In-kind donations are a vital part of our programs. These gifts allow us reserve more charitable dollars for direct services and program support. Please check this page often for updated lists.
- For more information about tax deductions for charitable contributions, please read IRS Publication 526 (.pdf) .
- For help determining the fair market value of your donation, please read IRS Publication 561 (.pdf).
Crittenton Women's Union is a 501(c)(3) organization.
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The Early Education Center at Madison Park is looking for the following items for toddlers and pre-school children:
- Two Double- or Triple-seat Infant Strollers
- Bouncy Seats
- Exersaucers
- Outside Toys
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Healthy Families services adolescent parents and their child/ren who are ages 0-3 years old and hopes for donations of the following items:
- Humidifiers
- Maternity clothes for program participants (especially spring and summer maternity clothing!).
- Spring and Summer clothes for infants up to size 4t for both girls and boys.
- Toys for water and sand play
- Tickets/passes to family events in and around Boston
- Diapers
- Swimming diapers
- Pull-ups (diapers)
- Cribs
- Pack & plays
- Rattles
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The Hastings House program serves homeless families of all ages and are seeking the following items to assist families:
- Dorm-sized fridges
- Travel-sized toiletries including toothpaste, shampoo, lotion, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, combs, hair brushes, sunscreen, facial tissue
- Infant formula
- Books for toddler age children
- Winter hats, mittens, scarves, boots, coats for children and adults
- Clothing hangers
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Additionally, all CWU programs need the following items:
- Child and adult clothing and shoes, in good conditional, of all sizes
All donations must be dropped off at our Brighton location at 10 Perthshire Road (click for directions) where you will receive a receipt for your tax deduction. Unfortunately, we do not pick up any donations.
For more information contact:
Lucy Seagraves at
617.259.2921 or lseagraves@liveworkthrive.org
For other contribution options, please see our Ways of Giving page, or donate online.







