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Volunteer and Donation Needs - Relationship Safety Alliance

2602 Oak Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

Eligibility
Open to the public
Required documents
None
Hours
Vary
Application process
Call
Service area
MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee
Individuals, community groups, and businesses can support victims of domestic violence by donating materials or volunteering. Available volunteer positions range from court advocacy to roles in maintenance, mentorship, office assistance, public speaking, reception and transportation support. All items should be new or gently used. Bedding and Household Items:
  • Standard size pillows
  • Twin blankets
  • Twin Bedding
  • Towels and wash cloths
  • Cooking utensils
  • Pots and pans
  • Cookie sheets
  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Air mattresses
Infants and Toddlers:
  • Baby teething rings, pacifiers, bottles, bibs
  • Diapers, sizes 4, 5, and 6
  • Pull-ups
  • Disposable wipes
  • Baby bottles
  • Baby Monitors
  • Baby formula
  • Pedialyte
  • Clothes
  • Boys underwear
  • New Car Seats
Children's enrichment center items:
  • Family board games
  • Card games (Uno, playing cards, memory, etc.)
  • Barbies, baby dolls, Infant toys, dump trucks
  • Art supplies (paints, brushes, colored pencils, glitter, stencils, markers)
  • Office paper, colored construction paper, butcher paper
  • Combined easel/chalkboard
  • School supplies
Transitional clients moving out:
  • Hangers
  • Kitchen mat
  • Soap dispenser
  • Dishes
  • Cups/mugs
  • Silverware
  • Pots/pans
  • Coffee maker
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Can Opener
  • Peeler
  • Cutting boards/cutting mats
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet brush
  • Plunger
  • Towels
  • Shower curtain
  • Cleaning supplies, mops, brooms
  • Curtain rings
  • Curtain liner
  • Wastebasket
  • Personal care items
Pet Supplies:
  • Dog collars
  • Dog and cat harnesses
  • Dog and cat food/treats
  • Dog and cat grooming combs/brushes
  • Litterbox liners
  • Cat litter
Other Items:
  • Large bottles of shampoo, soap, face wash
  • Band aids
  • Hair products for women of color
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Bus Tokens (Dial-A-Ride)
  • Gift cards for gas, retail stores, or groceries
  • Books (adult and child)
  • Paint By Number (for adults and children)
  • Ladies business attire
  • Ladies bathrobes
  • Household tool kits
  • Women's 1x pants, pajamas, hoodies
  • Women's tennis shoes & sandals size 8, 9, 10
  • File-type organizers
  • Planners
All cell phones are accepted, including cell phones without chargers or accessories, and broken cell phones. If a phone can't be converted, it is recycled. To donate, simply drop off or mail cell phones to the Mid-Minnesota Women's Center
Last Assured
09/11/2025
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Providing organization
Relationship Safety Alliance

26 shelter beds in 6 shared bedrooms, with a community kitchen, free laundry facilities, food, and clothing provided. There is no charge to victims for any of these services.