Monetary Donations
Monetary donations are crucial for our work, enabling us to provide the necessary goods and financial assistance to the clients we serve. Your generous contributions help us reach more individuals in need, ensuring we can sustain our mission in supporting victims of domestic abuse. Every donation, no matter the size, brings our clients one step closer to the independence they deserve.
Donations of Goods
Many of our clients are leaving an environment of physical, mental and/or financial abuse. They are starting over from scratch in a shelter or a new apartment or home. To help these families rebuild their lives, we are most in need of clothing, shoes, and linens.
Our families live in many different communities and want to rebuild with confidence. Before donating items, consider “Would I/my children wear this?”
Clothing
What We Accept
New or gently worn clothing items. Clothing items must be clean, free of stains, rips, pilling, and fading. All zippers must be in working condition.
Holiday themed clothing is accepted in October and November
Items that are Machine washable (We cannot accept tags that say “Dry Clean Only”)
| Category | Items | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Clothing |
Shirts, Sweatshirts, Sweaters Pants, Jeans, Sweatpants, Shorts Hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, winter coats Underwear (must be new) Bras (must be new or like-new) Bathing Suits (must be new or like-new) |
XS – XL |
| Women's Shoes |
Sneakers, casual shoes, snow boots, sandals We cannot accept dress shoes or heels. |
7 – 10 |
| Kids' Clothing |
Shirts, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Sweaters Pants, Jeans, Sweatpants, Shorts, Leggings, Socks Hats, mittens, gloves, scarves Snow pants, winter coats, snowsuits Snowsuits must be less than 10 years old. Underwear (must be new) |
Infant – 14/16 (teen) |
| Kids' Shoes | Sneakers, casual shoes, sandals, Crocs, water shoes (for camp) | Little Kid 3 – Big Kid 7 |
| Linens |
Towels: Bath, hand, washcloths, bath mats, beach towels (summer camp) Sheets: Crib, Twin, Full, Queen, Pillowcases Blankets: Comforter, quilt, coverlet, throw blanket Pillows (must be new) |
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What We Do Not Accept
Items with stains, rips, pilling, fading, broken zippers
Personalized clothing (vacation t-shirts, monogrammed items, clothing with logos from camps, schools, or afterschool groups, etc.)
Clothing featuring professional sports teams from outside Boston
Clothing that is labeled “Dry Clean Only”
Women’s Dresses, Blazers, Work Attire, Skirts
Men’s Clothing items
For items that do not fit our guidelines, please consider donating to Goodwill or utilizing the Textile Recycling bins located at each of our Sudbury Schools.
Care Pantry
We also accept personal care and cleaning product donations. We can accept unused travel or full-sized items of the following:
| Personal Care | Cleaning Products |
|---|---|
|
Shampoo Conditioner Deodorant Soap Body Wash Lotion Menstrual products Razors Bug Spray Sunscreen |
Paper towels Dish soap Sponges Cleaning Spray Pine Sol Fabuloso |
Small Appliances
For families starting over in a new apartment or home, core small appliances are so valuable to help them restart. Small appliances must be in full working order to be
donated. Our clients are most grateful for new or gently used:
Coffee Makers (Keurig’s ok)
Blenders
Toasters / Toaster Ovens
Small Microwaves
For questions or to schedule a donation drop-off please email warehouse@giftsofhopeunlimited.org