Important Donation Drop-Off Information: Effective August 1, 2026, all in-kind donations must be made by appointment only. We are incredibly grateful for our community’s generosity and support of YouthCare’s young people. Because our needs and storage space are limited, we are not always able to accept every item offered. Scheduling an appointment allows us to confirm that we currently need the items you are donating and have space to receive them. Thank you for helping us make the greatest impact with your generosity!
Summer Giving!
Support young people experiencing homelessness this summer by providing essential items through our Amazon Wish List or gift cards that allow youth to choose what they need most.
Donations of new, unused essential items and gift cards help provide young people experiencing homelessness with the resources they need while empowering them to make choices that best meet their individual needs. To view our current list of needed items, please see our Amazon wish lists below. If you would like to make an in-person donation, drop-offs are by appointment only. Please reach out to donations@youthcare.org to get more details on how to schedule a drop-off with us or coordinate a drive!
Supporting young people also means empowering them to make choices that best meet their individual needs. Gift cards are a meaningful way to provide that flexibility, allowing youth to purchase essential items that are most important to them.
Help support young people by providing needed items from our Amazon Wish List:
Our Wish List features the items our programs need most right now. Simply choose the items you’d like to donate, and they’ll be shipped directly to YouthCare where they can quickly reach the young people who need them. Our lists are updated regularly and reflect of-the-moment needs for current youth.
Explore our additional Wish Lists below to donate other items that are currently needed:
- Hot Meals – serving and/or providing (for 10+ young people)
- Current Essentials
- Back to School
- New Underwear
- Towels & Bedding
- Food Gift Cards
- Gender Affirming Care
Always Needed Items
Throughout the year, our young people can always benefit from new athletic or wool socks, underwear, gently used shoes, toiletries, twin-size bedding, towels, backpacks and tote bags, gift cards, prepaid smartphones, individually packaged snacks, and seasonal clothing and essentials. Needs may vary throughout the year, so please reach out to our development team to learn more about our current program needs and the items that will make the greatest impact right now!
Looking for an alternative to physical gifts?
Support YouthCare through TisBest Charity Gift Cards! When you select YouthCare as your charity of choice, your gift is transformed into a donation that helps provide essential resources and support to young people in our programs. Visit www.tisbest.org today!
Provide a Meal
Make a difference through the power of a meal! Sign up to prepare and provide nutritious food for young people in our programs. Your support helps create moments of comfort, connection, and stability through meals youth can rely on.
Shop Local
Want to support young people experiencing homelessness while also supporting local businesses? Explore the resources by visiting Intentionalist to discover local BIPOC-owned businesses and community-minded companies. You can also shop with businesses found HERE, that partner with YouthCare to make a positive impact for young people in our community!