In-Kind Donations

Due to limited space and manpower, PLEASE EMAIL FOR PRE-APPROVAL of ALL items to be donated or call 719-785-6817. Please allow 24-72 business hours to return emails. Please DO NOT just drop-off. Current Needs list.
Weekly Donation Drop-Off Day: Thursdays, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.
Please visit the TESSA Amazon Wish List for additional needs which will be updated monthly.

Do you want suggestions for where to donate your items that we no longer are able to accept?
Check out our FAQs below.

We are accepting cellphone donations. Please drop off during Main Office Hours (please erase and reset phones before dropping off and if you have the charger please provide that alongside your donation, no accessories).

TESSA is grateful for your understanding and all the donations we receive to support survivors and our services.
Questions?
Amazon Wish List

Needed Items for our clients

Imagine having to flee your home right now in order to protect yourself and/or your children. What could you grab on the way out the door without wasting a second? Probably not much. Most of the more than 900 women and children who find safe shelter in our Safehouse arrive with very little.

*Due to limited storage, we will only accept items that are NEW*
-AT THIS TIME WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING HAND SANITIZER-

Needed Support for all Survivors

Accessibility to support services for survivors is paramount and for those ready to start new lives, the simplest things can mean the most. You can give someone the opportunity to get life-changing help or change their life.

  • Microwavable and Stove-Top Items: Ie. Pasta meal Kits, Mac n Cheese, Ramen Noodles, Rice, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Cereal, Canned Meat, Fruit Cups, Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruit, Soups, Cup O Noodles, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Individually Wrapped Snacks-Crackers- Cookies, Protein Bars, etc.
  • New Girls Underwear: Sizes 4 – 16
  • New Boys-Teen Underwear: Sizes XS - XLg
  • New Women’s Underwear: Sizes Small (5) to 4x-Lg (11)
  • New Men’s Underwear: Sizes M - 2XL
  • New Women’s/Men’s/Girls/Boys/Toddler/Baby Socks AND Slippers! – We need socks of ALL SIZES!
  • New Sneakers: ALL SIZES! For Women’s needing sizes 7-11 *GENTLY worn may be accepted with pre-approval.
  • FULL SIZE. No travel size please: Deodorant, Body Lotion, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
  • Infant/Toddler/Children’s Any Size Regular and Hypo-Allergenic Hygiene Products:
  • CONFIDENTIAL SAFEHOUSE. RESIDENTIAL NEEDS
  • Paper Towels: Individually Wrapped Rolls in Cases OR Individually Wrapped Single or Double Rolls
  • Toilet Paper: Individually Wrapped Cases or Packs of 4
  • Facial Tissues – Soft
  • Dishwashing Detergent Pods
  • Liquid Dish Detergent
  • Tampons (super/super plus mostly) Feminine Pads (light to super heavy)
  • Eating Utensils for Adults; Toddler Utensils/Plates/Bowls
  • Toddler Sippy Cups
  • Coffee/ Tea Mugs
  • Adult Cough and Cold Medicines
  • Phone charging Cords and Bases for Cell Phones and Computers – New is great. Used is okay if in good working condition. MUST work with today’s phone and computer technology.
  • Infant/Toddler/Children’s Cold Medicines
  • Winter Blankets – Twin or Queen *GENTLY used may be accepted with pictures and pre-approval
  • Mattress Protectors: Twin and Full Size! Gently used may be acceptable with NO holes, tears, stains, pilling or animal/human hair. ALL used items must be washed beforehand!
  • Gas and Grocery Gift Cards: $25 Increments for King Soopers, Kum n Go, Walmart, Safeway
  • PANTRY: NON-RESIDENTIAL CLIENT NEEDS
  • Infant Rear Facing Car Seats: NEW ONLY for safety purposes
  • Paper Towels: Individually Wrapped Rolls in Cases OR Individually Wrapped Single or Double Rolls
  • Toilet Paper: Individually Wrapped Cases or Packs of 4
  • Facial Tissues – Soft
  • Dishwashing Detergent and Laundry Detergent Pods – Small Containers/Packs
  • Liquid Dish Detergent- Small Bottles
  • Laundry Detergent Pods
  • Pull-ups: Sizes 3T - 4T (up to 40 lbs) and 4T - 5T (up to 65 lbs)
  • Diapers: Size 7, Size 6, Size 5, and Newborn
  • Baby Wipes
  • Gas and Grocery Gift Cards: $25 Increments for King Soopers, Kum n Go, Walmart, Safeway, etc.
  • Pantry Staples: Non-Perishable Food and Snacks for stovetop and microwave: I.e. Pasta meals, Mac n Cheese, Ramen Noodles, Boxes of Cereal, Canned Meat, Fruit Cups, Protein Bars, Pop-Top Canned Vegetables and Fruits, Pop-Top Soup Cans/Boxes, Individually Wrapped Snacks, Crackers, and Cookies, Protein Bars, Peanut Butter/Jelly

Needed Services/Expertise

While we prefer to be thought of as a high-impact agency, they don't call us nonprofit for nothin'. Prefer to donate your time and skills? Then let's talk! We've been the grateful recipients of many services over the years, services that can be the difference between money spent on things and money spent on survivors. Here are a few ideas, but we'd love to hear what you have in mind whether it's listed below or not:

• Interior Painting
• Printing of Informational/Educational Materials
• Handyman Projects
• Sponsor a Donation Drive

DONATE A SERVICE

TESSA is continually looking for partners in the community to help us with current and ongoing needs. If you, your business, or a group you are a part of feel inclined to give to TESSA, please reach out! We’d love to partner with you.

Questions? Contact our Development Department at 719-785-6817 or email [email protected].