How can you help?

Get Involved

Change Futures. Make a difference.

Haven House offers many ways to make a difference for youth in our programs and their families.

Whether you donate essential items, volunteer your time, or join us for a tour, your involvement helps young people feel safe, supported, and hopeful about the future.

Please consider supporting our Essentials Pantry by donating some of our most urgently needed items. Our Amazon Wishlist is regularly updated. Items purchased will be shipped directly to Haven House.

Amazon Wish List

Current Needs (Updated 5/5/26) (We request that all items be new)

Microwaveable meals (soup cups, cup of noodles, easyMac, Chef Boyardee, etc.)
Peanut butter/jelly
Rice pouches
Pasta sauce
Toilet Paper
Body Wash
Paper Towels
Dish Soap
Uber/Lyft gift cards (used by youth in our programs who are homeless to get to educational opportunities and job interviews)

To organize a donation drive and/or donate items in person, please contact Kelly at kbloom@havenhousenc.org. We ask that drop-offs be scheduled in advance. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to accept donations dropped off without an appointment.

Note: We are unable to pick up donations.

What Items Do We Stock in Our Pantry?

Breakfast

Cereal
Pancake/waffle mix (just add water)
Syrup
Cereal bars
Grits
Oatmeal

Lunch & Dinner

Soups and stews
Pasta
Pasta sauce
Instant noodles
Mac & cheese
Instant potatoes
Rice
Beans
Microwave meals (Chef Boyardee, EasyMac,Cup of Noodles, etc.)
Canned chicken/tuna, etc.
Tuna Helper/Hamburger Helper
Peanut butter & jelly
Other non-perishable foods

Snacks

Fruit cups and pouches
Chips/pretzels
Trail mix
Granola & protein bars
Gatorade & juice pouches
Peanut butter/cheese crackers

Hygiene Products (full sized products)

Body Wash
Shampoo
Conditioner
Multicultural Hair Care
Deodorant
Lotion
Shaving Razors
Shaving Cream
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste

Gift Cards

Drugstores
Target/Walmart
Gas Stations
Grocery Stores

Household Items

Toilet paper
Paper towels
Laundry detergent pods
Dish soap
Dishwasher detergent pods
All purpose cleaner
Toilet cleaner
Clorox wipes
Paper towels
Sponges

Apartment Staples

Pillows (new)
Sheet sets – queen & twin (new)
Comforters – queen & twin (new)
Silverware sets
Microwaveable dishware
Cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, measuring cups)
Pots/pans
Towels & washcloths (new)
Bathmats
Shower curtains & hooks
Toilet brush

Items We Cannot Accept

Furniture
Home decor (lamps, rugs, etc.)
Toys
Stuffed animals
Used bedding and pillows
Used household goods
Open personal care products
Books
Food that has passed the ‘best buy’ date
Baby items (highchairs, strollers, etc.)
Clothing (new or used) without a prior appointments

Donation Drives:

The Essentials Pantry is 100% stocked by individual donors and donation drives. Demand for our Essentials Pantry continues to rise. Last year alone, we provided nearly 2,000 bags of food, toiletries, and household items to 280 youth and their families—a 30% increase from the previous year.
Contact Kelly at kbloom@havenhousenc.org for help organizing a donation drive at your work, with your civic group, or faith-based community that will make the biggest impact.

Group Volunteering:

We would love to work with your corporate, faith-based, or community group!

We can accommodate on-site groups of up to 12 adult volunteers. Be aware: group volunteer slots fill quickly because we host a maximum of four on-site groups each month. On-site projects may include: facilities maintenance, organizing our pantry and resource closet, landscaping.

If your group includes members under the age of 18, reach out to discuss projects that can be done off-site. We can help groups of any age organize a volunteer project at your location.

Group Volunteer Interest Form

Individual Volunteering

We welcome individual volunteers! Please note that volunteers will not be able to work directly with youth in our programs. Volunteers help with tasks such as:

General office assistance
Pantry support
Fundraising
Facilities & garden maintenance
Committee work

Special event volunteer opportunities include:

Battle of the Bags cornhole tournament (annually, May/June)
Annual Campaign (annually, Sept/Oct)
Holiday programs (annually, Nov/Dec)

Important Notes:

We do not provide hours for court-mandated community service.
Most volunteer opportunities are for individuals 18+.
Individuals must volunteer in-person during regular business hours.

Individual Volunteer Interest Form

Turn your next celebration or event into an opportunity to make a difference. Hosting a fundraiser for Haven House is a simple, impactful way to support youth in our community.

A few ideas:

Host a dinner party or social gathering
Organize a golf or sports tournament
Lead a workplace fundraiser or team challenge
Ask for donations instead of birthday or wedding gifts
Plan a community or peer-to-peer fundraising event

We can provide promotional materials, guidance, and a personalized online fundraising page to make getting started simple.

Contact Sarah at skerrigan@havenhousenc.org to learn more.

Interested in learning more about Haven House?

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Mission Tours (In-Person)

Join Haven House staff for a one-hour guided tour of Haven House’s main office (1008 Bullard Court Raleigh, NC 27615) During your tour you will learn about our mission, programs, how you can get more involved, and ask questions.

Haven House 101 (Virtual)

Haven House 101’s are a great way to learn about Haven House’s history, mission, and programs. It is a quick 30 minute live video call where Haven House staff tell you about Haven House and the current needs we are seeing and responding to then we open the floor up to your question.

Wrenn House Tours (In-Person)

We invite you to join Haven House staff for a 30-minute guided tour of Wrenn House (908 W. Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC 27603), our emergency youth shelter. During your visit, you’ll learn how Wrenn House supports youth in crisis, tour the house, hear about ways to get involved, and have time for questions.

Please note: Wrenn House is an operating emergency youth shelter. To ensure the safety and comfort of residents, visitors must be 18 years or older. The tour will conclude outside to respect residents’ space, so please dress for the weather.

Private Tours

If scheduled sessions don’t work for you, we’re happy to arrange a personal tour for you, your company, or your organization. To arrange a visit, contact Sarah at skerrigan@havenhousenc.org.