Donate Backpacks
For our homeless clients in Washington, DC, a backpack or book-bag means security.
DO DONATE:
Clean
Intact
Adult-sized
New or gently used
DON'T DONATE:
Dirty
Ripped, torn, or missing pieces
Child-sized
*Extra Credit: Consider filling the backpacks with other items, like a Hygiene Kit, water bottle, or shelf-stable snacks!
Our clients need good quality backpacks they can depend on. If you would like to donate backpacks, please contact our In-Kind Coordinator to schedule your donation at 202-503-1533 or
inkind@thrivedc.org.
If you would like to organize a donation drive* of backpacks, please fill out the form below and our In-Kind Coordinator will reach out to you to help plan your drive and coordinate getting your donations to our clients.
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Imagine not being able to shower whenever you wanted, or having your morning/evening routine depend on where you were able to get breakfast or spend the night. Offering our clients the chance to clean up and take care of themselves is part of how we affirm the worth and dignity of every person who walks through our doors.
Support the dignity of our DC clients without stable housing: donate NEW toiletry items, both travel- and full-sized!
Note: Please check expiration dates; yes, toiletries DO have expiration dates. If the item is expired, please throw it away.
GREATEST NEED RIGHT NOW:
Bar Soap
Deodorant
Lotion
OTHER ITEMS WE ACCEPT (NEW):
Hand Sanitizer
Lip Balm
Hygienic Wipes
Shampoo
Conditioner
Liquid Soap or Soap Bars
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Gloves
*Extra Credit: Consider making pre-packaged Hygiene Kits for our clients!
Our clients need good quality items they can depend on. If you would like to donate toiletries, please contact our In-Kind Coordinator to schedule your donation at 202-503-1533 or
inkind@thrivedc.org.
If you would like to organize a donation drive* of toiletries, please fill out the form below and our In-Kind Coordinator will reach out to you to help plan your drive and coordinate getting your donations to our clients.
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Donate Coats and Winter Items
The weather is getting cold. Our clients are in need of warm winter coats and accessories: gloves, hats, scarves, thermals, and thick socks. We are especially looking for items XL and up.
We DO NOT accept sweaters, sweatshirts, light jackets, and clothes. Our space capacity is limited, so we restrict our donations to our clients most critical needs.
*Thrive DC only accepts winter donations November 1st through December 22nd.
DO DONATE:
Clean Items
New or gently used: Coats, Hats, Gloves, and Scarves
New: Socks, Boxers & Underwear, and Thermals
DON'T DONATE:
Dirty items
Threadbare
Torn, ripped, missing zippers
Sweaters, sweatshirts, light jackets, and clothes
*Extra Credit: Consider a whole winter wardrobe for our clients! When seasonally appropriate, you can buy a whole outfit from our
Amazon Wish List online.
Our clients need good quality coats they can count on. If you would like to donate coats or other items, please contact our In-Kind Coordinator to schedule your donation at 202-503-1533 or
inkind@thrivedc.org.
If you would like to organize a donation drive of coats and winter items, please fill out the form below and our In-Kind Coordinator will reach out to you to help plan your drive and coordinate getting your donations to our clients.
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Donate Clothing
Did you know that shoes, socks, and underwear are our most requested items from clients? We also need L & XL t-shirts, shorts, and sweatpants to give our clients when they come to us and need a change of clothes.
*Extra Credit: Consider using our
Amazon Wish List! It’s convenient, and we have already preselected the style of clothing our clients prefer.
DO DONATE:
New
Seasonally appropriate
DON'T DONATE:
Used
Fashion items like stockings, dress socks, thongs
Our clients need t-shirts, elastic shorts, track pants, and sweat pants.
DO DONATE:
Items that come in M, L, or XL & Up
New or used
Intact
Seasonally appropriate
DON'T DONATE:
Items sized to individual bodies
Threadbare
Ripped or with holes
Long sleeves in the summer, for example
DO DONATE:
Clean
New or gently used
Intact
Sneakers, boots, sandals
DON'T DONATE:
Dirty
Threadbare
Ripped, with holes, or missing pieces
High heels or fashion shoes
Our clients need clothing they can count on. If you would like to donate shoes or clothing, please contact our In-Kind Coordinator to schedule your donation at 202-503-1533 or
inkind@thrivedc.org.
If you would like to organize a donation drive* of clothing, please fill out the form below and our In-Kind Coordinator will reach out to you to help plan your drive and coordinate getting your donations to our clients. Thank you!
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