Wish List

New Directions Shelter and Home Connection are always in need of items for our families. Please refer to the list below for items that are needed. For more information on where to bring your tax-deductible donation, email or call Alissa at (515) 243-7456.
Personal Hygiene Products
  • Body soap
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Tampons/pads
  • Toilet paper
  • Diapers and wipes
Health Products
  • Lice Treatment
  • Tylenol
  • Children's Tylenol
  • Sore throat/ cough drops
  • Cold medicine
  • Pepto-Bismol
  • Rash Cream
  • Band-Aids
Cleaning Products
  • Windex
  • All purpose cleaner
  • Bleach
  • Pine Sol
  • Dish detergent
  • Toilet bowl cleaner
  • Lysol spray
  • Carpet cleaner
  • Mops
  • Paper towels
  • Garbage Bags
    (39 Gallon)
  • Laundry detergent
Other Needs
  • Gift cards (Dahl's,
    Hy-Vee, Target, etc.)
  • Telephone calling cards
  • Bus tokens
  • Postage stamps
  • Infant Formula
  • Pillows in good condition
  • Twin bed sheets
  • Twin comforters & blankets
  • Towels and wash clothes
  • Meal donations for Saturday and Sunday evenings


I accomplish some of my goals every single day. One of my goals for the future is to be responsible and secure enough to have my own home by the time I have to leave here. I've been saving money and learning something new each and every day.