WE WELCOME THESE DONATIONS for YWCA’s Domestic Violence Services & Transitional Supportive Services programs:

Items in bold face are in greatest need.

• FULL-SIZE: New, unopened haircare products for textured hair (shampoo, conditioner, styling gel, styling picks & combs)

• FULL-SIZE: New, unopened body wash & body lotion

• GIFT CARDS (Walmart, Amazon, Kroger, Publix, Walgreens, Target, Dollar General, and gas station) Gift cards in $25-$50 increments are very valuable to our organization. They provide an opportunity for our clients to shop for themselves - an empowering exercise! They also allow us to purchase items as needed, thereby alleviating our storage challenges.

• New or gently used twin or full-size sheet sets & pillow cases

• New or gently used bath towels

• New bed pillows

• New twin air mattress

• Shower shoes

• New earbuds with mics for electronic devices

• New, unopened baby toiletries (shampoo, wash, lotion)

• Pull-ups (2T-6T)

• Sound machines (see link on our Amazon Wish List)

• Journals

• Slippers (see link on our Amazon Wish List)

• Medium-sized duffle bags or small rolling suitcases in excellent condition

• Satin sleep scarves/bonnets

• XL, heavy-duty, clear, moving storage bags (see link on our Amazon Wish List)

• New or gently used scrubs in pristine condition - all sizes

• New or gently used women’s athletic shoes

• Unopened dry pet food (dog/cat) with a minimum 6-month shelf life (For Abbie’s Safe Home pets)

WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT:

• Miscellaneous clothing in bags or boxes (Please see Dress for Success for information on donating women’s career apparel.)

• Pantry items

• Opened toiletries or make-up items

• Toys (we currently have a surplus)

• Appliances

• “Care kits” or “toiletry kits”

• Feminine hygiene items (we currently have a surplus)

• School supplies

• Books & magazines

• Used baby gear (breast pumps, highchairs, cribs, tubs, walkers, etc.)

• Used mattresses

• DVDs or other media tapes or players

• Used plush toys