Below is information about our most-needed items, our twice-monthly Donation Drop-off Events, and those items we are unable to accept. Please also consider helping survivors stay stable and safe by making a monetary donation. You’re also free to purchase items from our Amazon Wish List, and have items shipped directly to Raphael House.
No matter the amount, your gifts are especially crucial, and your financial donations give us the flexibility to respond directly to the greatest needs of families we serve.
Have questions or want to learn more about supporting us? Please contact Gina at (503) 243-5159.
WHAT WE NEED MOST
General operating funds are our greatest need at all times!
While we sincerely appreciate in-kind support, we must raise 2/3 of our emergency shelter budget each year. To make a monetary contribution or learn more about supporting us financially, please visit our secure donation page.
MOST-needed ITEMS list
Below are our most-needed items, but you can find information about other supplies we accept at the bottom of the page (under Other Items We Accept). We can only accept new, unopened personal and hygiene items, and do not accept used clothing or shoes. If you’re hosting a drive, please get in touch for our most up-to-date needs. Thank you!
Shampoo and conditioner
(full-size bottles)
Body wash
(full-size bottles)
Lotion
(full-size bottles)
DVD players and VCRs
(or DVD/VCR combo units)
Products for Black and
African American hair
Small flatscreen TVs
(32" or less)
Hygiene supplies for
men and teenage boys
Dish soap and detergent
(for sinks and machines)
Shampoo and conditioner
(full-size bottles)
Body wash
(full-size bottles)
Lotion
(full-size bottles)
DVD players and VCRs
(or DVD/VCR combo units)
Products for Black and
African American hair
Small flatscreen TVs
(32" or less)
Hygiene supplies for
men and teenage boys
Dish soap and detergent
(for sinks and machines)
Used clothing or shoes
Opened or used toiletry and personal care items
Any item not in good, working condition
Furniture, cribs, or mattresses
Used breast pumps or baby bottles
Large appliances and large electronics
Perishable foods
Cell phones
Used toys or stuffed animals
Books (we love books, but are currently at capacity!)
Travel-sized toiletries
Opened or used toiletry and personal care items
Any item not in good, working condition
Furniture, cribs, or mattresses
Used breast pumps or baby bottles
Large appliances and large electronics
Used toys or stuffed animals
Books (we love books, but are currently at capacity!)
Alternative donation sites
While we can’t accept all items, please contact our community partners to fill their donation needs! Visit the Community Warehouse resource list for additional donation options.
Used adult clothing and sleeping essentials: Blanchet House
Women’s and children’s clothes, household items, and more: Rose Haven
Furniture and housewares: Community Warehouse
Children’s clothing and toys: Northwest Children’s Outreach
Used adult’s clothing: William Temple House
Used adult and children’s clothing: SnowCap Community Charities
Cell phones: Call To Safety
Books: The Children’s Book Bank at SMART Reading
Bedding. clothing, shoes, computers, home furnishings, TVs, knickknacks: Deseret Industries
