donate money

SFSmiles needs your support to continue to offer free services to dozens of agencies across the Bay Area.  Your tax-deductible donation, large or small, will make a huge difference in the lives of many.  To donate now, click the link below to be directed to our secure donation page on Causes.com.

If you prefer to donate by mail, please send a check payable to “SFSMILES” to: 

SFSmiles 1380 16th Avenue, San Francisco, California 94122

SFSmiles is a 501(c)(3) certified non-profit organization.  Federal tax ID # 38-3847687

donate stuff

SFSMILES is collecting items on behalf of a number of local charitable organizations with unfulfilled wish lists. Your contributions will support programs ranging from those that serve homeless and low-income individuals to children’s art programs to individuals with disabilities. For questions or pick-up/drop-off arrangements, contact Chad at chad@sfsmiles.org.

**All items, unless otherwise specified, should be in good, usable condition**

ART SUPPLIES
Paper-white & construction * glue/glue sticks * scissors * markers * crayons * colored pencils * magazines * glitter * beads & string * hole punches * yarn * paint & paint brushes * play doh

BABY ITEMS
Car seats (<5 yrs old) * high chairs * strollers * bouncy chairs * swings * walkers * bottles * bassinets * play pens * baby carriers/slings * maternity clothes

BAGS
Paper, plastic, zip-locks, re-usable shopping bags * duffels * purses * backpacks

BEDDING/BATH
Blankets * sheets * sleeping bags * towels * pillows (NEW ONLY)

CHILDREN’S BOOKS
All ages

CLOTHING
Men’s & women’s casual clothing (shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, sweaters) * men’s & women’s professional clothing (slacks, suits, collared shirts, ties, dress shoes) * Infant, toddler, and children’s clothing * Socks & underwear (NEW ONLY) * Shoes (all ages) * Swimsuits (all ages)

FOOD (non-perishable)
Canned goods (soups, fruits, vegetables, beans) * bread, cereal, rice & pasta * boxed foods (Mac&cheese, bread mixes) * baby food & infant formula * dried fruit * juices (small & large bottles, boxed juice) * granola bars & energy bars

FURNITURE
Furniture is collected on an as-needed basis. Please contact chad@sfsmiles for our current furniture needs.  Commonly needed items include: dining tables & chairs, couches, dressers, coffee tables, and end tables. Sorry, no mattresses or cribs.

HOUSEHOLD/KITCHEN ITEMS
Small kitchen appliances (toasters, microwaves, blenders) * dishes & silverware * utensils * pots & pans * mixing bowls * lamps * working TVs, stereos and DVD players

MUSIC ITEMS
Instruments * CD players/boomboxes * sheet Music * microphones * MP3 players

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Pencils & pens * paper * binders * backpacks * calculators * rulers * glue & tape * staplers * scissors * working computers

SELF-CARE ITEMS (new only)
Toothpaste * toothbrushes * soap * hotel-size toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, lotion) * toilet paper * deodorant * shaving cream * razors * feminine hygiene products

SPORTING GOODS
Balls (basketballs, footballs, baseballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, tennis balls, whiffle balls, beach balls) * frisbees * gloves * bats-whiffle, nerf, wood, or metal * volleyball nets * tennis rackets * bikes

TOYS/GAMES (new is best)
Board games & puzzles (NEW or COMPLETE SETS) * card games * infant/toddler toys (NEW ONLY) * sand toys * toy musical instruments * video consoles & games (USED IN WORKING CONDITION OK)

**We are unable to accept mattresses and cribs at this time**

Please consider donating any miscellaneous items that we do not collect to Community Thrift, a local thrift store that donates the proceeds of all purchases to the charity of the customer’s choice.

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Our ongoing needs include:

• printing services
• donation drop-off sites
• venues for SFSMILES events
• food & beverage donations for SFSMILES events
• sponsors
• storage space

To get involved with SFSMILES, please contact chad@sfsmiles.org.

volunteer

want to join sfsmiles in volunteering at an event?
contact chad@sfsmiles.org