WAYS TO GIVE
MONETARY DONATIONS
Donate by mail
Send a check to:
PO Box 1535
Burlington, VT
05402
By Phone/Email
Call 802-658-3131 or contact steps@stepsVT.org.
Make it monthly
Sustaining gifts – in any amount – help us continue our work by offering free, life-saving services to those who have been impacted by domestic violence.
Single donations
We accept donations online via credit card, in the mail via check, or over the phone.
Donate in honor or memory of a loved one
Celebrate a loved one – or remember someone you miss – by giving a gift in their honor. Simply visit our donate page and check the appropriate box.
Dedicate your event
Birthdays, bridal showers, and barbecues –
Ask guests to donate in lieu of gifts or host an event to help teach your community about what we do. Contact us if you need brochures or to collaborate with us to create custom signs!
Contributions are tax-deductible.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Current Needs List
We are often in need of common household items. We help about 4,000 individuals each year with services, support, and the things they need to create and maintain a safe home.
Household Items:
Bathmats - high need
Smart TVs - 24”- 32”
Bath towels
Can openers
Laundry detergent pods
Measuring cups & spoons
Dining bowls
Personal Care Items:
Hand soap
Body wash
Deodorant
Children’s Items:
Pull-up diapers (all sizes)
Toilet seat attachments for potty training
Clothing:
Adult size sneakers
Plus size adult clothes
Underwear
Food:
Ground coffee
Tea
Currently Not Accepting:
Cell Phones & chargers
Adults or children’s clothing (except noted above)
Bedding or blankets
Bathroom/hygiene products (except noted above)
Toys & Stuffed Animals
Amazon Wishlist
Our ongoing needs are updated on our Amazon Wish List. Ship items directly to our administrative offices - and let us know so we can thank you!
DONATE IN PERSON at our Emergency shelter
Due to the nature of our secured facility, we ask donors to email: steps@stepsvt.org or call our hotline at 802-658-1996 to schedule a drop-off. Thank you for your understanding!
You can schedule to drop off donation items
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS BY THE DOOR.
PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO DROP OFF ITEMS WITHOUT FIRST MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
DONATE STOCK
Donate securities you’ve held for more than a year and avoid paying capital gains taxes, plus receive a charitable deduction.
PLANNED GIVING
Naming Steps to End Domestic Violence as a beneficiary in your will, trust, or through an annuity is a meaningful way to support future generations and help sustain our work to end domestic violence in Chittenden County.
Please contact us to discuss options.