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 Please be mindful that Clare House spends hundreds of dollars annually to dispose of outdated or dirty items as well as household items, toys and games that are broken, non-functioning or incomplete.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.

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