Basic Needs: Material Assistance

Results: 37

• Automobile Donation Programs (2)
  TI-1800.9000-050

  Automobile Donation Programs

  TI-1800.9000-050
  
  Nonprofit organizations that accept automobiles, trucks, vans and other vehicles used primarily for transportation purposes as donations from individuals who want a tax write-off. In most cases, donated automobiles are sold to raise funds for the organization, but some programs repair the vehicles, if necessary, and keep them for their own use, give them to individuals or families who have no means of private transportation or donate them to other nonprofit organizations for use in their program or for distribution to the people they serve.
• Baby Clothing (6)
  BM-6500.1500-100

  Baby Clothing

  BM-6500.1500-100
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing and layettes for infants and young children.
• Baby Furniture (3)
  BM-3000.2000-100

  Baby Furniture

  BM-3000.2000-100
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand cribs, bassinets, strollers and other furniture that has been designed for infants/babies. Also included are Baby Box programs that provide sturdy cardboard boxes in which newborns can safely sleep during the first months of life. The boxes come with a firm mattress, a waterproof cover and a fitted sheet, and may include necessities like diapers, wipes, breast cream, breast pads, a onesie and an activity cart. The goal of the project is to reduce the incidence of infant mortality and possibly Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) (also know as Sudden, Unexplained Infant Death – SUID) as occurred in Finland where the boxes were originally introduced.
• Bedding/Linen (4)
  BM-3000.1000

  Bedding/Linen

  BM-3000.1000
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand sheets, blankets, pillowcases, bedspreads, curtains, towels and other similar household essentials.
• Beds (3)
  BM-3000.2000-130

  Beds

  BM-3000.2000-130
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand beds.
• Building Materials/Supplies Donation Programs (1)
  TI-1800.1000

  Building Materials/Supplies Donation Programs

  TI-1800.1000
  
  Programs that accept paint, siding, lighting fixtures, hardware, doors, windows and other construction materials and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to community-based organizations that will use them in housing renovation or other community revitalization projects.
• Child Passenger Safety Seats (3)
  JR-8400.1500

  Child Passenger Safety Seats

  JR-8400.1500
  
  Programs that pay for, provide and/or install car seats that can be used to restrain infants or young children who are riding as passengers in motor vehicles. Also included are programs that provide booster seats for older children or provide referrals to organizations that provide the seats or the safety checks.
• Clothes Dryers (1)
  BM-3000.0500-150

  Clothes Dryers

  BM-3000.0500-150
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothes dryers.
• Clothing (3)
  BM-6500.1500

  Clothing

  BM-6500.1500
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing. Included are clothing exchange programs.
• Clothing Vouchers (1)
  BM-6500.1500-130

  Clothing Vouchers

  BM-6500.1500-130
  
  Programs that supply coupons that can be exchanged in designated thrift shops or nonprofit organizations for clothing.
• Diapers (5)
  BM-6500.1500-150

  Diapers

  BM-6500.1500-150
  
  Programs that pay for or provide cloth or disposable diapers.
• Donation Pickups (1)
  TI-2100

  Donation Pickups

  TI-2100
  
  Organizations that operate vans and trucks which pick up and remove unwanted personal and household goods, office equipment and supplies and other items from homes and businesses.
• Food Donation Programs (2)
  TI-1800.2000

  Food Donation Programs

  TI-1800.2000
  
  Programs that accept canned food and other food resources and keep the food for use in their own programs or donate it to food banks, food pantries, meal programs and other community-based food programs for distribution to the people they serve.
• Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs (12)
  TI-1800.3000-200

  Furniture/Home Furnishings Donation Programs

  TI-1800.3000-200
  
  Programs that accept new or secondhand sofas, chairs, tables, beds, dressers, rugs and other necessary home furnishings, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own programs, donate them to other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell them to raise money for agency programs.
• General Appliance Provision (11)
  BM-3000.0500-250

  General Appliance Provision

  BM-3000.0500-250
  
  Programs that provide appliances for people who need them. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time.
• General Clothing Donation Programs (9)
  TI-1800.1500-250

  General Clothing Donation Programs

  TI-1800.1500-250
  
  Programs that accept new or secondhand clothing, repair the items if necessary, and keep the clothing for use in their own programs, donate it to shelters and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell it to raise money for agency programs. These programs accept donations of all types of clothing including children's clothes, work clothes, maternity clothes and shoes rather than specialize in a particular type of clothing.
• General Clothing Provision (30)
  BM-6500.1500-250

  General Clothing Provision

  BM-6500.1500-250
  
  Programs that provide clothing for people who need it. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time. The collection may include but does not specialize in children's clothes, work clothes, maternity clothes and shoes.
• General Furniture Provision (17)
  BM-3000.2000-250

  General Furniture Provision

  BM-3000.2000-250
  
  Programs that provide furniture for people who need it. Available items depend on what has been donated and is on hand at any given time. The collection may include but does not specialize in adapted furniture, baby furniture or other specific items.
• Glasses/Contact Lenses (1)
  LH-0600.9000-250

