Robyn's Nest

Robyn’s Nest

What Is Robyn’s Nest?

Robyn’s Nest helps children and teens in foster care and the people who take care of them. Many times, when kids come to foster care, they don’t have basic things like clothes, soap, toothbrushes or school supplies. Robyn’s Nest works with foster families to make sure these needs are met.

Robyn’s Nest is part of Children’s Wisconsin. Families who visit any Children’s Wisconsin location — like for regular doctor visits, dental care or parenting help — can also get support from Robyn’s Nest.

At the Robyn's Nest center, families can find clothes, hygiene items, school supplies, toys, books, baby items, cleaning products and more. Robyn’s Nest is also connected to other community support programs. Families and staff can get information about where to find more help if needed.

Robyn’s Nest helps families who are having a hard time, especially if they’ve been impacted by things like money problems, violence, natural disasters or big losses like a house fire.

Support provided by the Milwaukee Diaper Mission

https://www.milwaukeediapermission.org/

Volunteer

Volunteers Are Important at Robyn’s Nest!

Robyn’s Nest needs volunteers to help with everyday tasks and special events. Here are some ways you can help:

  • Take in, sort and put away donations
  • Keep Robyn’s Nest neat and organized
  • Help staff find items for families
  • Keep track of wish lists
  • Help with big events like donation drives and giveaways

Anyone can help!

Individuals, families and groups are all welcome. If you’re under 18, you must come with a parent or guardian.

Want To Volunteer? Here’s How:

To become a volunteer at Robyn’s Nest, please fill out the forms below and send them by mail or email to: llongvelasco@childrenswi.org

  • Volunteer client confidentiality agreement
  • Robyn’s Nest volunteer application
  • Volunteer photo consent
  • Minor volunteer form

Mailing address

Children’s Wisconsin — Milwaukee Office
Attn: Lona Long Velasco, Robyn’s Nest
620 S. 76th St., Suite 120
Milwaukee, WI 53214

Donate

Robyn’s Nest gives free items to children, teens and families in need. This is possible thanks to kind people like you who donate.

Ways To Donate:

  • Donate money online
    • Go to the online donation form.
    • Under “gift designation,” choose “other” from the drop-down menu.
    • Then type in “Robyn’s Nest” so your gift goes to the right place.

  • Call or mail a donation

    • Call Lona Long Velasco at (414) 231-4820 for help.
    • To mail a check, make it out to “Robyn’s Nest” and send it to:

    Children’s Wisconsin — Milwaukee Office
    Attn: Lona Long Velasco, Robyn’s Nest
    620 S. 76th St., Suite 120
    Milwaukee, WI 53214

Shop and Ship Donations:

RightGift

  • Shop from Robyn’s Nest RightGift wishlist
  • Items ship straight to them
  • Robyn’s Nest gets an extra 1% donation with every purchase

Amazon Wish Lists

You can shop for items online through Amazon. Items will be sent right to Robyn’s Nest. Choose from these lists:

Master Wish List

The master wish list shows our wish list for the most-needed items.

Items from this master list can be dropped off at Robyn’s Nest (behind the office building located at 620 S. 76th St., Milwaukee, WI). To schedule a drop-off, call Lona at (414) 231-4820 or e-mail llongvelasco@childrenswi.org.

Host a Donation Drive

You can run your own donation drive using our toolkits. Each one includes:

  • Flyers and signs
  • What to donate
  • Drop-off info

Choose from:

  • Baby shower donation drive
  • Back-to-school donation drive
  • Holiday gifts donation drive
  • Neighborhood donation drive

What We Can’t Take

To keep kids safe, Robyn’s Nest cannot accept:

  • Furniture of any type
  • Computers or computer parts
  • Used appliances of any type
  • Used and like-new stuffed toys (even from machines)
  • Dirty or broken toys
  • Clothing that isn’t infant, toddler, child or teen-sized
  • Latex balloons or anything with latex
  • Toys with violent or religious themes, or anything that could be seen as offensive
  • Sports cards
  • Perishable food