Donate Goods

One of the largest hurdles to leaving an abusive situation is finding a safe, affordable place to move. Please consider supporting the many families we serve as they transition into their new homes by collecting items for a Welcome Kit.

We gratefully accept donations of complete Welcome Kits or individual items from this list. All items must be new. Gently used items cannot be accepted.

Kitchen

  • Dish set of four
  • Cup set of four
  • Pot and pan set
  • Flatware (set of 4)
  • Dish towels
  • Dish rags
  • Garbage can
  • Toaster
  • Can opener

Bed

  • Full sheet set
  • Twin sheet set
  • Crib sheets

Bath

  • Hand towels
  • Bath towels
  • Wash cloths
  • Shower curtain and rings

Other

  • Small Tupperware container
  • Large Tupperware container
  • Clothes hamper/laundry bag
  • Plastic hangers
  • Broom and dustbin
  • Mop and bucket
  • Toilet brush

DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS:

Donated items can be dropped off or mailed to our administrative office at: Women Against Abuse, Attention: Advancement, 100 S Broad Street, Suite 1341, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

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While we deeply value your generosity, due to health code guidelines we cannot accept used items.

However, we have assembled a list of local providers who accept gently used items.

Download list here

Questions?

Check out this Frequently Asked Questions resource or contact us.

Thank you so much for thinking of Women Against Abuse and the people we serve.

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