The fastest and most secure way is to donate directly to VOA Oregon. Fill out the donation form below; ensure to select “Home Free Domestic Violence” from the “I want to support” drop-down menu, then type “Gift Card” in the comments section.
Hello Rose City: Support Survivors This Holiday Season
We kindly request donations in the form of Visa gift cards or gift cards to stores like Kroger and Target. This flexibility allows families to use the funds on a wider variety of essentials beyond just food items.
Fill-out the Gift Card form below to ensure we have your contact information and can provide proper receipt of your donation.
- You may buy gift cards online from stores like perfectgift.com.
- Please designate the recipient as giving@voaor.org.
Gift Card Donation
- Fill-out the Gift Card form below to ensure we have your contact information and can provide proper receipt of your donation.
- Pick your preferred delivery method, either in-person or via mail.
- Drop-Off – After filling out the form, our team will reach out to you to schedule a time for you to drop off the cards. We are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Mail to VOA Oregon – After filling out the online form, please mail the cards to:
Volunteers of America Oregon
ATTN: Development
3910 Southeast Stark Street
Portland, Oregon 97214Gift Card Donation
Contact the Giving Department or call (503) 235-8655 with any questions or concerns.

Support Hope at VOA Oregon
Your gift helps support programs and services that encourage positive development, foster independence, and promote the type of self-sufficiency that can change someone’s life.
Thanks to the support of donors like you, we touched the lives of 18,300 individuals in the Portland metropolitan area in the past year. Each life we touch has a positive impact on others and the more individuals we care for, the safer and stronger our communities become.
Other Ways to Support VOA Oregon
Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Volunteers of America Oregon. You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number, WA429.
Do you work for Intel, Nike, or Verizon? These are just a few of the hundreds of employers who will match gifts made to Volunteers of America Oregon, doubling or even tripling the amount of your donation. Many companies also match gifts made by spouses or retired employees. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your support go even further!
Contact your Human Resources department to find out more about your company’s matching gift program and request a matching gift form. Mail your gift and completed form to:
Volunteers of America Oregon
Matching Gifts
3910 Southeast Stark Street
Portland, OR 97214
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Gifts of appreciated securities (stocks) are a popular alternative to making a cash gift as they may offer you additional tax advantages. In addition to receiving an income tax deduction for the full market value of the securities, you may also avoid capital gains on the appreciation of your stocks. If your donated securities are used to fund a charitable trust or gift annuity there may be estate and gift tax advantages as well.
To make such a gift, do not sell the stock and donate the proceeds, as this will jeopardize your tax benefits. Instead, notify your broker of your intention.
When you contact us, please be prepared to provide your broker’s name and telephone number, the name of the stock, and number of shares you wish to contribute. We will then contact your broker. You will be notified of the contribution deduction based on the date of your securities transfer.
Securities Transfers Instructions for Advisers
Broker contact information:
- VOA Oregon Broker: Charles Schwab
- DTC number: 0164
- Account number: 4108-3358
- Code number: 40
- Tax ID: 93-0395591
Stock Donors and Brokers
Please telephone our office if you (or your client) are transferring shares to Volunteers of America Oregon. We need to know the donor’s name and the name and number of shares being transferred to correctly apply the contribution.
Employee Giving Programs are an easy and effective way to support Volunteers of America Oregon on a regular basis! Recurring gifts are deducted directly from your paycheck, and the cumulative donations are sent to Volunteers of America Oregon. A small but regular gift will have a huge impact on our ability to help vulnerable people.
Contact your employer’s Human Resources Department to find out if your company has an employee giving program and how to enroll. Many employers will also double or triple your donation through a Matching Gifts program!
Support VOA Oregon through the United Way, and enter Volunteers of America Oregon
Planned charitable gifts made as part of your estate planning are a lasting expression of your life and wishes. It is your personal legacy for the future, a legacy that continues providing for the concerns closest to your heart, in perpetuity.
Planned giving assures that your wishes for the distribution of your assets will be carried out responsibly, sensitively, and in a timely manner. There are many planned giving options.
Wills
One of the simplest means of planned giving is to provide a bequest to Volunteers of America Oregon in your will. You can name us as the direct beneficiary of assets, a portion or percentage of your estate, or what remains of your estate after your other obligations have been met. You should contact an attorney for assistance in drafting your will. In addition, you may find below-suggested language for including Equity in your will.
Create your legal will and legacy gift for free. Are you looking to support Volunteers of America Oregon in perpetuity? We’ve partnered with FreeWill to make it simpler than ever to create your legal will and start your legacy with Volunteers of America Oregon in the process.
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Go to Free Will
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Click Get Started Now
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Under the Residuary section of the form, click on “Affiliate” and select “Volunteers of America Oregon” under the heading “Where do you want to direct your gift?”
