Donations
We are in need of the following items:
The biggest thing we need right now is cash. We need cash to pay the rent and utilities on the buildings. The center has one paid staff, all of the programs are ran by volunteers. they gladly give their time and energy, pleases help us keep the doors open. Donations can be made online at:
If you can’t afford to donate money, please consider giving your time. We can always use more volunteers. Contact the center about running a group, starting a new program or just watching the office.
To contact us about donating to The CENTER, call us at 515-243-0313.
We are also looking for the following items:
- Art work by LGBT Artists to display/hang – yes, it can be for sale
- Pool table
- GLBT themed movies & general movies (DVD & VHS)
- LGBT & progressive books
- Computers, laptops, & software
- Copier, toner/ink, & paper (1)
- tables (4-6)
- Paperclips, Blank CDs & DVDs, Hi-liter markers, & markers)
- Calendars
- Rolodex: 1XLarge & 2-3 smaller ones
- Cork boards (10-12 med size)
- Bulletin boards (information board) 4’ x 3’
- Shelving units (5-6)
- Flowers for outside
- Plants for inside
- Cleaning supplies (the greener, the better)
- Bathroom supplies (Toilet paper, Paper towels)
- Sanitary pads, tampons, metal trash dispenser & bags
- Plastic glasses, cups, paper plates, forks & spoons & knifes
- Recycle bins for paper and cardboard (4) The Greens Des Moines Can’t Use Any More!!!
- Garbage bags 13 gallon
- Water cooler & water
- Welcome mats for outside (2) Large
- Smoke detectors (10 to 12)
- First Aid kits (2-3) & supplies
- Emergency battery exit lights (4-6)
- CO2 detector (2)
- Weather stripping for doors (2)
- Clothes (male and female, all sizes)
- Hangers for clothes
- Shoes, high heels, boots, & dress shoes
