There is a solution to homelessness - Shelter Network's programs succeed, year after year, in helping homeless families and single adults get back on their feet and return to permanent homes of their own. The generous support of people just like you is what makes it possible for us to provide programs that really work to break the cycle of homelessness.

Our programs provide safe housing, all basic necessities, and vital support services for homeless children, parents, and single men and women - all free of charge. And over 80% of our income goes toward direct program costs. So you can be confident that your financial gift or donation of goods will make a real difference in the lives of the families and individuals we serve.

Thank you for choosing to be part of the solution!

Shelter Network is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) California corporation, Tax I.D. number: 77-0160469.

It's Easy to Donate - Here's How:

Financial Contributions

Shelter Network accepts online donations using credit cards through www.networkforgood.org, a secure non-profit Web site that passes the full amount of your donation directly to Shelter Network. To make an online donation now, click on the Network for Good image below. A receipt will be promptly mailed to you.

Call our Development Department at 650-685-5880 x23. We will take your credit card information over the phone and mail you a receipt.

Please make your check payable to Shelter Network and mail it to Shelter Network, 1450 Chapin Avenue, 2nd Floor, Burlingame, CA 94010. A receipt will be promptly mailed to you.

Shelter Network gladly accepts donations of stock, which may provide donors with significant tax benefits. To make a stock donation, please contact Jenny Luciano, Director of Development, at jluciano@shelternetwork.org or (650) 685-5880 x15 for stock transfer instructions.

You are welcome to make a donation in memory or in honor of a friend or family member, or as a gift for a wedding, birthday, or other special occasion. We are happy to notify honorees or family members with a letter or a card featuring artwork by one of the children in Shelter Network's programs. Be sure to include the name and address of the honoree with your donation.

Donate Household Goods, Food or Other Items

Most of the families and individuals who come to Shelter Network arrive with almost nothing and depend on donations for household goods, food, and other necessities. Your donation will make a real difference in the everyday lives of homeless children, parents, and single adults.

There is a particular need for department store or grocery gift certificates, kitchenware, and disposable items and toiletries such as soap, toothpaste, and paper products.

Donations can be dropped off at any of Shelter Network's locations:

Family Crossroads
50 Hillcrest Drive
Daly City, CA 94014
Phone: (650) 994-8169
*For drop-off: Monday through Thursday from 2-5pm. Best to call ahead of time to make sure staff will be there to assist you with unloading. Closed weekends.

First Step for Families
325 Villa Terrace
San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (650) 340-8814
*For drop-off: Best to call ahead of time to make sure staff will be there to assist you with unloading. Weekend drop-off okay, as long as you call first.

Maple Street Shelter
Emergency and transitional housing for single men and women.
1580A Maple Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 364-1150
*For drop-off: Best to call ahead of time to make sure staff will be there to assist you with unloading. Weekend drop-off okay, as long as you call first.

Haven Family House
260 Van Buren
Menlo Park, CA 94065
Phone: (650) 325-8719
*For drop-off: Monday through Friday 8am-1pm and 2-5pm. Best to call ahead of time to make sure staff will be there to assist you with unloading. Closed weekends.

Administrative Office (from here, we distribute to all of our shelter programs)
1450 Chapin Avenue, Second Floor
Burlingame, CA 94010
Phone: (650) 685-5880, ext. 14
*For drop-off: Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.

Before dropping off, please contact the facility to make sure there will be a staff person available there to assist you. For more information on donating household goods, food, or other items, please contact Elissa Test, Communications Assistant, at donating@shelternetwork.org or (650) 685-5880 x14.

Donation Needs Lists:
Please click here to view a summary of what donations we currently need at our family shelter programs. Click here to view a summary of what donations we need at our single adult shelter programs (Maple Street Shelter and the Vendome Hotel program).