
Year Round Wish List
Below is a list of items needed at CATS to assist with ongoing operations and to enable us to complete our mission. In-kind (non-monetary) donations help us provide families and individuals with the things they need to transition out of homelessness. To schedule drop-off or shipping, please contact our Executive Administrative Assistant at (415) 241-1184.
Household Items:
Towels
Kitchen utensils
Silverware (plastic and/or metal)
Laundry detergent
Sheets (twin, full size, fitted)
Mattresses (twin)
Vacuum cleaners
Brooms/ dust pans
Sofa/couch
Bedroom dresser/chest
Curtains/Shades
Commercial/Industrial Refrigerator and/or Freezer
Commercial/Industrial Dishwasher
Clothing and Related Items:
Women's clothing
Women's undergarments (must be new)
Women's socks
Rain suits or rain coats (male and female)
Backpacks
Blankets
Toys
Personal Care Items (Must be Brand New):
Body Lotion/Vaseline
Deodorant
Disposable razors
Foot powder
Hair brushes/combs
Shampoo/Conditioner
Shaving cream
Bath soap
Shower Gel
Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
Equipment & Supplies:
Copy paper
Locking File Cabinets
Office furniture
Framed Art
GPS Devices
Van Cushions
Promotional Caps with Logo
DVDs (nonviolent and culturally appropriate only)
Gift cards, event tickets, etc. (for incentives for employees, sponsors or volunteers)
Computers & Related Electronic Equipment:
We can use good quality computers (only with processors later than Pentium 4) and related electronic equipment such as a multimedia projector. Before you donate, contact Walt Kennedy at cne@catsinc.org or Max Haptonstahl at mapdir@catsinc.org to make sure that we can fully utilize your gift.
Donating to CATS is a terrific means in which to make a difference in the fabric of life in San Francisco; share CATS information on your Facebook pages and other social media sites that encourage social responsibility.

