Opportunities From: Project for Pride in Living

Volunteer: PPL's 2026 Backpack Drive!

Help make our 2026 School Backpack Drive a Success!

Our goal this year is to collect about 600 backpacks for our students & youth participant families this year.  We are about 70 backpacks away from this goal!  We still need 40 Elementary and 30 Middle/High School bags with supplies before the start of the school year. 


Elementary Backpack & Contents List:

Item Quantity

Backpack (16 in) 1

Pocket Folder 2

Notebook (wide ruled) 2

Crayons (24 ct) 1

Markers (8 ct) 1

Colored Pencils (12 ct) 1

Pencil Pouch 1

Pencil (#2) 12

Glue Sticks (washable) 2

Eraser (pink bevel) 2

Pencil Sharpener (with lid) 1

Scissors (5 inch blunt) 1


Middle/High School Backpack & Contents List:

Item Quantity

Backpack (17 in) 1

Pocket Folders 5

Notebook (college ruled) 5

Scientific Calculator 1

Pencil (#2) 12

Pens 4

Highlighters 2


If you'd like to support our 2026 Backpack & School Supplies Drive, we'd love to hear from you!  We are planning to have all backpacks & supplies collected by August 10th.


Questions?
Please contact Latisha Moening, Volunteer Program Manager. Latisha.Moening@ppl-inc.orgProject for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Organization. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current volunteers to discuss potential accommodations with the organization.

Program: In- Kind Donations

Help make our 2026 School Backpack Drive a Success!

Our goal this year is to collect about 600 backpacks for our students & youth participant families this year.  We are about 70 backpacks away from this goal!  We still need 40 Elementary and 30 Middle/High School bags with supplies before the start of the school year. 


Elementary Backpack & Contents List:

Item Quantity

Backpack (16 in) 1

Pocket Folder 2

Notebook (wide ruled) 2

Crayons (24 ct) 1

Markers (8 ct) 1

Colored Pencils (12 ct) 1

Pencil Pouch 1

Pencil (#2) 12

Glue Sticks (washable) 2

Eraser (pink bevel) 2

Pencil Sharpener (with lid) 1

Scissors (5 inch blunt) 1


Middle/High School Backpack & Contents List:

Item Quantity

Backpack (17 in) 1

Pocket Folders 5

Notebook (college ruled) 5

Scientific Calculator 1

Pencil (#2) 12

Pens 4

Highlighters 2


If you'd like to support our 2026 Backpack & School Supplies Drive, we'd love to hear from you!  We are planning to have all backpacks & supplies collected by August 10th.


Questions?
Please contact Latisha Moening, Volunteer Program Manager. Latisha.Moening@ppl-inc.orgProject for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Organization. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current volunteers to discuss potential accommodations with the organization.

Program: In- Kind Donations

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Aug 10, 2026

Zip Code: 55106

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: NEEDED: In-Kind Donations

Are you interested in helping provide for our PPL Programs & Participants?

Some of the items we are finding program participants and residents have a need for regularly include:

1)Disposable tableware items such as paper plates, plastic silverware, paper cups and napkins

2)Toilet paper

3)Diapers

4)Spray deodorant/scented deodorant

5)Nail kits (clippers/files)

6)Hair picks/wave brushes/soft bristle brushes/hair picks

7)Yearly Planners 

8)Bed Sheets (Full size/twin)

9)Brooms

10)Cleaning Products


If you’re interested in hosting a drive, dropping donations off, or have questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Program Manager, Latisha Moening.  Latisha.Moening@ppl-inc.org


Project for Pride in Living Mission: PPL is dedicated to empowering individuals and families with lower incomes to achieve self-reliance through a comprehensive approach that includes affordable housing, employment training, support services, and education.

Program: In- Kind Donations

Are you interested in helping provide for our PPL Programs & Participants?

Some of the items we are finding program participants and residents have a need for regularly include:

1)Disposable tableware items such as paper plates, plastic silverware, paper cups and napkins

2)Toilet paper

3)Diapers

4)Spray deodorant/scented deodorant

5)Nail kits (clippers/files)

6)Hair picks/wave brushes/soft bristle brushes/hair picks

7)Yearly Planners 

8)Bed Sheets (Full size/twin)

9)Brooms

10)Cleaning Products


If you’re interested in hosting a drive, dropping donations off, or have questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Program Manager, Latisha Moening.  Latisha.Moening@ppl-inc.org


Project for Pride in Living Mission: PPL is dedicated to empowering individuals and families with lower incomes to achieve self-reliance through a comprehensive approach that includes affordable housing, employment training, support services, and education.

Program: In- Kind Donations

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 55404

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Cleaning & House Care Supplies In-Kind Donation

Help provide cleaning products or other house care products to the residents in PPL housing. 

If you’re interested in hosting a drive or have questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Program Manager, Latisha Moening.  Latisha.Moening@ppl-inc.org

Our needs include:

Cleaning sprays Examples: All-purpose cleaner, disinfectant spray, bathroom or kitchen surface cleaner Cleaning solutions for cement floors Examples: Neutral pH floor cleaner, concrete-safe mop solution (Participants have shared that cement floors can be difficult to keep clean.) Sponges and/or rags Examples: Non-scratch sponges, microfiber cleaning cloths, reusable cleaning rags Dishwasher soap Examples: Liquid dishwasher detergent, dishwasher pods or tabletsCleaning devices Examples: Brooms, mops, dusters (including extendable dusters for ceiling fans)



Project for Pride in Living Mission: PPL is dedicated to empowering individuals and families with lower incomes to achieve self-reliance  through a comprehensive approach that includes affordable housing, employment training, support services, and education. 

Program: In- Kind Donations

Help provide cleaning products or other house care products to the residents in PPL housing. 

If you’re interested in hosting a drive or have questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Program Manager, Latisha Moening.  Latisha.Moening@ppl-inc.org

Our needs include:

Cleaning sprays Examples: All-purpose cleaner, disinfectant spray, bathroom or kitchen surface cleaner Cleaning solutions for cement floors Examples: Neutral pH floor cleaner, concrete-safe mop solution (Participants have shared that cement floors can be difficult to keep clean.) Sponges and/or rags Examples: Non-scratch sponges, microfiber cleaning cloths, reusable cleaning rags Dishwasher soap Examples: Liquid dishwasher detergent, dishwasher pods or tabletsCleaning devices Examples: Brooms, mops, dusters (including extendable dusters for ceiling fans)



Project for Pride in Living Mission: PPL is dedicated to empowering individuals and families with lower incomes to achieve self-reliance  through a comprehensive approach that includes affordable housing, employment training, support services, and education. 

Program: In- Kind Donations

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 55404

Allow Groups: Yes