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
Food/Pantry Items:
Pasta/Rice
Canned goods
Microwave meals (mac and cheese, oatmeal, etc)
Bottled/canned drinks
Visit our GiftDrive page here to get these items shipped directly to our shelter!
Bath:
Bath mats
Toilet paper
Shower curtain liners - high priority
Hand soap - liquid preferred - high priority
Cleaning:
Clorox wipes
All purpose cleaning spray
Mops - high priority
Dish soap
Paper towels
Toilet bowl cleaner
Kitchen Items:
Bowls
Cups/Mugs
Cooking pots/pans
Cutting boards
Ice cube trays - high priority
Pasta strainers - high priority
Can openers
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Potholders/oven mitts - high priority
Linens:
Comforters (queen or full sized preferred, please email about larger or smaller sizes)
Clothing/Shoes
Winter coats (men’s and women’s, all sizes)
Winter boots (preferred sizes: women’s 6-10)
Children’s Items:
Diapers (all sizes) - package must be unopened
Snow pants
Winter coats
Wipes - package must be unopened
Gender-neutral birthday cups, plates, bowls, silverware
Toys - brand new condition only (if you have toys that are not brand new but think we could use, please send pictures so that our Family Program team can make a decision!)
Baby/child furniture - brand new condition only (if you have baby/child furniture that is not brand new but you think we could use, please send pictures so that our Family Program team can make a decision!)
Snow pants
Winter coats
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.