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Give goods, services, and Resources

Beyond financial gifts, you can support young people by giving gifts of goods, services, expertise, or behind-the-scenes support.

GOODS

Give items that young people need and that our staff uses every day, including:

  • New or gently used and laundered clothing
  • Hygiene and medical supplies
  • Meals, snacks, or treats
  • Food for monthly birthday parties and holiday and cultural celebrations
  • Art supplies
  • Animal companion food and supplies
  • Office supplies, equipment, or technology 

If you’re considering an in-kind gift to My Friend’s Place, please take a moment to review our acceptance policy to make sure every gift reflects the integrity and respect we strive to offer young people.

In-kind Acceptance Policy

Please email us for a list of current needs and click here to schedule a drop-off appointment.

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Give Today

Do you want to invest in the power and potential of young people impacted by homelessness as they reach for their dreams? This is your opportunity.

Your one-time or recurring gift fuels our work — keeping our programs running and our doors open to the young people we serve. Your partnership and generosity ensure that we are able to offer as much transformative care as possible to empower and uplift young people on their journeys.

The Power of Recurring Giving

A recurring gift is more than a one time investment — it’s a foundation of hope and stability.

For young people impacted by homelessness can be life-changing. Through your ongoing support, My Friend’s Place becomes a steady, reliable source of care, safety, and encouragement. Together, we build a strong foundation where transformation begins — and where dreams take root.
 

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SERVICES, Time, and Resources

Share your professional expertise, skills, time, or space free of charge. For example:

  • Legal advice and services (pro bono)
  • IT support
  • Consulting
  • Marketing or public relations
  • Event planning
  • Event space
  • Advertising space and time

Contact us to discuss how you can be of service.

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Host a Collection Drive

Build community spirit in your office or on your school campus — and support young people impacted by homelessness — through a My Friend’s Place collection drive. The young people we serve are in need of:

  • Backpacks
  • Blankets and sleeping bags
  • Tents
  • Masculine and unisex clothing
  • Hygiene and toiletry supplies
  • Shoes
  • Snacks
  • Holiday gifts such as gift certificates for food, clothing, or movie tickets

Items must be delivered to My Friend’s Place by appointment. Contact us to start planning your drive.

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Other Ways to Give

Empower young people by getting involved in any way that’s right for you.
 

Shop Our Amazon Youth Wish List

In addition to monetary gifts, you can purchase items on our Amazon Youth Wish List including sleeping bags, tents, backpacks, new boxer briefs, and more.

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Wills and Living Trust Gifts

By including us in your estate plans, you ensure that your values live on — uplifting future generations of young people with compassion, stability, and opportunity.

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Give Stock

Support opportunity for young people through a gift of publicly traded stock, publicly traded bonds, closely held stock, restricted stock, partnership interests (including family limited partnerships), mutual funds, and more.

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Real Estate

Make more possible for the young people of My Friend's Place through a transformative gift of a house or other personal residence, commercial buildings, and income-producing or non-income-producing lands.

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IRA Rollover

If you are age 70½ or older, you can transfer up to $105,000 from your traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) directly to My Friend’s Place.

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