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All gifts help Nia Imani Family, Inc. in our work to empower mothers coping with poverty and trauma; helping them to regain independence and connect with their children. Nia Imani does not receive any government funding. This important work is done entirely with private funding.

Nia Imani Family, Inc. is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. All gifts are fully tax deductible as allowed by law.


Donations may also be mailed to:
Nia Imani Family, Inc.
1353 N. 25th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205

VOLUNTEER

Give your time and talent to Nia Imani Family and make a difference in the lives of formerly homeless women and their children. We welcome volunteers and ideas. We offer numerous ways to contribute to this program. Interested in getting involved? Fill out our volunteer inquiry form to learn more about volunteer opportunities today!

In-Kind Donations


In-kind donations are greatly appreciated. When women and children arrive at our transitional housing residence, they sometimes arrive with only the clothes on their backs. Please take a look at our Wish List below to view the items we need most. Please contact our office at 414-933-1633 to arrange to drop off your donations.

WISH LIST

Baby Items

  • bedding—crib & toddler

  • bottles, nipples 

  • carriers, slings 

  • cribs & bassinets 

  • portable play yards 

  • diapers & wipes 

  • formula 

  • toys & books

  • car seats (must be new)

Personal Care 

(for women, children & babies, new please)


  • deodorant 

  • lotion 

  • feminine hygiene products 

  • hair products for African American women 

  • shampoo & conditioner 

  • socks (children’s & women’s) 

  • slippers (esp. women’s sizes 9, 10, 11) 

  • underwear (children’s & women’s sizes 7-10) 

  • pajama sets (children’s & women’s L, XL, 2X, 3X) 

  • leggings

Household Items

  • bookshelves 

  • appliances 

  • TVs 

  • beds (full-size mattresses & frames)

  • toddler beds

  • blankets 

  • pillows 

  • bed linens

  • cleaning products 

  • cleaning tools (mops, buckets, dustpans, vacuums) 

  • dishes (esp. plastic cups, bowls, serving pieces with lids) 

  • silverware 

  • paper products (bathroom tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins) 

  • coffee tables & end tables 

  • couches 

  • lamps 

  • dining tables & chairs 

  • dressers 

  • DVD players 

  • fans 

  • pots & pans 

  • kitchen appliances (coffeemakers, crockpots, etc.) 

  • bath & kitchen towels 

  • rugs 

  • kitchen curtains 

  • wall calendars & pictures 

  • lawn chairs

Childrens Items 

  • sippy cups 

  • backpacks 

  • books, music, videos 

  • games & toys 

  • school supplies 

  • art supplies 

  • thermometers (ear & rectal) 

  • car seats (must be new) 

  • outdoor play equipment (bikes, ride ons, etc.) 

  • helmets 

  • tickets/passes to children’s events 

  • costumes

  • potty chairs

Incentive Gifts

  • tickets to museums, events, festivals 

  • bath & body sets 

  • journals 

  • restaurant gift certificates 

  • bus tickets 

  • Wal-Mart & Target gift certificates

Educational

  • paper: colored & white copy 

  • office supplies (folders, pens, pencils, binders, legal pads, post-its, white out, notebooks)

  • activity books for children under 5 years old

Clothing

  • new & gently worn baby clothes

  • children’s & women’s clothing

Food

  • non-perishable items 

  • fruits & vegetables 

  • grocery store gift cards