  Glasses/Contact Lenses

  LH-0600.9000-250
  
  Programs that pay for or provide corrective lenses for people who have defective but correctable vision, or which provide vouchers which can be exchanged for glasses or contact lenses.
• Kitchenware (9)
  BM-3000.4000

  Kitchenware

  BM-3000.4000
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand dishes, utensils, food storage containers and other cookware.
• Low Vision Aids (1)
  LH-0600.9000-450

  Low Vision Aids

  LH-0600.9000-450
  
  Programs that pay for or provide magnifiers, magnification equipment, light intensification equipment, night vision equipment, closed circuit television devices and other products which help people who have visual impairments use their remaining vision to greater advantage.
• Personal/Grooming Supplies (6)
  BM-6500.6500-650

  Personal/Grooming Supplies

  BM-6500.6500-650
  
  Programs that pay for or provide soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, combs, brushes, cotton swabs, deodorant, facial tissue, toilet paper and other personal hygiene/grooming supplies for homeless people and other individuals who need them.
• Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs (3)
  TI-1800.6700

  Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs

  TI-1800.6700
  
  Programs that accept cosmetics, shaving utensils, beard trimming equipment, hygienic supplies and other personal care items and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to shelters and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve. Also included are programs that assemble a collection of personal/grooming supplies for women and/or men and make the materials available to people in the community who need them.
• Public Showers/Baths (1)
  BM-6500.6500-710

  Public Showers/Baths

  BM-6500.6500-710
  
  Public or private organizations that provide showers, baths or other facilities where homeless people, travelers and others who do not have access to private bathing facilities can wash. Included are permanent shower facilities as well as mobile installations that can be moved from place to place. Also included are organizations that provide vouchers that people can use to access bathing facilities.
• Refrigerators (1)
  BM-3000.0500-700

  Refrigerators

  BM-3000.0500-700
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or reconditioned refrigerators.
• School Clothing (1)
  BM-6500.1500-800

  School Clothing

  BM-6500.1500-800
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing or school uniforms for children who need something appropriate to wear to school.
• School Supplies Donation Programs (2)
  TI-1800.8100

  School Supplies Donation Programs

  TI-1800.8100
  
  Programs that accept notebooks, pens, pencils, calculators, book bags and other school supplies and keep them for use in their own programs or donate them to other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve.
• Small Kitchen Appliances (1)
  BM-3000.0500-760

  Small Kitchen Appliances

  BM-3000.0500-760
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand kettles, toasters, microwave ovens, blenders, toaster ovens and other kitchen appliances.
• Stoves (1)
  BM-3000.0500-800

  Stoves

  BM-3000.0500-800
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or reconditioned gas or electric ranges.
• Thrift Shops (8)
  BM-8500

  Thrift Shops

  BM-8500
  
  Organizations that offer new or secondhand furniture, appliances, clothing, toys and other material goods at lower than retail prices, and which often use the proceeds from sales to support other services to the community. Thrift shops accept direct donations from the public of new and reusable goods. Also included are other types of resale shops that sell secondhand but reusable musical instruments, salvaged building materials, office equipment, sports equipment, books, CDs and other material goods.
• Toy/Game Donation Programs (2)
  TI-1800.4500-900

  Toy/Game Donation Programs

  TI-1800.4500-900
  
  Programs that accept new or secondhand toys, games, puzzles and other similar items; repair them if necessary; and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to toy lending libraries, family shelters, foster care programs and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve.
• Utility Assistance (1)
  BV-8900

  Utility Assistance

  BV-8900
  
  Programs that provide financial assistance for people who are at risk for having their utilities shut off; offer discounted utility services; provide disconnection protection; arrange for notification regarding pending disconnection; make available special services such as large print utility bills or levalized energy bill payment arrangements which support people's ability to make their payments; or supply wood, propane, butane or other fuel for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. Utility assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
• Washing Machines (1)
  BM-3000.0500-950

  Washing Machines

  BM-3000.0500-950
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand washing machines.
• Wigs (1)
  LH-0600.6500-950

  Wigs

  LH-0600.6500-950
  
  Programs that pay for or provide hairpieces for cancer victims and other individuals who have lost their hair due to the side effects of chemotherapy or radiation therapy or as a result of a condition such as alopecia areata.
• Winter Clothing (13)
  BM-6500.1500-920

  Winter Clothing

  BM-6500.1500-920
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand coats, gloves, hats, scarves and other winter clothing.
• Work Clothing (1)
  BM-6500.1500-950

  Work Clothing

  BM-6500.1500-950
  
  Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand uniforms or other working clothes. Also included are programs such as "Dress for Success" that provide interview suits and other professional attire for low income individuals (frequently women) who need this type of wardrobe to secure and/or retain gainful employment.
• Work Clothing Donation Programs (1)
  TI-1800.1500-900

  Work Clothing Donation Programs

  TI-1800.1500-900
  
  Programs that accept new or secondhand uniforms and other work clothing, repair the items if necessary, and keep the clothing for use in their own programs, donate it to shelters and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell it to raise money for agency programs.