208, Lawrence, KS 66046.

Community bin locations during the month of November:

Fleet Feet - 839 Massachusetts
CSL Plasma - 816 W 24th St.
McLain's Bakery - 2412 Iowa St.
Anschutz Library - 1301 Hoch Auditoria Dr.
Prairie Park Elementary - 2711 Kensington Rd.
Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living- 4851 Harvard Rd.

Our team will also be collecting donations in the community. Stop by any time between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.!

Walmart (550 Congressional) on Saturday, November 2

Walmart (3300 Iowa St) on Saturday, November 16.

2) Choose from our Amazon Wishlist

Gift urgent items from our Amazon Wishlist. Amazon will ship items to our Lawrence office: 2518 Ridge Ct, Suite 208, Lawrence, KS 66046.

3) Support our campaign

Cash donations will help our team purchase items of urgent need for children.

$5= hygiene kit
$10= warm socks, blanket, winter hat and gloves, lunch box, feminine hygiene products, alarm clock
$25= winter jacket, backpack, 100-pack of soap bars, 8-pack of hats and gloves, transportation to school
$50= winter boots, booster seat, groceries
$100= 250-piece hygiene kit, 24 backpacks, educational advocacy and tutoring
$1,000= mentorship and mental health support for a full year!

Urgent Needs

Health and Hygiene: basic toiletries (e.g., shampoo and conditioner, face and body wash, hand soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, chapstick, lotion, tweezers), feminine hygiene products, tissues, band-aids, cold compresses
Winter: warm clothing, jackets, socks, scarves, hats and gloves, boots, umbrellas, blankets
Holiday: toys, stuffed animals, play sets, gift cards, bikes, video games
Activities: sports equipment, arts and crafts, books, board games, puzzles

Fall Into Kindness: Gift Items of Urgent Need!

By Center for Supportive Communities

Fall Into Kindness: Gift Items of Urgent Need!

This season, Fall Into Kindness with Center for Supportive Communities by providing essential items to children in need. Share the warmth of giving and bring hope and joy to children in our community.