Thank you for your donations that help us provide clean, comfortable shelter for our residents.

Holiday Gifts for Our Residents

Wish List
Following is an up-to-date list of most needed items at the Shelter.

Toiletries
Travel size toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, bath soap, deodorant) disposable razors, shaving cream, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, kleenex, Q-tips

Over The Counter Medication
Ibuprofen, cough drops/cough syrup/cold medication (without alcohol), vitamins (multi, C, E, fish oil), band aids, antacid

Staying Warm
Sleeping bags
Hats & gloves (warm, winter), socks (long, winter), large winter jackets, winter boots (adult sizes)

Regarding clothing donations:  Due to very limited storage space, the Shelter accepts only good quality, adult-sized (large and extra-large) winter outerwear (coats, socks, hats, gloves). For other clothing donations we suggest Ares Thrift Shop (303-444-8088) or The Deacons’ Closet (303-442-3523).

Transportation
RTD light rail passes, bus tokens

Linens
Twin fitted bed sheets, pillow cases, blankets

Other
Toilet paper, upright vacuum cleaners

Please note:

• The Shelter is closed - and unable to receive donations -  from noon until 4:00 pm daily. 
• The best time to drop off donations is 8:00 am until noon, seven days a week.  The next best time to drop off donations is between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm, seven days a week.  Please bring donations to the west facing door on the north end of the Shelter, 4869 North Broadway. View a map.
• For other questions about inkind donations, please call 303.468.4323, or email mike@bouldershelter.org.

Holiday Gifts for Our Residents

• Please deliver gifts to the Shelter unwrapped. 
• Please remember that the Shelter is a nonsectarian organization and that our residents have a variety of individual faiths. 
• The best dates to donate are November 27th - December 21st.  The Shelter is generally closed between noon – 4:15 pm. 

 The following items for adult men and women are the most useful gifts for this time of year:

• Long underwear
  • Women sizes:  Medium - XL, but a few small, XXL and XXXL
  • Men sizes:  Large - XL, but a few medium, XXL and XXXL
• Sweatshirts (Sizes same as above)
• Hats
• Gloves
• Wool Socks
• Bus Passes
• Sleeping Bags
• Backpacks
• Jackets (Men sizes Large and up)
• New Boots (Men sizes 9-13)

 The following items are NOT suitable for gifts:

• Cash
• Toiletries

For more information or questions please contact:
Karyn (303) 468-4326

Thank you and happy holidays!