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The Women's Center is funded through a variety of sources including the United Way of Waukesha County, government and private foundation grants, and corporate and community donations. Donations to The Women's Center support the free programs and services offered to clients. Services include emergency shelter, transitional |
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To make a donation, contact The Women's Center at 262-547-4600 or fill out and return the donation form to The Women's Center. We are now also accepting online donations. To make an online donation click here
Please mail all donations to:
The Women's Center
P.O. Box 554
Waukesha, WI 53187-0554
The Women's Center is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(ac) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. All contributions will be acknowledged by mail.
Easy Ways to Give -- "Give-Back Programs":
Goodsearch
Use Goodsearch as your main search engine and they'll give money back to The Women's Center. Also, shop select stores online through GoodShop, and they'll give 3% of your purchase back too! Visit their link to find out more:
www.goodsearch.com
Pick 'n Save:
Pick 'n Save grocery stores give back on every purchase. Just register your Pick 'n Save card under TWC's code, # 832600.
Shelter Alliance -- Donating Cell Phones:
When you donate your old cell phones to The Women's Center, we keep some for clients to use for emergencies, and the rest we sent to Shelter Alliance. Shelter Alliance pays us $10-$30 for every phone we send in.
Midwest Airlines Frequent Flier Miles Redemption Program:
The Women's Center can use these miles for the Anniversary Luncheon raffle drawing or silent auction, the speaker's air travel, and the Fashion Show raffle.
There are two ways to donate your miles to TWC:
1) Call the Midwest Miles program at 414.570.4000 and provide your account number
2) Go online to Midwest Airlines:
http://www.midwestairlines.com/MAWeb/
- Click on the dark blue bar that says Midwest Miles
- Click on the line that says "Use Your Miles"
- On the left hand side, click on "Donate Miles"
In-Kind Donations
The Women's Center and Sister House Shelter are in need of the following
items. Please contact The Women's Center at 262-522-3833 if you are
interested in making an in-kind donation and to arrange for delivery
of your donation.
Non-perishable food and essential household and personal care items are requested. Due to limited storage space, we are unable to accept gifts of clothing, knick knacks, decorations, stuffed animals, used games and toys.
The Women's Center greatly appreciates ALL donations. However, there is an URGENT need for the following items:
- Phone cards
- Adult Pajamas
- Batteries (especially 9-volt & AA)
- Gift cards to: Walgreens, Pick 'n Save & Assorted area retailers
- teen boys and girls pajamas and socks
- Children's slippers and robes
The Women's Center would be thankful for ANY and ALL food donations to keep our pantry stocked. If you can make a donation, or if you are interested in hosting a food drive to benefit The Women's Center, contact Thelma (or shelter program assistant) at 262-522-3833.
Items for Shelter use:
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Waukesha County bus tickets
- Baby monitors and 9-volt batteries
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Assorted sizes of batteries
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Alarm clocks
- Pots, pans, mixing bowls, dishes, etc.
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Kitchen utensils
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Pillows and pillowcases
- Twin size sheets and blankets
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Laundry detergent
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Fabric softener
- Full size personal hygiene items (shampoo, soap, lotion, etc.)
- African American hair care products
- Baby care items (wipes, diapers)
- Pack and Play portable cribs and play pens
- Cleaning products
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Paper towels
- Mops, brooms, bag less vacuums
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Kitchen and bathroom linens
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Clorox wipes
- School supplies
- Phone cards
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Magazine subscriptions
Gift certificates*: Family Dollar, Wal-mart, K-mart, Target, Kohl's, Walgreen's, groceries, gas, and fast food places.
Food Items:
- Macaroni & cheese
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Spaghettis and mini ravioli
- Tuna
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, etc.)
- Mayonnaise
- Syrup
- Spices
- Breakfast cereal
- Snacks for school lunches (i.e. granola bars)
- Cookies
- Coffee and creamer
- Hot chocolate
- Sugar
- Cooking oil
- Vanilla extract
- Cake and brownie mixes
- Pancake Mix
- Canned fruit
- Soup
- Hamburger and Tuna Helper
- Rice-A-Roni
Gifts for Teens and Children*:
- Books, journals, and diaries
- Arts and crafts supplies
- Jewelry, and hair accessories
- Nail care items and make-up
- Personal Care products for boys
- Games and handheld video games
- Non-violent toys
- Personal CD player
- Dolls (mixed races)
- Backpacks (plain)
*Thank you for supporting The Women's Center! Please note that gifts should be new and unwrapped. Gifts are needed for client birthdays and the holiday season.
505 North East Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53186
262-547-4600, Crisis Line 262-542-3828, FAX 262-522-3882
mail@twcwaukesha.org
The Women's Center, Inc. is a 501()(3) charity
and a United Way agency