These items help us provide clean, comfortable shelter to our residents. If you are able to donate any of the following, please call 303.468.4323, or email mike@bouldershelter.org. Thank you!

Top Ten Needed Items

1. Shampoo
2. Soap
3. Towels
4. Toothpaste
5. Razors
6. Body Wash
7. Washcloths
8. Cough Drops (without alcohol)
9. Toothbrushes
10. Shaving Cream

Other Needs
Toiletries
Sample size toiletries—shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, disposable razors, combs, **soap (gel & hand)**, Body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, kleenex, athlete's foot powder, shaving cream, bath towels, washcloths, earplugs, Q-tips

Linens
Twin fitted bed sheets, pillow cases

Staying Warm
Sleeping bags, blankets
Hats & gloves (warm, winter), socks (long, winter), large winter jackets*

Over The Counter Medication
Ibuprofen, cough drops/cough syrup/cold medication/allergy medication (without alcohol), vitamins (multi, C, E, fish oil), band aids, chapstick, antacid, foot spray

Transportation
RTD light rail passes, bus tokens

Maintenance Needs
Windex, toilet paper, laundry detergent, upright vacuum cleaners, AA & AAA batteries, copy paper, pens/pencils, dry erase markers, black permanent markers

Food Needs
Oatmeal
Sugar
Bacon or sausage
Cooking oil
Sugar
Salad dressings
Lettuce
Zip Lock 1 Gallon Food Storage Bags
Coffee

Call Alex, Kitchen Manager, at 303.468.4325 for more information about kitchen/food needs.

Please note:

• *Regarding clothing donations:  Due to very limited storage space, the Shelter accepts only good quality, adult-sized winter outerwear (coats, socks, hats, gloves). For other clothing donations we suggest Ares Thrift Shop (303-444-8088) or The Deacons’ Closet (303-442-3523).
• The Shelter is closed from noon until 4:00 pm daily. Donations are accepted at any other time. However, we are especially busy during our intake hours (5:00—7:30 pm) and the crowd at the Shelter during that time will make it difficult to find parking and find a staff person to accept your donation. All visitors should come to the west facing door on the north end of the Shelter, 4869 North Broadway. View a map.

Holiday Gifts for Our Residents

The following items for adult men and women are the most useful gifts for this time of year.  We ask that any gifts delivered to the Shelter be unwrapped.  This will assist us with distributing gifts in an appropriate manner.  We want to remind the community that we are a nonsectarian organization.  Please respect that our residents have a variety of individual faiths.  Thank you and happy holidays.

• Long underwear
  Women sizes Medium - XL,  but a few small, XXL and XXXL
  Men sizes Large - XL, but a few medium, XXL and XXXL
• Sweatshirts (Sizes same as above)
• Hats
• Gloves
• Wool Socks
• Bus Passes
• Sleeping Bags
• Backpacks
• Jackets (Men sizes Large and up)
• New Boots (Men sizes 9-13)

The following items are NOT suitable as gifts:

• Gift cards (unless we have enough for everyone (160))
• Cash
• Toiletries

For more information or questions please contact:
Karyn (303) 468-4326 or   Jenny (303) 468-4329