Join SPACE and Maine Needs in standing in solidarity with our unhoused neighbors—especially those who lost their possessions (see “Portland promised to store personal items from encampment sweeps. But nothing is in storage,” Portland Press Herald, Sep 18, 2023).
SPACE will accept winter drive donations for Maine Needs during SPACE events and gallery hours (Thu-Fri 12-6p; Sat 12-4p), starting with our Home/Safe opening reception Friday, September 29th, and through our three sold out Jonathan Richman shows October 17-19th.
Please see a detailed list of general drive needs below. Donations can also be made to Maine Needs directly at 332 Forest Ave, back lot of University Plaza after Oct. 1 for their ongoing winter drive. See @maineneeds for the latest donation need updates.
Image credit: Nick Lawlar, poster from AIGA Maine 2023 Poster Show: Design for Good, opening Oct. 6, 2023 at SPACE
Guidelines:
Current season clothing only
No clothing of personal memories (vacations, events, personal names)
No formal wear or business attire
No political, religious, or cruel language/symbols
No tears, stains, rips, or pet dander/hair
Please re-wash before donating
Winter drive requests:
Waterproof jackets – all sizes!
Waterproof boots – all sizes!
Snow pants (especially for kids)
Waterproof mittens & gloves
Adult neck warmers
Adult long underwear
WARM socks – all sizes!
Mini warmth kits
Zero-degree sleeping bags
BABY (0-24 months)
Diapers, especially size 3 & 4 (open packages welcome!)
Clothes
Bathtubs
Baby carriers
Stacking toys
Shape sorters
Rattles & teethers
Duplos
KIDS (size 2T-18)
School clothes – all sizes!
Sneakers
Graphic Novels
Costumes
WOMENS (adults under 40)
T-shirts & long sleeves
Lightweight hoodies & sweats
Leggings, size sm & med
Sneakers
Minute-for-Mom kits
MENS (S-5X; for adults under 40)
Pants
Hoodies
T-shirts & long sleeves
New underwear
SNEAKERS & BOOTS
HOUSEHOLD
Full & queen sheet sets
Pots & pans
Bagless vacuums
Silverware sets
Full-size shampoo & conditioner
Razors & shaving cream
Deodorant
MISCELLANEOUS
Tents, tarps
Sleeping bags
Adult backpacks
Giftcards (Target, Walmart, Hannaford, Shaws & $5 DD cards)
Rolls of quarters for laundry
