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:

• Paper products - toilet paper, paper towels, napkins
• Comforters, sheets and pillow cases - twin size only
• Pillows - new
• Diapers - size 4
• Baby wipes
• Tampons
• Women's underwear and bras (new) - all sizes
• 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
• Finger Paints
• Child size sewing machines
• Die-cutting machine and dies
• Laminator and laminating plastic
• Pens (red, black, blue)
• Pencil sharpeners
• Journals for kids and teens
• Puzzles - all ages
• Board games - all ages
• Colored pencils
• Markers - wide and narrow tip
• File folders
• Spiral notebooks
• Coloring books
• Construction paper
• Yoga mats
• Aprons/smocks
• Watercolor paper
• Sketchpads
• 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
• 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
• Mother's Day Gift Bags:  Toiletries, self care items, candy, etc.