Life Insurance Policies
You can designate Volunteers of America Oregon as the sole or partial beneficiary of your life insurance policy; donate a fully paid policy and qualify for a tax deduction; or name us as the owner and beneficiary of the policy and take an income tax deduction for the approximate value of the policy at the time of transfer.
Retirement Plans
You can specify Volunteers of America Oregon as a beneficiary of your pension, IRA, Keough, SPE, or other plan.
Charitable Trusts
You can take advantage of creative and versatile living trusts to provide assets to us while retaining full use and benefit of those assets during your lifetime. For example, cash, securities, or real estate can be placed into a charitable remainder trust, which pays annual income to you and/or your loved one for life, and then benefits Volunteers of America Oregon at your death. Such an option can offer attractive tax incentives.
Appreciated Property
You could enjoy a substantial tax advantage by making a gift of property such as real estate, stocks, or bonds.
Acknowledgement of Your Contribution
If you have named Volunteers of America Oregon in your will, as the beneficiary of an annuity, life insurance policy, or trust, please let us know so that we can include you in the Ballington and Maude Booth Legacy Society.
Gift Form
Wishlists
Notice: Item Donation Drop-Offs
A simple effective way to give to those in need is to help with something on a favorite program’s wish list. You do not need to spend a lot to make a huge difference. You may even find some of these items when you are cleaning out your closets, or you may be looking for a way to recycle some of your stuff. If you have any of the items listed, they will support our programs and participants in a great way!
Do you have an item to donate that isn’t listed below? Contact us at (503) 235-8655
Online Donations
Are you sending donations from an online store other than Amazon? Be sure to ship by following these steps:
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Ship to 3910 Southeast Stark Street Portland, OR 97214
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Put “Attention To” the program you would like to donate to. EX: Attention: Home Free. If you would like us to select the program put Attention: Development.
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Be sure to include your name and contact information in the Gift Message so we know you made the donation.
Amazon Wishlists
Make donating easy with our Amazon Wish Lists. In the program lists below, you will see that some have an Amazon Wish List link. This will take you to preselected items that the program needs. You can shop through these lists and items will be sent directly to us. Be sure to include your name and contact information in the Gift Message.
- Holiday decorations
- Digital camera and tripod
- Journals, stationery
- Photo albums
- Stamps
- Appointment/Address books
- Calendars
- Board games
- Towels, washcloths
- Laundry baskets
- Bedding: Pillows, pillowcases, single bed sheets, twin comforters, blankets
- Toiletries: Shampoo, body soap, shower gel, toothbrushes, deodorant, hair products, make-up
- Clothes: Gloves, socks, sweats (all sizes), underwear (new), bras (new)
- Yoga mats, straps, blocks, and bolsters
- For Kids: Crib size sheets/pillows/blankets, educational toys, books, high chairs, portable crib, stuffed animals, coats(girls and boys), socks (0 to 6 years old), gloves, hats
- Boppy pillow for infants
- 6 Safety first magnetic locks for cabinets
- Trays for activities (2 to 4)
- 2 or 3 Kids Music CD’s
- Wooden trains and train tracks
- Magnatiles
- IKEA Flisat table with two bins (sensory play)
- Gallons of Elmer glue
- Play dishes and cups
- Wooden play food
- Plastic tweezers for Perler beads
- A giant bucket of Perler beads (a huge hit with the older kids!)
- 2 bean bag chairs or floor pillows for the reading area
- Origami paper
- Origami book
- Dress up costumes for ages 2 to 10
- Tetris tabletop game
- Tangrams
- Doll brush
- UNO Attack
- Twister
- Premade slime bucket kit with mix-in activities
- Felt Storyboard characters
- Dolls and furniture for dollhouse
- Nuts and bolts STEM toy
- Pegboards and pegs
- Small rubber bands and beads for friendship bracelet-making
- Potato Head toys
- Stickers and temp tattoos
- Paint cups
- Gym memberships
- Gift Cards: Fred Meyer, Target, grocery stores, barbershops, and hair salons for haircuts.
- Backpacks (new or gently used)
- Sleeping bags (new)
- Tarps (new or gently used)
- Children’s coats (new or gently used)
- Back-to-school supplies
- Socks (new)
- Tents (new or gently used)
- Winter hats (new or gently used)
- Scarves (new or gently used)
- Hygiene Items: Shampoo, disposable razors, menstrual hygiene products, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and body wash (New, in packaging)
- Cleaning supplies
- Shoes
- Underwear (New, in packaging)
- Undershirts (New, in packaging)
*We do not accept mouthwash with alcohol.
Family Relief Nursery Amazon Wish List
- Diapers (unscented, sizes 1 to 5, and pull-ups, and in sealed packaging)
- Infant formula (Similac or Similac Advanced; dated out as far as possible and in sealed packaging)
- Baby wipes (unscented and in sealed packaging)
- Jackets, hats, and gloves (infant through preschool size, new or gently used)
- Children’s shoes (toddler to preschool-age, new or gently used)
- Childproofing and safety supplies
- Gift cards for Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart, and Visa cards.
