Gifts in Kind
United Way Resource Center

Last year, United Way Capital Area answered over 1,500 calls from those wishing to donate or receive goods. This year, thanks to a generous grant from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, we're launching the United Way Gifts In Kind program.

United Way Gifts In Kind manages large-scale donations, and matches those gifts with member agencies that need them the most. This program covers its own operating costs by charging minimal membership and handling fees to participating nonprofits. The membership fee for 2007 is just $100.

2008 Spring and Summer Wish List

• American YouthWorks is in need of number 2 pencils and dictionaries for upcoming TAKS testing for youth. Call 512-236-6100
• The Austin Academy is in need of one to ten computers to begin an ESL course. Call 326-8677
• The Austin Area Urban League needs 100 passes to Fiesta Texas amusement park for program completion at Reagan High School. Call 478-7176
• The Austin Child Guidance Center is in need of new footballs, basketballs, jump ropes, and sidewalk chalk for children's mental health intervention and treatment. Call 451-2242
• Austin Habitat for Humanity needs bottled water and 8 ten gallon insulated water coolers with spigot for volunteers along with air conditioner filters for the homes of the families they serve. Call 478-2165
• The Austin State Hospital is in need of a BBQ grill, swimwear for children, scooters, and volleyball nets for the children residing on their campus. Call 419-2333
• The Austin State School is in need of gardening supplies such as mulch, flowers, pots, trees, etc. for volunteers to utilize for campus beautification. Call 374-6070
• Austin Travis County MHMR New Beginnings Pantry is in need of flea medication (dogs and cats) to give clients for their pets when they transition into the community. Call 804-3414
• Badgerdog Literary Publishing, Inc. is in need of bottled water for at-risk youth participating in summer programming. Call 538-1305
• The Bastrop County Women's Shelter needs new lawn or porch chairs for homes that provide safe refuge and comprehensive services to women, children, and men who are experiencing domestic abuse. Call 512-321-7760

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To contribute goods, become a member, or find out about our Gifts In Kind Corporate Challenge, please contact Iris.Graebner@unitedwaycapitalarea.org.

Your company will receive positive recognition for helping the communities where you do business; such involvement creates and bolsters a good corporate image

Making an in-kind contribution often reduces costs associated with surplus inventory

Contributing is an efficient way to recycle used or depreciated equipment and supplies

Making a donation allows your company to respond to an immediate need while benefiting your local community

Corporate donations may be tax deductible

United Way Gifts In Kind is happy to facilitate a donation matching process by connecting your company with nonprofits whose work aligns with our corporate values

How can my company participate?

 Join us in the Gifts In Kind Corporate Challenge

Your organization will have full access to the United Way Resource Center, a new 5,000 square-foot location housing in-kind goods. The Center distributes items most requested by Central Texas non-profit organizations, such as office supplies and office equipment, plus supplies needed by shelters, such as diapers and personal toiletries.

We'll arrange direct referrals to corporate contributors for new and gently used items. Items needed by your organization can also be posted on a Wish List that we manage and promote.

You have the opportunity to participate in the Retail Donation Partner program, which matches nonprofits with local retailers for available goods.

How can my agency sign up?

 Agency Application