How to help the homeless in Fort Worth

CURRENT NEEDS & OUR WISHLIST

THINGS WE DO ACCEPT:

Make It A Home Program:

  • New & Gently Used Furniture - living room, dining tables, bedroom sets (VERY GENTLY USED ONLY & NO king size).

  • New & Gently Used Kitchen items: microwaves (countertop models only), toasters, working/complete coffee makers, silverware, cooking utensils, cutting boards, pots & pans, cookie sheets, kitchen & bathroom garbage cans (new only).

  • New & Gently Used Linens - sheet sets, towels, bath mats (all sizes), pillows (new only).

  • Gently Used Electronics - flat screen tv's (26" - 50"), microwave ovens, DVD players, stereo receivers and speakers.

  • New Cleaning Supplies - brooms, dustpans, mops, laundry pods (Pods only), dishwasher tablets, toilet bowl cleaner, cleaning agents (comet, dish detergent, Lysol), sanitizing wipes, etc.

  • Paper Products - toilet paper, paper towels.

Homeless Outreach:

  • Travel Size Personal Hygiene - toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, body soap (liquid only), shampoo, shaving cream, razors.

  • Winter Coats (adult only) - Gently Used or New.

  • Hats (toboggans/beanie’s) & Gloves - New Only.

  • Prepackaged Food - peanut butter crackers, chips, cookies, fruit snacks, Vienna sausages, slim Jim's, etc.

  • Bottled Water - ALWAYS A NEED #HydrateTheHomeless.

  • Ziploc Bags - Quart & Gallon Sizes (we go through thousands a year).

THINGS WE DO NOT ACCEPT:

  • Currently, NO clothing is accepted (other than winter coats/jackets)

  • King Size beds or Large Oversized Furniture

  • Stained/Dirty/Old Mattresses

  • Sofa Sleepers

  • Large Dinette Sets & China Hutches

  • Large Entertainment Centers & Sectionals

  • Old Tube Televisions/Big Screen TV's

  • Used Underwear & Socks

  • Broken Appliances

  • Broken Electronics

  • Broken Furniture

  • Stained Furniture/Bedding

  • Heavily Used/Worn Pots, Pans, Skillets

  • Torn/Ripped/Pet Damaged Furniture

  • Large Desks/Executive Desks

  • Torn, Stained, Dirty Clothing

  • Broken Bicycles

  • Any items missing parts/pieces

  • Tents & Sleeping Bags (we refer these to partner organizations)

If you are not sure if we could use it, email us a photo and description of the item and we will get right back with you.
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Wishlist

FINANCIAL SUPPORT IS OUR GREATEST NEED. WE CANNOT DO THIS VERY IMPORTANT WORK WITHOUT THE GENEROUS GIFTS FROM PEOPLE LIKE YOU!

Join us in praying over these items.  Each has a specific purpose tied to a program or service and would greatly help us advance our mission.  If YOU are looking for a way to help a local organization increase its impact in the community; Please consider a donation of any of the below items!

You can also make a financial donation towards the cost of any of these much-needed items Online; 
Or, By Check:
WhenWeLove
1100 E. Lancaster Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Late Model 11-15 Passenger Mini Bus, $49,200

Late Model 17’-20’ Box truck - $38K

Late Model/Low Mileage Cargo Van $17K

Mobile Power Wash Service for our new warehouse (one-time) - $3,000

Painter to prime/Seal the new warehouse exterior (one-time) - $13,487

Property 2 - We are seeking a 2-4 bay automotive repair facility to support our Rides for Hope Program. It would be used to teach men & women basic automotive repairs, maintenance, and make-ready. It would also be used to provide free and/or low-cost auto repairs for single parents.

Houses - If you have rental property that is causing you grief, or have inherited property you don't need; contact us.

Capital Fund $536,811.00 to complete 2023/2024 Dream Center Warehouse/HUB (includes operating budget).

4-6 Person Golf/Utility Cart. ($11,400)

Building Facia Repair - Estimate $18,000

Spray Foam Insulation - $20,700

Concrete Sponsor - ($40,000). Our parking lot needs to be replaced.

Property 1 - We are seeking property for a resale/thrift shop for our sustainability Plan.

*Photos for reference only