
The Simple Things
When our children tell us their wants and needs, we listen, because that's what good parents do. It's our responsibility to provide for them, and while we can't always give them everything they want, we want them to know that they are being provided for and cared about every day.
Some of these children arrive on our campus with absolutely nothing, so, from time to time, we create a wish list for them and send their wishes out into the world.
As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of our friends and our community to help us provide for the hundreds of children that we serve on a daily basis, especially during the holidays. Gifts of personal items are greatly appreciated.
Listed below are items that are needed by children in all of our programs, during the holidays and all year long!
TEEN ITEMS
CD Walkman
CD Player
CDs with clean lyrics
Men’s & Women’s Wallet
Disposable Cameras
Journals & Diaries
Boys/Men’s Undershirts (white, crew neck, all sizes)
Boys/Men’s Boxer Briefs (all sizes)
Girls/Ladies Panties (all sizes)
Socks
Tennis Shoes (child size 13 up to adult size 12 – girls/boys)
*Underwear is usually our biggest request, especially for those kids who arrive with nothing.
ARTS & CRAFTS ITEMS
Window Clings for All Seasons
Construction Paper
Liquid Craft Paint
Fat Crayons
Glitter
Googly Eyes in Different Sizes
Black Sharpie Markers
Pom-Poms in Different Colors & Sizes
Scrapbooking Kits
Tape
Stencils
Beads of All Shapes and Sizes
Books and Stories on Tape
Washable Markers
Pipe Cleaners
Modeling Clay
Model Kits
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
White Bath Towels
White Washcloths
Pots/Pans
Dish Towels/Cloths
Silverware (forks and spoons)
Batteries (all sizes)
Twin Size Sheet Set
Twin Size Pillow Cases
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
Deodorant (stick) – Male & Female
Feminine Hygiene Products
African-American Hair Care Products
Shampoo
Hair Conditioner
Hair Brushes
Hair Gel
Bath & Body Items
Toothpaste
Adult Tooth Brushes
Toothbrush holders
Gifts Cards (Gift cards to Walmart and Target are greatly appreciated at any time during the year.)
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Loose leaf paper
Pencils
Pens
Notebooks
Journals
Backpacks
PROGRAM NEEDS
H2H THERAPEUTIC MUSIC PROGRAM:
10 Guitars
10 Keyboards
(One for each cottage.)
RECREATIONAL THERAPY:
Yoga mats
Rock-climbing gear
Exercise bands
Sporting equipment
Air pump for balls
Basketball rack
Workout dvds (zumba, yoga, pilates, etc.)
Meditation dvds
Volleyball net
Chalkboard
Chalk
Paint
Art supplies (paintbrushes, clay, canvas, etc.)
Yard games (Cornhole, KanJam, etc.)
New basketball nets
Gardening equipment
Arcade games
Ping pong/ Air hockey
All qualified donations to Buckhorn are tax-deductible. New and gently used items are preferred. Drop-off hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. These items can be delivered to 116 Buckhorn Lane, Buckhorn, KY 41721.
Adopt a Cottage!
If you would like to adopt one of our cottages or sponsor a child in one of our off-campus programs this Christmas, please contact us for more information!
Email Us
Sue McIntosh
Development Specialist
Phone: 606-398-7000
Toll-Free: 1-800-472-3678
Fax: 606-398-7912
Email: sue.mcintosh@buckhorn.org