Trash Or Treausre?

Recently upgraded your computer or office furniture? Have clothing that no longer fits? A wheelchair or crutches no longer in use? A vehicle you just can't sell?

Items that your household or place of business can no longer use could go to great lengths to stretch Life Foundation's budget or assist a person affected by HIV disease.

In-king donations are an appreciated gift at Life Foundation as long as the item is actually useable and the donor is willing to work with us on scheduling pick-up or delivery. We respectfully ask that donors do not divert staff and volunteer time away from people in need to simply unload your trash or be an immediate pick-up service.

Categories for in-kind donations typically fall into three main categories:
    • Office Materials that save Life Foundation administrative costs, such as copy paper,
        pens, printers, computers, desks and file cabinets are examples.
    • Household Goods that can assist someone on a limited income attempting to re-start
        their lives with HIV might need. Most Life Foundation clients are on limited incomes
        and/or homeless or near homelessness. For these clients, the littlest things can make
        a big difference. Examples include beds, bedding, clothers, alarm clocks, paper towels
        and canned or dry foods.
    • Children/Infant Items are desperately needed for families with children that are
        affected by HIV. Again, as most clients are on limited incomes, items such as
        diapers, cribs and school supplies become luxury items.

To see a full list of needs, click here.

Can't sell that car? Regardless of its condition, you can donate your car, truck, motorcycle or boat to Kokua In Kind, which will sell the vehicle and then give the proceed to Life Foundation. Kokua In Kind will even pick it up and provide you with paperwork for a tax deduction. For information, call (808) 834-6603 or visit www.kokuainkind.com.

With questions, please contact Donald L. Bentz, Life Foundation's Director of Development, at (808) 521-2437, ext. 238, or at dbentz@lifefoundation.org.