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Wishes from Yound Adults in Transitional Housing Programs
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Starter home needs for independent living
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Young people who are transitioning into independent living have very limited resources to start them off in their community. You can help our young people with an Independent Living Kit that starts them in a one bedroom apartment.
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Costs
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Description of Household Needs
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$225
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Bedding & Bathroom
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Mattress Pad, Blanket, Bed Spread, (2) Sheet Set, (2) Towel Sets
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$650
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Bedroom Furniture
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Bed & Mattress, Dresser, Night Stand, Lamp
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$450
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Kitchen Setup
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Dining Room Table, Microwave, Dishes, Silverware, Pots & Pans, Toaster, Cooking Utensils
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$450
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Living Room Setup
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TV, Small Stereo DVD Player, Coffee Table, End Table
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$250
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Miscellaneous
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Vacuum Cleaner , Iron & Ironing Board, Cleaning Products, Storage Containers, Paper Products, Dust Pan, Broom, Mop
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Total Cost *
$2025
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Total Startup for Apartment
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* For those youths and young adults who are going to school or who are actively job hunting, a computer, printer and basic supplies is an additional $ 1100.
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Treat our TLC kids to a shopping trip for their first home!
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When a foster youth or young adult begins the transition into independent living in their communities, there are many incidental needs that they may be confronted with. A gift certificate makes it possible for a young person to deal with the day to day financial challenges.
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Bookstores: Borders, Copperfield’s, Barnes & Noble,
Fast foods: Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Arby's, Taco Bell, Subway, Dominos, Appleby’s, Burger King
Clothing: Target, Penney’s, Marshall’s, Wal-Mart, Mervyn’s |
Entertainment: Toys-R-Us, Movie Theatres, Blockbuster Video, Circuit City, Best Buy
General: Wal Mart, Target, Bed, Bath & Beyond
Groceries: Safeway, Trader Joes
Telephone: Metro PCS.
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