Simple Gifts.
Big Impact.
Your extra everyday items can make a huge impact on the lives of homeless youth.
We rely on the generosity of the community to support the youth we serve. Donations of essential items make a direct impact on the lives of young people in need.
What We Need Right Now
November 2025
Spread Awareness. Make Change.
Offer support this November for youth who are at risk or experiencing homelessness.
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Create Housing Starter Kits.
Support Youth Taking Their Next Step.
Housing Starter kits are filled with basic household essentials to help youth settle into their first independent homes after graduating our programs.
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Each Housing Starter Kit costs about $114
Kits include:
- Laundry bagÂ
- Laundry detergentÂ
- Box of dryer sheetsÂ
- Bath towel set (bath towel, hand towel, wash cloths)
- Shower curtain linerÂ
- Toilet plungerÂ
- Toilet brushÂ
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Disinfecting wipes
- All-purpose cleaning sprayÂ
- Bottle of dishwasher soapÂ
- Pack of spongesÂ
- Box of kitchen-sized trash bagsÂ
We kindly ask for complete kits rather than individual items so each young person starts with everything they need from day one.
Create Care Bags
to Support Youth in Crisis.
Help provide immediate support for young people facing homelessness by assembling Care Bags filled with essential items. These bags offer warmth, nourishment, and hygiene supplies, helping youth stay safe and cared for when they need it most.
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Host A Fundraiser.
Get creative and host your own fundraiser.
It’s a great way to involve your community while supporting our mission.
Great for:
- Individuals
- Kids
- Groups, Churches, Organizations
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Host a Donation Drive.
Year-Round Donation Needs Include:
- Clothing (Hoodies, sweatpants, T-shirts etc.)
- New Underwear & Socks
- Shoes (Weatherproof boots, black sneakers, flipflops, slippers)
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In-Kind Donation
Items Support Youth Day-to-Day.
Our youth rely on donations for essential items.
- Winter Gear: Hats, gloves, scarves, coats, boots
- Clothing: Hoodies, sweatpants/joggers, shoes
- Underwear & Socks: New, unopened packs only
- Travel-Size Toiletries: Unopened shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste
- Personal Care Products: Feminine hygiene items, razors, deodorant
- Bedding: New twin-size sheets, blankets, pillowsÂ
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Donate Books to Title Wave.
Bring Joy to Youth.
We believe in the power of books to inspire, educate, and offer an escape.
While we don’t have the space to accept book donations directly at our center, we’ve partnered with Title Wave Books to bring youth the titles they desire.
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How it works:
- Bring your gently used books to Title Wave Books (1360 W Northern Lights Blvd).
- Mention that they are for the Covenant House Alaska Book Hunter program.Â
- For each book donated, our youth can now request any book they want, and our volunteers can pick them up!
Amazon Wishlist
Make a difference today with the click of a button! Every item you purchase will be sent directly to our Youth Engagement Center for distribution to youth in need.
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- How it works: Browse and select items from the list.
- Easy delivery: Items are sent straight to us with just one click, using a gift address (c/o Development Office).
How to Donate Other Items
If you have items to donate that aren’t listed above, please reach out to us directly to check if we can accept them. Your support is always appreciated!
