GIVE
Thank you for thinking of Charlie’s Place for your charitable contributions. We are grateful for the support of generous individuals, businesses, and churches that support our mission.
Your donation will help us to provide our guests experiencing homelessness with a hot meal, case management, healthcare, yoga, clothing closet, and more, all served with kindness and respect.
GIVE ONLINE
Use the form to pay with major credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, or Venmo.
Other online giving options:
Give one time, or be a sustaining donor and give monthly throughout the year.
Frequency
One time
Monthly
Amount
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$25
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GIVE BY MAIL WITH CHECK
Mail checks to:
Charlie’s Place
1830 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington DC, 20009
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
For more information on planned giving, matching gifts, donating stocks, bonds or other appreciated assets, please contact Ellen Silva.
Charlie’s Place is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Your monetary donations are tax-deductible. Federal tax ID (EIN): 53-0196486
How far does my donation go?
Examples of program costs:
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$25 provides enough eggs for one breakfast program
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$50 supplies essential pantry items for our food distribution
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$100 covers a month's supply of pancake mix for breakfast services
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$500 provides socks and undergarments for clients in need
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$1,000 purchases several winter coats for people facing cold weather
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$5,000 buys a commercial refrigerator to store fresh foods for our guests
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$10,000 helps sustain three months of direct client services, ensuring that guests have consistent access to meals and essential needs
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$50,000 supports the salaries of our dedicated staff - a majority of whom have experienced homelessness in the past and who provide personalized assistance, care, and encouragement to each guest navigating their path to stability
The above amounts are provided as examples only. Donations of any amount are welcome.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Below are lists of in-kind donations that are especially helpful for our guests. Donation drop-offs are welcome Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
We kindly ask that donations of clothing, blankets, and backpacks be new or gently used (and if used, please launder before donating, if possible). Because our staff's time is prioritized for direct service to our guests, we appreciate and prefer presorted donations.
Winter needs (unisex):
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coats
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sweatshirts, hoodies, raincoats, and jackets
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hats
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gloves
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insulated underwear
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jeans
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sweaters
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gently used sleeping bags
Summer needs (unisex):
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lightweight jackets, lightweight rain jackets
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short-sleeve T-shirts
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lightweight pants
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baseball caps
Men's clothing:
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jeans, pants, and shorts (sizes 28-32 are in high demand)
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shirts (long-sleeve/T-shirts)
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sweatshirts, hoodies, raincoats, and jackets
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shoes (work boots, sneakers; sizes 8-12 are in high demand)
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insulated underwear
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socks and belts
Women's clothing:
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jeans, pants, capris, and shorts
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yoga pants and leggings
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shirts (long-sleeve/T-shirts,
dark colors, shirts with no writing, oversized shirts) -
sports bras (M-XXL)
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sneakers
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baseball caps
Charlie’s Place is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Your donations may be tax-deductible. Federal tax ID (EIN 53-0196486). If you would like a thank-you note with the estimated value of your donation, please fill out the form by clicking the button below.