Donate Goods and Services
Whether you’re giving your stuff a new home or your business has extra items, please get in touch with us to coordinate your donation at donate@homesfirst.on.ca. Most items that are valued over $20 will receive a charitable tax receipt. Below are items that we always accept, items that are in hot demand, and items that we unfortunately we cannot accept.
Priority Items
- PPE (reusable masks, 3 layer disposable masks, shields, sanitizing wipes and n95 masks)
- Must be medical grade
- Winter clothing (Coats, sweaters, gloves, hats, scarves, long underwear, boots etc.)
- Hygiene Products
- Pet Supplies (food, bags, leash, etc.)
- Footwear (shoes, boots, slippers)
- Underwear – various sizes (must be new)
- Bras (Must be new)
- Socks (Must be new)
Always Accept
- PPE (reusable masks, 3 layer disposable masks, shields, sanitizing wipes and n95 masks)
- Must be medical grade
- Winter clothing (Coats, sweaters, gloves, hats, scarves, long underwear, boots etc.)
- Underwear – various sizes (must be new)
- Bras (Must be new)
- Socks (Must be new)
- Assistive Mobility Devices (canes, walkers, raised toilet seats, etc.)
- Gift Cards (Grocery, Tim Hortons, etc.)
- Footwear (shoes, boots, slippers)
- Towels, linens, blankets
- Art supplies (canvases, paint, brushes, stencils, pencils, markers, etc.)
- Hygiene Products
- Reusable water bottles
- Sleeping bags
- Games/puzzles
- Pet Supplies (food, bags, leash, etc.)
- Fitness equipment (yoga mats, balls, skipping rope, pylons, etc.)
- Used electronics and Smart Devices (cell phones, chargers, tablets, Bluetooth speakers, radios, games.)
- Postpartum essentials
Can't Accept
- Alcohol based products (ie. Mouthwash w/ alcohol)
- Torn or stained items
- Wood furniture
Gifts
Tribute Gifts
Honor a lost loved one, recognize someone special or commemorate a milestone by making a special gift in their name that will help our community.
The life you’ve built says a lot about you – the impact you’ve made, your dreams for the future, your values. A legacy gift will show your support and dedication to ending chronic homelessness in the city of Toronto. Leaving a gift to Homes First in your Will may be the most impactful gift you could ever give.
Please email donate@homesfirst.on.ca to discuss and coordinate your gift.