The HOPE Center is funded by foundation grants, local partnerships, and group and individual donations. All donations are tax deductible.

  • Cash donations are accepted during normal business hours.
  • Checks may be mailed to:

The HOPE Center

615 Kansas City Street

Rapid City, South Dakota 57701

Needs List: The HOPE Center publishes a needs list in the monthly newsletter. These items include basic items needed for guest services and operations. Excess items will be shared among partner agencies. Typical needs are as follows:

  • Hygiene items (travel size)
    • shampoo
    • conditioner
    • soap
    • deodorant (men’s & women’s)
    • razors (men’s & women’s)
    • toothbrushes
    • toothpaste
    • lotion
    • feminine hygiene products
  • Socks (men’s & women’s)
  • Toilet Paper
  • Bus passes
  • Postage stamps
  • First aid supplies
  • Facial tissue
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Hand soap
  • Diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5, & 6)
  • Baby wipes
  • Laundry soap (powder, pods or liquid)
  • Reading glasses (all strengths)
  • Backpacks
  • Washcloths & towels
  • Blankets
  • Sleeping bags (adult size)
  • Depends (men’s & womens)
  • Poise pads
  • Coffee, creamer, sugar & artificial sweetner
  • Coffee stirrers
  • Individually wrapped snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Paper plates and bowls
  • Disposable silverware (especially spoons)
  • Garbage bags (13 & 55 gallon)
  • Ziploc bags (snack, sandwich, quart & gallon)
  • Paper towels
  • Disinfecting wipes
  • Cleaning supplies
    • dish soap
    • toilet bowl cleaner
    • window cleaner
    • floor cleaner (Pinesol)
  • Office Supplies
    • Ink pens
    • Packs of blank thank you notes with envelopes
    • Mailing labels (Avery 5160)
    • Large black Sharpie markers
    • Dry erase markers
    • #10 plain envelopes
    • Letter size copy paper