Make an Immediate Difference
When families struggle to meet basic needs, children feel it first. By hosting a donation drive or fundraiser, you help ensure children and caregivers have the essentials they need to feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive.
Whether you’re organizing a drive, hosting an event, or rallying your network online, your effort provides real help to families at The Children’s Center right now.
Donation drives help stock our Family Success Center Boutique and Pantry with essential items for children and families receiving services at The Children’s Center.
These essentials allow families to focus on healing, growth, and stability without worrying about basic needs.
Items We Need Most
We accept new, unopened items of any size (travel to bulk), including:
You can also download our Current Needs List to guide your drive.
Donation Drop-Off Location:
The Children’s Center, Building 90
Monday–Thursday, 10 AM–4 PM
For large donations or organized drives, please contact:
Carin Jones, cjones@thechildrenscenter.com
Hosting your own fundraiser is a meaningful way to bring people together while supporting children and families in our community.
Your fundraiser can be simple or creative—every effort helps strengthen families and create brighter futures.
Fundraiser Ideas
Party with Purpose!
Instead of gifts, ask friends and family to donate to The Children’s Center. A single birthday fundraiser can help provide essential resources for children and families when they need them most.
Log in to Facebook to Get Started
- Click “What’s on your mind?” to start a new post
- In post options, select “Raise Money” Option – pink coin with a heart icon
- Search and Select Children’s Center of Wayne County
- Add a message above on how this year you are “partying with a purpose” or share a little bit about your connection to us
- Click “Post”
Why Your Support Matters
When basic needs are unmet, families are forced to focus on survival instead of healing. Your donation drive or fundraiser removes that barrier—giving children the stability they need to grow, learn, and thrive.
