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
