How to Help

Calvary Wish List

Current Needs

Give a woman at Calvary a warm, clean bed. Donate a set of colored twin size sheets and comforter (new or gently used) for a woman who has been homeless and living on the streets or staying at an emergency shelter before coming to Calvary.

Metro fare cards or bus tokens help women get to work, school, or medical appointments.

New pajamas and nightgowns (most in larger sizes) are needed for women who are new to Calvary. Women would also like bathrobes and slippers for cool mornings.

Give a woman a great start in her new home. Click here for a Housewarming Care Package Check List.

Ongoing Needs

• Acrylic paints, brushes, and small canvasses
• Air mattresses for overnight volunteers
• Bath robes
• Body sprays
• Boxes of cereal
• Boxes of powder laundry detergent
• Cans of coffee
• Cleaning supplies (window cleaner, toilet scrub, all-surface wipes, etc.)
• Clorox
• Colored twin sheet sets
• Feminine hygiene products
• Gift cards (Target, CVS, Bed Bath and Beyond, Visa, AmEx)
• Gift certificates for manicures, facials, or massages
• Laundry detergent
• Liquid dish soap
• Liquid hand soap
• Mesh laundry bags
• Metro fare cards or to help women get to work, school, or medical appointments
• Pajamas and nightgowns (most in larger sizes)
• Pillows
• Reams of white or multi-colored copy paper
• Shower razors
• Shower shoes
• Slippers
• Spring scarves
• Movie and theater tickets
• Toilet paper
• Towels and washcloths
• Twin size comforters and blankets
• Umbrellas
• Watches

To make a donation, please contact Catherine Bisson at (202) 289-2111 or cbisson@calvaryservices.org.

For information on making a financial contribution, please visit our donations page.

Calvary does not accept donations of clothing, except for sleepwear, because of limited storage space. If you have clothing to donate, please consider contributing to one of our partner agencies:

• Martha's Table
• Goodwill

Please also visit our Target.com wish list

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