What to Bring

Clothing

Pack enough season-appropriate clothes for at least two (2) weeks. It’s a good idea to bring both indoor and outdoor clothing (as you will sometimes take part in outdoor activities). You should also bring a set of job search clothes and a bathing suit. Each house provides laundry facilities, so you can wash your clothes if you run out. Be sure you have:

  • Casual clothes
  • Socks (several pairs)
  • A jacket, sweatshirt or heavy sweater
  • Sweats
  • Bathrobe
  • Pajamas
  • Walking shoes or tennis shoes
  • Slippers

Personal hygiene articles:

  • Deodorant
  • Bath soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toothpaste and toothbrush
  • Razors
  • Tampons

Also bring:

  • Prescriptions and your regular physicians information 
  • Your Birth Certificate, your drivers license, or your Social Security card

Optional

  • Blow dryer or curling iron
  • Portable music player
  • Cigarettes (or some money for cigarettes)
  • Multivitamins (strictly nationally-recognized brand)
  • Stuffed Animals
  • Watch
  • Alarm clock
  • Sunglasses
  • Personal diary, books, address book, stationery

 What Items are NOT Allowed? 

You are not allowed to bring any of the following items into our homes:

  • Valuables, we do not store any items for you.
  • Any items that contain alcohol, including alcohol based hydrogen peroxide, mouthwashes, or isopropyl alcohol