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WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

ShelterKids is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization relying entirely on community contributions for funding and services. Every dollar goes directly toward helping kids in need.
Donate

ShelterKids is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization relying entirely on community contributions for funding and services. Every dollar goes directly towards essential needs such as clothing, hygiene products, therapeutic recreational activities, afterschool educational programs, and homeless or transitional living needs. Without you, we couldn’t do this. Donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
All donations are tax deductible allowed by law

Donate ONLINE

Online contributions are accepted through PayPal. To make a secure online contribution, please click below:

Donate everytime you shop at Smith's

ShelterKids is part of the Smith’s Inspiring Donations Program. Every time you shop at Smith’s with your Rewards Card, they will donate 0.5% of your total order to our nonprofit if you register here and choose it as your preferred charity.

Donate everytime you shop at Amazon

ShelterKids participates in the AmazonSmile program. To participate, every time you visit Amazon, visit AmazonSmile instead of the normal amazon URL. So sorry, there is no AmazonSmile phone application at this time, but you can still use your phone's browser to navigate to https://smile.amazon.com. This program is still 100% Amazon so of course you still get all the benefits of your Amazon prime account! On your first visit from any device to AmazonSmile, you will need to select "Shelterkids Inc" as your charitable organization. Amazon will remember your selection for your account, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation to ShelterKids! Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. AmazonSmile will occasionally contact you about donation amounts disbursed to your chosen charity or about the program. remember if you browse to amazon.com without adding the smile, the benefit will not be applied.

Donate by MAIL

To make a monetary (check or money order) donation, please mail it to:
ShelterKids, Inc.
177 West Price Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Get Involved

1) HELP US COVER THE ESSENTIALS

Often times, teens come to us without basic items such as good shoes, warm coats, or an adequate supply of underwear and socks. Donations of basic items are appreciated — or gift cards to stores where these necessities can be purchased.

  • New clothing especially plain t-shirts, pajamas, hoodies, or winter clothes and accessories (12-22 years of age — boys and girls)- coats, gloves, scarfs, hats, beanies
  • Shoes: rubber flip flops, tennis shoes and/ or boots (12-22 years of age — boys and girls)
  • New socks, bras, boxers, and underwear
  • Twin quilts and blankets (sturdy fabric, 1 3/4 x 3 yards)
  • School supplies: backpacks, pencils, folders, notebooks, pens, and paper
  • Newly-release DVD movies rated G or PG
  • MP3 players or IPod
  • Current teen appropriate books, comic books, video games, journals, and board games
  • Gift cards: Target, Wal-Mart, Michael’s, Barnes and Noble, Payless Shoes, Smith’s Food & Drug, Subway, McDonalds, etc.
  • Movies theater tickets
  • New bath towels and wash cloths
  • Craft items and art supplies- crayons, coloring books, etc.
  • Event tickets for plays, concerts, sporting events, outdoor/family recreational activities
  • Wallets, watches, belts, jewelry gift sets
  • Body wash sets, lotion, makeup kits, hairbrushes, combs, hair clips
  • Toys such as model and remote control cars, airplanes, Lego® sets, and/or puzzles

Donations are accepted during normal business hours at the following location:
Salt Lake County Youth Services
177 W. Price Avenue (3610 S.)
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

2) VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME OR TALENTS

ShelterKids and the Salt Lake County Division of Youth Services offer two types of volunteering services:

  1. Individual or group volunteers who want direct interaction and participate during daily programs at Youth Services. Volunteers will help assist with the supervision of youth, help plan activities, organize parties, and/or simply provide a listening ear. Volunteers can also share special talents or skills with the youth.
  2. Corporate or individual sponsors who want to contribute can donate time or resources for the community reintegration program which includes activities such as an arts, entertainment, recreational outings, or social gatherings.

To become a volunteer for the Salt Lake County Youth Services, please visit www.youth.slco.org, and go to the volunteer page for more information, or contact us at info@shelterkids.org or 385-468-4506.

PLEASE NOTE: A background check is required.