Donations

Make a Donation

To make a contribution online, click here. We will send you a confirmation email shortly thereafter. (Not comfortable making a gift online? Feel free to print out a donation form and mail it in.)

Wind Chill Fund

Wind Chill Fund Logo The Wind Chill Fund raises money to support the Dutchess County Coalition for the Homeless (DCCH), our emergency overnight shelter for homeless adults. DCCH is the only emergency overnight shelter in Dutchess County, and we rely on contributions and volunteers to operate the shelter. Our goal for 2009 is to raise $252,000. You can help! To make a contribution online, click here (be sure to designate your gift to the Wind Chill Fund under “additional options”).

Not comfortable making a gift online? Feel free to print out a donation form and mail it in.

Wind Chill Fund Brochure (.pdf)

Wind Chill Fund - FAQ's (.pdf)

Tree of Life

Join our Tree of Life! Those individuals who make a donation of $750 or more to the Wind Chill Fund will have their names engraved on a leaf that is added to our Tree of Life, displayed in the DCCH shelter.

Is your church or organization interested in helping support the DCCH shelter? You can undertake your own fundraising campaign on our behalf. Use the materials below to help raise awareness and funds for the Campaign, or contact us for training on how to run a campaign at your organization.

Other Ways to Donate

We welcome donations from individuals. Also, schools and churches often hold drives to collect these items. If you are interested in having our staff speak with you about how to do this, please contact us.

Donations of gift cards to local grocery stores, Kmart, Target, and other similar stores are also an excellent donation. Cards are distributed by staff to in need of basic items, mothers who need diapers, parents who need holiday gifts for their children, and other similar uses.

We also welcome other donations – please contact us to find out if we are in need of a particular item you would like to donate!

You can also visit our News & Events page to learn more about donating auction items for our annual fundraising events.

Items Needed

Toilet paper
Dish detergent
Baby formula & diapers
New socks (all sizes)
Toothbrushes
Foil & plastic wrap
Ketchup & Mustard
Salad dressing
Mayonnaise
Salt & pepper
Sugar & syrup
Canned goods
Coffee & large filters
Backpacks
School supplies
Pillow cases
Mattress covers

Laundry detergent & bleach
Towels
Mops & brooms
Paper towels
Wash clothes
Blankets
First-Aid supplies
Sample sized soap bars
Cleaning supplies
Shaving cream & razors
Lip balm
Spray deodorant
Breakfast cereal (variety packs)
Toothpaste
Sample-sized shampoo
Feminine hygiene products
Spring planting items (seeds, mulch, etc.)

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