Requests for community group visits must be reviewed and approved in advance by the Child Life Services department.
Guidelines include:
All members of your group must be at least age 18.
Groups will be limited to 10 members or less.
Visits can be scheduled for activities Monday through Friday beginning at 1p.m.
Groups are generally invited to visit patient in our lobby, activity centers and outpatient clinic areas. No patient room visits will be permitted.
For further information, please contact our Child Life Project Specialist at (313) 745-5364.
Some things that you could do:
Donation of toys made from one of these events could help stock our toy shelves.
All toys must be new.
- Birthday Party, with gifts going to the gift shelf
- Bike-a-thon, entry fee is a new, unwrapped toy
- Casual Clothes Day, entry fee is a package of new white socks
- Tea Party, fee is five Match Box cars
- Host an All Night Party or Wear a Hat Day, admission is a toy, book or clothing
Some things that you could collect:
These items are very popular with our children! All items must be new.
| Match Box Cars |
Stickers |
Play-Dough |
| Crayola Crayons |
Mini Bubble Bottles |
"I Spy" books |
| Personal CD players |
Card Games, all types |
Infant toys (lighted/musical) |
| School Supplies |
Wordsearch Books |
Children's books |
| Family Friendly DVDs |
Small craft kits (individual packs) |
Sudoko books |
| Puzzles (under 50 pieces) |
Disposable cameras |
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For more ideas, check the "Toy Check List" at this link .
Collect Gently Used Clothing for our Clothes Closet
We service the entire hospital with casual clothing for children, teens and parents from our Clothes Closet.
Items that we could use:
- Clothing donations should be in very good condition, in-season clothing and freshly washed.
- Toiletries in travel sizes: shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, tooth brushed, large tooth combs, hair gel, bandanas
We can use:
- New underwear all sizes from toddler to adult
- New socks of all sizes from toddler to adult
- Sweat shirts and pants in all sizes up to 3XXX
- Winter outerwear, coats, gloves, and hats
- Infant clothing and items
Donations should be limited to three large bags at one time, as space is limited. Please call the volunteer office at 313-745-5326 if you have questions about the donation.
Knitting, Crocheting and Stitching
Our families love these hand made items!
- Knitted and crocketed blankets should be at least 40'' x 40'' for babies and young children
- Blankets for older children should be 40'' x 60''
- Fleece blankets should be made with a yard and a half of fabric
Please call the volunteer office at (313)-745-5326 or email chmvolunteers@dmc.org if you have questions about the donation.