DIY - Hygiene Kits for unhoused/housing insecure individuals and families

Brief Organizational Description: 

The Unique Resouce Center, also known as Sarah's Den, operates a powerful dual-service model: meeting people in crisis today while investing in their transformation tomorrow. Our free clothing closet and emergency food pantry meet people in crisis with dignity and no barriers. The Social Work Intern Program pairs community members with trained interns who help navigate housing, healthcare, and employment systems — while developing the next generation of human services professionals. Sarah's Den Thrift Store funds it all, making every donation and purchase a direct act of community investment. And lastly, our Work Readiness and Mentorship Program provides paid internships, job skills training, and consistent mentorship for youth aging out of foster care — working alongside partners connected to Virginia's Fostering Futures program to serve young people who are navigating life's hardest transition, often without family support.

Volunteer Duties & Responsibilities:

How To: 
1. Sign up for the DIY Hygiene Kits project by selecting a drop-off date below and then clicking sign up. Every person who plans to volunteer (including youth) must sign up. You can create a volunteer team to sign up your group or youth volunteers. View our step-by-step guide to creating and managing teams here: CFengage | Volunteer With a Group. 

• We ask participants to make 10 Hygiene kits, each with an encouraging note.

2. Gather the supplies for your 10 kits. What to Include:

• 1 Toothbrush
• 1 Travel size toothpaste
• 1 Travel size hand sanitizer or hand wipes
• 1 Wash cloth 
• 1 Small/travel size bar of soap
• 1 pair of socks
• 1 Encouraging note
• 1 Pint size reclosable plastic bag

3. DIY - build your Hygiene Kits. Place all items inside the resealable plastic bag and zip closed. There is no maximum contribution for this project, but we will not be able to document more than 3 service hours per person. Please only sign up for one drop-off date. 

4. Drop-off! Bring your completed kits to the drop-off location on the date and time you select. 

5. Learn: 

• Visit Sarahsden.com to learn more
• Connect with us on Instagram: and/or Facebook
• Tag Sarah's Den and CF Engage on your social media

Other Information (if applicable):

• Qualifications, Skills, & Requirements: This is a perfect activity for businesses, schools, neighborhoods, civic associations, friends, and families looking for a way to give back remotely.
• Time Commitment: Depends on how many kits you make! Between shopping and assembly, it's best to plan for 2-3 hours.
• Hours will be verified through CF Engage - marked in the system
• Sarah's Den is located at 24 E. Broad Street - on the corner of Broad & 1st Street in Jackson Ward. Free street parking is available on Broad St, 1st Street and surrounding. If you call in advance to let us know you are on the way, we'll meet you out front so you don't even have to get our of your vehicle.