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Helping our friends & neighbors in need
When individuals or families make the choice to leave a living situation that involves violence, they often need to leave necessities behind. Or people experiencing homelessness often lack the financial means to buy needed items. These families need help getting a new start with items you need to set up a new home like kitchenware and utensils, to bare necessity items like toiletries. You can help make that happen by making a donation to Friends of the Family.
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Thank you for considering a donation to Friends of the Family. To donate safely online, you can use our secure form.
If you would like to donate by mail please send check to:
Friends of the Family
1009 People Square
Waterloo, IA 50702
For any donation-related questions, please call Monique at 319-576-2200 or contact us through our online form. Thank you!!
Top needs FOR DISPLACED SHELTER GUESTS
Hygiene Items (Personal, sensitive skin, and feminine)
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Cleaning Supplies (new)
If you would like to have a donation drive for Friends of the Family, please contact our Director of Development, Danielle - 319-576-2240 or [email protected]
Amazon Wish List
We maintain current Amazon Wish Lists where you can order and have them shipped directly to us. See below for lists of most needed items:
- Bathroom Products
- Cleaning Kits
- Clothing Needs
- Hygiene
- Kitchen
- Pet Needs
- POC Hygiene Products
- Sleep
- Street Outreach
We also take donations for our shelter that include can and non-perishable food items, milk, juice and gift cards to local gas stations, restaurants and grocery stores.
Donation Items We Cannot Accept
- Used clothing, shoes, under garments, or socks
- Items that are dirty, smelly, or covered in pet hair
- Decorative household items
- Used electronics/technology
- Used toys & stuffed animals
- Large furniture items