Every single dollar makes a difference — helping to give our residents a safe place to stay while searching for housing and employment.
Our services ensure our program participants are able to obtain housing that will genuinely change their lives.
I was determined to find a place to call home and I felt deeply supported by the people I worked with at Housing Matters.”
COLLIN, FORMER Housing Matters program participant
The work we do at Housing Matters would not be possible without our strong base of generous supporters.
Contributions from individual donors make up nearly a third of our total income (see our latest Annual Report for more financials), and are put to use immediately to help end homelessness for unhoused adults and families with children in Santa Cruz County.
We encourage you to give in ways that are meaningful to you. You may choose to give anonymously, or in a loved one’s honor or memory. Thank you for your generosity!
Make a check payable to Housing Matters and mail to:
Housing Matters
PO Box 1319
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Make a donation with your credit card over the phone, call:
Emily Lowdermilk
Development Associate
(831) 226-2513
Many employers will match your donation to causes you care about. Ask your employer today if they will match your gift!
We rely on donations made weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly to ensure that Housing Matters has the resources to serve families and individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Cruz County. You may also set up recurring donations by contacting:
Louis Powell, Director of Fundraising
lpowell@housingmatterssc.org
(831) 515-6082
Housing Matters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Tax ID #77-0126783.
A charitable trust or annuity is an extraordinary way to provide lifetime contributions that help ensure Housing Matters’ ability to serve those experiencing homelessness in our community. You can establish a charitable trust as part of your giving legacy, or on behalf of a loved one.
For more information, contact:
Mer Stafford, Chief Impact Officer
mstafford@housingmatterssc.org
(831) 226-2512
One of the simplest ways to support Housing Matters’s future, a bequest provides a gift for Housing Matters in your will. There are no minimum dollar requirements or limits to the amount you can leave, and bequests are entirely free from federal estate tax.
For more information, contact:
Mer Stafford, Chief Impact Officer
mstafford@housingmatterssc.org
(831) 226-2512
Invite us to apply for funding through your business or family foundation giving team. We’re always looking for new and meaningful ways to partner.
For more information, contact:
Mer Stafford, Chief Impact Officer
mstafford@housingmatterssc.org
(831) 226-2512
Gifts of appreciated assets (stocks, mutual funds, EFTs) are a great way to contribute to Housing Matters. This type of contribution may also benefit you as a donor, since they provide potentially greater tax benefits than gifts of cash. For your convenience, Housing Matters has an established brokerage account to accept transfers of securities.
| Contact | Kaitlin King |
| Phone | (408) 645-2500 |
| DTC Number | 75 |
| Account Number | 61358284 |
| Broker Firm | LPL FINANCIAL |
| Attention | Account Transfers |
| Address | 4707 Executive Drive, San Diego, CA 92121 |
For more information, contact:
Mer Stafford, Chief Impact Officer
mstafford@housingmatterssc.org
(831) 226-2512
Thank you for your support, and for making a difference in our community! Our policy for accepting donated items has changed; please see below for information on how to contribute specific items.
We accept donations of brand-new socks, underwear, and hygiene items (shampoo, soap, band-aids, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, combs, etc.)
Questions? Please call our front desk at (831) 458-6020.
Thank you for your generous support!
Browse our Amazon Wish List for donation ideas, and have those items shipped directly to our campus.
We don’t have the storage or sorting capacity to handle donated clothing. We ask that you kindly bring any clothing donations to one of the following organizations:
Walnut Avenue Family and Women’s Center
303 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Donations accepted 10:00am – 4:00pm, Mondays & Tuesdays
205 Mora St, Santa Cruz, CA
Donations accepted 12:00pm–1:00pm, Monday–Friday
205 Mora St, Santa Cruz, CA
Donations accepted 12:00pm–1:00pm, Monday–Friday
721 Laurel St, Santa Cruz, CA
Donations accepted 9:30am–11:30am & 1:00pm–4:00pm, Monday–Thursday; Sundays 6:00pm–8:00pm
Nueva Vista Community Resources
Donations accepted 9:00am–noon & 1:00pm–5:00pm, Monday–Wednesday & Fridays at the following locations:
2710 Chanticleer, Santa Cruz, CA
Donations accepted Monday—Sunday, 7:30am—2pm
Donations accepted everyday during regular business hours at the following store locations:
We have a wonderful partnerships with Second Harvest Food Bank and Homeless Garden Project, which allows us to prepare meals that meet nutritional requirements. We do not accept individual food donations. Please donate to one of the following organizations:
210 High St, Room 102, Santa Cruz, CA
Donations accepted 10:00am –1:00pm, Wednesdays & Fridays; Sundays 10:30am–12:30pm
Please call (831) 469-0631 before arriving.
Accepted items: Tuna, canned meat, peanut butter, soup, beans, cereal, canned fruit and vegetables, whole grains, rice, pasta and oats.
205 Mora St, Santa Cruz, CA
Donations accepted 8:00am–2:00pm, Monday–Friday
Please call (831) 459-6712 before arriving.
800 Ohlone Pkwy, Watsonville, CA
Donations accepted 8:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday
Accepted items: Tuna, canned meat, peanut butter, soup, beans, cereal, canned fruit and vegetables, whole grains, rice, pasta and oats. Please, no glass, perishable, expired, or opened items.
