Safe Haven accepts in-kind donations of items our families can use in either the shelter program or as they move into transitional and permanent housing.
Unfortunately we cannot accept all donations. Please consult our needs/wish lists below before donating as these are the only items we can take at this time. Please note that we are no longer accepting donations of clothes due to lack of storage space.
We accept donations Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at our shelter location at 1234 3rd Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37210.
If you have any questions, please contact Brandy Transou at 615.256.8195
Current Needs List
LINENS: Twin full and queen size sheet and comforter sets, new pillows (must be new due to health codes), wash cloths, bath towels and kitchen towels. Towels should be new or gently used and delivered clean.
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS: Unused laundry detergent, fabric softener, cleaning products and supplies, (i.e. Windex, Comet, Pine sol, mops, brooms, etc.) Lysol and other disinfecting products, bleach, plastic gloves, large 55 gallon trash bags, new brooms, dust pans and mops
PAPER PRODUCTS: Plates, napkins, plastic cups, toilet paper, plastic silverware, paper towels
BABY PRODUCTS: Unopened diapers (sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), pull-ups, baby wipes, baby powders, lotion, baby shampoo, baby body wash, baby bottles, infant and toddler pacifiers
Any major appliances and furniture may be donated by appointment only and accepted as needed. This list is based upon necessity and subject to change at any time. Please contact Tomeka at 615.256.8195.
We also need volunteer support to sort and organize our donations and storage area as well as pick-ups support for furniture and appliances.
Thank you again for thinking of the needs of the families we serve and Safe Haven Family Shelter!
Store Wish Lists and Registries
We also have wish lists and registries at several stores. Please click on the links to the stores below to see our registries.
Children’s Play Area Wish Lists
As we continuously develop our Children’s Play Area, we want to makes sure we have toys that encourage imaginative play while being appropriate for a child’s development. Below are our needs/wish lists for the children’s area. We currently have two wish lists at Phillips Toy Mart and the Green Hills Parent-Teacher Store. To view specific items, click on the links download the pdf lists. We change the lists seasonally, so be sure to check back.
Donations of books are always welcome. Please click here for a list of appropriate books.
For more information about helping our families by supplying appropriate toys that strengthens and encourages imaginative play, please contact Stefanie Tinnell.
