We are so grateful that you are interested in donating goods and provisions to our residents. Due to extremely limited space and our desire to efficiently distribute all that we receive, we are not able to accept donations except by appointment. We hope that you understand that we can only stock the most needed items, and those are very specific.
Thank you for your kind wishes and generosity. If you wish to schedule a donation delivery, please contact us before you come…..
Marcia Chaney (832)236-8611 or basicneeds@santamariahostel.org
Organize a drive for new shoes for our women and children who reside with us! Help stock our shelves with shoes and socks that will grow with our residents!
Comfortable, casual shoes for on-campus wear are greatly needed
Interested? Please contact us to coordinate!
Contact Marcia Chaney by e-mail or calling 832-236-8611
This type of project can be for both children and/or adults.
We are usually operating at full capacity and we have anywhere between 140-180 clients living on campus. Twin size bedding sets, towels, wash clothes and shower curtains are needed on a regular basis.
Our clients need toiletries and hygiene products every day when getting ready to start their day. Donations of products like shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body lotion, bath gels, soap, tooth paste, tooth brushes, towels are always welcome.
New and gently used clothing for women are needed in XL, XXL and XXXL sizes. Please e-mail us to coordinate donations at basicneeds@santamariahostel.org
For specific information on formula, strollers, and other related questions, email us at basicneeds@santamariahostel.org
Please note that only new car seat/stroller combination are accepted due to safety concerns.
GATHER YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND/OR CO-WORKERS FOR A DRIVE TO BENEFIT THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF SANTA MARIA.
Bed and Bath Drive — We are usually operating at full capacity and we have anywhere between 140-180 clients living on campus. Twin size bedding sets, towels, wash clothes and shower curtains are needed on a regular basis.
Care Package / Toiletries Drive — Our client need the same toiletries and hygiene products that we ourselves use when getting ready each day. A list of daily needs are: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body lotion, bar soap, bath gels, toothpaste, towels, umbrellas.
Christmas Drive for Moms and their children—Christmas is a special time for our moms and children. We are looking for items for about 80 children ranging in ages from newborns to 16 year olds and about 140 mothers. Items needed are: toys (all ages), gift cards, toiletries, soap, body lotion, hair care items, make-up sets (no aerosols and no products containing alcohol), shawls, hats, picture frames (no glass), notebooks, jewelry items (no pins), colored markers, glitter glue, card stock materials, construction paper.
Clothing Drive — New clothing and footwear are needed in all sizes year round.
New Born Babies Drive — On a regular day we have between 30 to 40 infants living with us in our campus. They need formula, diapers, baby wipes, receiving blankets, bottles and infant clothing.
New Shoes Needed — Organize a drive for new shoes for our women and children who reside with us. Help stock our shelves with shoes and socks that will grow with our residents.Comfortable, casual shoes for on-campus wear are greatly needed.
Interested? Please contact us to coordinate!
Contact Marcia Chaney by email or calling 832-236-8611
You can give a gift to Santa Maria Hostel in memory of someone special or to honor a loved one. This can be made online through our webpage or by mailing in your donation.
Donations can be mailed to Donations Department at 2605 Parker Rd. Houston, TX 77093
- Financial Contribution
- Diapers, sizes newborn to 7
- Infant formula: Similac Sensitive and Similac Pro-Sensitive
- Baby wipes
- Baby wash
- Baby onesies
- Stroller/Car seat combination (for safety reasons we accept new ones only)
- Diaper bags
- Baby bottles
- Bottle brushes
- Receiving and Regular Baby Blankets
- Financial Contribution
- Feminine hygiene products (tampons and pads)
- Hairbrushes
- Sleepwear
- Undergarments, size 7 and larger
- Women Bra Sizes 36 and up
- Maternity clothing
- Bath towels
- Washclothes
- Soap- bar soap
- Twin bedding sets
- Flat sheets and Fitted sheets twin size
- Twin comforters
- Pillows
- Fabuloso
- Dish Detergent
- Laundry Detergent
- All purpose sponges
Please check with your employer to determine the policy for matching gifts. You could double your gift when you make your next gift to Santa Maria Hostel.
At your convenience you can make monetary donations to Santa Maria Hostel via mail Attn: Development Department (2605 Parker Rd. Houston, TX 77093), online, in person and over the phone. We also have secured PayPal giving, credit card, and electronic check.
Your gifts help fund many programs and assist in transforming the lives of women and children. You can also make a monthly commitment to assure what you are giving is always making impact. We are a 501 ©(3) organization which makes your gifts tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Federal Tax ID #741669131
Donations of tickets to local events, attractions, sports events and other entertainment are welcome. This can give our clients the opportunity to experience off-site events, feel special and appreciated.
We will gladly accept new school clothing and shoes before the school year starts.
You may gather your friends, family and/or co-workers to organize a Back To School Drive to benefit the women and families of Santa Maria.