‘Shelter from the Storm’ needs donations for transitional housing

Shelter from the Storm is a nonprofit organization in Palm Desert that specializes in helping victims of domestic violence. Organizers said they’re looking for some items to help with their Transitional Housing program and they hope the community can step in to donate.

The donations are especially needed after the organization recently lost critical funding. Shelter from the Storm has helped more than 210 people, including 142 children in just the last year, but now it’s in serious financial trouble.

Here is a list of items Shelter from the Storm could use:

General items

childhood safety kits
paper towels
toilet paper
Kleenex
emergency kits
flashlights and batteries
all types of cleaning supplies

Living Room

lamps and lampshades
Touchier floor lamps
non sharp-edged coffee tables and end tables

Kitchen Items

pots and pans with or without lids
plastic containers with lids
silverware
drinking glasses all sizes
kitchen towels, oven mitts or potholders
kitchen mats
cake pans and cupcake pans
cookie sheets

Coordinators also said they have at least three units that are in dire need of couches and love seats, as the ones they have are ready to be thrown away.

The organization has someone that can come pick up your donated items and they will provide a donation receipt to you.

If you have items you would like to donate, call Shelter from the Storm at 760-674-0400. Or, if you want to deliver the items yourself, you can drop them off at the administrative offices located at 73550 Alessandro Drive, Suite 203 in Palm Desert.

For more information about the organization visit shelterfromthestorm.com.