"Since that rainy day there's never a day gone by I'm reminded there's still life in this soul. And I celebrate the moment each day." 

Jo Wynn, Founder Walkin' In My Shoes

Walkin' In My Shoes is a 501 (c) (3 ) nonprofit charitable organization in Kenosha. You can help raise funds for our programs by donating proceeds from; Lemonade Stand, Yard/rummage sale, Grocery store "Receipt for Cash" programs, Recycle Cans, Community Furniture Drive, bake sale, candy sale, etc. or our "Pennies From Heaven" Drive throughout the year (call for details) 262-577-5218.

 

Walkin’ In My Shoes is always looking to help improve the lives of those who want to have and desire a better life.

Wish List for individuals and families who have moved into permanent housing and are desperately in need of furniture to turn their empty apartment into a place they can call home.

List of the following items needed new or barely used:

Summerwrap: Sunscreen, rain poncho, bug spray

 

Personal Shower Hygiene Kits:

 

ADULTS: New men, women, and children underwear, socks, thermals (top and bottom), Lanier, chapsticks, New bath towels, washcloths, adult men and women toothbrush, adult toothpaste, soap, deodorant, body lotion.

CHILDREN: New toothbrush, children toothpaste, children bath.  Infant/Baby produces such as shampoo, lotion body wash, baby wipes, new babies onesies all sizes 0-3months to 24months. Socks all sizes (infant, babies, and children).

 

Meals Ready to Eat:

Bottled water, fruit cup, tuna-to-go, soup cups.

 

AT THE DOOR

 

HOME ITEMS:

Home items for our At The Door Program helps individuals and families who have moved into permanent housing and are desperately in need of furniture to turn their empty apartment into a place they can call home.

Items such as: Coffee Maker, Microwave, Color TV any size, Vacuum Cleaner, Kitchen Garbage, Iron, Futon or Sofa Sleeper, Dresser, Twin beds, Queen size bed, Standard Bed Pillows, Blankets, Sheets (Twin and Queen Sizes), Comforter, Plates/Glasses, Pots/Pans/Skillet or Cookware, Silverware/knives/forks/spoons

 

OFFICE ITEMS:

New Computer, New Color Laser Printer, copy paper, white card stock paper, postage stamps, paper towel, toilet paper, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, bounce dryer sheets, Clorox bleach, hand soap, Hill Brother coffee (original ground), coffee cups, creamer (Coffee-mate), sugar, bottled water, snacks.

 

TRANSPORTATION NEEDS:

Bus token, monthly bus passes,

Cargo Van/Passenger van needed for donation pickup

Vehicles in good condition for people to get to work