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Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc.

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SERVING WASHINGTON & GREENE COUNTIES IN PENNSYLVANIA

CALL US at 724-223-9190 or 800-791-4000  24-Hours a Day, 7-Days a Week!

Donation Policy

Because Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc. has very limited storage space and because we lack the personnel required to adequately accept, sort, and distribute donations; we are unable to accept used clothing (unless specifically listed under current needs) until further notice.

We are accepting donations of the following NEW items:

• hair care items - especially conditioner, mousse, gel, hairspray, and ethnic products
• full-size personal care items (with some occasional exceptions)
• bath towels and hand towels
• bras - sizes 36 & 38
• ladies underwear
• women’s slippers - all sizes
• women’s and children’s shoes - all sizes
• girl’s size 12mo., 18mo., 3T, and 7 - 8 clothing
• boy’s size 12mo. clothing
• infant clothing
• diapers - sizes 3 and up
• over-the counter medications
• paper products - especially paper towels, toilet paper, and kleenex
• 33 gallon trash bags
• lined looseleaf paper
• postage stamps

For information on gently used donations, please call our donation line at 724-225-9811.

Cash Donations

Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc. could not provide the quaility services that we do without the assistance of members of the local community. If you are interested in making a cash donation, please make your check payable to Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc. and send it to 308 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA 15301.  We would like to thank the members of the community for their continued support.

Current Needs

In addition to the items mentioned above, we currently need donations of the following:

• small appliances
• coffee pots
• toasters
• mixers
• blenders
• small microwaves
• electric irons
• Shop Vac
• living room lamps
• pictures
• curtains
• household furniture (call 724-223-9140)
• plastic tablecloths - 60” round and 50”X70” rectangle
• cd players
• current family DVD movies
• relaxation cds
• baby monitors
• dishes
• silverware
• drinking glasses
• baking dishes
• cookie sheets
• pots & pans
• paper plates
• styrofoam cups
• tea towels
• green construction paper
• 2010 pocket calendars
• bodywash
• shaving cream
• hair color
• makeup - all types
• bath towels
• hand towels
• washclothes
• laundry detergent
• dryer sheets
• bathroom cleaners
• twin mattress pads
• sheets - twin, queen, and full
• ibuprofen
• Tylenol
• Tylenol PM
• infant Tylenol
• Midol
• beef and chicken (fresh)
• coffee
• creamer and sugar
• non-perishable food
• umbrellas
• ironing board cover & pad
• women’s clothing
• new gift items for boys & girls ages 12 & up
• new bath sets and miscellaneous gift items for women
• colored beads and supplies for making bracelets

If you are able to donate any of these items, please call our donation line at 724-225-9811 to make arrangements for drop off.

Kaleidoscope is accepting donations for Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc.

Kaleidoscope is now accepting donations of furniture, decorative pieces, jewelry, collectibles, books, antiques, tools, toys, and household items to benefit Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc.  Donations will be accepted at 899 East Maiden Street in Washington on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  For more information, please call 724-222-8540 or e-mail helptheshelter@gmail.com.

All of our services are provided confidentially and without regard to race, color, age, sex, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, handicap or disability, marital status or sexual orientation.  Washington Women’s Shelter, Inc. is registered with the Pennsylvania Bureau of Charitable Organizations. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.