YOU CAN HELP
Make a gift.
Click here to donate through our website or mail a check to: 117 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601. For more information or to inquire about naming St. Margaret’s House in your estate or making a gift of stock, please contact our Senior Director of Sustainability, Strategy & Development, Lauren Smyth, at 574-234-7795 or via email.
Shower our new moms!
Each spring, we hold a community Baby Shower to support women who are expecting a baby or who have recently welcomed a new baby!
You can help us celebrate by donating new items, especially baby toiletry products, bottles, pacifiers, blankets, towels, and diapers. Items may be purchased anywhere or on our Amazon Baby Shower Wish List.Donate items.
Our weekly Donations Day is Thursday from 10am-4pm. If you need to bring items outside of these hours, please contact us first.
Please bring donations to the front desk. To enter, please press the call button and walk up the steps to the first floor. If you have a large donation, please contact us in advance.
If your faith community, organization, business, or school group would like to hold a drive to collect items, please contact Amy for assistance.
We are currently accepting women’s and children’s new and lightly used clothing that is in season. Please limit the amount of items you bring as we have very limited storage space.
PLEASE take time to ensure that all donated items are in good shape:
clean with no stains or tears and all zippers working/buttons in place. Thank you for helping us to serve our guests with dignity and respect!
WE REALLY NEED:
Clothing
- comfortable clothing for women and children
- casual pants: leggings, shorts
- rain gear: ponchos and umbrellas
- shoes: athletic shoes, sandals
- Please: no “professional” clothing or high-heeled shoes
Household items
- linens: bath towels, sheets (please mark size, if possible)
- kitchen utensils/silverware
- pots, pans, dishes
Toiletries
- shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash (both large and small)
- deodorant
- bar soap
- sanitary pads (light, medium, heavy)
- diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6, 7, 2T-5T)
- baby wipes
WE MIGHT ACCEPT:
*Please contact us in advance.
- small appliances (microwave, toaster oven)
WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
- food
- infant/child car seats
- high chairs, bouncy seats
- furniture
- large appliances
- medical equipment
WE REALLY DO NOT NEED:
Please do not bring these items.
- outdated or broken appliances
- books
- toys or puzzles
- video cassettes or DVD’s
- home decor and knick-knacks; no Christmas decorations, please
- teacups/saucers, wine glasses, and other delicate dishware
- playpens
- out-of-season infant, children, and women’s clothing
- clothing that is dirty, stained, missing buttons, etc.
We value our donors and thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Purchase items from our Wishlist.