Wish List

Ways You Can Help

Do you want to organize a workplace, family, or friend donation drive? Let us know how we can help. If you have any questions, please contact us at sheltermanager@turningpointdvs.wwwmi3-tr102.supercp.com

Employee Giving Campaigns

Through matching-gift programs and workplace-giving campaigns, companies have the opportunity to involve their employees involved in a cause they care about, which in turn builds a sense of community and teamwork.

Donated Items & Supplies

It takes a continual supply of items to fully stock the shelter. Below is a suggested list of the items we most often need, and those we use the most. 

PAPER PRODUCTS AND CLEANING PRODUCTS (Fragrance-free products are appreciated):

  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Facial tissues
  • Dish detergent
  • Laundry detergent, bleach, dryer sheets, fabric softener 
  • General kitchen and bath cleaners

PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS:

  • Tampons, sanitary pads, adult incontinence products (variety of sizes)
  • Shampoo, conditioner, hair gel (variety of types and ethnicities- for both children and adults)
  • Body wash, hand soap (including fragrance-free) (men and women)
  • Make-up for a variety of ethnicities and skin tones
  • Hair brushes, hair bands, combs, hair coloring kits
  • Mouth wash, dental floss
  • Deodorant (men and women)
  • Over-the-counter medicines:  Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Pepto Bismol, Midol, cough drops

FOOD ITEMS:

  • Coffee, coffee filters, tea bags, hot cocoa and hot cider mix, Kool-aid, Crystal Light, soda, bottled water
  • Sugar, creamer, sweetener
  • Bread, crackers
  • Meat
  • Baking supplies- flour, oil, Crisco, cooking spray, marshmallows, vanilla extract, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, season salt)
  • Snacks- salty and sweet

OTHER HELPFUL ITEMS:

  • Walmart and Visa gift cards in small amounts ($10 to $25)
  • Gas cards in small amounts ($10 to $25)

Thank you for your partnership with us through your generous donations!

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