Donations
Clare House accepts:
- Financial Contributions: 100% of your financial donation to Clare House is tax deductible and will be used specifically to benefit the women and children Clare House serves.
To make a financial contribution, simply click the paypal button and donate through the secure Paypal Account or send checks made payable to Clare House. - Supplies: Clare House continually is in need of cleaning and personal care items (see wish list for more specifics).
- Food: Clare House accepts non-expired can goods, non-perishable and frozen items. Please contact us concerning all fresh food donations.
Clare House no longer accepts clothing donations. Our shelter collaborates with other social service agencies to provide clothing to our residents. Clare House is unable to receive the donation of items remaining from neighborhood or Church yard sales. Storage space is limited. Please be mindful that Clare House spends hundreds of dollars annually to dispose of outdated or dirty items as well as household items, toys and games that are broken, non-functioning or incomplete. We ask that you please use your good judgment when bringing donations to the shelter and kindly call to make delivery arrangements in advance.
Wish List
| Current Needs | Children and Babies | Miscellaneous Items |
| Floor Cleaner (Non-Ammonia) | Diapers (all sizes) | Cash Donations |
| All Purpose Cleaner | Baby Monitors | Gift Cards |
| Small and Large Plastic Storage Bins | Diaper Rash Cream | Laundry Soap/ Fabric Softener |
| Toilet Paper | Baby Powder | Deodorant |
| Local Bus Passes | Baby Oil | Bleach |
| Twin Comforters and Sheets | Baby Wipes | New Pillows |
| 60 Watt Light Bulbs | Onesies | Reuseable Plastic Cups |
| 65 Watt/120 Volt Indoor Flood Light Bulbs | Bibs | Hair Gel/Spray |
| Strong Garbage Bags (13 Gallon & Larger) | Pacifiers | Brooms/ Mops/ Buckets |
| Dishwasher Detergent | Diaper Bags | Razors |
| Diapers/Pulls-Ups (size 4+) | Socks/ Underwear | Body Soap/ Lotion/ Spray |
| Feminine Hygiene Products | Sippy Cups/ Bottles | Brushes/Combs |
| Paper Towels | Car Seats | Towels/ Wash Cloths |
| Mouthwash | High Chairs | Shower Curtains/ Liners |
| Bath Towels | Pack ‘N Plays | Dishes/ Silverware |
| Cleaning Products | Pots/Pans | |
| Air Freshener | Food | |
| Jet Dry | Healthy Snacks | |
| Twin Waterproof Mattress Covers | Fruits/ Vegetables | |
| (Must fully encase mattress) | Fresh/Frozen Meat | |
| Soup/Pasta | ||
| Office Supplies | Rice/Potatoes | |
| Copy Paper | Bread/Cereal | |
| Pens/ Pencils | Condiments/Spices | |
| White Out | Peanut Butter/Jelly | |
| Markers | Juice | |
| Folders | Canned Goods | |
| Stamps | Food Storage Containers | |
| General Office Supplies | ||
Clare House is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Volunteering
Clare House is a volunteer driven organization; each volunteer brings something unique and special. The donation of time and talent is vital to the operation of our shelter. The amount of commitment and dedication of our volunteers is remarkable. Clare House appreciates each and every one of you---you are part of the Clare House family. We value our volunteers and have something for everyone—child care, transportation, maintenance/home improvement, donation organization—just to name a few of the opportunities available. But maybe you are unable to support the shelter with an on-going commitment of time but want to help? You could coordinate a supply drive at your company and collect items from our wish list. Perhaps your family or organization would be interested in our Adopt-A-Room program, where your time and money is used to spruce up one of our rooms for the women and children of Clare House? Or ask your boss to support a dress down day, where everyone pays $5.00 to dress down on a Friday in support of the shelter. Prepare a meal and bring it in for the ladies to enjoy…we have opportunities for anyone who has the interest and desire to get involved. Give us a call or drop us a line for more information!
Overview of Donations
Clare House receives financial support from individuals, businesses, Churches and Houses of Worship and applies for and receives foundation and corporation grants. Clare House is proud to be a United Way member agency and receives a formal allocation and donor designations. In addition, Clare House receives Lancaster County and City Community Development Block Grants and Emergency Shelter Grants. Each year Clare House completes the rigorous application process in order to receive funding from these public sources.
Further, Clare House receives donations of personal care and cleaning supplies, furniture, services (such as general maintenance) and household items.
Clare House operates only through the generous donation of time, talent and treasure of our community. We are thankful for the support. Kind deeds change lives.
