We believe that a large piece of ending homelessness involves not just providing a roof over people’s heads, but a dignified experience for our unhoused and low-income neighbors across the Southland. And we couldn’t do it without in-kind donations from folks like you!
In-kind donations consist of physical supplies that you purchase new from the store. See below for the kinds of items we accept.
Ongoing Donation Drives
- Hygiene Kits: Shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, period products, nail clippers, tweezers, and cotton swabs
- Outreach Kits: Gift cards, hand warmers, hats, scarves, gloves, toiletries, water bottles, socks, and water
- Move-In Kits: Sponsor an entire home or a single room with the necessary home goods needed. Room options include bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen
- House Cleaning Kit: Mop, broom, rubber gloves, bucket, spray cleaner, disinfectant spray, bleach, toilet bowl cleaner, toilet bowl brush, sponges.
- First-Aid Kits: Bandaids, gauze, antibiotic ointment, alcohol wipes, ice packs, medical masks, tweezers, nail clippers, and latex gloves.
- Baby Kits: Diapers in multiple sizes, bottles, blankets, and wipes
We also collect gift cards for clients to purchase food or transportation cards (for gas, a ride service, or public transit) to travel to doctor appointments and to search for work.
Seasonal Donation Drives
- Easter Baskets (March and April)
- Mother’s Day Baskets (May)
- Father’s Day Baskets (June)
- Back-to-School Kits (July & August): Notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, rulers, headphones, notecards, erasers, loose leaf paper, notebooks, backpack, calculator, paper towels, tissues, sealable plastic sandwich bags, and folders
- Warm Clothing (November through March): warm hats, gloves, socks, coats, and hand warmers
- Thanksgiving Meals (November): turkey, cornbread mix, cranberry sauce, onions, macaroni, stuffing mix, canned yams, potatoes
- Holiday Gifts (November and December): children’s toys, books, gifts for older children (sports equipment, makeup, small electronics etc.). Please contact us for specific wish list items.
How to Donate
Contact Rashida Hughes, Shelter Operations Manager, and Delores Range, Supportive Housing Manger, for more information.