Essentials Drive 2026
Providing Items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, menstrual products, underwear, socks, and more to thousands of young people.
Essentials Drive 2026
Every spring, we hold our Essentials Drive, seeking donations of toiletries and personal care items, undergarments, socks, and outerwear to support over 4,000 youth in our Runaway & Homeless Youth programs.
These items can make a significant impact on a young person’s daily life..
Programs the Essentials Drive Supports
Runaway & Homeless Youth Services
Rising Ground’s Transitional Independent Living (TIL) programs provide runaway and homeless youth, ages 16-21, with the home they need and deserve. Combining educational, therapeutic, and recreational supports in a supportive residence, we provide youth the stability and guidance so they can look to the future.
Safe Space Drop-in Centers
Rising Ground’s Safe Space Drop-in Centers offer young people aged 14-24 a safe and supportive environment to learn social skills while engaging with their peers so that they feel part of their community while becoming confident and self sufficient in the personal and professional journeys.
Interested in making a donation of bulk items? Questions?
Please contact Development@RisingGround.org.