IN KIND DONATIONS
We are in constant need of in-kind donations to furnish our housing units, support our educational programs, and help sustain our administrative operations. Please donate items that are in good to excellent condition. We want to serve our families with dignity and respect by providing items in good condition for which there is a need.
Items Needed:
Kitchen Items:
- Dishes (plates, bowls) - sets preferred
- Silverware
- Pots and Pans
- Cups and glasses - sets preferred
Household Goods:
- Standing lamps
- Plastic storage bins (medium and large) with lids
- Vacuum cleaners in good working condition
- Laundry baskets
- Sheets and blankets/comforters (twin or full sized)
- Towels and washcloths
- Shower curtains
Furniture Items:
- Metal bed frames (twin or full sized)
- Couches and loveseats (under 80" and in great condition - no holes, rips, tears, broken parts, or stains)
- Dinette sets with 4+ chairs
- Dressers
Many thanks to A Wider Circle for helping provide our families with needed furniture items!
Items We Are Not Able To Use:
- Used clothing
- Large appliances (dishwashers, washers, or dryers)
- Mechanical Medical/Hospital beds
- Large rugs and carpet remnants
- Children's items that no longer meet safety standards
- Medical supplies
- Knick-knacks or figurines
- Single glasses, mugs, or plates (families prefer sets)
- Grills
- Cassettes, tape players, records, or VCR tapes
- Used/opened toiletry items
- Any items in need of repair or in poor condition
NEW! You can also check out our Wish List at Target.
Please contact Ellen Zaander at (202) 232-7356 or send her an email at ezaander@cohdc.org if you would like to make a donation. However, for security purposes, please make sure to contact us first before bringing donations to any of our sites.
Our "Wish List" at Target
We've put together a Wish List of items needed by those living in our housing units. Take a look at the list on Target's website and see if you'd like to order an item. Just add it to your online "shopping bag", checkout and pay securely with a credit card - it's that easy. (If you have an account with Amazon, you can now use it on Target's website too!). Don't worry about our shipping address - it will be provided to you automatically during the checkout process.
To browse our Wish List on Target's website, just click here: 
