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Changing lives and creating healthy homes
Your in-kind donations help us create a safe, comfortable community for women experiencing homelessness across Los Angeles. Please review our guidelines below and schedule your donation drop-off. Please note that we cannot accept unscheduled deliveries!
DONATE GOODS PROCESS
Questions? Please contact DonateGoods@downtownwomenscenter.org
GUIDELINES & CURRENT NEEDS
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING
- Items on our online wish list
- Clothing: women or men's sizes XS - 3XL.
- Bags: backpacks, duffle, gym, totes, etc.
- Outdoor gear: tents, sleeping bags, umbrellas, rain ponchos.
- Household items: kitchen items, small appliances, lighting, books/magazines.
- Personal Care: hand soap, face wash, body wash, lotion, shampoo, conditioner in full size. Unopened pads with wings, and Depends or other adult diapers.
- Gift cards: DTLA stores like Food 4 Less, CVS, Target and Ralphs.
NOT ACCEPTING AT THIS TIME
- Baby or children related clothing or items
- Worn down items, like shoes & clothing.
- Mattresses & pillows.
- Candles.
- Makeup/skincare.
- Large electronics: laptops, large TV's.
- Expired goods.
- Panty liners, tampons or menstrual cups.
CURRENT HIGH PRIORITY NEEDS
- Underwear (sizes XS - 2XL) **URGENT NEED**
- Comfortable and seasonally appropriate clothing (XS - 3XL)
- Stretch pants such as leggings (XS - 3XL)
- Regular Bras (sizes 34 - 42 with cup sizes A, B, C, DD)
- Sports bras (sizes XS - 2XL)
- Tents & Tarps
- Sleeping Bags
- Projector & Projector Screen (portable) *for client centered programming*
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE GOODS
DONATION DRIVES: If you are interested in organizing a donation drive, promotion, or fundraiser to benefit the Downtown Women’s Center, please contact Events@DowntownWomensCenter.org or fill out our fundraiser form.
HELP FROM HOME KITS: If you are interested in assembling kits that support our daily programming, please review the instructions online. Please contact GroupVolunteerEvents@downtownwomenscenter.org with questions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
All donations drop-offs must be scheduled. You can schedule a drop-off here. Donation drop-offs can be scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 1:00pm.
We are located at 442 S. San Pedro Street Los Angeles, CA 90013. When you arrive to drop off your donation, the green gate will be closed. If you pull up to the gate, the security guard will open it for you. Pull into the lot and our donation team will meet you to unload your donation.
On some occasions, we may need furniture donations. Please contact DonateGoods@downtownwomenscenter.
You can get a receipt during the donation drop-off by asking one of our on-site staff members. If you forget to get a receipt on-site, please email DonateGoods@DowntownWomensCenter.
If you purchased something off of our Target wish list, we do not have records of your order. You can go to the ‘Your Orders’ section on your Target account to find a record of your purchase.
DWC’s highest needs are always changing, based on the feedback of the women we serve and our current inventory of donated goods. For the most up-to-date list of items, please look at the list above. You can also contact DonateGoods@DowntownWomensCenter.
You can also purchase items on our online wish list. These items are our top priority and give a great opportunity to support DWC from afar!
If you plan on dropping off a large donation, you must give notice a week ahead of time by contacting DonateGoods@DowntownWomensCenter.
Unfortunately, we have limited staff on-site who have their hands full running the programs and services for the women we serve. We are unable to pick up donated items.
If you have a question about Help From Home Kits, please contact GroupVolunteerEvents@downtownwomenscenter.org.
Yes, you can ship a donation to DWC. Please contact us ahead of time to confirm we are in need of the item(s) you want to donate and to make sure we can receive the quantity you plan on donating. You can email us at DonateGoods@DowntownWomensCenter.org.
We are not in need of items for babies or children, as we exclusively serve adult women.
We do accept adult menswear. The women we serve have a variety of style preferences, including masculine.
We accept gently-worn and new shoes of all sizes. Please do not donate run-down shoes, as the women we serve need sturdy, reliable shoes that will last a long time. We do not accept shoes with a very high heel.
We do accept donated books and magazines and welcome more books in Spanish.
We are not in need of makeup at this time.
Yes! We welcome unused cleaning supplies and/or Clean Home Kits for our residents. You can assemble Clean Home Kits by following the instructions here and scheduling a donation drop-off here. For any questions, please contact GroupVolunteerEvents@downtownwomenscenter.org.
Yes! We accept menstrual items such as pads and adult pull up diapers. We never accept tampons or menstrual cups.
Thank you for wanting to support the Downtown Women’s Center in this way! Please complete our fundraiser form and/or contact Events@DowntownWomensCenter.
VEHICLES
You can donate just about any motor vehicle and receive a tax deduction for your donation. Complete and submit the following form, or call toll-free (855) 392-1227 (855-DWC-1-CAR) to arrange a convenient pick-up time. We’ll pick up your vehicle, give you a receipt, and take care of the rest!