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

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To make a monetary (check or money order) donation, please mail it to:

ShelterKids, Inc.
177 West Price Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84115

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 ShelterKids as your preferred charity.

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 for teens (adult sizes) coats, gloves, scarfs, hats, beanies

  • Shoes: rubber flip flops, tennis shoes and/ or boots in adult sizes

  • New socks, bras, boxers, and underwear

  • Twin quilts and blankets

  • Clock radios

  • Current teen appropriate books, comic books, video games, journals, and board games

  • Gift cards: Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon, Smith’s, Subway, McDonalds, etc.

  • Hygiene products (full sizes)

  • 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, hairbrushes, combs, hair clips

  • STEM toys

  • Journals, sketch books

  • Legos

  • Snacks (Cup of Noodles, granola bars, chips, candy, individual drinks)

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

GET INVOLVED

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.