Host a Drive

Bring your community together. Make a difference for local children.

Turn the generosity of your school, workplace, congregation, club, family, or community group into meaningful support for children and families. From seasonal collections to everyday essentials, every approved drive can help Deirdre’s House provide comfort and care when it matters most. Contact us before getting started so we can connect your group with current needs and help make your drive a success.

Please contact us before collecting

Needs, quantities, accepted items, deadlines, and delivery arrangements can change throughout the year. Deirdre’s House will help confirm the appropriate drive and provide the most current instructions before your group begins collecting.

Drive ideas

Choose a drive for your group

For an overview of how donations and collection drives work, download the Donations and Drives Guide.

Snack Drive

Collect approved snacks, juice, water, or related items based on the current needs of Deirdre’s House programs.

Resource: Snack Drive Flyer

Back-to-School & School Supply Drive

Help collect approved school supplies or sponsor back-to-school needs for children served by Deirdre’s House.

Resources: Back-to-School Drive Flyer, School Supply Drive Flyer

Holiday Drive

Support a seasonal holiday initiative for children and families based on the current approved wish list and participation instructions.

Resources: Holiday Drive Information, Holiday Drive FAQ

Birthday Bags

Create approved birthday bags that help recognize and celebrate children served by Deirdre’s House.

Resource: Birthday Bags Guide

Relaxation Kits

Assemble approved kits with calming or sensory items for use in counseling and family-support programs.

Resource: Relaxation Kits Guide

Hygiene Drive

Collect approved personal-care and hygiene items based on current family and program needs.

Resource: Hygiene Drive Flyer

Food Pantry Drive

Collect approved pantry items based on current assistance needs and storage capacity.

Resource: Food Pantry Flyer

Fun in the Sun Bags

Create approved seasonal activity bags using the organization’s current instructions and requested items.

Resource: Fun in the Sun Bags Guide

Other Current Needs

Have another collection idea? Contact Deirdre’s House before beginning so the team can confirm whether the items match a current need.

Make it even more meaningful

Invite Deirdre's House to join your event.

When scheduling allows, a member of the Deirdre’s House team would be happy to attend your drive or collection event. We can thank your group, share a few remarks, or give a brief presentation about our services and the impact of your support.

How it works

Plan your drive with Deirdre’s House

Choose an idea

Explore the available drive options and choose one that feels like a good fit for your school, workplace, organization, or community group.

Connect with us

Tell us a little about your group, what you’d like to collect, your timing, and expected participation. We’ll help confirm what families need most and share any important details.

Start collecting

Use the current item list or guide provided by Deirdre’s House and share it with your participants so everyone knows exactly what to give.

Bring your donations to us

When your drive is complete, connect with our team to arrange a convenient time and way to deliver your collection.

How it works

Plan your drive with Deirdre’s House

Check with us about current needs before announcing your drive.
Use the latest item list or project guide we provide.
Have something different in mind? Ask us before making substitutions.
Keep donations clean, organized, and appropriately packaged.
Please only collect new, unopened items unless your guide says otherwise.
Choose a collection deadline that works well for your group.
Planning a large drive? Let us know before delivery so we can be ready for you.
To protect the privacy of the children we serve, please don’t use client photos or stories when promoting your drive.

Needs and donation guidelines may change throughout the year, so connect with Deirdre’s House before getting started.

Plan a drive

Share your drive idea

Have a drive idea? We’d love to hear it. Tell us what your group has in mind before announcing your drive or beginning your collection. We’ll help confirm current needs, timing, quantities, and delivery details so your effort can make the greatest possible impact. Submitting this form is the first step and does not confirm approval, dates, item needs, quantities, staff attendance, or delivery arrangements.

Please do not include confidential information or personally identifying details about a child or family.

Looking for another way to help?

Explore the current Wish List, make a financial contribution, or learn about other volunteer and community opportunities.