host a drive

Atlas Alliance is dedicated to strengthening families and supporting kinship caregivers who are raising children outside of the traditional foster care system. Through community partnerships, donations, and volunteer engagement, Atlas Alliance provides resources that help caregivers create safe, stable, and nurturing homes for children. Community drives are one of the many ways individuals, businesses, churches, schools, and civic groups can make a meaningful impact on the families we serve.

Atlas Alliance encourages donation drives to help offset costs and provide essential supplies.  Reach out to our Development Manager Courtney Poole to coordinate your drive.

how to host a drive

Hosting a drive is a simple and meaningful way to support kinship caregivers and the children in their care.

Step 1: Contact the Atlas Alliance team to coordinate our highest need

Review the drive opportunities below and decide which type of drive best fits your group, organization, workplace, school, church, or neighborhood. Please contact Courtney Poole after selecting your preferred drive type.

Step 2: Plan Your Collection

Determine how your group will collect or purchase the requested new items. Consider inviting friends, family members, neighbors, coworkers, or community members to participate.

Step 3: Promote Your Drive

Share information about Atlas Alliance's mission and how donations directly support kinship caregivers and children. Use email, social media, flyers, or announcements to encourage participation.

Step 4: Collect Donations

Set a collection timeline and designate a location for gathering donations. Be sure to communicate deadlines clearly to participants.

Step 5: Schedule Delivery

Once your drive is complete, contact Atlas Alliance to arrange a donation drop-off.

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types of donation drives

essentials drive

Many kinship caregivers step into their caregiving role unexpectedly and often need assistance obtaining basic household and personal care items. The Essentials Drive helps ensure families have access to everyday necessities while reducing financial strain.

Suggested Donation Items

Health/ Hygiene – Full Sized

  • Shampoo (for ethnic hair)

  • Conditioner (for ethnic hair)

  • Body Wash/ Soap

  • Hand Soap

  • Body Lotion

  • Toothbrushes (Adult and Children)

  • Toothpaste

  • Floss

  • Deodorant 

  • Shower Caps

  • Razors

  • Shaving Cream

  • Band-Aids

Personal Hygiene 

  • Pads – All Sizes

  • Tampons - All Sizes

  • Liners

  • Adult Incontinence 

Household Items

  • Toilet Paper

  • Paper Towels

  • Laundry Detergent (Pods)

  • Fabric Softener or/ Dryer Sheets

  • All Purpose Cleaner

  • Window Cleaner

  • Dish Washing Soap

  • Dishwasher Soap

  • Sponges

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A plastic bag containing various cleaning and grooming tools, including a razor, a shaving brush, a spray bottle, a small container, and a yellow and white tube.
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A white wicker basket filled with rolled toilet paper rolls, with one roll unspooled in front on a dark surface.

back-to-school drive

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Every child deserves to start the school year prepared and confident. The Back-to-School Drive helps kinship caregivers provide the supplies children need for academic success.

clothing drive

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Many children in kinship care experience rapid growth, transitions, or unexpected placement changes that create ongoing clothing needs. A Clothing Drive helps ensure children have access to comfortable, seasonally appropriate clothing.

Suggested Donation Items

  • New children's clothing

  • School uniforms

  • Socks

  • Underwear

  • Pajamas

  • Coats and jackets

  • Shoes and sneakers

  • Seasonal clothing

  • Infant and toddler clothing

  • Newborn essentials

Your generosity helps children feel confident, comfortable, and prepared for school, activities, and everyday life.

food

A food drive helps ensure families have access to nutritious food while reducing financial strain and promoting family stability. Non-perishable food items and pantry staples can help keep cupboards stocked and meals on the table.

Suggested Items

Food Box Themes:

Breakfast:  

  • Oatmeal

  • Grits

  • Jelly

  • Cereal 

  • Shelf Stable Milk

  • Ground Coffee

  • Tea Bags

  • Baking Mixes – Muffin, Pancake

Meals:

  • Pasta

  • Pasta Sauce

  • Rice

  • Dried Beans

  • Peanut Butter

  • Canned Meat:  Tuna, Chicken, etc

  • Canned Meals: Ravioli, Chili, Stew

  • Mac & Cheese w Cheese Packet 

  • Apple Sauce

  • Canned Fruit

  • Canned Greens

  • Peanut butter

  • Vegetable oil

  • Sugar

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other drive options

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  • Thanksgiving Meal Drive

  • Diaper Drive

  • Baby Essentials Drive

  • Formula Drive

  • Hygiene Kit Drive

  • Cleaning Supplies Drive

  • Paper Products Drive (toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, etc.)

  • Laundry Detergent Drive

  • New Shoes Drive

  • Coat Drive

  • New Underwear & Socks Drive

  • Ect.

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