In-Kind Donations
Updated March 25, 2021
There are many ways to support the needs of the young people served by The PLACE. In addition to cash, we have tangible needs for youth on the streets, in our shelter, and in our housing programs.
You can download our current needs list for print below.
CURRENTLY THE PLACE IS NOT ACCEPTING ITEMS MADE WITH CLOTH MATERIAL UNLESS LISTED BELOW.
Thank you for making The PLACE the destination for your philanthropy!
ALERT: Changes to our in-kind gift opportunities
Due to COVID-19, we are taking precautions on donations. Right now, The PLACE is only accepting the items seen below.
To make a non-food related in-kind donation, you must schedule a drop-off appointment by calling 719.338.9257. Donations will not be accepted without an appointment. PLEASE call to make and appointment and receive the drop off location address.
For food donations for the shelter, please contact Tish Best at Tish.Best@theplacecos.org. Thank you.
Shelter Needs List
- Bus passes (any increments) *
- TwinXL-sized blankets *
- Flipflops (shower shoes) large/x-large *
- Packable Travel Gym Duffle Bag (click for Amazon link) *
- Large Travel Duffle Bag (click for Amazon link) *
- Tennis rackets & balls
- Yoga mats
- Disinfecting wipes / sprays
- Flash drives
- Pajama shorts, Tank tops (for sleepwear) all sizes
- Earbuds
- Gift cards for incentives (Walmart, King Soopers, 7-11, downtown fast-food places)
Outreach/Drop In Center Needs List
- Sleeping bags *
- Bottled water *
- Small hand sanitizers
- Men's boxers, size M
- Reusable plastic water bottles
- Individual-sized snacks (granola bars, jerkey,peanut butter or cheese crackers, trail mix, fruit cups)
- Travel Belt Money Waist Pack (click for Amazon link)
- Deodorant
Housing Needs List
- Ethnic hair products *
- Gently used microwave ovens *
- Brooms, dustpans, mops/Swiffers *
- Shower curtains and hooks *
- Tall, kitchen trash bags
- Toilet Paper
- Toilet bowl brushes / plungers / cleaner
- Flash lights
- Kitchen knives
- Laundry detergent
- Dishwasher detergent
- Toasters
- Kitchen and bathroom sized trashcans *
- Pillows (new, please)
- Bathroom towels (all sizes, gently used or new)
- DVD players
- Bagless vacuum cleaners
- Night lights
- Air fresheners
- $10 gift cards for fast food, Walmart, 7-11
* Indicates an urgent need!
Notify us of your In-Kind Gifts
If you donated a gift in-kind (like clothes, or food, or supplies) and did not receive an acknowledgment letter when you delivered it, please fill out this short form and we will send you one.
