Harvard Club of Washington, DC

Join our Harvard Club of Washington, DC Holiday Drive

Please join the Harvard Community in gathering winter necessities for homeless individuals and families in DC.  We are partnering with Open Arms Housing in order to distribute these items. As you prepare for the New Year, consider checking for these items in your house. We gratefully accept items listed below:


 

Clothing (New or Gently Used, Clean Items)

Please consider cleaning out your closet and helping someone less fortunate to stay warm during the winter months!

Winter Coats (men, women, and children)

Gloves

Hats

Scarves

Belts
 

These donations will be given to homeless women who will be moved off the streets and into new apartments. Take a moment to remember moving into your first apartment and please consider donating any extra household items. Your donation will help make each apartment feel like home!

Pots and pans

Cookware

Dinnerware

Blankets/Quilts

Full/Queen Bed Sheets

Pillow Cases

Towels (large towels and hand towels)

Utensils
 

While shopping with your own family, please consider picking up an extra one of these basic necessities to help someone in need.

Combs/Brushes

Shampoo & Conditioner

Deodorant

Lotion

Pads & tampons

Razors

Shaving Cream

Soap

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste

Floss

If you would like to donate, please click the link below. You will be contacted by the event coordinator with additional instructions.

• Items can be dropped off at 57 O St., N.W., Washington, D.C.  20001 on December 17^th between 10:00 and 12:00pm.
• Earlier drop off dates can be accommodated.
• Also, if you would like to donate but are unable to reach the drop off location, indicate that in the Special Instructions section in the Registration Shopping Cart and we will try to coordinate a closer drop off location or pick up of your items.