New Beginnings’ Needs List
(bolded Items: Great Need at this Time)

 OrIMPORTANT NOTE: All gifts must be shipped to New Beginnings at your expense or dropped off at the New Beginnings ​building (9215 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Apt. 2, Milwaukee, WI 53226). Thank you! If this requirement is a burden, we suggest the purchase of a gift card which enables New Beginnings’ staff to purchase needed items locally. Please call (414) 376-0595 to schedule a drop-off time.

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General Household

• Pot Holders
• Lysol Wipes
• Lysol Spray
• Dawn Soap
• Dish Spongees
• Antibacterial Hand Soap
• Floor Cleaner
• XL Twin Bedding Sets X 3
• XL Twin Sheet Sets X 3

Residents Needs

• Water Bottles (preferrably 32-64oz)
• Flat Irons
• Virgin Coconut Oil
• Leave-in conditioner
• Detangle spray mist 
• Facial products (cleanser, lotion, toner, make-up wipes, etc.)
• Deodorant stick and spray
• Face Masks 
• Lip Balm
• Eye Lashes
• Edge Brushes
• Hair Brush
• Edge Control
• Black Castor Oil
• Lottabody Hair Mousse/Wrap Me Foaming Mousse
• Hair Spray
• Shampoo & Conditioner for natural hair 
• Styling Gel
• Braiding Gel
• Nipple Cream
• Nursing Bras Size Medium and Large
• Feminine Hygiene Products - specifically tampons
• Satin Bonnets/Edge Scarves
• **Every culture's needs are different when it comes to self-care, some brands we recommend to better serve are clients are; Shea Moisture, Mielle Organics, Carol's Daughter, Aunt Jackie's, ORS Olive Oil, Locsanity, Loc N, Camille Rose, Maui Moisture, Mizani, Bio Silk, Scotch Bonnets By Dani.
• Vitamin D
• Collagen
• Multivitamins
• Magnesium
• Iron pills/Supplements
• Lint Roller
• Clothes Steamer
• Iron & Ironing Board

Children's Needs

• Stroller Car Seat Set X 3
• Pack n Play with Diaper Changer X 3
• Diaper Genies X 3
• Wipe Warmers X 4
• Baby Carriers X 4
• Crib sheets for pack-n-play X 4
• 3T/4T Pull Ups
• 4T/5T Pull Ups
• Infant and Children's Motrin & Tylenol
• Infant/Toddler flu and cold care 
• Vitamin D for babies
• Diapers: All sizes, but especially newborn and size 6 pull-ups
• Boys Clothing: All sizes (Newborn-7T)
• Girls Clothing: All sizes (Newborn-7T)--running very low on girls' clothing

Gift Cards

• Amazon
• Walmart
• Pick n Save
• Aldi’s
• Kohl's
• Visa 
• Chipotle
• Qdoba
• Wingstop
• Cousin's Subs 
• Target
• AMC Theater
• Collectivo
• Starbucks

​* We recently started an incentive program where our moms can earn points that can be redeemed for extra privileges, outings, and gift cards. 
​**Please call for specifics on other special needs as they arise.

Updated: February 2026
​New Beginnings – A Home for Mothers
9215 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Apt. 2, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Local: (414) 376-0595  Toll-Free: 1-800-720-6667