Join Stockings from Karen in Making a Difference

All supplies should be delivered to Stockings from Karen at 1432 Independence Avenue, #101, Washington, DC 20003 by November 15.

Please see this supply list below of different toiletries we accept to be given out in our stockings! Each stocking should be valued under $25. In order for each girl to receive the same quality of stocking it is important that donors refrain from purchasing overly expensive items.

If you have questions or need more information, please contact LeeAnn at leeann@stockingsfromkaren.org or 202-744-6077. Thank you for supporting Stockings from Karen and brightening a teen girl’s Christmas.

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Supply List

Supplies Needed

Staple items:

(travel sizes and fragrance free preferred)

Basic toiletries including deodorant, lotion, nail files, body wash, sponges, toothbrush, tooth paste, socks, gloves, socks, and stocking caps.

Makeup and hair accessories:

Foster girls have many different ethnic backgrounds so please buy neutral tones for makeup and stick to hair accessories rather than hair care products.

Items needed include eye shadow, mascara, brow liner, lip stick or gloss, nail polish, rubber bands, barrettes, bobby pins, head bands.

Themed stockings :

Academic: books, book markers, puzzles, crosswords, calculator, ruler, pens, pencils, calendar, appointment book

Sports: head bands, athletic socks, Sports Illustrated, pedometer, jump rope

Fashion: fashion magazines such as Elle, Ebony, Uptown; accessories, sewing kit, costume jewelry

Music: magazine’s such as Vibe and Rolling Stone; earphones, books about artists/musicians, music themed accessories

Items NOT to include:

Anything edible, shaving razors, shaving cream, shampoo, conditioner, anything with alcohol in it like mouthwash, anything with explicit language (music, books, magazines.)