Everyone Deserves a Home
There are so many things that turn a place into a home. We connect thousands of people with housing, shelter, resources, and support, but we couldn’t provide everything we do without your support. Your in-kind donations whether they are quilts, clothing, or food, help us create a caring community.
Compass Housing Alliance is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3), Tax ID 91-0578229. All donations are fully tax-deductible, as allowed by law. Compass will provide all donors with a donation receipt upon request.
Questions? Looking to coordinate pick-up or drop-off of your donated items? Reach out to our Community Engagement Manager at volunteer@compasshousingalliance.org or call 206-719-9137.
As we operate both 24-hour enhanced emergency shelters and permanent, affordable housing, there is a wide range of items that we can always use.
Top Eight Needed Items – There are certain items that are ALWAYS extra helpful to have on hand. View our Top Eight list.
Move-In Kits – These items will help people who are moving from the street or shelter in to permanent housing. Often new residents coming from homelessness don’t have the money to stock a kitchen or bathroom, but we can help them feel welcome and comfortable with these gifts. View our full Move-In Kit list and go directly to the Amazon Move-In Kit WishList.
Hygiene Items and Apparel – These items are in high demand in our Hygiene Center and Enhanced Shelters. Especially in the winter when our neighbors experiencing homelessness come in wet from the cold, we find that simple items like new t-shirts, underwear, PJs, and socks are incredibly helpful. Go directly to the Hygiene/Apparel WishList.
You can shop on Amazon using our WishList and ship items directly to Compass!
We are currently collecting Move-In Kit items. These items will help people who are moving from the street or shelter in to permanent housing. Often new residents coming from homelessness don’t have the money to stock a kitchen or bathroom, but we can help them feel welcome and comfortable with these gifts. Go directly to the Move-In Kit WishList.
We are also collecting hygiene items and apparel. These items are in high demand in our Hygiene Center and Enhanced Shelters. Especially in the winter when our neighbors experiencing homelessness come in wet from the cold, we find that simple items like new t-shirts, underwear, PJs, and socks are incredibly helpful. Go directly to the Hygiene/Apparel WishList.
See our seasonal and special items WishList.
NOTE: When shipping directly, please enter your name in the “add a note” section so we can reach out to thank you properly!
Address packages to: Compass Housing Alliance Attn: Donations/Advancement 77 S. Washington St. Seattle, WA 98104
Can I donate prepared meals? Yes! Please reach out to receive more information, but you can view our Food & Safety guidelines.
Can I donate my mattress? Sometimes. Because we have limited storage, we cannot store multiple mattresses at one time. Please reach out and include details about the mattress.
Can I donate other furniture? Sometimes. Dressers, bedside tables, coffee tables, small shelves, small dining tables & chairs are items we sometimes accept. We cannot accept desks or any wooden furniture longer than six feet.
Can I donate used clothing? No, we can only accept new clothing. We do not have the staff capacity to manage a used clothing program.
Can my quilting group donate homemade quilts? Yes! Our shelter guests love homemade quilts of at least twin size.
Can I donate used kitchen items? Yes! We gladly accept gently used kitchen and cleaning items and use them to support our new resident Move-In Kits.
Can I donate pet supplies? We cannot accept pet items.
Do you collect non-perishable food? We partner with community partners on a case-by-case basis for large food drives. If you are donating yourself or with a small group dry cereal, oatmeal packets, coffee, powdered creamer, individual packets of sugar, and canned/microwavable soup & chili are all great things to focus on.
Can I make my own donation flyer? Of course! Our staff can easily personalize existing flyers as well. Just reach out to us via email.
Can I donate books? We do accept books, just not children’s books.
What items CAN NOT be donated?
- used clothing
- opened/used cleaning supplies or hygiene items
- used car seats, strollers, or playpens
- medical equipment of any kind, used or unused
- medicine of any kind, unopened or opened
- used pet toys/supplies or opened pet food
- homemade hand sanitizer
- used bed sheets that are larger than twin size
- any kitchen appliances other than microwaves, toasters, coffee pots, and toaster ovens
- whiskey glasses, wine tumblers, champagne flutes
- used novelty kitchen gadgets (pasta makers, deep fryers, popcorn poppers)