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. 

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.

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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

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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
• 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*

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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

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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.