The Women's Center Inc., Donating

To make a donation, contact The Women's Center at 262-522-3805 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.

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:

As food pantry items are running very low, The Women's Center would greatly appreciate ANY and ALL food donations. If you can make a donation, or if you are interested in hosting a food drive to benefit The Women's Center, contact Amber at 262-547-4600.

Gift certificates*: Family Dollar, Al-mart, K-mart, Target, Kohl's, Walden's, groceries, gas, movie passes, and restaurants and fast food places.

Food Items:

Macaroni & cheese
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*:

Hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, and socks
Sporting goods (balls, mitts, etc.), cards and collectibles
Books, journals, and diaries
Art supplies
Watches, jewelry, and hair accessories
Nail care items and make-up
Purses and wallets
Games and puzzles
Non-violent toys and handheld video games
Personal CD player, CD's, and tapes
Dolls (mixed races)
Backpacks

*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.

Dialing for Dollars - Don't forget The Women's Center when you upgrade your cell phone! The Women's Center works with an organization called Shelter Alliance which pays The Women's Center $1 to $10 for every phone received. The Women's Center also keeps a small amount of phones that are reprogrammed as 911 emergency phones for clients. Please remember to clear all personal information from phones before donating. Drop off your used cell phones at The Women's Center today!