Current Needs

Below are items we're currently seeking to support our programs and services for children, adults and families facing mental health challenges and developmental disabilities.

Sensory Items (Small, Dry):

• Cotton balls 
• Easter grass 
• Dried beans and legumes such as black, garbanzo, pinto and lima
• Grains such as rice, quinoa, canola and barley
• Dried pastas 
• Shells
• Chalk
• Bean bags for tossing

• Decorative smooth rocks/stones

• Silly straws 

Sensory Items (Small, Soft):

• Clay
• Silly putty and other sticky items such as “Gak”
• Squishy balls or tactile balls
• Slimy, squishy, squeezy toys
• Flavored gums
• Water balloons

Sensory Items (Large, Creative):

• Blow pens
• Bubbles and bubble machines
• Instrumental nature CDs

• Non-burning aroma therapy oils and diffuser

• Weighted blankets

• Vibrating pillows

• Light and sound machines

• Noise-blocking headphones

• Metronome

• Body sox 

If you would like to donate gently used or new items, please contact Stephanie Bolson, Community Relations Manager, at 503-262-0187 or StephanieBo@AlbertinaKerr.org. 

We also appreciate donations to help purchase these much needed items.  Donate online now.