Creating trusted access to basic care items for children
Care Locker Initiative, Inc. helps children in Haines City and surrounding areas access hygiene and basic care items through trusted community-based partners.
Connecting Kids with Care
The Care Locker Initiative is looking to connect with trusted local programs and community partners already serving children and families.
We build community-driven support through donated hygiene and care items, ensuring that those who work with kids have the resources they need to help them thrive.
Hygiene Items
- Soap & Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Menstrual care
Dental Care
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Dental floss
Personal Care
- Combs & hair ties
- Washcloths
- Lotion
Basic Care Support
- Bandages
- Antiseptic wipes
- Seasonal items like sunscreen or bug spray
How Care Locker Is Funded
Care Locker is supported entirely through donations, grants, sponsorships, supply drives and donated products. Our partners never pay for the supplies they receive. Here's how our model works:
No Cost to Partners
Community partners are never required to pay for the supplies they receive. Care Locker covers the cost of all initial closet stock and restocking supplies using funds raised through our own efforts.
Fundraising Is Completely Optional
Partners may choose to help with fundraising or community support, but it is never required. Partners who do fundraise can earn money directly for their own Care Locker stock, but there is no obligation to do so.
Coordinated to Real Needs
We work directly with each partner to understand what items are actually needed before providing supplies. This means less waste and more meaningful support for the children and families being served.
Subject to Availability
Initial stock and restocking supplies depend on available funding and inventory. We are transparent about what we can provide and work to keep supplies flowing as resources allow.
Privacy & Dignity First
We do not require partners to publicly identify recipients or share personal information for fundraising or promotion. The privacy and dignity of the children and families receiving support is always protected.
Where the Money Comes From
All funding for initial closet stock and restocking comes from Care Locker's own fundraising, including individual donations, grants, corporate sponsorships and community-organized supply drives.
Have questions about how it all works? Contact us or:
Explore the Partner ToolkitOur Story
The person behind Care Locker Initiative.
Dominique "Nikki" Branca
Founder & DirectorI started Care Locker because no child should feel ashamed for needing basic care.
Dominique "Nikki" Branca created Care Locker Initiative from lived experience. Her mission is to ensure no child feels unseen or unsupported.
Our Board
The people guiding Care Locker's mission forward.
Dominique "Nikki" Branca
Founder & DirectorTBD.
MSc. Niko Krein
Financial & Secretary OfficerTBD.
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Partner Toolkit
Ready to join our mission? Download our foundational documents below.
Join the Initiative
Your contributions directly fund the assembly and distribution of care kits to local children. Choose how you'd like to help:
Donate Funds
Help us purchase supplies in bulk and cover operational costs.
Care Locker Initiative, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (EIN: 41-3267517). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.