Help Alternative House

News and Events

Come to an Open Door at the House and learn about issues facing homeless and at-risk youth, what Alternative House does to help, and how you can get involved. More info>>>

Attend a Volunteer Information Session - Learn about our programs and services and our many volunteer opportunities. More info>>>

Alternatve House Highlighted by Cox Communications and Vienna Patch - Hear AH Executive Director Judith Dittman talk about our mission and accomplishments. More info>>>

Thank You!!!

2011 Benefit Breakfast - Opening Doors for Children Corporate Sponsors. Thank you to the many corporate sponsors of this imporant event. Sponsor List>>>

O'Grady's Landscape of Falls Church for donating your services to re-grade the yard here at the Shelter to help fix the water problem we had in the basement. More info>>>

G7 for organizing the Winter Wonderland Walk to help make Christmas a little merrier for the kids at Alternative House! More info>>>

Oakton H.S. Lacrosse Team for the many donations from your recent Lacrosse Turkey Shoot Out Tournament! More info>>>

Aesthetic Center of Northern Virginia for donating the proceeds of your "Health and Beauty Expo" to Alternative House! More info>>>

DLT Solutions of Herndon for your generous donation of 51 Thanksgiving baskets for our Community-Based Youth Services families! More info>>>

Great Falls Ward, McLean Virginia Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for your volunteers' painting and yard work and your donation of a mountain of snack packs. More info>>>

 

Our "Wish List"

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We gratefully accept donations of the items listed below for our programs.

Please bring your donation to our Emergency Shelter for Teenagers, located at 2100 Gallows Road in Vienna. Donations are accepted seven days a week between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

If you would like to donate an item not listed below, please contact our administrative office at 703.506.9191 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to confirm that we can accept your donation.

We have an immediate need for full-size hygiene products - items such as deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, soap/body wash, razors nd shaving cream/gel (for males and females), hair styling products (for males and females), hair blow dryers, and hair flat irons.

Electronics

If you are interested in donating any type of electronics to Alternative House, please contact our Administrative Office at 703-506-9191 or Admin@TheAlternativeHouse.org to see if we would be able to accept your donation at this time.  We do accept used cell phones. We are not able to accept donations of used television sets.

Gift Cards

Best Buy, Target, Wal-Mart, K-mart, movie passes, bed & bath stores, Toys and Babies ‘R Us, Staples, MicroCenter, Home Depot, grocery stores, restaurants, car washes, and house cleaning services.

Educational Activities

Calculators, educational games and DVDs, math & word flash cards, chapter books (2nd-6th grade). Bassic school supplies are NOT needed at this time.


Recreational Activities

Video games (no violence and no M / Mature ratings) for Playstation 2, Nintendo Wii, Game Cube and Nintendo 64. Portable CD players, and-held electronic games, DVDs (PG-13 and below), Polaroid film, DVD players, sports balls & equipment, bike helmets, art and craft supplies, coloring books, pool sticks and chalk


Supplies

Plastic storage bins and containers, bathroom and kitchen cleaners, standard household cleaners, Clorox cleaning wipes, sponges, liquid hand soap, vacuum cleaners and vacuum bags, brooms and mops, storage bins with lids, laundry detergent, hand truck, umbrellas, A-frame ladder, gardening tools, rakes, shovels, and snow shovels


Kitchen

Napkins, paper towels, cooking utensils and drinking glasses, new oven mitts and dish towels, sponges, zip lock bags, garbage cans and tall garbage bags, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, high chairs, disposable plates & cups


Food

Cereal, salty & sweet snacks, granola bars, Goldfish, fresh fruits and veggies, milk and juice, canned goods, baby formula, rice cereal, baby food, taco shells and mixings, fresh meat & poultry, hamburgers & hot dogs, and grocery store gift cards to purchase fresh produce and perishables, snack packs


Bedroom

New full-size linens and comforters, new pillows, curtains, area rugs, clothing hangers


Clothing (Children and Teens)

New socks, new undergarments, plain t-shirts, boxers, maternity clothes, sweatshirts & sweaters, fleeces & jackets, gloves, hats, scarves, boots & shoes, belts


Bathroom

Combs & brushes, barrettes & hair ties, deodorant, toothpaste & tooth brushes, hair care products, feminine hygiene, toilet paper and paper towels, air fresheners, baby wipes & powder, baby shampoo & lotion, new bath towels and bath mats, and shower curtains, liners and rings


Office Supplies

Staples gift cards, copy paper, 2-pocket folders, flash drives, power strips/surge protectors


Transportation

Van (mini van & 10-passenger), metro passes (prefer $5 cards), metro bus tokens, single & double strollers