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: Kari Jenkins
1220 Corrugated Way, Columbus, OH 43201
If you’d like to drop off a check or cash, please
contact this email to coordinate.
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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!
Our seasonal and general priority needs include:
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Winter coats
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Large insulated gloves
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Large wool socks
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Winter hats
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Hand warmers
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New underwear for men and women (boxers/boxer briefs preferred for men)
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Sweatpants
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Women's jeans, of all sizes, especially large
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Leggings
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Solid colored T-shirts
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Boots & Shoes (comfortable for walking long distances)
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Bikes
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Tents
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Backpacks
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Blankets
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African American haircare products (oils and gels)
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Sleeping bags
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Large towels
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Other men’s and women's clothing (all kinds)
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 socks, underwear, bras, or swimsuits
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Open or used personal care items such as razors, deodorant, lip balm, makeup, etc.
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Boys or girls youth clothing, youth socks, or youth shoes for youth under the age of 14 (adult sizes only, please)
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Baby or toddler clothes
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Household or kitchen items such as lamps; curtains; electronics; toasters; blenders; utensils; silverware trays; etc.
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Books; games; toys; or stuffed animals
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Bedding including sheets; comforters; bedspreads; pillows; pillow cases; etc.
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Women’s high-heeled (or pumps) shoes or boots
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Stained or dirty clothing or items covered with pet hair
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.
ALSO: Learn how you can visit Star House to help serve the meal!
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: Kari Jenkins
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!
Host an Event
People often spend their own time and money to organize a fundraiser to benefit Star House--and we are so thankful! These fundraisers include everything from bingo nights, bake sales and car washes, to jean days at work, live music shows and more.
If you are interested in hosting your own third-party event to benefit Star House, please email Doug. We can offer guidance to help make your event a success.
Start a Donation Drive
Engaging your company, club, place of worship, community group, or school can help in big ways. Turn your next gathering into a cause! Set up a theme or contest to help stimulate giving—such as a "fill the bus" challenge, a walk-a-thon, a "Souper Bowl" or whatever you think of! Email Doug for ideas or if you have questions.
It’s recommended that you pick 2-3 types of items you want your group to give. This helps maximize your giving's impact by concentrating on enough of an item to serve everyone in need.
Below are items that we typically need year-round:
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Underwear (boxers/boxer briefs preferred for men)
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Boots & Shoes (comfortable for walking long distances)
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Tents
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Backpacks
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Blankets
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Natural hair care products (oils and gels)
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Sleeping bags
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Bath towels
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Clothing (new or very gently-used)
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Washcloths
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Earbuds/headphones