HOW YOU CAN HELP

FINANCIAL DONATIONS

Arnette House, Inc. has an online account with PayPal, where you can make secure financial donations with credit cards, your PayPal account, or your bank account.

Please visit Arnette House on PayPal to make a donation and impact lives today!

If you would like to mail in a donation, please download this donation form and send in with your check (payable to Arnette House, Inc.) or credit card information.

Please call 352-622-4432 for more information or email Matt Matthews with any questions about financial donations.

To learn about other ways to give to Arnette House, Inc. through trusts, wills, stocks and property, please consult a tax attorney of your choice.

IN-KIND DONATIONS

In-kind donations of items useful in the operation of Arnette House are greatly appreciated. Paper goods, food supplies, personal care items are some examples of “in-kind” donations. See our shelter “Wish List” for more ideas. Donations of tickets to recreational and entertainment events are a wonderful way to help the youth in our shelter get out for a few hours.

HOLIDAY & EVENT DONATIONS

We have youth in our shelter 365 days a year – including the holidays – these are especially trying times for estranged families.Gifts, parties, and meals are a great way to offer comfort and support.

What your contribution buys:

  • $25 provides three hot meals for five children for three days
  • $50 buys three months of asthma medication
  • $100 purchases new linen for three children
  • $250 buys 20 pairs of shoes
  • $500 enables 30 children to attend recreation activities for 20 days
  • $1,000 provides crisis intervention services to reunite 5 children with their parents
  • $2,500 enables the purchase and installation of one air conditioning system in the shelter

Shelter Wish List

There are many items that would be very helpful to have on hand here at Arnette House.
If you can donate, or know someone who would like to donate items on the list below, please
contact Matt Matthews at 352-622-4432 or email at mmatthews@arnettehouse.org

HYGIENE SUPPLIES

  • Toothpaste / Brushes
  • Combs / Brushes
  • Belts
  • Shampoo / Conditioner
  • Body Wash
  • Deodorant (male and female)
  • Clothing (t-shirts, jeans, shorts)
  • Socks (new)
  • Underwear (assorted sizes – new)
  • Jackets (winter – new or lightly used)

SHELTER EQUIPMENT

  • Book Shelves
  • Pop Corn Machine
  • Measuring Cups
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Comforters / Blankets
  • Towels
  • Pillows
  • Sheets (Twin)

YOUTH SUPPLIES

  • Arts and Crafts Supplies
  • Movie Passes
  • Gift Cards (Movies, Museums, Bookstores, Mall, Restaurants, etc.)
  • Board Games
  • Playing Cards

The Arnette House, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Ref. # CH26251, by calling toll-free (800-435-7532) with in the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. Your gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult your tax consultant.