Donate to PathWays PA!

By MB
Photo Credit: Bonnie Milecki
There are many ways that you can donate to PathWays PA.
  • You can donate online to PathWays PA.
  • You can shop through AmazonSmile or iGive.
  • We are always in need of items for our clients. You can find a list of items on our website.
  • Please note that we are no longer accepting furniture or used clothing donations. Thank you.
PathWays PA has a Welcome Kit program tailored to the moms and children who live in our residential centers.  We have a list of items recommended for each Welcome Kit, as well as an Amazon Wishlist to make your shopping easier.  The items on the Wishlist are just recommendations - feel free to purchase different items from anywhere to fill your Kit! Please call 610-459-9177 with any questions or to let us know when you will be delivering the items.

PS - If you buy from Amazon, please start at smile.amazon.com and select PathWays PA as your charity. If you make other online purchases, please consider signing up for iGive so a percentage of your purchase goes to us.

Mom's Welcome Kit should include:
  • Set of twin bed linens/sheets 
  • Pillow and pillow case 
  • Warm blanket/comforter (comforter preferred) 
  • Towel and washcloth 
  • Shampoo, conditioner, body wash/soap 
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste 
  • Body lotion 
  • Hair brush or comb 
  • Feminine hygiene products (or $10 pharmacy gift card) 
  • Warm socks 
  • Book, game, or activity (optional)
  • You can find a sample Mom Welcome Kit here. 

Teen's Welcome Kit should include:

  • Set of twin bed linens/sheets
  • Pillow and pillow case
  • Warm blanket/comforter
  • Towel and washcloth
  • Shampoo, conditioner, body wash/soap, lotion
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Hair brush or comb
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • (or $10 pharmacy gift card)
  • Warm socks
  • Backpack (optional)
  • Book, game, or activity (optional)
  • You can find a sample Teen Welcome Kit here.

Child's Welcome Kit should include:
  • Set of twin bed linens/sheets 
  • Pillow and pillow case 
  • Warm blanket/comforter (comforter preferred)
  • Towel and washcloth 
  • Shampoo and conditioner 
  • Body wash or soap 
  • Hair brush or comb 
  • Kid's toothbrush and toothpaste 
  • Warm socks 
  • Book, toy, game or activity (optional) 
  • School or art supplies (optional) 
  • Hat and/or gloves (optional)
  • You can find a sample Child Welcome Kit here.

Baby's Welcome Kit (age 0-24 months) should include:
  • Set of crib sheets 
  • Warm baby blanket 
  • Baby towel and washcloth 
  • Baby shampoo, wash/soap, and lotion 
  • Disposable diapers and wipes 
  • Diaper rash cream 
  • Baby socks and hat 
  • Baby Tylenol 
  • Book 
  • Toy (rattle, teether, educational toys, etc.) (optional)
  • Pacifiers (optional)
  • You can find a sample Baby Welcome Kit here.
Wrapping and Labeling Instructions:
  • Please put all of the contents of ONE kit into a large, non-rip garbage bag. Please DO NOT gift wrap the contents inside the bag! 
  • Write a label on the front of the garbage bag following these guidelines: 
    •  CATEGORY [Age group (if applicable)] [Your last name/company] [Date of delivery]

(TIP: put several pieces of duct tape on the bag and write on the duct tape in permanent marker)

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