Share the Holiday Spirit
Hope for the Holidays Drive
Help people in need this winter!
Adopt a Child/Teen and Donate Clothing and Small Gifts
Donate Items from our Holiday Wish List
Contribute to a Holiday Drive
2020 Holiday
Wish List
BOSS collects our wish list items to share with homeless families & individuals during the holidays (some items are needed year-round, as well).
- Towels + toiletries
- Blankets + linens
- Gift cards (any size, any store)
- New socks + underwear
- Board games + sports equipment
- Art + School supplies
- Scarves, hats, gloves
- Baseball caps + t-shirts
- Watches, radios, small electronics
Contact Gwen Austin
(510) 649-1930 x 1001
gaustin@selfsufficiency.org
2020 Holiday
Clothing Drive
BOSS is collecting in-kind donations of *new* and/or *gently-used* clothing of all sizes for men, women, and children:
- Business Attire
- Casual Everyday Clothing
- Coats & Jackets
Contact Gwen Austin
(510) 649-1930 x 1001
gaustin@selfsufficiency.org
2020 Holiday
Shoe Drive
BOSS is collecting new and gently used shoes of all sizes for men, women, and children. Shoes will be distributed during a community healing event in deep East Oakland, a community affected by high gun violence.
Collection: Nov 17 – Dec 21
BOSS East Oakland Impact Hub
9006 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
Contact Nanette Francois
(510) 957-6160 x 1700
nfrancois@selfsufficiency.org
2020 Holiday
Toy Drive
BOSS is collecting toys to benefit BOSS participants with children during the pandemic.
Collection: Dec 1 – 22
BOSS Career Training and Employment Center
1600 San Pablo Ave, Oakland
Contact Charlette Viney
(510) 844-8221 x 1608
cviney@self-sufficiency.org
