General
Sweatshirts, Sweatpants (Youth sizes L-XL, Adult sizes S-2XL)
Plastic clothes hangers
Bathrobes (Adult Sizes)
White cotton crew neck athletic undershirts, tank tops (Adult M-XXL)
Walkman-Type Discmans
Sport Socks (Ankle/Athletic Length)
Film (Polaroid Self Developing 600)
Backpacks (Suitable for Teens)
Nylon 3-Ring Zipper Binders
Beach Towels
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Water Bottles
Slipper Socks (Youth sizes L & XL, All adult sizes)

 Gifts for Cottage/Shelter Use
Steam Irons
Silverware
Toasters
Large Serving Bowls
Kitchen Utensils
Dish Towels & Dish Cloths
Mattress Covers (Twin Size)
Blankets (Twin Size -Plain)
Heavy Duty Staplers
DVD Players
Floor & Table Lamps
Bed Pillows, Pillow Cases, and Protectors
Flat & Fitted Sheets (Twin Size - Plain)
Comforters (Twin Size - Plain)
Laundry Baskets
Color TVs
Non-stick Frying Pans
Sauce Pans (With Lids)
Magazine Subscriptions (ESPN-The Magazine, Newsweek, Time)
DVD Movies (G, PG, PG13 ONLY)
Large Bath Towels

 Special Needs
Molded Plastic Folding Tables
Molded Plastic Chairs
Clock with Guard (for Recreation Hall)
Aluminum Bleachers

 Crafts
Plastic Models (Skill Levels #1 and #2, non-toxic paint and non-toxic glue)
Poster Board
Scotch Tape
Scrapbook & Supplies
Art Kits with Assorted Mediums

 Sporting Equipment
Baseball/Softball Gloves (Adult - Right & Left Hand)
Bicycle Racks
Golf Equipment
Bike Helmets (Adult Sizes)
Softballs
Bikes (BMX Style - All Terrain, Fixed Gear)
Regulation Leather Footballs
Fishing Rods, Reels, & Tackle
Durable Adult Sleeping Bags

 Ongoing Needs
Shower Curtains (Heavyweight-White)
Boxers (Boys' M, L and Men's S-XXL)
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
African-American Hair Products
Panties (Cotton Bikini, All Women's Sizes)
Shampoo & Conditioner (Regular Size & Travel Size)
Odor Eaters/Foot Powder
Unisex Deodorant/Anti-Perspirant
Batteries (Assorted Sizes - Especially AA)
Scientific/Regular Calculators

 Gifts for The Home
Mavis Beacon Typing Software
Colored Tissue Paper
Gift Bags & Gift Tags
Metal Easel & Overhead Projector
Colored Copier Paper
Bulletin Board Kits
Pre-cut Letters, Borders, etc. for Bulletin Boards

 Gift Certificates Are Always Needed: Fast Food, Allegany Optical (Carlisle), Video/Music Stores, Bowling, Skating, Capital City Mall, Book Stores, Movie Theaters, Toys R Us Money, Sports Tickets, Whitaker Center Passes, Craft/Sporting Goods Stores, Office Max, the Learning Source, Wal Mart, K-Mart, Amusement Parks, Circuses, Ice Capades, Concerts, and Rodeos.

 Cash Gifts may be given to purchase any of the above items. Also, cash contributions will help us provide clothing needs, resident activities, recreational activities, and furniture.

 Special Instructions
*Donations can be delivered to the Home Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please call the Home at (717) 766-7652.

*Boys are ages 8 - 18 and girls are ages 12 - 18 years old.

Since 1917, the United Methodist Home for Children has served thousands of children and their families. Originally a home for orphans, today's residents are victims of the social environment. Here on our campus, through a variety of programs, hurting and troubled children receive the care and support they so desperately need.

-UMHC Residential Program (includes Transitional Living Program)
-UMHC Emergency Shelter for Youth
-Individual and Family Counseling Clinics