24-HOUR CRISIS LINE$
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Pays for One Week of Kids' Summer Camp
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Subsidizes one month's rent for a Survivor
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Keeps SPAN's 24-hour Crisis Hotline up and running for one week
Other Ways to Donate
Corporate Gift Matching
Corporate Gift Matching
Does your company have a corporate gift matching program? If so, your company might be able to match your contribution to HSC. Email us to find out how you can take advantage of this program.
Donate an Unwanted Vehicle
Donate an Unwanted Vehicle
Your unwanted car, truck or RV is a great donation to SPAN and tax-deductible for you. Call 866.628.2277 or donate online at Vehicles for Charity (VFC).
Federal Employee
Federal Employee
Find out more about how to support SPAN and other great nonprofits through the Combined Federal Campaign.
SPAN Wish List
Thanks to people like you, wishes do come true! In-kind donations provide invaluable support to SPAN clients and staff.
Help uplift survivors by providing NEW items. Gently used items are still accepted.
Overview: Shelter and Housing both rely on donations to support our clients. We accept donations at our Outreach Offices (835 North St, Boulder CO 80304) from 10am-4pm.
**Please note: City ordinances prohibit leaving donations on the porch of our building. Please call the office to schedule an appointment with 303.449.8623.
Food / Kitchenware Items
All sealed non-perishable foods are acceptable. We also take donations of prepared meals (burritos, pizzas).
Preferred Items: Canned Soup, Box Meals, Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar, Protein Bars/Shakes
Disposable Kitchen Items: Plastic Wrap, Foil, Ziploc Bags, Disposable plates/utensils etc- ALL YES
Dishes: Plates (NO, except when part of a full set or a serving plate), Bowls (YES except if very small or shallow), Cups (YES except for stemware, plastic preferred but glass is ok), Mugs (YES especially travel mugs), Utensils (YES especially forks and spoons), Tupperware (YES ONLY IF NEW OR LIKE NEW)
Cookware: Pots, Pans, Baking, Mixing Bowls, Strainers (YES except if rusty or broken)
Small Appliances: YES except when dirty, broken etc.
Preferred Items: Medium/Large Bowls, Travel Mugs/Closed Containers, Baking Sheets, NEW Tupperware, Can Openers, Coffee Makers, Crock Pots, Microwave, Blenders
Clothes
We accept donations of CLEAN, LIGHTLY WORN (or new) clothes and shoes.
Adults: All genders, medium sizes and up preferred.
Footwear: Practical shoes and boots. Women’s sizes 7-11 are in high demand. Heels and flip-flops are NOT needed.
Kids: All genders and all sizes, including shoes.
Infants and Toddlers: Size 12m and up please. Shoes of all sizes!
Household Linens:
Clean and lightly worn or new please.
Bed Linens: Yes. Shelter uses Twin or Twin XL sheets but Housing uses all sizes. Pillowcases are good too!
Blankets: Yes. The larger the better!
Pillows: Yes.
Towels: Yes.
Misc: Rugs, bath mats, curtains, etc, are all ok.
Toiletries and Personal Care Items
Must be unopened.
Shampoo/Conditioner: Yes.
Hair Products: Yes. Especially for Type 3 and 4 hair.
Cosmetics/Nail Polish: Yes. Especially lip balm!
Lotion: Yes.
Hairbrushes and Accessories: Yes.
Deodorant: Yes.
Medicine and Vitamins
Yes. We accept all medicines and vitamins that are unopened and not expired. We do accept CBD/hemp products as long as they have NO THC content (federal legality applies).
Household Cleaning Products
We accept unopened cleaning products of all kinds!
Household Miscellaneous
Art/Decorations: Yes.
Furniture: Please refer any furniture donations to all of SPAN via email. Furniture can be challenging because we don’t have a good way to transport large items.
Diapers: Yes. The bigger the size, the more we need it.
Baby Food/Formula: Yes. We accept unopened baby food and formula that is NOT EXPIRED. Unlike regular food, baby food and formula cannot have their expiration date extended.
Thank you for considering a donation. For other items, please consider donating them to ARES Thrift Store at 2536 A Spruce Street, Boulder, Colorado 80302. Visit them online at www.BoulderThriftStore.com, or contact them at 303.444.8088.
