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, or shoes.

Needed items for the day shelter

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

  2. Hats, beanies

  3. Gloves

  4. Tents

  5. Towels

  6. Washcloths

  7. Sleeping bags

  8. Hand and body warmers

  9. Tissue packs

  10. Cough drops / lozenges

  11. Chapstick / Lip balm

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

  13. Socks (thermal socks preferred)

  14. Deodorant*

  15. Razors (disposable)

  16. Body lotion / Vaseline*

  17. Soap and body wash*

  18. Shampoo*

  19. Phone chargers (USB-C and iPhone)

  20. Toothpaste*

  21. Grocery bags

  22. Backpacks

  23. Belts

  24. Nail clippers

  25. Wet wipes (pocket/travel size)

  26. Masking tape

  27. Large and pocket-sized hand sanitizer

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

  29. Hair picks, bristle hair brushes

  30. Bandanas

*= 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 (operated by Belmont Baptist Church on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) or the Hinton Avenue Clothing Closet (operated by Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church on Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 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 during the hours we are open: Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Saturday through Sunday from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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

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

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

Questions?

Contact us at operations@thehaven.org.