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Thank you for considering Upward Bound House as the recipient of your donation; please find our general donation needs outlined below!
To schedule a drop-off at Upward Bound House, please
contact info@upwardboundhouse.org or call 310-458-7779 ext. 105
Please note: all items must be new unless indicated otherwise!
Items | Can Accept | Not Accepted |
|---|---|---|
Toiletries | toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, brushes, menstrual hygiene, shaving cream, razors, nail care, baby shampoo/soap/oil/powder/cream, facial hair care, makeup | Used |
Baby Items | car seats, strollers, booster seats, play pens, high chairs, diapers and wipes, bottles, etc.
| Used |
Linens | complete towel sets, complete bedding sets, comforters and duvet sets, baby blankets & swaddling cloths
| Used |
Shoes | shoes, seasonally appropriate shoes, sturdy work shoes and boots
| Holes or tears,Worn out,Used |
Clothes | men’s, women's, and unisex clothing, items for young adults (many clients are younger 20s and 30s), children and baby clothing (all ages), professional clothes, socks, underwear, etc.
| Holes or tears,Stains,Used |
Furniture | call/email to inquire! | Worn out,Incomplete,Holes or tears |
Household Items and Small Appliances | small appliances (toaster, blender, electric mixer, etc.), full dishware sets, silverware sets, glass sets, cleaning supplies (detergents, laundry soap, dish soap, etc.), air mattress, sleeping bags
| Broken,Incomplete |
Books | call/email to inquire! | Stains,Worn out,Incomplete |
Electronics | new or very gently used electronics | Broken,Incomplete |
Toys | toys of any kind in the original box/with tags | Broken,Incomplete,Plush,Used |
After confirming your donation via email:
The preferred location to receive any in-kind good donations is at 1020 12th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403, especially Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-5 PM!
Please contact info@upwardboundhouse.org first so we can ensure there is someone to welcome you there or help identify alternate drop-off times or locations that might work better for you.
When you arrive, press “100” at the gate, drive into the underground parking lot, and take two left turns to arrive at the Pantry! We look forward to thanking you there :)