Rochester's Community Wishbook

The mission of Harbor House of Rochester, Inc. is to provide temporary lodging for families of adult critical care patients who live outside the Rochester area and are receiving care at the University of Rochester Medical Center and other area hospitals. Harbor House provides a “home-away-from-home” environment of safe and supportive living that eases the emotional and financial burdens on these families.

• cleaning and laundry supplies: Swiffer dry and wet sheets, Swiffer dusters; Lysol spray disinfectant; Lysol or Clorox wipes; Comet cleanser; window cleaner; dishwasher detergent (tab style preferred) or dish liquid; Lysol bathroom cleaner; laundry detergent, bleach, dryer sheets, dryer balls
• copier paper
• dehumidifier
• DVDs (new or used)
• individually packed meals - no homemade items at this time
• fresh fruit: bananas, apples, etc.
• gift cards: Wegmans, Tops, Walmart, Sam's, BJ’s, Constantino's Market
• gift cards for restaurants: Carabbas, Chili's, Moe's, Chipotle, Bunga Burger, Wendy's, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Jay's Diner, Mt. Hope Diner
• groceries: Keurig one-cup coffee (regular and decaf); coffee and tea (regular and decaf), hot cocoa mix; canned soups; crackers; individually wrapped snacks, nut packs and protein bars; dry cereal; bagels; juice (apple, cranberry, etc.); frozen dinners; peanut butter; Nutella; jam; bottled water
• hand sanitizer; liquid soap (regular or refill size)
• kitchen items: aluminum foil, plastic sandwich bags, gallon-size food storage bags
• light bulbs: energy-saver 60- and 100-watt; flood lamps: energy-saver 65-watt
• linens (new): white twin-size sheet sets, twin-size fleece blankets (beige preferred), thick-style white bath and hand towels, washcloths
• toilet paper, paper towels, napkins
• travel mugs, disposable

• NOTE: Our volunteer program as been temporarily suspended due to COViD-19.Hospitality Team Members to staff the house from approximately 4 pm to 10 pm weekdays, and from 8:30 am to 10 pm on weekends. Shifts are 3-4 hours. You can volunteer weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, or be placed on the substitute list and be called as needed.
  Main duties include being a warm, friendly face to greet and interact with guests. When time allows, light housekeeping duties are also assigned. You must be 18 or older and willing to undergo a background check. We prefer a one-year commitment to the house, but we know this is not always possible.
  
  
• Fundraisers: several people to work on current and future fundraising endeavors.