Gateway Adoption Apartment List

Gateway Adoption Apartment List

Thank you for adopting an apartment for a graduate of The Samaritan Inn! Below is a list of the needed items to help our graduates launch successfully to an independent life. We appreciate this is a big undertaking with many parts and if we can help answer any questions along the way, please contact Heather Molsbee, Director of Community Events and Engagement, hmolsbee@saminn.org or 972.632.1290 x232.

Kitchen/Dining
Table & Chairs
Silverware set (set of 4+)

Plates & bowls

Glasses & mugs

Pots & pans

Baking dishes

Mixing bowl

Cooking utensils

Knives

Toaster

Salt/Pepper

Oven mitt/Kitchen towels

Trash can

Please, no wine/beer/bar glasses or wine bottle openers. We are a drug & alcohol-free program.

Bathroom
4 towels each bathroom

4 wash clothes each bathroom

2 hand towels each bathroom

1 bath mat each bathroom

1 toilet brush

1 small trash can per bathroom

1 shower curtain & rings per apartment

1 plunger per apartment

Master Bedroom
1 set bed sheets

2 pillow cases

1 comforter

2 pillows

1 dresser

1-2 nightstands

Bedframe

Mattress

Living Area
Couch/chair(s)

Lamps

Coffee table

Miscellaneous
Hangers

Paper towels

Toilet paper

Cleaning supplies

Laundry detergent

Dish soap

Sponges

Food
Pantry stocked with basic pasta, soups, bread, spices, etc.

Fridge with starter groceries including meat, milk, veggies and fruit.

Freezer with meal for microwave and any other items you wish.

For 2 Bedroom, please add:

Twin bed frame (depending on family size, a full-size, bunk, 2 twins or crib may be needed)

2 sets twin sized sheets

2 twin sized blankets

4 pillow cases

1 dresser

2 nightstands (optional)

Optional Things to Consider

Dinner for the first night

Coffee maker

Wall art & fun décor
Alarm clock
Mirror

Plants (live or artificial)

Vacuum cleaner

Mop, bucket & broom
Additional lamps

TV with stand

End tables

Desk & chair
Gift card to grocery to get any needed items

Anything else you think would help the graduate be successful as they venture to their first apartment since homelessness.