In-kind donations—items like clothing, hygiene products, household goods, and other essentials are a critical part of how we care for survivors at First Step. But their value goes beyond immediate needs.

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Many of the grants we rely on require a “match”—meaning we must show that our community is also investing in our mission, either through financial donations or the fair market value of in-kind contributions.

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Here’s Why this Matters:

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🟣 Eligibility for Grants: Some grant funders will only award funds if we can show that we've          secured a certain amount of support from other sources.

🟣 Meeting Match Requirements: If a grant requires a 1:1 match and we receive $5,000 worth       of donated goods (with documented value), that can be used to "match" $5,000 in grant           funding.

🟣 Maximizing Impact: Your donated items allow us to dedicate more cash resources to                 essential services like housing, counseling, advocacy, and case management—while         still meeting funder requirements.

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By simply telling us what you’ve donated and its estimated value, you help First Step access more funding—and help more survivors.

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How It Works: 

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