What and where you can recycle in Racine

Bethany Apartments
806 Wisconsin Ave., Racine, WI 53403
(262) 633-9446
Extended program for women who have experienced abuse and their children welcomes:

Household and kitchen items
Furniture

This program is sponsored by the Racine Dominicans.

Dress For Success
YWCA Empowering Women Center
1220 Villa St., Racine, WI 53403
(262) 989-9922

Taking donations of interview-appropriate clothing and accessories, such as:

Business suits (coordinated, contemporary and interview appropriate)
Blouses, sweaters, blazers, scarves
Pants and skirts, especially black, navy and khaki
Shoes, only closed toe and heel, with heels no higher than three inches
Purses, tote bags, portfolios and briefcases
Conservative jewelry in good condition
New cosmetics
New hosiery

All items should be cleaned and washed before donating. Donations by appointment only. This is a program of the YWCA of Racine and is affiliated with the national Dress For Success.

Focus On Community
1220 Mound Ave., Racine
(262) 632-6200

New gifts for adults who are involved in organization’s FAST (family and parenting program) such as:

Books and small gifts, such as candles, for men and women
Toiletries
Wicker wash baskets

HALO
2000 DeKoven Ave., Racine
(262) 633-3235

Shelter for homeless men, women and children welcomes:

Toiletries, including deodorant, new razors, soap, shampoo
Underwear, all sizes (2T to 16)
Baby wipes, diapers
Socks, all sizes
Backpacks for boys and girls
Sippy cups
Thermometers
Clothing for men, women and children, according to season
Bed sheets and pillowcases
Food
Paper goods
Cleaning supplies

Furniture and household supplies also welcome for participants who are involved in the Temporary Housing Program. Call for furniture donations

Health Care Network
904 State St., Racine, WI 53404
(262) 632-2400

Program offers free and low-cost health and dental care to people of limited income who do not have health insurance. Preferred donations include:

Bathroom tissue
Coffee
Copy paper
Dish detergent
Paper cups
Paper plates
Paper towels
Post-It notes, all sizes and colors
Postage stamps

Lonely Instruments Need Kids (LINK)
(262) 635-0261

Slightly used musical instruments in good playing condition for children who may not be able to afford them. Violins, violas, cellos, clarinets, flutes, saxophones, trumpets and trombones are especially needed. A project of the Racine Arts Council.

Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church
419 Sixth St., Racine, WI 53403
(262) 634-0659

Batteries
Cell phones
Toiletries, slippers, stationery and small gifts for “Blessing Of The Gifts” holiday project

Bring donations to church office during business hours; call to confirm that office is open before delivery.

Preservation Racine
(262) 634-5748

Group identifies and actively encourages the preservation of buildings, sites, and districts in the Racine, Wisconsin area which have historical, architectural, and cultural value. Welcome are:

Old photographs of Racine streets and buildings
City directories prior to 1940

SAFE Haven Of Racine
1030 Washington Ave.Racine, WI 53403
262-637-9559

Emergency shelter for runaway teens (SAFE Haven) and structured living for young adults (SAFE Passage) welcomes:

Binders and school supplies
Deodorant
Dry erase board
Floor cleaners
Garbage bags (8, 10, and 30 gallon)
Gift certificates
Gloves
Hats
Tissues
Mops
Napkins
Paper towels
Pledge
Socks
Toilet paper
Toiletries
Undergarments
Laundry detergent
Durable bicycles

See full wish list here.

Sexual Assault Services
1220 Mound Ave., Racine, WI 53404
(262) 619-1634‎

Program offers crisis telephone line for sexual assault survivors and families, counseling and hospital accompaniment services. It welcomes:

Toiletries for girls and women after hospital examinations

Tex Reynolds’ Toys for Tots Program
800 Center St., Racine, WI 53403
(262) 633-1379
Program that offers Christmas gifts for disadvantaged children welcomes:

Toys of all kinds, including baby toys
Dolls, doll clothes, doll accessories and doll houses
Stuffed animals
Board games and other games
Bicycles and tricycles and big wheels no 27 or 28-inch please
Old clothes, hats and jewelry for dress up
Puzzles (up to 1,000 pieces)
Books – reading, coloring and educational - and crayons
Yarn (to knit hats, scarves, mittens and clothing)
Yardage (to make doll clothes)

Broken toys and games also welcome; volunteers will repair and repaint. Call for donation hours or drop off at local fire stations; see Web site or other donation sites.

Women’s Resource Center
(262) 633-3274

Program offers emergency shelter for abused women and children, advocacy and education and Hand-To-Hand visitation service welcomes:

Women’s toiletries and personal care items
Diapers and baby care items
Clothing for women, teens and children
Cell phones