Holiday and Year-Round Donation Drives!

Host a Donation Drive!  Make a Difference!

Community drives keep our shelves stocked, our families supported, and our programs strong. Drives can happen any time of year,  and our annual December drives contribute to the success of our Winter Open House! Your donations of goods, and gift cards help a family who may have fled to safety receive the help they need. 

Leading a Community Drive in your neighborhood or workplace  in Santa Clara County is a great way to help support survivors and their families.  Donations of goods (in-kind gifts) and cash are fully tax deductible to the full extent of the law.  Our Tax ID is 94-2420708.

Winter Open House Drives – December 13, 2025

Our Winter Open House Hoilday Event relies heavily on community volunteers like you to conduct Book, Stuffed Animal and Gift Card drives in the weeks leading up to the event (drop off deadline is Dec. 12.   

  • Collect goods and stock our event with NEW books and NEW stuffies. 
  • Encourage Donations of Gift Cards from places like Amazon or Target
  • We host a shopping-style event at our office with a “Bookstore”  and a “Stuffed Animals/Plushies Room”
  • Hosting just under 600 people (about 250 survivor families)
  • Goals: Provide suriviors and families with:  800–900 NEW books   |  900 NEW with Tags stuffed animals or plushies   |   $30,000 in gift cards
  • Gift cards at a check-in station: $25 cards are provided to survivors and families. *amounts vary depending on how much is raised.  NDS needs about $2500 in gift cards each month to provide to survivors. 

Stuffed animals should be new, with tags if possible. We also work with a few generous supporters who provide handmade stuffed animals! As long as items are not used, we can gift to survivor families. 

Books should be K-12, new only,and In English Spanish, or Vietnamese.

 Year-Round Donation Drives

What items are needed for donation drives throughout the year? 

  • $25 gift cards (Target, Walmart, Safeway, Amazon) – our greatest, most flexible, and most urgent need every day.
  • Diapers: New boxes, all sizes
  • Food:  Non-expired, nutritious, protein, frozen, water,  Easy to grab-and-go.  Adults and children.  
  • Full-size* hygiene items (new only): shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, pads/tampons, disposable razors, lotion.*Please note that travel-sized items are accepted and we are thankful for them, but the vast majority of the survivors we work with are permanently relocating towards safety and stability.  This process can take months so full-sized items definitely help.
  • We can’t accept used clothing, furniture, or items that require pickup.

How do I / we organize a drive?

Step 1:  Set a focus and goal (e.g., “200 hygiene items” or “$1,000 in $25 cards”).

Step 2: Pick dates and a collection time (some people make an event)

Step 3: Promote your drive in person, on paper, and on social media.  Announce the drive, post a mid-drive reminder, and a final 48-hour call for donations!

Step 4: Gather and sort items into separately labelled boxes/bags:  Stuffies, Books, Gift Cards.

Step 5: Deliver and fill out your in-kind receipt form at the front desk

Where do we deliver or ship the items collected?

Drop-off Location

Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence
234 E. Gish Rd., Suite 200 | San Jose, CA 95112
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed holidays)

  • Bundle physical gift cards together and include your group name, card count, and total amount.
  • For large deliveries, please give us a heads up.

How does NDS provide receipts for donations?

  • Drop offs:  a form for you to describe your in-kind donation of goods will be provided to you.  We will issue you a receipt for your tax deductible donation upon drop off.
  • Shipped or Electronic/Online Donations:  You’ll be provided receipts by email.

Our Tax ID (EIN): 94-2420708.

Social Media

Visibility really helps people find us when they are in need and encourages support  of our programs, services, and of survivors.  Tag us in your posts!

Thank You

Drives—year-round and for Winter Open House—ensure survivors and families have what they need to move forward in safety and hope.