Love in the Mirror
every child should look in the mirror and love themselves
P.O. Box 7261, Long Beach, CA 90807
info@loveinthemirror.org

Love in the Mirror is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization that strives to inspire young people to
make a difference through their volunteer commitment of providing needy and homeless
youth basic necessities such as food, clothing and learning materials.
 

Wish List
Food

non perishable foods
breakfast bars/granola bars
fruit snacks
healthy snacks (nuts, seeds, dried fruit)
crackers
Boxed Juices
Bottled Water
Clothing
for All Ages
Including under garments, socks, hats and belts
Personal Hygiene
toothbrushes
toothpaste/floss
soap
shampoo
baby wipes
hand sanitizer
female products
shaving products
lotion
hair care products
basic first aid (band-aids, ointment)
Learning Materials
backpacks
pencils/pens
paper
books (in all languages)
crayons/markers/colored pencils
arts & craft supplies
learning games
puzzles

There is also a need for blankets, sleeping bags, sheets, towels and tarps.

With your help, we have collected over 1,700 pairs of socks for homeless youth and have now helped over 7,000 homeless youth to date.

 

 

      

     

     

     

    The definition of homeless according to the California Department of Education:

    The term homeless children and youth means individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. This definition also includes:

    • Children and youth who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason
    • Children who may be living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, shelters, or awaiting foster care placement
    • Children and youth who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings
    • Children and youth who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings, or
    • Migratory children who qualify as homeless because they are children who are living in similar circumed above.

    Love in the Mirror is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax-deductible. Our Federal Tax Id is 27-1309206

    Kids need your help! Host a drive at your school, work or club or church. Throw a party or just simply tell everyone you know! Click here to contact us if you would like more info or check out the Wish List above to see what items are needed.
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