In-Kind Donations
Updated February 22, 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.
Thank you for making The PLACE the destination for your philanthropy!

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. These non-food items will ONLY be accepted at our Development Office, located at 831 South Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. PLEASE make an appointment first.
For food donations, please contact Tish Best at Tish.Best@theplacecos.org or 713.444.6564. Thank you.
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. These non-food items will ONLY be accepted at our Development Office, located at 831 South Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. PLEASE make an appointment first.
For food donations, please contact Tish Best at Tish.Best@theplacecos.org or 713.444.6564. Thank you.
Shelter Needs List
- Bus passes (any increments) *
- TwinXL-sized blankets *
- Disinfecting wipes / sprays *
- Flashdrives
- Pajama shorts, Tank tops (for sleepwear) all sizes
- Earbuds
- Flipflops (shower shoes) large/x-large
- Gift cards for incentives (Walmart, King Soopers, 7-11, downtown fast-food places)
Outreach/Drop In Center Needs List
- Disinfecting wipes / sprays *
- Pop-top style canned soups (in quantities to fill a crockpot) *
- Sleeping bags *
- Reusable plastic water bottles
- Sandwich foods (pre-packaged/store-bought deli meats, cheese, bread) *
- Individual-sized snacks (granola bars, jerkey,peanut butter or cheese crackers, trail mix, fruit cups)
- Travel Belt Money Waist Pack (click for Amazon link)
- Touchscreen Gloves for Winter (click for Amazon link)
- Deodorant
Housing Needs List
- Home cleaning supplies (Pinesol, general purpose cleaning spray, Windex, disinfectant wipes / sprays) *
- Tall, kitchen trash bags *
- Brooms, dustpans, mops/Swiffers
- Light bulbs
- Toilet bowl brushes / plungers / cleaner
- Flash lights
- Kitchen knives
- Shower curtains and hooks
- 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.