Give to a Shelter Family
Haven House provides basic needs for families in shelter, and for those families in our Partners in Progress program who have moved into their own homes. These items are occasionally purchased, but much of what our families receive was generously donated by members of the community.
Adopt-A-Shelter runs throughout the holidays for those looking to give back during the holiday season individually, as a group, or with a business. We are seeking new cleaning, hygiene, and baby items, and gently used or new household items we provide in an exit package for our shelter families who move into their new homes and those in our aftercare program. The list of needed items can be found below and purchased from the store of your choice or conveniently found on our Amazon Wishlist which ships straight to our door!
*If you are looking to host a donation drive, please email the Community Engagement Director to discuss the drive items and potential drop-off date BEFORE you begin the drive. *
All in person donations are being accepted Monday-Friday by appointment only. Once your drive has been approved and a delivery date established you will receive instructions on how to schedule your appointment.
Needed Items
Some items are specific in terms of size or make for practicality & convenient transport to families in housing.
Cleaning Supplies:
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towel
- Kleenex
- 13-Gallon Size Trash Bags
- All-Purpose Cleaner: 28 oz
- Liquid Laundry Detergent
- Laundry Pods
- Lysol Laundry Sanitizer
- Dryer Sheets
- Bleach
- Carpet Cleaning Powder: 18 oz
- Disinfecting Wipes
- Disinfectant Spray
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner: 24 oz
- Toilet Brushes
- Dish Detergent: 32 oz
- Dishwasher Pods
- Scrub Sponges
- Magic Erasers
- Glass Cleaner: 23 oz
- Ajax/Comet
- Broom & Dustpan
- String Mops
- Air Freshener
Hygiene Supplies:
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Ethnic Hair Care Products: hair gel, edge control, curling creme, hair grease, shampoo, conditioner, leave-in conditioner
- Hairbrushes: hard & soft bristle, detangle brushes
- Kid’s Body Wash
- Men’s Body Wash
- Men’s Deodorant
- Men’s Shaving Cream
- Men’s Razors
- Women’s Deodorant
- Women’s Shaving Cream
- Women’s Razors
- Body Lotion
- Toothpaste
- Dental Floss
Baby Items:
- Enfamil Gentlease Formula
- Newborn diapers
- Size 2 diapers
- Size 3 diapers
- Size 4 diapers
- Size 5 diapers
- Size 6 diapers
- Size 7 diapers
- 2T-3T pullups
- 3T-4T pullups
- 4T-5T pullups
- 5T-6T pullups
- Diaper Rash Cream
- Baby Wipes
- Baby Wash
- Baby Shampoo
- Baby Lotion
Household Items:
- Pillows
- Twin XL mattress covers
- Twin XL sheet sets
- Twin XL comforters
- Full size sheet sets
- Full size comforters
- Queen size sheet sets
- Queen size comforters
- Bath Towels
- Hand Towels
- Wash Cloths
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Crock Pot
- Pot & Pan Sets
- Toaster
- Blender
- Baking Pans: no glass
- Dinner Plates: no glass
- Salad Plates: no glass
- Bowls: no glass
- Cups: no glass
- Coffee Cups: no glass
- Silverware Sets
- Knife Sets
- Tupperware: no glass
- Shower Curtains/hooks
Our Amazon Wishlist list has many of these items listed as highest, high, medium, and low priority. Those listed as highest priority are urgently needed at this time for shelter operations and others will be used throughout the year for families in shelter and their new homes.