Give Funds
Your contributions have a direct impact for youth experiencing homelessness and are greatly appreciated.
You can also mail checks to:
Star House
Attn: Renea Williams
1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201
If you’d like to drop off a check or cash, please
contact this email to coordinate.
Donate Items
Star House currently accepts new and gently used items for our guests. Items can be either mailed or dropped off at Star House's drop-in center (1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thank you for your generosity!
Donations we accept include:
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Men's and women’s clothing (for ages 14-24). Youth frequently request hoodies and sweats.
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Brand new underwear, bras and socks
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Shoes: athletic, flip-flops, shower shoes and slides
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Blankets
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Sleeping bags
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Tents
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Backpacks, drawstring bags and reusable grocery bags
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Travel bags and luggage
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Bikes, bike locks and brand new helmets
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Waterproof gloves
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Brand new hygiene items
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New hairbrushes, hair ties and combs
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Flashlights
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Umbrellas and rain ponchos
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Sunscreen and bug spray
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Reusable water bottles
While we sincerely appreciate donations, please refrain from donating the items below, as we do not have a need for them:
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Used clothing
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Used underwear, socks and bras
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Baby clothing or supplies
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Children’s clothing or supplies
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Formal dress or business attire
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Shoes with any type of heel and dress shoes
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Pajamas
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Bathing suits
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Furniture
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Bed linens
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Sports or exercise equipment
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Toys, books, puzzles and board games
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Electronics
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Jewelry
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Makeup or nail polish
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Used or opened hygiene products
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Used hats
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Used bike helmets
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Purses or fashion bags
Amazon Wish Lists
Our donation priorities vary depending on the needs of our drop-in center guests and recently housed youth. Please review our Amazon Wish lists below for the most up-to-date, helpful items.
Provide Meals
Want to give a fresh meal for our youth to enjoy?
These meals are only to be dropped off, not served, by the donor unless they have been approved for our direct-engagement volunteering. Donated meals need to feed at least 65 people and should be ready to serve upon arrival.
Please email Wendell to coordinate your meal donation and scheduled a time. After meeting the above requirements, when you arrive with your donation, walk through the main entrance door to let the receptionist know that you’ve arrived with a meal donation.
Send Gift Cards
Gift cards are given to youth by on-site therapists and frontline staff based on qualifying circumstances and verifications (food security, work, housing, medical, personal emergency, etc.). One way you can make an impact is by sending a gift card today!
Below is a list of popular gift card options:
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Restaurants: $5-$10 Wendy’s, KFC, Church’s Chicken, Burger King, McDonald’s or Subway gift cards
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Grocery stores: $5-$20 Kroger, Giant Eagle and Target cards
You can mail gift cards to:
Star House
Attn: Renea Williams
1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201
If you’d like to drop off gift card donations, please contact this email to coordinate.
We deeply appreciate your support!