Thank you for helping meet the physical needs of The Haven and our guests.

 

Please note, we do NOT accept: most clothing items (other than underwear, undershirts), coats, bedding, conditioner, shoes or kids’ items.

Needed Items for the Day Shelter

  1. Towels

  2. Washcloths

  3. Underwear (new, men’s and women’s sizes M-2XL)

  4. T-shirts (new or in good condition, all adult sizes)

  5. Soap and body wash*

  6. Deodorant*

  7. Razors (disposable)

  8. Body lotion / Vaseline*

  9. Socks (new or gently used, crew socks preferred)

  10. Tents

  11. Sleeping bags

  12. Chapstick / Lip balm

  13. Shampoo*

  14. Grocery bags

  15. Backpacks

  16. Belts

  17. Nail clippers

  18. Wet wipes (pocket/travel size)

  19. Phone chargers (USB-C and iPhone)

  20. Masking tape

  21. Large and pocket-sized hand sanitizer

  22. Tampons and menstrual pads (regular to super absorbency)

  23. Hair picks, bristle hair brushes

  24. Bandanas

  25. Toothpaste*

  26. Toilet paper

*= travel-sized preferred; bulk accepted

See The Haven’s Amazon wish list for easy ordering to the day shelter.

Because of storage concerns, we cannot accept most clothing donations. Please take clothes to the Belmont Clothing Center at 815 Bolling Ave. (operated by Belmont Baptist Church on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., and Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) or Church of the Good Shepherd Clothes Closet at 500 Church St. (operated on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.), where our guests can obtain clothing for free.

Needed Extras For Our Guests

  1. Headphones

  2. Portable phone chargers

  3. Natural/textured hair care products (for leave-in moisture)

  4. Gift cards (stores, movie theaters, fast food, etc.)

  5. Snacks (individually wrapped, such as crackers, bars, tuna, etc.)

How do I drop off these needed items?

  1. Plan to drop off items during these hours:

    Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    If you are unable to make these times, reach out to us to coordinate another time.

  2. Let us know to expect you! Call our front desk prior to dropping items off at 434-973-1234 ext. 100.

  3. Bring items through the main shelter entrance off Market Street OR ring the doorbell at our side entrance (red door) on 1st Street for collection. Please do not drop off items without speaking to a staff member first.

  4. You’ll be asked to complete an in-kind donation form for our records.

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to Kay Comer, Development Manager, at kay@thehaven.org or 434-202-4250 (text or call).