Treasure Our Youth accepts gifts in many forms. Acceptable donations include: Monetary Donations TOY will obtain financial donations by cash or check (with a donation receipt), credit card, Zelle or PayPal. These payment methods can help you keep record of your donations to TOY. Any monetary donation is appreciated with no surface or cap to the amount you desire to give. We encourage all able and willing donors to become a Major Donor by giving $500 or more every year to the organization. As a way to show gratitude and encourage our donors, Treasure Our Youth holds an elegant and memorable event for all major donors at the end of each year.
Goods and Supplies We accept donated goods and supplies such as clothing and household items that are in good (or better) condition. Below is a list of goods and supplies we accept.
Clothing
Junior Boys & Men’s Clothing
Junior Girls & Women’s Clothing
Kids & Babies Clothing
Shoes & Socks
Jewelry
Hats
Linen
Blankets
comforters
sheets
towels
wash clothes
Bags
School backpacks
Purses
Duffle bags
Luggage
Books (Children, teens, young adults)
Toys & Games (For ages 5-12)
Electronics
Headphones
Watches
Computers (or laptops)
Tablets
Cameras
TVs
Printers
Portable Speakers
Sporting goods
Balls
Bats
Gloves
Racquets
Helmets
Bikes
Scooters
Hygiene Products
Shampoo, conditioner
Shower gel
Hand soap
Deodorant
Toothpaste & toothbrush
Pads & tampons
Band-Aids
Toilet Paper
Wipes
Babies
Baby bottles
Baby formula
Pacifiers
Bibs
Diapers
Baby wipes
Vehicles When you donate a vehicle, you have the choice to appoint it to either a youth or family in need, the use for TOY operations, or sold at an auction. If you donate a vehicle, you, or the donor will need to transfer the title of the vehicle to Treasure Our Youth and remove license plates and registration documents before we can accept the car. The car must be clean and in good condition.
Property You can also donate property or real estate to Treasure Our Youth. The property will be used for your chosen supporting cause such as a computer lab for students or a headquarters business office for Treasure Our Youth. The deed or title should be transferred from you, or the donor to the organization. As the donor, you generally receive a tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the property and that deduction may be carried forward for five years.