At Starting Point, we are committed to addressing and ultimately ending the cycle of violence in our community. Our services, provided free and confidentially, extend to victims of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking. We believe in supporting victims and survivors with dignity and compassion.
Your donations play a significant role in making our work possible. We accept a variety of items that help us fulfill our program needs and offset expenses. We strive to provide the best for our clients, and therefore, we only accept items that are new or in like-new condition.
Donation Items:
We’ve compiled a list of items that can greatly benefit our clients, particularly those participating in our Transitional Living Program and those staying in our confidential emergency shelter.
Household Items:
- Cleaning products/ tools
- Dishwashing soap (hand and dishwasher)
- Laundry detergent
- Laundry Baskets
- Bath towels
- Paper towels
- Tissues
- Toilet paper
- Trash bags (kitchen and heavy-duty. Fragrance-free, please!)
- Bedding sets (Twin and Full)
- Pillows
- Mattress protectors (total encasement- waterproof and bed bug resistant)
- Lockboxes
- Dish sets, cups, etc.
Toiletries (full size and new, please):
- Deodorant
- Hand and body soap
- Toothbrushes/toothpaste
- Mouthwash/dental floss
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Body lotion
- Menstrual products
- Hair brushes/combs
- Wash clothes
- Facewash
- Disposable wipes
- Shaving cream
- Razors
Client Snacks:
- Water Bottles
- Granola Bars
- Small bags of pretzels
- Small bags of crackers, goldfish, Cheez-its, etc.
- Peanuts, almonds, pistachios
- Trail mix
- Fruit snacks
- Individual Apple Sauces, Raisins, & other Fruit-based Snacks
Comfort Kit Materials:
- Fidget spinners & other sensory toys
- Slime, play-doh, kinetic sand
- Tissue paper (bright colors!)
- Stones, rocks, magnets
- Small containers & memory boxes
- Coloring books (adult and child)
- Crayons, colored pencils, markers
- Bath bombs
- Face masks
- Lotion
- Fuzzy socks
- Grounding stones
- Memory boxes/gift bags
Additional Needs:
- Tracfones/ StraightTalk phones with accompanying minutes
- Gas cards
- Phone cards
- Gift cards (department stores, pharmacies, grocery, etc.)
- Nonperishable foods, including canned food, cereal, coffee/tea, pasta, rice, and sugar/flour
Interested in making a donation or have questions? Please call us to make a donation or for more information. Your generosity can make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you for considering a donation to Starting Point.