Create a Season of Security for Families in Need
During the Holiday Season, families in the Self-Sufficiency Program are working to reach their financial and career goals, all while creating memories for their children. Check out the links below to learn more about how you can help families by giving items, volunteering with us, contributing financially, or giving food this holiday season to support hardworking Coloradans working toward independence. Here are the top ways you can help families in need:
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Holiday Donation Needs
With 94% of the families in our program headed by single mothers and over half of our housing units being on the second floor without access to an elevator, furniture that is compact and can be easily moved is the goal.
High Priority Needs this Winter: Warm clothing including hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, boots. Holiday Decor including fake trees, battery powered lights, figurines, stockings, ornaments, and more.
- Dressers
- Shelving
- Loveseats
- Small Kitchen tables and chairs
- Nightstands and side tables
- Upholstered Chairs
- Home Décor – Wall Hangings, Picture Frames, Mirrors, and more
- Clothing (All Sizes)
- Toys (new/gently used)
- New Kitchen appliances (new and in the box)
- Baby Furniture
- Full-Sized Hygiene Items (Shampoo, Toothbrushes, Body Wash, Deodorant, etc.)
- Non-Perishable Food
- Microwave Safe Dishware
- Cleaning Items (Lysol Wipes, Dishsoap, Laundry Detergent, etc.)
Click Here for a complete list of high priority needs year-round at Partners in Housing! For more details, please contact Tarin Potter, our Volunteer & In-Kind Manager, at tpotter@partnersinhousing.org or (719) 559-3286.
Keep scrolling for details on donation acceptance and furniture drop-off/pickup.
Drop Off Donations at Our Donation Center
Please note- If Tuesday’s donation acceptance falls on a snow day or a two-hour delay, donation acceptance is canceled!
Donation Drop-Off
Tuesdays from 9:00am-12:00pm
Location
450 Gold Pass Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Furniture Drop-Off Hours
If you are interested in donating your furniture, please send pictures of your items to our Volunteer and In-Kind Donation Coordinator, Tarin Hill, by emailing tpotter@partnersinhousing.org. Once approved, we will coordinate a drop-off time frame during business hours.
New Items
If you have new items to donate and cannot make the Tuesday morning drop-off time, please reach out to us at tpotter@partnersinhousing.org and we will coordinate an alternate time during our business hours. We are unable to offer alternate times for gently used items due to limited staff and volunteer resources and we apologize for any inconvenience that may cause.
Furniture Donations
Drop Off
To schedule a furniture drop-off, please contact us by emailing tpotter@partnersinhousing.org with pictures of your items. Once your items are reviewed and approved, we will coordinate a drop-off time during our business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm at 450 Gold Pass Heights).
Pick Up
We love our volunteers and only have the capacity to pick up furniture because of their remarkable efforts. Matching up schedules can take time and it may take three to four weeks for us to pick up your items. If you’re not in a hurry and would like to donate your furniture to families in need, please contact our Volunteer and In-Kind Donation Coordinator, Tarin Hill, by emailing tpotter@partnersinhousing.org. Please include your address (our pickup range is 20 min max from 450 Gold Pass Heights) and pictures of your items. Once the items are reviewed and approved, we will schedule a pickup.
January is Boxed Meal Month at Partners in Housing!
Colorado House Drop-Off Times
- Monday, 9:00am-4:00pm
- Thursday, 1:30pm-5:30pm
- Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm
Location: 21 S Wahsatch Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903. We do not accept donations of any other kind at the Colorado House & Resource Center.
Partners in Housing Main Offices Drop-Off Times
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: 455 Gold Pass Heights, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906. We do not accept donations of any other kind at the Front Desk of our main offices.
At the Colorado House, we also always accept…
- Fresh food such as milk, cheese, meat, vegetables, fruit, and bread
- Snacks for children in the Child Enrichment Center
- Frozen food such as meats, snacks, vegetables, and more
- Kitchen staples such as sugar, flour, baking soda, spices, and more
- Non-perishables such as soups, beans, pastas, sauces, and more
To see an expanded list of our food needs, Click Here.
If you are unable to drop off donations during the times listed above, please reach out to Tarin, our Volunteer and In-Kind Donation Coordinator, for further information at tpotter@partnersinhousing.org or (719) 559-3286.
Shopping Online?
You can purchase our highest priority items online from our Amazon Wishlist and have them sent directly to us!
