Family Winter Contingency Shelter
The City of Indianapolis’ Family Winter Contingency Shelter operated by Aspire Indiana Health is preparing to begin serving families with children who need shelter this winter at the former Susan Roll Leach IPS Elementary School at 2107 N. Riley Ave. The city has contracted to use School 68 as a temporary family shelter through March 31. It's far from optimal but better than being in the elements. There's a long list of basic needs and they are depending on the community to step up. You can find the list here and a link to an Amazon Wishlist to help make it easy to help!
Family Winter Contingency Shelter Donation Instructions:
- Drop-off Location: Door 4 at 2107 N. Riley Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46218 (formerly IPS Susan Roll Leach School)
- Drop-off Times: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Send Wish List Items directly via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25FZ0JHC341YO?ref_=wl_share
- Other ways to donate: If you have other ideas of how to support this effort (donation drives, monetary donations, etc.) or need alternative arrangements for drop-off, please email ophs@indy.gov to coordinate.
Our Request to the Community: We ask that you provide only the types of items listed but various varieties and sizes are welcome. Thank you for helping us ensure safe shelter for Indianapolis families with children this winter.
Family Winter Contingency Shelter Needs List
- 1 small refrigerator for medication
- Smart TV
- Folding Tables
- Folding Chairs
- Water Bottles
- Continental Breakfast/Snacks
- Toilet Paper
- Paper towels
- Disposable plates and utensils
- Coffee pots
- Coffee
- Children’s toys and books
- Pack and plays
- Car seats
- Formula
- Bottles
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Pacifiers
- Sweatshirts, Sweatpants – kids and adults. All sizes.
- Socks, underwear – kids and adults. All sizes.
- Coats
- Hats, gloves, and scarves
- Socks
- Lice kits
- Snacks
- Over the counter medicine, including kids medicine
- First-aid items – band-aids, etc.
- Shampoo, conditioner
- Feminine products
- Lotion
- Chapstick
- Cleaning supplies (bleach wipes, etc.)
- Disposable gloves
- Shower shoes/flip flops
- Towels/wash cloths
- Soap
- Toothpaste/toothbrushes
- Hygiene kits
- Blankets