Question 1

What items do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept new and gently used clothing, including outerwear and shoes, for men, women, and children, in all sizes. Please be certain that donations are clean and freshly laundered.
 
We are especially looking for:
 • New socks & underwear
 • Men's jeans, 30-38" in the waist
 • New and gently used bras
 • New and gently used shoes, especially men's, women's and teen athletic shoes
 • Jewelry, purses & wallets

Question 2

What items will you not accept?

Accepted Answer

Due to space limitations, there are certain items we are unable to accept. 
 
We do not accept:
 • Electrical appliances 
 • Furniture
 • Magazines
 • Encyclopedias
 • Dishes
 • Home Goods
 • Bedding
 • Towels
 • Toys
If you are looking to donate these items, please contact St. Vincent de Paul (http://www.svdpmilw.org/donate_items.aspx)or other local charities.

Question 3

Do you accept suits & other professional attire?

Accepted Answer

We are glad to accept donations of all clothing items (anything you can wear), but we tend to receive a higher supply of professional attire coming in, than the demand for it, especially suits.

We certainly give out suits, but not anywhere near the quantity that we receive. The challenge of high supply and low demand of professional attire faces many organizations, as the standards of professional attire have changed so much in recent years.

Further, most of the people we serve express interest in more casual attire or, if they are looking for clothing for work, they are looking more for scrubs like for medical professions or clothing for construction/factory positions.

Question 4

What items do you urgently need?

Accepted Answer

We are always looking to expand our wardrobe to ensure that we can provide the best services to our clients There are certain items that we are always in need of. 
 
These include:
 • New women's underwear
 • Men's jeans, especially 30-32" in the waist
 • Men's Belts 
If you are looking for more ideas on what to donate, please visit our Amazon Wishlist.(https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/28AFZ6S70H0S1/ref=smi_cl_wl_rd_cl)

Question 5

When, where, and how can I donate?

Accepted Answer

Donations are accepted at Father Gene’s Help Center in West Allis, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We accept donations through our back door which can only be accessed from Greenfield Ave, between 59th and 60th Sts. Please do not leave donations unattended (i.e. after hours or over a weekend).

We only accept clothing items. We ask that items are clean and in good condition, neatly folded in bags or boxes that are tied shut or closed. If possible, please label the outside of the bag or box with the contents. Please be mindful of weight - if you can't lift the donation, neither can we!
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Question 6

Can I make a financial donation?

Accepted Answer

Of course! There are three ways to contribute financially. Checks can be made out to Father Gene's Help, Inc. and mailed to the center (5919 W. National Avenue West Allis, WI 53214). Financial donations can also be made online.(https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=FF5W46NY4FD7S) For your convenience, donations are made through PayPal which is free, fast, and secure, and you don't need an account for transactions. You can also provide a lasting gift by leaving a bequest to Father Gene's Help Center in your will.

Question 7

Do you accept clothing items that are off season?

Accepted Answer

We truly appreciate when donations are made for the current season or for the upcoming season. We don't have storage capacity for off season items and items donated out of season make it more difficult for us to get seasonally appropriate items to our clients in need in a timely manner. Thank you for helping us serve our clients better!