In-Kind Donations

Families and individuals come through our doors often with nothing but the clothes on their back. Ascencia relies on donations like basic clothing, hygiene items, meals, and food pantry goods to have on hand at all times for our residents.

In-kind donations are any non-monetary donations likes goods, services, or use of facilities or equipment at no cost. If you’re looking for a way to give back to your community, in-kind donations are impactful, tangible, and immediate. 

Your support saves us hundreds of thousands of dollars every year so that we can help many more people experiencing homelessness.

Immediate Needs

Food

  • Non-Perishable canned goods and foods (unopened/non-expired)
    • Canned proteins, veggies, fruit
    • Dry pasta, rice, beans
  • If you’re interested in donating meals, brown bag lunches, or becoming a Guest Chef, please visit our volunteer page.

Clothing

  • New Clothing (for Adults, Children, and Babies)
    • BRAND NEW OR UNUSED ONLY
    • New Bras and Underwear – All Genders, all sizes 
    • New basic, comfortable shirts and pants in size M, L, XL, 2XL
    • Clothing for job interviews and work
    • New shoes (for shower, work, everyday wear)
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Toiletries

  • Travel-Size Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Body Wash / Soap
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Hygiene Kits
  • Toilet Paper & Paper Towels
  • Hairbrushes and Combs
  • Body Lotion
  • Toothpaste
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Deodorant

Miscellaneous

  • New Mattresses (Full or Queen)
  • Small furniture pieces such as tables, chairs, or desks
  • Kitchen appliances/goods such as microwaves, toasters, dinnerware, or cookware
  • NEW Reusable Water Bottles
  • NEW Pillows, Linens, or Blankets

 

Please email donate@ascenciaca.org with information and photos of what you want to donate and we will get back to you ASAP. Please note: We only accept new clothing, shoes, bedding, towels, and mattresses.

Unfortunately, we are not able to do pick ups. All in-kind donations must be pre-approved and dropped off by appointment only to our Glendale office. 

Please visit our Volunteer Page for more information on Donation Drives, Corporate Team-Building Projects, and more!

Amazon Wish List

 Ascencia has Amazon Wish Lists that feature items that our shelter clients and housed clients are requesting. By ordering off our Amazon wishlists, you can see exactly what we need in real time, and send your donations straight to our access center with ease. We will ensure these items get in the right hands as soon as they are delivered. This is by far the easiest way to donate the items we need the most, and it makes a tangible difference by putting items directly in the hands of our clients! Just email donate@ascenciaca.org with details of your order. Thank you.

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Move-In Donations

Imagine moving into your new home after being homeless, and having absolutely nothing to unpack — No bed to sleep on, no cups to drink water, and no silverware to eat with. Finding housing is hard enough, but homeless individuals who become housed often have a difficult time acquiring furniture, appliances, and household essentials.

Our Move-In Program allows our Ascencia supporters to kick off our clients’ fresh start by providing them with new household essentials from their Amazon Wishlist.

Sign up for our email newsletter to be alerted when our newly housed clients need your help. You’ll also be the first to hear about our clients’ success stories! You can also donate directly to our Move-In Donation fund and Ascencia will purchase items on your behalf for our housed clients.

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Client Judith and Case Manager Zana with Move-in Donations.