- Gas cards
- Backpacks (new or gently used)
- PGE and NW Natural Gift Cards
- Personal hygiene products (shampoo, soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, deodorant. New and in sealed packaging.)
- Birthday Bag Project Supplies (cake mix, party supplies, small new toys, gift bag, etc.)
- Plastic storage bins
- Wardrobe racks for clothing closet (3 to 4 needed)
- Crayons, paper, markers
- Non-perishable food (Canned foods, boxed snacks, etc. New and in sealed packaging.)
- Laundry soap (New and in sealed packaging.)
- Lakeshore Learning Hardwood Blocks Master Set
- Lakeshore Learning Hardwood Blocks Storage Cabinet
*We are unable to accept used car seats, booster seats, and high chairs. All must be new and in original packaging.
- For Kids: Markers, colored pencils, Coloring books (children & adult), picture books, stuffed animals or other small toys, Multi-ethnic dolls, Journals, Backpacks/duffel bags
- Diapers (all sizes) and Diaper wipes
- Gift Certificates and Gift Cards: Fred Meyer gift cards, Gas Cards, fast food gift cards, WinCo gift cards, or gift cards to other grocery/clothing stores
- Transportation: Gift cards for Gas, Bus Tickets
- Tickets: OMSI, city swimming pools, movies, live children’s events, skating/bowling, etc.
- Can Openers (for survivors placed in motels)
- Safety Items: Security Cameras, window alarms, used phones (for 911 phones, Blackberry phones not accepted), prepaid minute phones, prepaid phone cards
- Hygiene items: Toothpaste, toothbrushes (children and adults of all genders), mouth rinses, toilet paper, shampoo and conditioner, body soap, shower gel, lotion, make-up, brushes, combs, Black and natural hair care products, menstrual hygiene products (pads, liners, and tampons)
- Laundry & Cleaning Supplies: Laundry soap, dryer sheets, laundry baskets, dish soap, sponges, all-purpose cleaners, cleaning wipes
- Emergency Kit: First aid kit, flashlight, candles, matches, batteries
- Weighted blankets (new or gently used)
- Laptop computers
- Screen doors (3)
- Patio furniture (small table and chairs)
- Window air conditioning units
- Lounge chair/recliner chair (2)
- Steel toe work boots
- Carhartt-style working clothes
- Socks and underwear (new)
- Shower shoes (ex: Old Navy flip flops)
- Event/activity tickets or passes
- Camping gear
- Sleeping bags
- Blankets
- Prescription glasses
- Office supplies (Pens, notebooks, and stationary)
- Lamps
- Clothes hangars
- Headphones (New)
Outpatient Substance Abuse, Problem Gambling, and Mental Health Treatment Program
- Computers and laptops
- Lobby remodel: Flooring, small tables, large plants
- Furniture for interview rooms: Small tables, lamps, bookshelves
- Meaningful paintings
- Large white dry-erase boards
- DVD Players
- New TVs
- Movie passes, zoo passes, children’s concert and theater passes, exhibits, sporting events, and other activity/event passes
- New or gently used clothing
- Non-perishable snacks: Granola/snack bars, crackers, chips, fruit snacks, dried fruit, etc.
- Gift cards (Michael’s, Fred Meyer, coffee shops, etc. – to be used either to purchase items for the program or do given as incentives to program participants)
- Craft supplies: Popsicle sticks, paper, markers, crayons, paint, etc.
- Legos and/or building blocks
- STEM activities
- Costume jewelry
*Please no donations related to gambling or video games.
The vehicle donation program accepts cars, trucks, boats, RVs, trailers, motorcycles, and more. The donations we are in search of are reliable, re-sellable, or collectible. This is a great alternative way to help fund VOA. Also, it’s a great tax write-off incentive for the donor.
- Warm blankets
- Warm clothing (gloves, hats, scarves)
- Non-perishable food items
- Toiletries and hygiene products
- Puzzles, puzzle books
- Gift Cards
Women’s Residential Center Amazon Wish List
- Holiday decorations
- Digital camera and tripod
- Journals, stationery
- Photo albums
- Stamps
- Appointment/Address books
- Calendars
- Board games
- Towels, washcloths (New)
- Laundry baskets
- Bedding: Pillows, pillowcases, single bed sheets, twin comforters, blankets (New)
- Hygiene Items: Shampoo, body soap, shower gel, toothbrushes, deodorant, hair products, make-up (New and in sealed packaging. No aerosol items.)
- Clothes: Gloves, socks, sweats (all sizes), underwear (new), bras (new)
- Yoga mats, straps, blocks, and bolsters (New or gently used)
- For Kids: Crib size sheets/pillows/blankets (New), educational toys, books, highchairs, portable crib, stuffed animals, coats (girls and boys), socks (0 to 6 years old), gloves, hats (New or gently used)