Items Heroes need when transitioning from Homeless to Hopeful!
Drop-Off Locations
FOR ALL ITEMS
Passageways’ Outreach Center
4600 W Kellogg, Wichita
Inside Towne West Square. Use Entrance left of Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and First Saturday
Noon to 2:00pm
Because we have limited warehouse space, please call 316-721-1316 if you have gently-used or new furniture you’d like to donate.
FOR ALL ITEMS BUT FURNITURE
Ascension Lutheran Church
842 N Tyler Rd. Wichita
Monday – Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
6770 E 34th St. N., Wichita
Monday – Friday
9:00am – 3:00pm
Enter on West entrance (Door 1). Come to church office (on Right).
Autosmart South
3144 Southeast Blvd., Wichita
Monday – Saturday
7:00am – 7:00pm
HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL ITEMS
General / Personal Items
- Gift Card(s)
- Oscillating Fan
- 60w light bulbs
- Laundry Basket/Hamper
Kitchen
(New & Gently Used)
- Kitchen Rug
- Crockpot
- Bakeware (5 qt or above)
- Electric Skillet
- Small/Medium Microwave
- Pots and Pan set
- Mixing Bowls
- Aluminum Foil
- Kitchen Trash Can
- Dishes, Sets (2 to 4 people)
- Canisters (for coffee, flour, sugar, etc)
- Storage Containers for leftovers
- Blender
- Toaster Oven
- Kitchen Scrub Brush
- Brush to clean dishes
- Zippered Plastic Bags (all sizes)
- Plastic Wrap
- Corning Ware for baking/cooking
- Pyrex for baking/cooking
Living Room
(New & Gently Used)
- TV, no older than 7 years
- Vacuum Cleaner
- Floor/Table Lamp
- DVD Player
- End Tables
Bedroom
(New & Gently Used)
- Sheet Sets, Twin, Full & Queen
- Mattress Pads, Twin, Full & Queen
- Bedside Lamp
- (Please no throw blankets)
- Comforter, Twin, Full & Queen
- Small Trash Container
- Side Tables
- (Please no bed pillows)
Bathroom
(New & Gently Used)
- Shower Curtain/Rings
- Towels
- Bath/Shower Mat
- Bath Rug
- Small Trash Container
Toiletries
(New Items Only)
- Deoderant
- Cologne
- Razors
- Shaving Cream
- Toilet Paper
- Bath Soap: Bar or Gel
- Electric Hair Trimmer
- Lotion
- Nail Clippers
- (Please no toothpaste or toothbrushes)
Cleaning Supplies
(New Items Only)
- Dishwasher Detergent
- Toilet Bowl Brush
- Trash Bags, tall
- Kitchen Wisk
- Broom/Dustpans
- Paper Towels
- Cleaning Supply Caddies
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Laundry Soap
- Dish Soap
- Scrub Sponges
- Swiffer Type Mops
FURNITURE (New & Gently Used)
Drop-off Furniture Items at Outreach Center
BEDROOM
- Mattress/Box Spring
(Twin, Full or Queen) - Dressers
- End Tables
- Chest of Drawers
- Benches
- Storage Chests
- Under bed Storage
LIVING ROOM
- Couch
- Love Seat
- Recliner
- Occasional Chair
- Coffee Table
- TV Stand (no Hutch)
- End Tables
KITCHEN
- Kitchen Table with Chairs
- Microwave Cart
- Storage Cart
- Shelves
- Bookcase
Veteran Homelessness in Sedgwick County and surrounding areas
According to reports from our local VA, the problem of homelessness among veterans is growing instead of decreasing. There are over 50 homeless veterans that remain chronically homeless every year. These are men or women who “fall through the cracks” and remain homeless even after receiving services. The VA indicates that there are not enough programs to help the veteran overcome the issues they face daily. The VA directs those to Passageways who need more one-on-one assistance with obtaining services. However, with only 9 available beds in our facility, we end up turning away several veterans every week.
Passageways is the only program in the area of its kind. We are the only program that works directly with the individual. While we have effected some change within the statistics for male veterans, we haven’t even begun to address the issues among homeless women veterans, for which currently there are no programs. We must put an end to this growing plague among men and women who have faithfully served our country, who fought to protect our very freedoms.
Passageways has, to date, graduated 99 veterans in the last five years. We know that when the program is taken seriously, Heroes succeed. We provide a holistic approach to healing the whole person by giving a hand-up to our Heroes so they can and do succeed. We continue to work with our Heroes even after they graduate. This follow-up is crucial in assuring their success upon leaving our program. Follow-up visits or calls are made monthly to program graduates so we can continue to help them with their personal goals. So you see, our veterans never really leave the Passageways program. Once they graduate, they return to volunteer or to become mentors to new entrants. Program graduates are invited to attend our many group functions and events. They will always be a part of the Passageways family.