Item Donations

Through item donations, we are able to provide food, clothing, and household items to those who are being served by our programs. Below, you’ll find information on donation guidelines, current needs, and ways you can help.

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For more information, please contact us at info@gracewood.org or 713-988-9757.

New or Like-New Clothing

Donations of new or like-new clothing are accepted and used by the single mothers and their children served by our ministry, within certain standards. Any items that are accepted but cannot be used by those we serve are passed on to other nonprofit agencies that can use them. We provide a receipt for the gift, but the donor is responsible for determining a value of the clothing for income tax purposes.

Vehicles

Gracewood generally will accept gifts of new and used vehicles (cars, trucks, vans, tractors, etc.) that are in good condition. Used cars and minivans are often needed by our single moms to get to school, work, or child care.

When the vehicle is used by us or provided to a client, the donor is eligible for a fair market value charitable deduction. Vehicles that cannot be used in any of our programs will be sold and the proceeds used to serve single mothers and their children. In this circumstance, the donor is typically eligible for a charitable deduction equal to the sale price.

There are specific IRS requirements pertaining to donations of tangible items valued at $5,000 or more. Typically these items require an independent appraisal, which is the responsibility of the donor.

FAQs

  • We accept new or gently used clothing. Please note that underwear, socks, bras, hats, and pajamas must be new.
  • Clothing should be clean and in good condition. No holes, stains, rips, broken zippers, or missing buttons.
  • No personalized clothing, please. Clothes customized with embroidered names, camp logos, business logos, or school logos are not accepted.
  • We are in need of clothing appropriate for various daily activities such as job interviews, business attire, school uniforms, parent/teacher conferences, or social events (no formal gowns).
  • Donated clothing should be in season and modern, current styles.

Yes, we often serve teen boys on campus and accept men’s clothing, particularly items suitable for tall teen boys.

At this time, our food pantry is well-stocked thanks to the support of our generous church partners. However, our Rec Center is always in need of snacks for the children. If you’d like to help, please check out our Amazon wish list at the top of the page.

Our daily needs include toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, various cleaning supplies, and snacks. If you would like to get these shipped directly to Gracewood, please see our Amazon wish list at the top of the page.