bottles to babies donation sites, 2007/2008

Looking to donate your new or gently used baby bottles and other baby/children-related items? Check the list below for a donation location in your area. If a location is not listed in your area, consider looking for one in your hometown and contributing your findings to our developing list of locations (to do this, send us an email at bottlestobabies@greentogrow.com). Please note: In order to ensure there will be someone available to accept your donation at the location you have selected, make an appointment prior to dropping off your items. Please make sure all of your items are new or in gently used condition and are something you would feel comfortable passing on to a friend or family member.

baby2baby
http://baby2baby.org
5522 W. Pico
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 933-2229

Baby2Baby distributes your donated new and gently used items through a network of community agencies that serves the City of Los Angeles. These organizations help families living in poverty who are trying to overcome issues of homelessness, domestic violence, and drug abuse.
Accepts donations of new or gently used: baby monitors, baby proofing items, baby accessories, baby front and back carriers, bassinets, books, blankets, bedding towels, bouncers, changing pads, clothing, diaper bags, diaper pails and liners, DVDs/CDs, exersaucers, high chairs, infant tubs, mobiles, photo albums/picture frames, playpens, strollers, toys and swings.
Accepts donations of new: bottles, nipples, teethers, breast pumps, unopened diapers, unopened formula, car seats, cribs, stuffed animals.
• Only accepts new baby bottle donations.

beyond shelter
http://www.beyondshelter.org/
1200 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 252-0772

Founded in 1988, the mission of Beyond Shelter is to develop systemic approaches to combat poverty and homelessness among families with children and enhance family economic security and well-being. Beyond Shelter accomplishes its goals through responsive service delivery, people-centered community development, and the creation of knowledge for social change.
Accepts donations of new or gently used: baby bottles, blankets, bedding, books, cash, clothing, cribs, furniture, non-perishable food, and towels.

• Accepts new and used baby bottle donations.

Compass Community Services
http://www.compass-sf.org/
995 Market Street, 5th floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 644-0504 ext. 306

Compass Community Services has been helping families thrive since 1914 by providing the assistance necessary to find and maintain stable housing, gain meaningful employment and raise healthy children. Through its Positive Parenthood Project, the agency reaches out to San Francisco families with children under five to provide them with the education and tools necessary to create brighter futures for their children.
Accepts donations of new or gently used:  Baby bottles, baby supplies and items for children, toiletries and personal items, clothing, household items. See the Compass Community Services Wish List or call for details.

florence crittenton home
http://www.florencecrittenton.org/
901 North Harris Street
Helena, Montana, 59601
(406) 442-6950

Florence Crittenton is nationally recognized Montana non-profit specializing in therapeutic residential services for pregnant and parenting young women, ages 12 to 21.  Many of the girls they serve have experienced multiple personal challenges including substance abuse, depression, truancy, and runaway  tendencies.  Their treatment model is a relationship based cognitive/behavioral approach with a particular emphasis on attachment and bonding issues, enabling healing to occur and creating healthy relationships.
Accepts donations of new or gently used: blankets, bedding, books, cash, clothing, towels.
• Only accepts new baby bottle donations.

neopolitan lighthouse
http://www.neopolitanlighthouse.org
P.O. Box 24709
Chicago, IL  60624
773-638-0228

Neopolitan Lighthouse is dedicated to promoting the emotional, educational, and practical needs of abused women and their children while providing a safe place to stay where women can gain insight on their situation, explore their options, and meet their needs for independent living. Established in 1984 by a group of professional women who recognized the need for these services on the Westside of Chicago, Neopolitan Lighthouse represents the Garfield and Humboldt Park communities in addition to the greater metropolitan Chicago area.

Please mail donations to the PO box listed above or call Neopolitan Lighthouse to arrange a drop-off time.

Accepts new and gently used: Baby bottles, Clothing for adults and children, craft and office supplies, accessories for babies and children. See wish list or call for details.

para los ninos
http://www.paralosninos.org/
500 Lucas Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 250-4800

Para Los Niños is a nonprofit family service organization designed to bring children from some of Los Angeles’ most challenging communities out of poverty and onto brighter, more successful futures. Since opening its first facility in 1980, Para Los Niños has grown to serve more than 5,000 families each year at 21 sites. Every week, more than 3,000 children and youth – ranging from 6 weeks to 21 years of age – enjoy award-winning, positive educational opportunities and much-needed family support.
Accepts donations of new or gently used: books, cash, non-perishable foods, and toys during the holiday season.
• Does not accept baby bottle donations.

Last updated: 06/19/08