Want to help the thousands of women and children served each year by YWCA Dayton? A gift of essential items can make a big difference to children and families in our domestic violence shelter or housing programs.

We welcome donations of new and gently used clothing and household goods, along with new hygiene items, cleaning supplies, hair care, socks and underwear, and more.

If you’d like to host a donation drive with your organization and have questions, you can reach volunteers@ywcadayton.org.

We CANNOT accept:
Knives
Clothing that is damaged, faded, and/or stained
Used undergarments
Open toiletries/hygiene products
Used stuffed animals
Large appliances
Used car seats
Paint

Used Books

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Highest needs (Updated 2/06/2024)

Air mattresses
Baby wipes
Underwear (children/women)
Body wash (children/women)
Hair products (especially for women of color)

Laundry soap (powdered)
Socks (children/women)

General needs

Baby formula
Bath towels/sheets
Bottled water
Dishes & Kitchen Utensils
Diapers
Deodorant
Hand towels
Twin XL sheets
Cleaning & hygiene supplies (especially hand soap, brooms, and mops)
Lotion
Small plants
Toilet paper