What to Bring to Our Program

FOR NEW HOUSE RESIDENTS 

WHAT TO BRING

Clothing:

• 5 pairs of work clothes

• 5 pairs of casual wear

• 2 sets of pajamas

• 7 each of socks, bras, & underwear

• Up to 2 jackets

• 4 pair of shoes (flip flops, work boots, slip resistant/non-skid, etc.) 

 

Toiletry & Personal Hygiene Items: 

• Toothpaste/toothbrush

• Shampoo

• Soap

• Razors/trimmers & shaving cream

• Deodorant 

• Comb/hairbrush

 

Miscellaneous:

• Linens are provided, but if you choose to bring your own

  • 2 towels, wash clothes, & throw blanket

• Clothes hangers

• Current prescribed medications (NON- NARCOTIC) 

  • All medication prescribed or over the counter MUST be approved by staff

• Cell phone and charger

• Reading glasses

• State I.D. (birth certificate & social security card if you need to get an I.D.) and SS Card for work purposes

 

DO NOT BRING

• Alcohol, drugs, or drug paraphernalia

• Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives)

• Pornographic material/sex toys

• Mouthwash containing alcohol

• Any pre-workout/weight loss supplements/creatine or protein powder

• Any clothing with offensive messages and/or drug/alcohol promotion

• Personal computers/tablets/gaming systems/TVs, etc.

• Candles

• Televisions

• Coffee Makers

• Refrigerators

• Microwaves

• Other personal appliances

• Suitcases and/or plastic clothing containers (we cannot store for residents)

 

If a new resident does not have resources to provide some of the above items, Our EmberRise Team will assist the resident.

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**Should a resident need a laptop or tablet for work or education purposes, the possession of such a device will be reviewed on a case by case basis.**