Wishlist

Donate to our Wish List

Our families arrive frightened, stressed and in need of care and support. With your help, we can take care of the essential items they need and give them a reason to smile. The items you donate to support our shelters and programs make a difference to thousands of families every year. Here are a few ways you can help!

Please note: we are unable to accept used items of any kind due to the immune-compromised conditions of some of our guests of the YWCA. Thank you for understanding.

Items in bold are most needed at this time:

  • Gift cards (especially $10 Mastercard/Visa or gas cards, $10-25 grocery cards)

  • Pillows, twin size sheets

  • Bath towels, wash clothes

  • Phone chargers: USB-C (gently used is acceptable)

  • Diapers (size 4,5,6)/pull-ups (size 4T, 5T, 6T)

  • Batteries (all sizes, especially AA/AAA)

  • Suitcases/Duffle Bags/Luggage (gently used is acceptable)

  • Ethnic hair care (specifically shampoo, conditioner, hair product), Bristle hairbrushes

  • Toothpaste (travel and/or regular size)

  • Air Mattresses

  • Air mattress pumps (gently used is acceptable)

  • Body wash, deodorant, razors and shaving cream (men’s/women’s)

  • Baby/kid’s shampoo

  • Baby teething toys

  • Women’s pants (especially jeans, slacks, leggings, sweatpants sizes 8-20)

  • Baby, Toddler and Kid’s Clothing (warm weather clothes, 2T-6 most needed)

  • Shoes (women’s, men’s, toddler/kids), also work shoes (black, nonslip)

  • Swiffer pads/wet jet solution

  • Multi-purpose cleaner

  • Paper/Plastic Products: towels, spoons, forks, plates, etc.

  • Toilet paper/paper towels

  • Sandwich bags/gallon zip-lock bags

  • Trash Bags (13 gallon especially)

  • School Supplies and headphones

  • Non-Alcoholic Beverages, individually packaged snacks

In addition, our families would also appreciate gift cards for gas and fast-food restaurants. Our teens would love gaming gift cards. Thank you for considering supporting the YWCA in this way!

Please contact Crystal Chmielewski at cchmielewski@ywcacin.org regarding finding a time. Please note that we only accept new items.  The in-kind donation form can be emailed to Crystal or brought during a donation drop-off. 

If you shop for us online, please indicate that we are only available for deliveries during business hours on weekdays. Packages should NOT be left at the doorway.