Donation Drives

Winter Open House Drives

Winter Open House in December relies on community book, stuffed animal, and gift card drives from September through mid-December. Santa Clara County organizations, faith communities, women’s groups, businesses, civic groups, and families help make this event possible each year.

How it works

• Groups collect new books, new stuffed animals or plush toys, and gift cards.
• Gift cards from Safeway, Target, and Walmart help survivors buy essentials or choose gifts for family members.
• We host a shopping-style event at our office with a bookstore, a plush room, gift cards, food, and activities.
• The event is usually held during the second week of December and serves about 650 people, or roughly 250 survivor families.

Current goals

• 1,200 new books
• 1,000 new stuffed animals or plush toys
• $25,000+ in gift cards

Please review the drop-off and shipping information below before delivering items.

Year-Round Donation Drives

Our year-round drives help us respond to urgent daily needs. Gift cards, food, and hygiene items are especially helpful for survivors and families working toward safety and stability. For our larger Wishlist and registry links, click here.

Most-needed items

• $25 gift cards from Target, Walmart, Safeway, or Amazon are our most urgent year-round need. Monthly gift card sponsors are especially helpful.
• Food: non-expired, nutritious, easy-to-grab items for adults and children, including protein, frozen items, and water.
• Full-size hygiene items: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, pads or tampons, disposable razors, and lotion.

Please note

• Travel-size hygiene items are appreciated, but full-size items are most useful because many survivors are relocating permanently.
• We cannot accept used items, clothing, furniture, or items that require pickup.