CURRENT INITIATIVES
GIVE WITH PURPOSE
Civic organizations and individuals are invited to support the women of Arise Collective by donating much-needed items or organizing group donation drives. Whether you contribute individually or coordinate efforts with your community, your involvement helps ensure women in our programs have access to the essential items they need to rebuild their lives.
Read below to learn more about our ongoing donation needs.
Women’s First Aid Reentry Kits
Effective November 2025, women participating in a designated reentry program will receive a Women’s First Aid Reentry Kit on the day of their release from North Carolina correctional facilities.
As of April 2026, this initiative has expanded to provide Reentry First Aid Kits to all women exiting North Carolina correctional facilities.
These kits send a powerful message: You are seen, valued, and supported. This will be an ongoing need, and even a small donation of one or two items can make a big difference.
Help us stock the kits by contributing supplies or organizing a drive in your community.
Queen for the day baskets
When a woman is released from prison and enters the Arise Collective Women’s Reentry Project, she is honored as “Queen for the Day (QFTD).” On her very first day, she receives a beautifully prepared basket filled with hygiene and self-care items—symbolizing dignity, celebration, and a fresh start.
As part of this welcoming experience, she is also treated to a meal at a restaurant of her choice and supported in shopping for essential clothing and groceries to begin rebuilding her life.
We invite you to support this meaningful moment by donating items for our Queen for the Day baskets. Every contribution helps a woman feel seen, valued, and supported on her reentry journey.
View the full list of items included in each basket. Some items may also be purchased directly via our Amazon Wishlist.
the collective boutique
The Collective Boutique is Arise Collective’s curated clothing closet designed to help women feel confident and supported as they reenter the community. Stocked with gently used and new clothing, shoes, accessories, and seasonal items, the boutique provides a welcoming and dignified space for participants to shop for free.
From professional wear for job interviews to casual outfits for everyday life, the Collective Boutique helps ensure that every woman has access to the essentials she needs—without added financial stress.
You can support the boutique by donating gently used or new women’s clothing in all sizes, as well as handbags, shoes (including men’s sneakers), accessories and hygiene items.
High Demand Items:
- Perfume/Body Sprays
- Cosmetics/Skincare
- Backpacks/Wallets
- Flat irons
- Shoes/Sneakers (sizes 8-11)
- Tops/Jackets/Hoodies (sizes XL-3X)
There are also opportunities to help organize clothing donations, maintain inventory, and serve as a Boutique Attendant, offering one-on-one support to participants during their shopping appointments.
MATCH Program Needs
Mothers and Their Children (MATCH) is a program that offers incarcerated mothers intensive and ongoing supportive parenting training. Mothers in prison participating in the MATCH program have the ability to visit with their children more often and for longer periods of time, which occurs inside a comfortable and cheerful room called the MATCH Center. Instead of correctional officers, these visits are supervised by trained volunteers, allowing for a more personal and comfortable visitation experience.
Support the Mothers and Their Children (MATCH) program by donating items that help make family visits more meaningful and comfortable. Needs include:
- Toys for the MATCH Center (ranging from blocks to teen-friendly tech like speakers and LED lights)
- Birthday gifts, school supplies and backpacks during back-to-school season
- Hygiene products for the mothers year-round.
- Airline miles are also appreciated to support travel-related needs.
Complete the form below to donate to MATCH.
Holiday Meal Ministry
Each year, Arise Collective honors the women in our program with meaningful meals during select holidays—offering nourishment, connection, and celebration. In the past, volunteers cooked and delivered these meals. For the upcoming year, we are shifting to a new model in partnership with a local chef, who will prepare delicious, high-quality meals as part of a special dinner experience for the women we serve.
We are now seeking sponsorships and monetary donations to help cover the cost of these meals for all of the women in our program. By sponsoring a holiday meal, you are helping create moments of joy, comfort, and dignity during what can be a difficult season for our women.
next steps
Submit an in-kind donation request to donate items to Arise Collective