The latest update about the Kensington Family Shelter from Catherine and Tracy, the two neighborhood residents who are the volunteer liaisons between the shelter and the rest of the community:
Hi neighbors,We wanted to give you an update on the needs of the Kensington Family Shelter. At the moment, they are not welcoming any volunteers on site, and they are not accepting anything that is not on the list below. But they are in urgent need in the following items:-- Diapers, mainly size 3, 4, 5, but will accept any size-- Baby wipes-- Tampons and pads-- Deodorant and other toiletries-- Unopened formula (samples are fine!)-- *New* 1-quart pots (for in-room kitchenettes)And... for Father's Day, they are seeking new bottles of cologne or men’s bath and body sets for the two dozen or so men who live there with their families.If you can donate any of these items, they can be dropped off at the shelter, 385 McDonald Ave., attention Uniquia Parker, or you are welcome to order them online and have them shipped to the same address.In addition, the shelter is open to organizing some outdoor singalongs for the kids now that the weather is better. If anyone has the talent and time to helm one of these, please reply here [givemeshelterbk@gmail.com] with MUSIC in the subject line and your contact info and we will connect you with the shelter staff.Thank you, as always, for your generosity, especially in a time of such great need for so many. Stay healthy—and see you around the neighborhood!Love,Catherine and Tracy