Urgent Needs

Haven House provides basic needs for the families in our shelter, and for those families in our Partners in Progress program who have moved into their own homes. These items are occasionally purchased, but much of what our families receive was generously donated by members of the community.

Haven House is currently accepting donations only by USPS or private mail carrier. You can also purchase items off of our Amazon wish list.

Where do I drop off donations? (drop-off temporarily suspended)

If you or a group are looking to host a donation drive for Haven House, take a look at our additional needs items below or contact our Volunteer & Special Projects Coordinator.

COVID-19 Relief: Urgent Needs (April 2020-June 2020)

Due to health & safety Haven House is not accepting walk-in donations, but we are still in urgent need of the items below for families in shelter and those in their own homes.

Donations can be shipped to:
Haven House
121 Whitehills Drive
East Lansing, MI 48823

You can also purchase items off of our Amazon wish list here!

Time Sensitive Need as of 6/17/20:
Family Size 1100 Watt Microwaves
Women's Deoderant
Hair Conditioner

Health & Prevention Needs:
For families who recently exited shelter, currently sheltered families,
and to keep our shelter clean and germ-free.

Clorox Wipes
Digital Thermometers
Hand Soap
Hand Sanitizer
Rubbing Alcohol
Hydrogen Peroxide
Bleach

Family Needs:
We continue to provide services to families
in our PIP program.These are the needed items
delivered to clients' homes monthly.

Toilet Paper
Paper Towel
All-Purpose Cleaner
Bathroom Cleaner
Laundry Detergent
Fabric Softener Sheets
Windex
Air Freshener
13-Gallon Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags

Shelter Needs:

We continue to provide basic needs for homeless families in scattered shelter.

Men's & Women's Body Wash
Conditioner
Baby Shampoo
Baby Wash
Baby Lotion
Pull-ups: 2T-3T, 3T-4T, 4T-5T

*The additional items listed below are donations we can and cannot accept for your reference*

Additional Needs

Shelter Items

Liquid Hand Soap
Laundry Detergent
Food Storage Containers
Baby Wipes & Baby Formula
Diapers (All sizes, especially 5 and 6)
Quart-Size Ziploc Bags
Over-the-Counter Medications
13-Gallon Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags
33-Gallon and 39-Gallon Garbage Bags
Fabric Softener Sheets
Mops, Brooms and Dustpans
Sponges/Scrubbing Pads
Glass Cleaner

Family Items

When donated, these items are given to families as they move out of the shelter into their own permanent, affordable housing. A household items drive is a great way to help out families.

Can Opener
Dishes (Plates, Bowls, Cups, Pitchers, etc.)
Bed Sheets
Bath towels
Cooking Pots and Pans
Silverware
Brooms and Dustpans
Sponges/Scrubbing Pads
Sponge-Type Mops
General Cleaners (e.g. Comet, Spic & Span, Simple Green)
Coffee/Tea Pots

Personal Supplies

These items are used by residents while in the shelter and also, when available, given to families as they move into permanent housing. Unfortunately we can no longer accept travel-sized items.

Bar Soap, Body Wash
Shampoos & Conditioners
Plastic Shower Caddy
Lip Balm
Hand Lotion
Hairbrushes & Combs
Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
Deodorant (Men's & Women's)
African-American Hair Products
Adult, Children & Infant Cough & Cold Medicine
Motrin or Tylenol (or Generics)
Children's or Infant's Tylenol (or Generic)
Antibiotic Creams
Orajel (for Toothaches)
Facial Tissue
Diapers, Pull Ups, Wipes
New Socks and Underwear (Men, Women, Children, All Sizes)
Shaving Cream
Razors

Other

Gift Certificates to Meijer, Kroger, Rite Aid, etc.
Cash/check/credit card donations to Haven House

Items we do not accept:

Because of our very limited space, there are some items we are not able to take.

Furniture & Large Appliances
Large Baby Items
Throw Blankets
Open Cleaning, Hygiene, Office supplies
Travel Size Hygiene Items
Toys
Books
Computer Equipment - Please call (517) 337-2731 if you believe you have something we can use!

Thank you for your support of homeless families in temporary shelter seeking permanent housing.