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Urgent Needs

Meeting the Needs

Haven House provides basic needs for the families in our 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.

All in-kind donations are being accepted Monday-Friday by appointment only. Please contact Lisa by email or call (517) 348-0694 to schedule your appointment.

Most shelter needs can be found on our Urgent Shelter Needs Amazon Wishlist and newly established Walmart Registry. We also have a Snacks and Foods Amazon Wishlist which ships straight to our door!

*If you are looking to host a donation drive, please contact Chequoya to discuss the donations before you conduct the drive*

Kitchen Registry

The time has come to replace some of our cookware, utensils, towels, and other kitchen essentials. Our kitchen is used daily to prepare meals for up to 30 moms, dads, and kids, and our equipment is starting to show sign of wear. Help us to “Revamp” by checking out our Amazon Wishlist!

Urgent Shelter Needs

The items our shelter needs at this time as of 8/6/2026:

      1. Body Wash: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist 
      2. Kleenex: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist 
      3. Diapers: sizes 4,5,6,7: can be found on our Walmart Registry
      4. Pull-ups: 2T-3T, 3T-4T, 4T-5T, 5T-6T: can be found on our Walmart Registry
      5. Toothpaste: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist
      6. Tissues: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist
      7. 13-Gallon Trash Bags: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist
      8. Laundry Detergent: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist
      9. Hand sanitizer: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist
      10. Toilet Paper: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist
      11. Toilet Brushes: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist
      12. Ethnic Hair Care Products: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist
      13. Curly Hair Shampoo & Conditioner: can be found on our Walmart Registry
      14. Shower curtains & hooks: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist 
      15. Bathroom rugs: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist
      16. Microwaves: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist
      17. Pots & Pans: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist 
      18. Crock Pots: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist
      19. Snacks: can be found on our Amazon Wishlist

Food & Snack Wishlist

Haven House serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to up to 30 parents and children each day. Many of the nonperishable items we use go quickly, so we’ve compiled a list of popular items we regularly need. These items can be found on our Snacks and Foods Amazon Wishlist or purchased in-store and contact us 517-337-2731 to schedule a drop off at the shelter.

  1. Shelf Stable almond milk
  2. Bottled Water
  3. Chocolate chip cookie mix
  4. Cheese balls
  5. Animal crackers
  6. Pretzels
  7. Coffee
  8. Tea
  9. Easy Mac
  10. Fruit cups
  11. Kool-Aid
  12. Goldfish crackers
  13. Saltine crackers
  14. Graham crackers
  15. Club crackers
  16. Snack crackers
  17. Cheese crackers
  18. Apple sauce
  19. Fruit snacks
  20. Pop tarts
  21. Cereal
  22. Oatmeal 
  23. Granola bars
  24. Juice
  25. Spices/seasonings
  26. Salad dressing
  27. Popcorn
  28. Pudding cups

Ongoing Client Needs

This list is for onsite client needs which includes a Walmart Gift Card for families who enter shelter with only the clothing they are wearing as they must have an extra set of clothing to move through our intake process. Clients in need of basic clothing items such as a change of clothes, socks, and underwear receive the gift card to purchase those necessities and move through their intake until this need can be met through other community resources. 

  1. $50 Walmart Gift Card 
  2. $25 Gas cards

'Welcome Home' Exit Package

Families moving into their own homes receive an exit package which includes household items to settle them in their new place. To keep up with the demand, we have created an Amazon Wishlist with basic and practical items our families with children need starting out which will ship straight to our door. Though this list has the exact items we are looking for, if you find these items at a store, or if you have some at home in great condition please contact Lisa at (517) 348-0694 or by email. “Accepting these items is subject to storage space at the time of your donation.” 
         
  1. Comforters: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen
  2. Sheet sets: Twin, Twin XL, Full, Queen
  3. Shower Curtain w/hooks
  4. Bathroom Rugs
  5. Bath Towels
  6. Washcloths
  7. Utensils (forks, knives, spoons)
  8. Serving Utensils (spoons, tongs, spatula)
  9. Can Opener
  10. Knife Set
  11. Cutting Board
  12. Ice Trays
  13. Potholders
  14. Sauce Pans
  15. Frying Pans
  16. Pots
  17. Baking Pans: No glass
  18. Unbreakable Dishes-Melamine, Wheat Straw, Bamboo, Plastic, metal (dinner plate, salad plate, bowl): No glass
  19. Unbreakable Cups-Wheat Straw, Plastic Tumbler: No glass
  20. Unbreakable Coffee Cups-Wheat Straw, Plastic: No glass
  21. Microwave 
  22. Coffee Maker
  23. Toaster
  24. Crock Pot
  25. Tupperware: No glass

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