In anticipation of our Capital Construction project set to begin late summer 2025, we cannot take donations right now due to storage limitations with some exceptions. To see if your donation can be accepted, please see the abbreviated list below and contact Danielle Schimpf, Administrative Coordinator and Development Assistant, at 518-374-3394 x 102 or dschimpf@ywca-neny.org to confirm our ability to take the requested item.

For more information about the Harbor House at YWCA NorthEastern NY project, please click here.

 

Currently accepting (call to confirm):

  • Full-size hygiene products
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Products specifically made for Black women’s natural hair
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Period and feminine hygiene products
  • Facewash
  • Bodywash
  • Gift Cards (Walmart, Target, Price Chopper, etc.)
  • Bedding (twin and twin xl only)
  • Laundry detergent & dryer sheets
  • Rubbermaid/plastic containers

For construction cleanup only
(call to confirm):

  • Plastic storage bins
  • Moving bags
  • Packing tape
  • Heavy-duty twist ties
  • Labels
  • Contractor bags

Thank you so much for thinking of us! We truly appreciate your kindness and support.

During this time, we ask that you contact our friends at Things Of My Very Own or Street Soldiers Schenectady for any donations that we cannot accept.

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