Monetary Donations
Arnette House, Inc. has an online donation page where you can donate to us using your debit or credit card.
If you would like to mail in a donation, please download this donation form and send it in with your check (payable to Arnette House, Inc.)
For more information about donating, please call 352-622-4432.
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, and 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 be involved in our community and learn positive leisure and recreational activities.
Holiday & Event Donations
We have youth in our shelter 365 days a year – including holidays – and these can be especially trying times for estranged families. Gifts, gift cards, and special meals are a great way to offer comfort and support.
Holiday Wish List:
- Gift cards to the mall or other teen appropriate stores.
- Gift cards to fast food restaurants.
- Gift cards for personal services such as manicure, pedicures, or haircuts.
- Teen girl hair accessories and styling tools
- “Sayings” and picture t-shirts for teen girls sizes M, L, XL, for teen boys size M, L, XL
- Teen girl silver toned jewelry
- Teen boy wallet
- Teen boy no-show socks black and white
Shelter Wish List
There are many items that would be very helpful to have on hand here at Arnette House.
Hygiene Supplies
- Full Size Deodorant, stick style (male and female) *always in need
- Full Size Body Wash (men’s and women’s) *current need
- Full Size Toothpaste
- Full Size Shampoo
- Wooden Handle Soft Bristle Brushes
- Wide Tooth Combs
- Clothing (t-shirts, jeans, shorts)
- Socks (new) *always in need
- Underwear (assorted sizes – new) *always in need
- Jackets (winter – new or lightly used)
Shelter Equipment
- Comforters / Blankets
- Towels
- Wash Cloths
- Pillows
- Sheets (Twin)
Recreation Supplies
- Teen appropriate Activity Books
- Long Jump Ropes with Wooden Handles
- Hula Hoops
- YA Fiction/Non-Fiction Books
- Craft Kits
- Movie Passes
- Gift Cards (Movies, Museums, Bookstores, Mall, Restaurants, etc.)
- Board Games *current need
- 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) within 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.
