Where We Serve

Bokenkamp Children’s Shelter in Corpus Christi opened in 2006 and provides a safe, temporary environment for hundreds of unaccompanied minors. Children, ages 0-17, receive lifesaving support at Bokenkamp including food, clothing, medical care, case management, education and psychological and spiritual care.

Children at Bokenkamp are surrounded by professional staff 24/7, to encourage their personal and academic development and empower them with skills and resources to take the next steps toward productive lives once their legal cases are resolved.

Current Needs:

• Shower gel
• Body lotion
• Face wash
• Toothbrush, toothpaste
• Chap sticks
• Deodorant
• Hairbrushes (bristle)
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Gift cards (Target, Walmart, Academy)
• Inspirational books – Chicken Soup for the Soul
• Journals and notebooks (no spiral or staples)
• Laundry baskets
• Playing cards
• Socks
• Sports bras for girls (no underwire and all sizes-s to 1x )
• Stuffed animals- 12 inches or less
• School supplies: pencil crayons, crayons, markers, two pocket folders, glue sticks, construction paper, pencils
• New shoes and clothes
• Small bags of chips, candies and chocolate bars

If you would like to donate any of these items, please contact the Administration Office directly at 210-876-6763 or visit them online at upbring.org.