We are grateful to all who support women experiencing homelessness with in-kind donations.
Online
Please order items directly from our Amazon wishlist.
In-person
Our Donation Center is currently closed. We will resume in-person contributions in February (on Thursdays between 12 and 2 pm).
Please email Megan Duncan at the end of January for information about the location.
Please do not bring any items to our office or shelters (Helen’s Place and Sophia’s Place).
We support women with compassion and respect their lived experiences. We endeavor to provide women with quality items that spark joy when they receive them. Before you donate, please read these guidelines to know if the items would be helpful.
- Clothing should be suitable for women ages 18 to 80. Many of the women need sizes L and above; extra large sizes (3XL+) are greatly appreciated
- Clothing need to be new or very gently used
- Socks and underwear must be brand new (gently used bras are welcome)
- Footwear must be flat or low-heeled
- Toiletries must be new and unopened
- Food items need to be at least two months from their the sell-by / best-by date
If you’re unsure or have questions, please email Megan Duncan
Host a Donation Drive
A great opportunity to involve children and friends. Email Megan Duncan to know our current needs.
Gift Cards
Gift cards are a great option for women to access basic necessities of their choice. Donate gift cards from Safeway, QFC, Fred Meyer, Target, or Walmart. Please mail the cards to The Sophia Way, 1100 Bellevue Way NE, #8A-110, Bellevue, WA 98004.
Always Needed Items
- Bath towels (new or gently used)
- Bottled water
- Breakfast items: cereal, oatmeal, coffee, tea, juice
- Clorox cleaning wipes
- Hand soap
- Single serving snacks: chips, crackers, jerky, nuts, dried fruit, trail mix
- Underwear (new) in all sizes
- Ziplock sandwich baggies
Donation of children’s items
We are a women’s shelter. If you have clothing or items for children and families, please consider donating to:
Donation of furniture
Women moving into housing often need furniture and furnishings. We rely on two community partners that help with needed items. Please consider donating furniture and furnishings to:
Donation of vehicles
If you have a vehicle that you no longer need, please consider donating it. We have partnered with CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services) to make it easy for you to donate your vehicle and support women experiencing homelessness. Donations are tax-deductible.
Click here to start the process