There’s more than one way to contribute to our work!

RISE accepts monetary donations through the donation form on this page, or through physical check. To donate via check, please Contact Us or email info@renoinitiative.org.

In-kind donations are non-cash contributions of goods or services that directly support our programs and the people we serve. Examples include clothing, hygiene items, food, household supplies, technology, and professional services such as transportation, maintenance, or training.

If you would like to offer RISE an in-kind donation, please fill out the form below or Contact Us. Thank you for helping to sustain our work!

Where do you want your donation to go?
3% Cover the Fee

In-Kind Donation Guidelines

We are grateful for the generosity of our community and rely on in-kind donations to support the individuals we serve. To ensure all items are safe, respectful, and immediately usable, we ask that donated goods meet the following guidelines:

  • Gently used or new condition only
    Please donate items that you would feel comfortable giving to a friend or family member. Clothing and goods should be clean, functional, and free of rips, tears, stains, or strong odors.

  • Ready to use
    Items should not require repair or deep cleaning (beyond the initial wash & dry we do on items). This allows us to distribute donations quickly and efficiently.

  • Seasonally appropriate and practical
    We prioritize items that meet current needs, such as weather-appropriate clothing, essential hygiene products, and everyday household items. Please do not donate summer items in winter, etc.

  • Safe and complete
    Donated items should be in good working order, with all necessary parts included (for example, complete sets, working appliances, or unopened hygiene products).

  • Thoughtful giving
    We encourage donors to consider whether an item is truly useful and respectful for someone receiving support. Our goal is to provide items that promote dignity, comfort, and care.

Items that do not meet these guidelines may be declined due to limited storage capacity and the need to prioritize high-quality, usable donations. If your item(s) meet these guidelines, please fill out this form. Thank you so much!

What does my donation support?

  • A cardboard box filled with canned vegetables, bottled water, fresh carrots, oranges, salt, and other grocery items.

    Program Supplies

    Basic living supplies such as toiletries, housewares, food, and safety items like baby gates for our Families program and non-slip mats for our entryways. Donations help support funding gaps when our members still need these items.

  • Stacks of folded blankets and pillows on cots at a thrift store or donation center with blurred people in the background.

    Warming Center

    As co-operators of the Good Neighbors Warming Center, donations received go to supporting the successful execution of the warming center to provide overnight winter shelter to our unhoused neighbors.

  • Collection of backpacks, beanies, gloves, and scarves in various colors

    Outreach Supplies

    Our street outreach program provides weather supplies, such as ponchos, hand warmers, beanies, gloves, and in the summer things like sunblock, sunglasses, and hats to protect our unhoused neighbors from the elements.

  • Six children of diverse ethnicities climbing an indoor rock climbing wall with colorful holds, in a recreational facility.

    Activities & Events

    Donations can support the purchase of activities for our members, such as a group outing to the bowling alley or family trips to the discovery museum. If you have a venue or activity you’d like to offer our members, get in touch!

  • Person sitting on a windowsill using a silver laptop with a blue abstract background on the screen, sunlight casting shadows, wearing blue jeans and a white top.

    Equipment

    Not all grants allow for us to purchase necessary equipment, such as laptops, tablets, and printers. Donations help fill the gaps when we need to make a purchase - or, if you have a tech you’re no longer using, get in touch! We’d love to repurpose it!

  • Close-up of a person's hands working with a wrench and other tools inside an orange machine, showing signs of dirt and grease from manual labor.

    Unforeseen Expenses

    Donated funds can greatly help when unexpected expenses arise, such as new AC units for our building or a used vehicle for our outreach team. If you have a vehicle you no longer use and wish to donate, get in touch! We provide tax vouchers for all donations.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! All donations (in-kind/items and money) are tax deductible at RISE. You will receive an email regarding your tax deductible donation at the end of the year.

  • If you scroll up, you can read more about where funds are distributed at RISE.

  • To volunteer with RISE, please email info@renoinitiative.org with what you’d like to get involved with. From there, someone on our team will get back to you soon!

  • Yes we do! Please review our In-Kind Donations section above.

  • Absolutely! When you make your donation, you will have the option to leave a note. You can request the in-memorandum in that section. Thank you!