Association & Shelter Needs

We need your help now! Below is a list of Domestic Violence 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 Domestic Violence Shelter donations, please deliver directly to YWCA Greater Lafayette Domestic Violence Shelter at 604 N. 6th St., Lafayette, IN 47901. 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 Patricia and W. Kelley Carr Advocacy Center at 624 N. 6th St., Lafayette, IN 47901, open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. 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

(Urgent needs in BOLD)

(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

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Baby soap

  • Baby items such as sleep sacks

  • Plates

  • Mugs

  • Diapers

  • Feminine Products

  • Mattresses

  • Washers/dryers

  • Clothing

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

  • Diapers (all sizes)

  • Baby wipes

  • Body wash

  • Shampoo

  • Conditioner

  • Body lotion

  • Shaving razors

  • Laundry detergent

  • Fabric softener

  • Fabric softener sheets

  • Cleaning products (Windex, Clorox spray and wipes)

  • Vacuum

  • Dish soap

  • Mops

  • Brooms

  • Gallon size zip lock bags for freezer

  • Aluminum foil

  • Paper plates

  • Bleach

  • Twin size sheet sets

  • Towels (bath size)

  • Wash clothes

  • Plug in air fresheners

Y-Shop (Incentive Program) Wish List

  • Robes (all sizes)

  • Cozy pajamas (all sizes)

  • Slippers (all sizes)

  • Fun cozy / everyday socks

  • Purses

  • Gloves

  • Hats

  • Nail polish / nail art kits

  • Manicure / pedicure sets

  • Lotions

  • Makeup (mascara, eye liners, lip gloss, blush, etc.)

  • Make up bags

  • Make up mirrors

  • Tweezers

  • Flat irons

  • Curling irons

  • Hair dryers

  • Journals 

  • Crossword puzzles

  • Cross stitch kits

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 women’s underwear (all sizes including plus)

Client Future Housing Wish List

  • Household cleaning supplies

    • Toilet paper

    • Paper towels

    • All-purpose spray

    • Bathroom cleaner

    • Bleach

  • Silverware sets

  • Security cameras

  • Pots/pans

  • Space heaters/box fans

  • Microwave

  • Casserole dishes

  • Knife sets

  • Shower curtain and liners

  • Bathmats

  • Kitchen trash cans

  • Baking sheets

  • Air mattress

  • Dish soap

  • Vacuums