Make an immediate impact on a family's future - contribute financially to Raphael House.
Ways to give:
- Become a member of the Raphael House Safe Haven Circle
- Send a check to Raphael House, 4110 SE Hawthorne Blvd. #503, Portland, OR 97214.
- Donate online by clicking here and using our secure connection.
- Call (503) 222-6507 X308 to speak with a staff member about making a financial contribution.
- Make Raphael House a part of your estate planning (for more information please call us at 503-222-6507 X308).
- Check to see if your employer matches your contributions.
Shelter Wish Lists - click here to learn more about making item donations
Please note, we do not accept any used clothing, used toys or large furniture items.
*Tri-Met bus tickets are one of our biggest montly expenses. If you purchased a Chinook Book this year, there are bus tickets in the back of your book. Donating them to Raphael House will help defray transportation costs for our clients!*
Most Needed Items:
- Bath towels
- Paper products - toilet paper, paper towels, napkins
- Comforters, sheets and pillow cases - twin size only
- Pillows - new
- Diapers - sizes 5 & 6
- Baby wipes
- Tampons
- Bath towels
- Women's underwear and bras (new) - all sizes for women and teens
- Gift cards (such as Fred Meyers, Target, Home Depot)
- Bus tickets - Youth, 2 zone
- Ziplock bags - quart size
- Baby monitors - digital
Stalking Kit Needs:
- Whistles
- Disposable cameras with time/date stamp
- Calendars (pocket or purse size)
- Notebooks
- Pens
- Mini tape/voice recorders
- Personal alarms
- Dead bolt buddies
- Small purses or cosmetics bags to put stalking kit items in
Children's Program Needs:
- Backpacks
- Child size sewing machines
- Die-cutting machine and dies
- Laminator and laminating plastic
- Journals for kids and teens
- Puzzles - all ages
- Board games - all ages
- Spiral notebooks
- Yoga mats
- Aprons/smocks
- Craft items i.e. beading kits, paint by number, model cars or airplanes
- Ask about making Welcome Bags for children entering the shelter!
General Shelter Needs:
- Folding strollers - new only please
- Cleaning supplies
- Office supplies
- Healthy non-perishable food items
- Clock radios for bedrooms (simple, easy to operate)
- New haircare products and accessories (full size bottles), especially for African American women and children
- Umbrellas
- Clothing for teenage boys
- Jeans, all sizes and styles for women and teens
- Hair dryers
- Waterproof mattress protectors - twin size
- Over the counter medications for children and adults (painkillers, cold, flu, cough, pepto-bismol, etc.)
- Pots and pans, can openers, silverware, basic kitchen items
- Toyota Prius or other fuel efficient vehicle
- Ask about making Move-Out kits for our women!
Suggestions for Item Donation Drives
- Linens and Things: Sheets, blankets, bath towels, washcloths and pillows
- Pajama Party: Women's and children's pjs, gowns and slippers, all sizes
- Stalking Kit: See details above
