Wish List

Our Wish List comprises a variety of items that range from everyday essentials for our residents to larger organizational needs. By donating these items, you help us allocate valuable operating funds to improve living conditions and enhance the lifestyle of those we serve. Tax-deductible cash donations are always welcome as well!

Your contributions are vital to the continued growth and success of our programs. We hope you’ll partner with us to help our women and children achieve their dreams! We thank you in advance for your generosity.

For Wish List inquiries or to host a Wish List collection drive, please contact Ashley Ehrlich, Opening Doors Program Director, at 563.690.0086 or email [email protected].

Opening Doors Donation Needs

Donations for other community organizations

If you have other donation items below is a list of Dubuque community organizations that would be happy to accept your donation.

DONATIONS: Due to space at both shelters, we accept limited donations clothing, bedding or furniture. Please call before drop off.

  • Open Closet, a program at St. John’s Church, 1276 White Street (Please call in advance: 563-495-0885). Our women can find a wide variety of clothing (infant, all sizes men’s & women’s) for themselves and their children at no charge! Please call ahead to make a drop-off appointment.
  • St. Vincent DePaul, 1351 Iowa Street (563-584-2225).
  • Dubuque Rescue Mission, 398 Main Street (563-583-1394)
  • Goodwill

BOOKS: St. Vincent DePaul or Goodwill

HOTEL SIZED TOILETRIES:

  • Food Pantry: 563-583-4440
  • Presentation Lantern Center: 563-557-7134
  • Open Closet (see above)
  • Dubuque Rescue Mission (see above)

TOYS & STUFFED ANIMALS:

  • *NEW ONLY* Toys for Tots (Bryce Parks: [email protected] or 563-588-4365)
  • Goodwill, St. Vincent’s, area nursing homes

BABY ITEMS: Donations of baby items, including clothing, cribs, etc. can be made to Birthright, 1125 Main Street (563-556-1991)

FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:

  • Dubuque Rescue Mission
  • St. Vincent’s
  • Goodwill

LARGE FOOD DONATIONS:

  • Dubuque Rescue Mission
  • St. Patrick’s Church (563-583-9749)

COMPUTERS:

  • Mike Muir @ United Clinical Lab 563-582-4919
  • Boys & Girls Club: 563-582-4122

TVs: Best Buy: 563-587-0988

DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
Administrative Office
2100 Asbury Road, Suite 8
Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM

Teresa Shelter
1111 Bluff Street
Monday-Saturday (8 AM to Noon, 1 to 4 PM), Sundays anytime

The Dubuque Online Schools, Hempstead Interact Club and the Rotary Club worked together to support the families we serve with a huge Wish List drive!

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