DePelchin Children's Center

Collection DrivesWe are always in the need of groups to organize drives to benefit our children and families. The following items are needed:

Arts & Crafts Baby items
New towels, wash cloths, bed linens
Non-perishable food pantry items
Toiletries New or almost new children's clothing and shoes
New or almost new teen's clothing and shoes
Infant and toddler car seats, beds, and strollers
New underwear and socks
Luggage and duffle bags
Gift certificates for food or clothing

To coordinate your collection drive or schedule a delivery of items collected, contact us at volunteers@depelchin.org.

Holiday Project

The Holiday Project is an exciting time when our community makes the season brighter for DePelchin children. This year we have a large challenge ahead of us: not only to make the holidays memorable, but also to meet the needs of our children throughout the year.

Here are four ways you can make this dream come true for DePelchin’s children:

Sponsor a child/teen by supplying items on their wish list. This year, we are focusing our wish lists on children who live in our care, and, therefore, we have a limited number of wish lists. If you would like to fill a wish list, please contact our Holiday Project Coordinator at holidayproject@depelchin.org early and we will be happy to send you as many children’s names and wish lists as you would like to receive. These gifts will go directly to the children you sponsor.
Donate general items. For our children who need items both during the holidays and throughout the year, we have a general list of items from which you can choose gifts to purchase and donate for children who need them.
Make a cash donation. Cash donations will be used to purchase items such as diapers, clothing, and school supplies, as they are needed throughout the year. You can make a donation online or mail your contribution, marking it “Attention: Holiday Project.”
Volunteer your time. We need groups and individual volunteers to help sort gifts in December from 8 A.M.-5 P.M. Anyone 14 years of age or older is welcome. Volunteer slots are limited, so you must contact our Holiday Project Coordinator at holidayproject@depelchin.org to schedule a time.

If you are interested in the Holiday Project and would like to receive a packet of information, contact us at holidayproject@depelchin.org.

Mentor Volunteer

Volunteers will provide enrichment and leadership skills to children and youth who need positive role models in their lives. The mentor placement volunteer will work with kids currently residing in foster care or a residential treatment center. This is a flexible commitment Monday through Sunday. Register for Volunteer Orientation

Special Events for Children

Companies, organizations, and other groups can help groups of children by providing a meal, hosting an activity, or taking the children on an outing to a local attraction. The activity can be on our campus or off campus. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. We provide transportation and chaperones for our children.

To schedule an event contact us at volunteers@depelchin.org or 713-802-7792.