In-Kind Donations

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In-Kind Donations

Thank you for your interest in donating new, unopened goods to House of Ruth! By meeting immediate needs, you help our participants focus on long-term goals like housing and mental wellness. More than just the item itself, in-kind donations represent the love and support of a neighbor to a neighbor.

Our Wishlists

House of Ruth keeps our Amazon Wish Lists up-to-date with the most needed items across our programs. Each program pillar–Housing, Child & Family Development Center, and Counseling Services–has its own list. Check them out below!

Housing Services

House of Ruth provides a variety of housing services to single women and families.

Child & Family Development

Kidspace is a no-cost, trauma-informed child and family development center, providing young children and parents with high-quality education and stability.

Counseling Services

The Domestic Violence Support Center is a free counseling service to anyone, regardless of gender, who has experienced domestic violence.

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Unaccepted Items

We unfortunately cannot accept the following items:

• Clothing (unless specified in a wish list)
• Opened, gently used or used items, including clothing
• Mini-sized/travel sized or single use toiletries
• Food or drink items (unless specified in a wish list)
• Used furniture or mattresses
• Religious publications or materials

Other organizations may accept these items, including: Martha’s Table, N Street Village, A Wider Circle, DC Coalition for the Homeless, So Others May Eat, Vietnam Veterans of America, or the DC Mutual Aid Network.

Gift Receipt for In-Kind Donations

Thank you for your in-kind donation to support the women, children, and families House of Ruth serves!

House of Ruth is a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Federal Tax ID Number: 52-1054102.