Donate New Items

Many families come to safehaven with nothing more than the clothes on their back.

Our shelters provide survivors a safe place to stay while they are actively hiding from their abusers, and your donations provide all of their daily needs - clothes, medications, toiletries, and more!

Donations can be purchased directly from our Amazon Wishlist, or dropped off at the Arlington Resource Center by making an appointment. We are not currently able to accommodate pick-ups.

Amazon Wish List
Ship To:
1010 N. Center Street
Arlington, TX 76011

Donation Drop Off Location
1010 N. Center Street
Arlington, TX 76011
Appointments are Required

current needs

  1. Bras

  2. Underwear (Women’s & Kids’)

  3. Leggings

  4. Deodorant

  5. Body Wash

  6. Shampoo & Conditioner

  7. Baby Bottles & Brushes

  8. Large Bath Towels

  9. Twin XL Bedding

  10. Diapers (All Sizes)

    * All current needs items should be new unless otherwise noted

How can I support families in emergency shelter?

As you can imagine, many women and children come into our shelters with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. You can ensure that all of the needs of our clients are met by providing:

This includes items like toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and conditioner (all hair types), body wash, lotion, deodorant, feminine products, lip balm, etc.

Hygiene Products and Toiletries

We accept clothing that is in season for women, teens (male & female), and children in our shelters. While we do accept used clothing, we prioritize new clothing for our families in shelter. After fulfilling current needs, anything left over or out of season will be sent to Berry Good Buys to be resold.

Clothing

During the winter season, pain, cold, and allergy medications are a huge need in our shelters. We stock both adult and children’s medications.

Over-the-counter Medications

Baby Items

This includes new baby bottles, baby soap, baby lotion, diapers and pull-ups, baby wipes, diaper cream, pacifiers, nasal aspirators, baby toys, and more.

Each month we share a list of our biggest needs, which you can find above in our “Current Needs” list or via our Amazon Wish List. This list changes monthly, but any items listed can be put to use year-round. Helpful ongoing needs include new twin XL bedding, new pillows, headphones/earbuds, phone charges (both iPhone and USB-C), shower shoes/flip-flops, towels and washcloths, ear plugs, sleep masks, duffel bags and suitcases, etc. This list is not exhaustive but includes items we consistently need.

Other Ongoing Needs

How can I support families in transitional housing?

Ana’s Baskets Donations

Ana is a former SafeHaven client who wanted to make a difference for families in transitional housing by creating Welcome Home kits with all the basic necessities for a new apartment. The basic cleaning, kitchen and bedroom necessities that come with a new apartment can become costly, and that’s where Ana (and you!) come in
to help!  

Ana created two basket options. For more information, please contact Ana at anasbaskets@yahoo.com

    • Laundry basket

    • Glass cleaner

    • Laundry detergent

    • Dryer sheets

    • Disinfecting wipes

    • Dish towels

    • Kitchen counter cleaner

    • Clorox

    • Kitchen trash bags

    • Toilet bowl cleaner

    • Bathroom cleaner

    • Kitchen and bathroom cleaning sponges

    • Paper towels

    • Grocery gift cards (Walmart, Kroger, Etc.)

  • Includes all items listed in the Starter Kit, plus:

    • Full/queen bedding

    • Shower curtain and rod

    • Towels

    • Bath mats

    • Dishes

    • Cookware

    • Flatware

    • Dish towels

    • Small vacuum

    • Broom and dust pan

    • Mop

Home Start-Up Items

Clients in our transitional housing program benefit from air mattresses, new sheets, cleaning and laundry products, personal hygiene products, dishes, pots & pans, and other kitchenware.

Transportation

Another huge needs for families in Transitional Housing is transportation to and from work, support groups, appointments, etc. You can donate bus passes or Uber/Lyft gift cards to support this need.

Furniture

If you are interested in donating furniture to help families furnish their new home, please email Chelsea Derbyshire at cderbyshire@safehaventc.org with pictures of the items you wish to donate. We will check with our Housing Program to see if there is a need and respond to you within a few days to coordinate a drop-off time and location.

We rely on drives to celebrate the seasons with our families all year long! If you are interested in learning more about getting involved or setting up a drive, please contact Chelsea Derbyshire at cderbyshire@safehaventc.org.

How can I support families seasonally?

Valentine’s Day

Provide candy, cards, crafts, and other sweet Valentine’s goodies to celebrate with our kids in shelter.

Easter

Provide Easter baskets, eggs, and candy for kids in shelter.

Mother’s Day

Provide gifts and goodies for moms in shelter.

Summer Camp

Provide snacks, water bottles, games, and more for kids spending the summer in shelter.

Back to school

Provide school supplies, backpacks, and more for kids in shelter.

Fall Fest

Provide candy, costumes, and trick-or-treat baskets for kids in shelter.

Winter Holidays

Provide gifts for babies, kids, teens and moms spending the holiday season in our shelters, or adopt a family from transitional housing to provide holiday gifts.