Material Gifts
Welcome to the Material Gifts page!
You’re in the right place if you’re looking to tangibly bless our guests by donating new or gently used goods. Whether you’re cleaning out your closet, looking for a service collection project, or want to help men and women get to job interviews by providing a bus pass, The City Mission thanks you.
We continue to have new and emerging needs. If you would like to help us meet physical needs during this time and are unable to visit The City Mission, please consider shipping items straight to our locations via our Amazon Wish List.
We are in great need of Toddler clothing size 2T – 6/7, jeans and shirts for boys and girls, as well as women sports bras in all sizes are also in high need.
5310 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103
Drop-Off Hours: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Monday through Friday Only
PLEASE NOTE THE WAREHOUSE WILL BE CLOSED ON MARCH 9, APRIL 7, APRIL 13, MAY 11, MAY 29, JUNE 8, JUNE 19
Items we DO accept include:
ยท New and gently used clothing of all sizes and genders
ยท New and gently used shoes
ยท New and gently used outerwear
ยท New twin size sheet sets and blankets
ยท New pillows and pillowcases
ยท New towels
ยท Unopened toiletry items
ยท Baby diapers (especially sizes 4, 5, 6)
ยท Baby wipes
ยท Pull-ups
ยท Unexpired baby food and formula
ยท New baby equipment
ยท New Toys
Items we DO NOT accept:
ยท Used toys
ยท Used underwear
ยท Used socks
ยท Full, queen, or king size bedding
ยท Used pillows and pillowcases
ยท Books
ยท Furniture
ยท Household items (kitchen items, home dรฉcor, etc.)
ยท Appliances
ยท Electronics
ยท Cell phones
ยท Medical equipment and supplies
ยท Prescription eyeglasses and contacts
ยท Used baby equipment
ยท Opened toiletry items
Drop-Off Hours and Locations
Drop-Off hours are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
During open hours, attendants will help you unload your donation(s) and provide a material gift receipt for tax purposes.
We ask that you only drop off donations during open hours (currently M – F 10 am-4 pm). Items left unattended may pose a safety, security, or sanitation concern for the individuals and families we serve. Thank you!
The City Mission’s Downtown Cleveland Campus: 5310 Carnegie Avenue Cleveland, Ohio
- Current drop off hours are Monday – Friday from 10am to 4pm only
- No donation receiving on Saturday or Sunday
- We accept new and gently used clothing for both Crossroads and Laura’s Home at our main campus.
Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center: 18120 Puritas Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
- To reduce points of outside contact in light of COVID-19,ย we are no longer receiving donations at Laura’s Home.
- New and gently used itemsย forย Laura’s Home can be brought to our 5310 Carnegie Ave. campus during open hours.
- New Items ordered through online services can still be delivered direct to Laura’s Home.
Urgent Needs & Our Amazon Wish List
Our most urgent needs currently include sanitary napkins, bladder control pads, towels, washcloths, twin size blankets, and all-day bus passes. You can view all of our most urgent needs onย ourย Amazon Wish Listย to purchase items and send directly to The City Mission.
Comeback Kits
Does your family, church, workplace or organization want to host a donation drive on behalf of The City Mission? Create a Comeback Kit!ย The City Mission provides wraparound care through Help, Heart, Home, and everlasting Hope. Through the Comeback Kits, you provide not only personal care items, but items individuals need to live empowered lives throughout all stages of restoration.ย Check out our Comeback Kitย page and decide how you want to help individuals in need!
Linens and Bedding
Currently, our biggest needs are forย newย blankets, towels, twin sheets, and pillows.
Bus Tickets and Store Gift Cards
- We’re in constant need of bus tickets for men and women to travel to job interviews, appointments and work. Purchase online by visitingย Cleveland’s RTA website.
- Gift cards to stores like Target, Walmart, etc. are also a blessing, as we can use to purchase shoes and clothing for men, women and children who cannot be fit from the donations we receive at our warehouse.
- Gift Cards for Pathways & childcare field trips (Chuck-E-Cheese, McDonalds, Burger King, Chick-Fil-A, Movie theater cards, etc…) are always appreciated!
- Please send bus passes or gift cards to the attention of:ย Development Department, The City Mission, 5310 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103.
School Supplies
At Laura’s Home, families come to us year round; often with little to nothing aside from the clothes on their back and a few personal items. During the months leading up to the school year, we do our best to stock up on school supplies that will help children begin school with as much stability as possible. The City Mission accepts:
- Notebooks
- Filler Paper
- Folders
- Markers
- Colored Pencils
- Pencils
- Pens (blue, black and red)
- Index Cards
- Rulers
- Glue Sticks
- Pencil Cases/Boxes
- Scissors
Baby Items
Newย baby formula, strollers, diapers and car seats are always a major request at Laura’s Home.ย Email our donations coordinatorย for the status of our most urgent needs, or visit ourย Amazon Wish Listย to fulfill requested items.
Clothing
We are happy to accept any variety of new or gently used clothing items. Please see above for drop off times and locations.ย We accept both new and used clothing at our main campus, 5310 Carnegie Avenue.
Every contribution makes an impact
Reaching Hearts | Changing LIVES
The City Mission is funded entirely by private donations from people like you.
Will you provide help and hope to people in crisis today?
84ยข OF EVERY DOLLAR DONATED IS USED DIRECTLY FOR RESIDENT CARE.