Yes! Donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are generally tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes in the United States.

When you donate (whether financially or through supplies like clothing or hygiene items), we direct those resources toward:

1. Providing Immediate Basic Needs

• Meals and food distribution: Preparing and serving fresh, cooked meals and travel‑friendly foods to people living unsheltered.

• Hygiene products: Kits with essentials like soap, toothpaste, feminine products, etc.

• Survival gear: Items such as socks, blankets, coats, sleeping bags, and other necessities that help people stay warmer and safer outdoors — especially in winter.

2. Outreach to Unsheltered People Where They Are
Volunteers and organizers go directly to camps and other outdoor locations to distribute supplies, build trust with unsheltered neighbors, and respond to needs as they arise.

3. Supporting Individual Needs Beyond Supplies
We also provide support that can include help navigating systems (e.g., connecting people with housing vouchers or medical services), pet care supplies, and other non‑food necessities.

Yes — you can volunteer and get more involved with United for the Unsheltered of Kalamazoo! Check our out volunteer page to learn more!

Yes — United for the Unsheltered of Kalamazoo does accept in‑kind donations (these are non‑monetary gifts like items and supplies you contribute). We use donated goods as part of our outreach to our unhoused neighbors.

📦 What Kind of In‑Kind Donations We Accept:

• Clothing (especially practical items for outdoor living)

• Outdoor gear (sleeping bags, tents, blankets)

• Non‑perishable food

• Serving containers

• Miscellaneous useful items that can be distributed during outreach events
  These donated items are either handed out directly to people in need or used in their support activities.