In-Kind Giving
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We are humbled by the generosity of our community—thank you! As we transition to our warehouse, we will be temporarily changing our donation process as well as what we accept. This will allow us time to catch up on sorting and categorizing donations with our limited staff.
DONATION HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 10AM-12PM and 1PM-3PM
Please note, we do not accept donations the first full week of the month. And, to protect your donations, we do not accept them during inclement weather.
NEW DONATION ADDRESS…LOOK FOR OUR LOGO!
38 Catoctin Cir. SE (behind Deli South) Phone: 703.431.4530
Accepted Items:
Food, Gas & Small Denomination Gift Cards
Perishable & Non-perishable Food
Cars & Bikes
New & Used Toys
Safe, Complete and Non-Recalled Baby Items
New Hygiene Items, Diapers & Baby Wipes
Sleeping Bags & Tents
Small Household Items
New & Gently Used Clothing
Jewelry & Handbags
Small Vintage Items
New Plastic Bags, Trash Bags, Bins, Shelves & Milk Crates
Items We Do Not Accept:
Non-Working or Out of Date Electronics
Non-Working or Out of Date Appliances
Large Furniture
Large Household Items
Used Mattresses
Opened Hygiene Items
Used Undergarments and Socks
Broken Lawn Equipment
Opened Food Items
Used Bedding
Medications
Textbooks
Damaged Clothing
A gift-in kind receipt will be provided for you, listing your donations by category.
On occasion we will post on social media to request specific items for our homeless youth and struggling families.
How We Use Your Donations
Clothing, household goods and all other supplies are provided free to our clients, both through our “Listen for the Honk” bus outreach services and in our on-site donation center. We sell surplus clothes and household goods at Graffiti & Silk. All proceeds from Graffiti & Silk go directly back into our programs to provide life-sustaining support for youth in crisis.
Items Always Needed:
Food items: Canned tuna, canned chicken, (proteins of all kind) granola bars, canned fruit, cereal, canned vegetables, macaroni, hearty soups, snacks, peanut butter crackers, saltines, ramen noodles, oatmeal, cereals, shelf-stable milk (or anything you pick up at the store!)
Hygiene Items: Diapers, chapsticks, shampoo, dry shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, shaving cream, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine products, brushes & combs, tissues, hand warmers.
Small Denomination Gift Cards: Fast Food, Gas, Grocery Store, Pharmacies, Convenience Stores, Walmart, Target.
You! Your time, talent and treasure is always appreciated!
