We graciously accept financial, clothing and toiletry donations.
Financial Donations
Generic Ministry operates on an extremely small annual budget, which covers the cost of operating and maintaining our van, costs for necessary purchases and a lean operations budget.
Every dollar counts. Every donation is 100% tax deductible.
Please contribute to our mission by donating online.
Become a Committed Partner to Generic Ministry by pledging a gift to Generic Ministry every month.
$25.00 a month covers personal care items for a month
$50.00 a month covers gas for a week
$75.00 a month keeps the van maintained and insured all year
$100.00 a month covers new socks and underwear for one week
You can also donate by mail by sending checks to:
Generic Ministry, Inc.
P.O Box 920100
Needham, MA 02492
Clothing and Toiletry Donations
Yes! We are always looking for clothing and toiletry donations, but we do have some important guidelines.
Our homeless clients are living on the street. Our goal is to provide them with one set of warm, clean clothing, particularly jeans/sweatpants and sweatshirts.
Please carefully review the list of items that we need for our mission. We cannot accept anything for children or any adult items that are for business or dress attire. We only need warm, durable clothing and footwear, as well as travel-size toiletries and hats/gloves.
Please help us use our time efficiently by donating children’s, business or dress items to another organization.
Goods We Graciously Accept:
Men’s and Women’s NEW Undergarments and Socks
Men’s and Women’s Used CASUAL Clothing, particularly:
Jeans
Sweatshirts, especially Hoodies
Sweatpants
Coats (ONLY fleece, down and waterproof / raincoats, please. Our clients cannot use any dress, long or wool coats)
Long-sleeved Shirts
Sweaters
Hats
Gloves / Mittens
Scarves
Bras
Boots and Sneakers
Backpacks
T-Shirts
NEW Toiletries (ONLY travel-size):
Deodorant
Soap
Shampoo and Conditioner
Lotion
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Combs
Razors
Shaving Cream
Lip Balm
Drop Off Locations:
All clothing and toiletry donations can be left at our home drop-off locations at 110 Evelyn Road, Needham, or 77 Grosvenor Road, Needham. Simply leave the items on the front porch or steps.
Tax-Exempt Status:
Generic Ministry is a 501(c)(3) organization. All financial and clothing/supply donations are eligible for a tax deduction. To receive a tax form, please email us.