How Can I Help?

The future of our programs depends on contributions from people like you. Whether it be the gift of your time and talents, an item from our wish list, or a monetary contribution, your support is critical to our success! Neighborhood House is a 501c(3) non-profit organization, so all contributions are tax-deductible.

Monetary Contributions: Every day, over 200 individuals are served by Neighborhood House. Each dollar you give makes the difference in the life of a child, senior citizen, or family in Portland. For example, a $50 gift buys art supplies for the Youth Program, and $100 will buy educational materials for the children in the Child Development Center.

Click on the "Donate Now" button to the left to make a tax-deductible, online contribution through Network for Good.

You can also contribute by mailing your donation to:
       Neighborhood House
       201 N. 25th Street
       Louisville, KY 40212

Volunteer: Let Neighborhood House help you put your talents, skills, and resources to good use! Call right away (502-774-2322) if any of the following opportunities appeal to you or your organization:

• Help prepare and serve at Kid's Cafe
• Be a guest reader during story time in the Child Development Center
• Teach an art, drama, or foreign language class in the Youth Program
• Help prepare food boxes for families
• Sponsor the monthly birthday party for the senior citizens
• Teach computer classes to senior citizens

In-kind Donations: Please consider donating items from the following wish list. Donations are accepted at Neighborhood House Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Click here for a printable list.

Child Development Center
Wooden puzzles
Children's play tool kit
Bibs (new only)
Diaper changing mats (new only)
Dress-up clothes for children
Fat/chunky crayons
Jump ropes
Music CDs for preschoolers
White sand for children
Big floor pillows
Sunscreen (new only)
Small bean bags
Air fresheners
32 oz. plastic spray bottles
Assorted balls for playing and sports
Bubbles
Water sprinkler toys
Flash lights
6-inch radios for emergency preparedness
Rubber mulch for playground area
Baby beds - standard see-through cribs
   that meet the U.S Consumer Product
   Safety Commission (CPSC) & ASTM
   Standards

Seniors’ Program
Paper towels
Napkins
Tissue
Coffee,Cups,Creamer/Sweetner
   (needed monthly)

Youth Development Program
Nintendo Wii games
Educational Computer Software
Gardening supplies (for youth)
Board games
Movie/theater tickets
Books for middle and high school students
Heavy duty U-shaped bike locks

Ongoing Needs
Baby wipes - alcohol free
Laundry detergent
Bleach
First aid supplies - band-aids, alcohol swabs, etc.
AA batteries
Art supplies, such as markers, crayons, glue
   sticks, safety scissors, construction paper
School supplies
Dry erase markers
Office supplies, especially Post-It notes,
    pens, tape and notepads
Dishwashing liquid
Non-latex gloves for food service and childcare
Condiments - ketchup, mustard, hot sauce,
   salt and pepper, etc.
Spices
Healthy snacks, such as fruit chews and popcorn
Natural fruit drinks - bottled or powder
Large containers of hand sanitizer with pump

Emergency Food Bank
Deodorant
Shampoo
Soap
Lotion
Paper towels
Toilet paper

Kids’ Café
Kitchen utensils, especially knives
Cake pans
Dish soap liquid
Clear plastic (shoe box) containers with lids
Dish towels - white preferably
Dish cloths - white preferably
Non-electric can openers

Office Needs
Office/desk chairs
5 to 7 drawer tool chest on wheels

Rentals: Rent our facility! We have a gymnasium and a Big Room available for rentals. Both have a seating capacity of 400. We also have two smaller conference rooms available for rentals as well. For more information, contact Cindy Frazier at 502-774-2322.