Association & Shelter Needs

We need your help now! Below is a list of DVIPP Shelter needs – urgent needs (priority); basic needs (ongoing); association needs (overall YWCA Greater Lafayette necessities); and non-donatable items (other human service organization items.)

For DVIPP Shelter donations, please deliver directly to YWCA DVIPP Shelter at 604 N. 6th St. Ring the doorbell and leave your donation on the doorstep. Call (765) 423-1118 for more information or to schedule a delivery!

For overall organization donations, please deliver directly to YWCA Greater Lafayette at 624 N. 6th St., Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Email Janae, Director of Operations, or call (765) 742-0075 for more information or to schedule a delivery!

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*please call to set up donation drop-off time for large items

(Any toiletry or personal items must be new, unopened and unexpired.)

NON-Donatable Items

  • Hotel and travel toiletries

  • Used, expired or opened products

  • Breast pumps

  • Car seats with stained or damaged Fabric covers

  • Opened packages of diapers

  • Soft or fabric toys

  • Stuffed animals

Items currently not needed

  • Towels

  • Blankets

  • Hand sanitizer, baby soap/lotion

  • Baby items such as cribs, pack-n-plays, etc.

  • Clothing

  • Mattresses

  • Washers/dryers

Association Needs

  • Outdoor rakes (leaf)

  • Weed killer

  • Air freshener (no floral scents)

  • Dawn dish soap

  • Microban spray cleaner

  • General purpose cleaner

  • Cleaning wipes

  • Bleach

  • Paper towels

  • Toilet paper

  • Cleaning sponges

  • Large microfiber dust mop

Shelter Needs (Urgent needs in BOLD)

  • Washcloths

  • Towels

  • Shower curtains

  • Shower curtain liners

  • Bathmats

  • Backpacks

  • Razors

  • Shampoo

  • Conditioner

  • Deodorant

  • Hairbrushes

  • Body wash

  • Hair straighteners

  • Curling irons

  • Iron and ironing board

  • African-American hair care products (gels, hair jam,
    leave-in conditioner, curly styling products, etc.)

  • Twin size sheet sets (flat, fitted, pillowcase)

  • Twin size comforters

  • Fabric softener

  • Laundry soap

  • Fabric softener sheets

  • Dish soap

  • Hangers

  • Freezer tote bags (with double zippers)

  • Ziploc bags (all sizes)

  • Reusable containers

  • Paper plates

  • Plastic forks

  • Plastic spoons

  • Box fans

  • Alarm clocks (for shelter residents)

  • Luggage locks

  • Combination locks

  • AA batteries

  • AAA batteries

  • C batteries

  • Phone chargers

  • K-cup coffee maker

  • Gas/Fuel gift cards

  • Maxi pads (No Panty Liners please)

  • Pullups all sizes

  • Baby wipes

Y-Shop (Incentive Program) Wish List

  • $10 fast food gift cards

  • Basketballs

  • Footballs

  • Sidewalk chalk

  • Bubbles

  • Fidget toys

  • Journals

  • Adult coloring books

  • Cute affirmational stickers

  • Costume Jewlery

  • Manicure tool sets

  • Press on nails

  • Nail polish

  • Spa / Bath kits

  • Skin care items

  • Perfume / Body sprays

  • Lotions

  • Air Freshener

Shelter Clothing Needs

(For all clothing donations: new and lightly used condition, not in need of repair and freshly laundered preferred if lightly used.)

AT THIS TIME, WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING CLOTHING ON THIS LIST.

  • New and unopened adult underwear (all sizes including plus)

  • New and unopened women’s underwear (all sizes including plus)

  • New and unopened children underwear (all sizes, all genders)

  • New or gently used children’s socks (all sizes)

  • New adult socks (all sizes, all genders)

  • Adult sweatpants (large to 2xl)

  • Adult sweatshirts (large to 2xl)

  • Winter coats (all sizes)

  • Gloves

  • Hats

  • Slippers/house shoes (all sizes including child sizes)

  • Slides (adult sizes)

  • Adult t-shirts (Small to 3xl)

  • New or gently used adult tennis shoes (no other shoes)

Client Future Housing Wish List

  • Household cleaning supplies

  • Toilet paper

  • Paper towels

  • Air mattress

  • Bleach

  • Coffee pots

  • Crock pots

  • Dish soap

  • Mops/brooms

  • Pots and pans sets

  • Silverware set