Hope for
every home.
every home.
HOUSEHOLD HOPE BOXES
WITH HEART & PURPOSE
WITH HEART & PURPOSE
Personal care
Items such as soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, and shampoo.
A neighbor-to-neighbor initiative in Birmingham
A little hope
goes a long way.
Sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference. We're helping Birmingham households access everyday essentials with dignity, kindness, and care.
Household Hope Box requests are open. Assistance depends on available supplies and is not guaranteed.
Everyone deserves to feel supported, seen, and cared for — especially when life gets hard.
Why we startedOur heart behind the work
Helping our neighbors feel a little less alone.
The Rutledge Foundation began with a simple belief: no one should feel overlooked when they're struggling to afford basic household necessities.
We're starting small, right here in Birmingham, with a personally funded pilot program. Our goal is to offer practical help in a way that feels warm, respectful, and human.
We're a developing community initiative, growing thoughtfully one household at a time.
The Household Hope Box program
Everyday essentials. Thoughtful support.
Our Hope Boxes are designed around the simple household items that can help lighten someone's load. Contents vary with available inventory.
Household care
Items such as toilet paper, dish soap, laundry detergent, and cleaning supplies.
Baby essentials
Diapers and wipes when available. Applicants can share their household's needs on the form.
Program guidelines: Households may receive assistance up to twice in a rolling 12-month period, no more than once every six months. Requests are reviewed individually and depend on eligibility and available supplies.
Simple, respectful, and private
How to request a Hope Box
We've kept the process straightforward, because asking for help should never feel complicated.
01
Tell us what you need
Complete our Google Form with your contact information and the household essentials that would help most.
02
We review requests
We'll consider requests based on our program guidelines and the supplies available during our small pilot.
03
We'll be in touch
If assistance is available, we'll contact you privately to discuss next steps and possible pickup arrangements.
We're here for our community
Need a little help right now?
It's okay to ask. Our Household Hope Box application is open to Birmingham households experiencing financial hardship. Supplies are limited and requests are not guaranteed.
For those who want to give
Donations are coming soon.
Thank you for wanting to support our neighbors. We're not accepting public donations or payments at this time as we develop the program and review the appropriate legal and administrative steps.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for a Household Hope Box?
During our pilot, Birmingham, Alabama households experiencing difficulty purchasing everyday household essentials may apply. All requests are reviewed and assistance is subject to limited supplies.
How often can a household receive assistance?
Up to twice within a rolling 12-month period, no more than once every six months, subject to eligibility and available supplies.
What items are included?
Boxes may contain personal care, cleaning, paper, or baby essentials. We cannot guarantee specific items or quantities.
Will you ship or deliver my box?
Shipping may be considered if resources allow. Otherwise, selected applicants may be offered a scheduled local pickup. No pickup site is confirmed yet; any arrangements will be shared privately.
Is the Rutledge Foundation a registered nonprofit?
Not yet. The Rutledge Foundation is currently a developing community assistance initiative, not an incorporated or IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We are not accepting public donations at this time.
How will my application information be used?
Information submitted through the application is intended for reviewing assistance requests and contacting applicants about possible support. Please do not include Social Security numbers, bank details, or other unnecessary sensitive information.