Give Comfort. Provide Hope.

Every item donated helps restore safety, dignity, and independence.

Center for Safety and Empowerment Wish List

Each item you give supports a survivor’s journey to healing and independence. From toiletries to new shoes, these essentials help meet immediate needs and offer reassurance that someone cares.

Thank you for standing with us.

Please note that we are only able to accept clothing items specifically requested due to a lack of storage.

    • Check out our Amazon Wish List!

    • Ethnic hair care products

    • Hot Hands

    • Chafing fuel cans

    • Cold Medicine

    • Casseroles- Made in your home in a 9x13 aluminum dish, with a cover, frozen and labeled. 

    • Hot dogs

    • Hot dog buns

    • Shelf stable milk

    • Macaroni-and-cheese

    • Ramen

    • Hamburger Helper

    • Knorr noodle packets

    • Canned meats

    • Peanut butter

    • Jelly

    • Noodles

    • Pasta sauce

    • Bottled water

    • Sweatpants/ leggings in sizes xxs, xs, s, m, l, xl, and xxl

    • Underwear in sizes xxs, xs, s, m, l, xl, xxl

    • Boxers

    • Winter coats in sizes xxs, s, m, l

    • Tennis shoes in all adult sizes 

    • Slip on closed toe shoes in all adult sizes 

    • Winter boots in all adult sizes

    • Winter boots in all children's sizes 

    • Winter coats in all children's sizes

    • Children's hats

    • Gloves, adult and child

    • Thermal layers/ layerable long sleeves in all sizes 

    • Socks; warmer variety (not ankle length)

    • Sports bras

    • Ethnic Hair Care

    • Shampoo (full-size)*

    • Conditioner (full-size)*

    • Body Wash (full-size)*

    • Deodorant*

    • Shaving Cream

    • Razors

    • Lotion*

    • Tampons

    • Nail Clippers

    • Hair ties

    • Bobby pins

    • Makeup

    • Nail polish

    • Cold Medicine

    *Neutral scents preferred

Delivery Information

Please deliver items to 225 SW 12th Street Topeka, KS 66612 during business hours | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Tuesday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Call (785) 354-7927 or email info@ywcaneks.org for more information.

  • "[Your support] means the world to my family and helps us out so much. Thank you."

    -Rural Client

  • Our Office Manager was able to provide a child and their sibling with a dental kit. The child was so excited to have their "very own toothbrush" that they went into the bathroom to use it right away.

  • "I want to say thank you for being so kind and helpful. It was nice to have someone there to listen, laugh, and provide me with resources. What you are doing is making a huge difference for others."

    -Survivor

  • "With the resources and support provided by YWCA CSE, I feel so much more positive about my future and my children's future!"

    -Survivor

  • "I am really glad there are people who really do want to help; I did not think that was possible anymore."

    -Survivor