In-Kind Donations
Updated May 27, 2022
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 to print below.
Thank you for making The PLACE the destination for your philanthropy!
Now accepting gently used cloth-made items (with conditions)
Due to COVID-19, we are taking precautions on donations.
- Right now, The PLACE is only accepting the items shown in the lists below.
- All cloth-made items requested in the lists below are to be NEW. However, we will accept some gently-used items of cloth AS LONG AS they are washed immediately prior to delivery.
- Please, no USED underwear or socks. We do not have the capacity to accept these items.
- 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 an appointment and receive the drop off location address.
- Food donations intended for the shelter are to be arranged through Charlotte Brady, our Volunteer Manager, at Charlotte.Brady@theplacecos.org.
Thank you.
Shelter Needs List
- * Bus passes (any increments)
- Twin XL - sized blankets
- * Flipflops (shower shoes) large/x-large *
- Tennis racquets & balls
- Yoga mats
- Flash drives
- * Sleep Wear (pajama shorts, tank tops) all sizes *
- Android and Apple Earbuds
- Gift cards ($5 increments) for incentives (Walmart, King Soopers, 7-11, downtown fast-food places)
- Coloring Books for Adults (meditative, mandala, stress relief)
- Planners (Click for Amazon link)
- Wallets (Click for Amazon link)
- Natural Hair Products
- Body Wash, shampoo, conditioner
- Duffle Bags (Click for Amazon Link)
Outreach/Drop In Center Needs List
- Sleeping bags and blankets for sleeping outside *
- * Winter gloves, hats, and hand warmers *
- * Bottled water *
- Small hand sanitizers
- Chapstick
- Belts
- Razors
- Men's boxers, size M (New)
- Reusable plastic water bottles
- Ramen noodles
- * Individual-sized snacks (granola bars, jerkey, peanut butter or cheese crackers, trail mix, fruit cups) *
- Deodorant
- $10 Gift Cards for fast food, Walmart, 7-11
Housing Needs List
- KITCHEN
- * Kitchen-sized trash cans AND bags *
- Kitchen knives
- * Dishwasher detergent, dish sponges and dish soap *
- Non-perishable, microwaveable food*
- Can openers
- Baking sheets
- Toasters
- Large mixing bowls
- Gently used microwave ovens
- CLEANING ITEMS
- Brooms, dustpans, mops/buckets/Swiffers
- * Individualized Laundry detergent (think Tide Pods) *
- Bagless vacuums
- Sponges
- * All purpose cleaner and disinfectant spray/wipes *
- BATHROOM
- * Toilet plungers, toilet bowl cleaner, and brushes *
- Shower curtains and hooks
- Razors and shaving cream
- Toothpaste
- Trash cans
- * Shampoo, Conditioner, Ethnic Hair Products, Body Wash, Soap, and lotion*
- Bath Towels (New)
- * Kleenex and Q-Tips "
- BEDROOM
- New Pillows
- Night lights
- HOUSEHOLD
- Flash lights
- DVD players
- Air fresheners and wall plug fresheners
- Chapstick
- Keyring labels
- $10 gift cards for fast food, Walmart, 7-11
- TV Antennas
Items with an * 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.
