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You can donate online, mail a check, or bring donations to our office in person.
BrightHouse
125 W 2nd Ave, Ste. B
Hutchinson, KS 67501
ONLINE DONATIONS
Complete the form here to automatically donate online to BrightHouse.
You can also set up a recurring donation!
BrightHouse has an endowment account through the Hutchinson Community Foundation. Donations can be made directly to this account. Contact the Hutchinson Community Foundation at 620.663.5293 or aubrey@hutchcf.org for more information.
Estate planning can also be used to donate to BrightHouse. If you would like to include the agency in your estate, consult with your legal advisor on the best means.
Connect your Amazon account to AmazonSmile and choose our organization to receive portions of the money you spend.
You can also choose us to benefit from your Dillons purchases through Dillons Community Rewards.
SHELTER SUPPLY WISH LIST
High Demand Items
Cell phone cable charging block
Pillows
Pillow Cases (King Size)
3x and 4x Scrub Tops
Clothes (plus size items are hard to come by, we could really use larger sizes)
Plus size (2x and up) clothing, especially dress clothes for work
3x and up t-shirts
Scrub tops and bottoms sizes small-4xl (plus sizes especially)
Bra Sizes 42 (3x) and up
New T-shirts and gym shorts in toddler to pre-teen sizes
New women and teen girl's underwear, all sizes
Necessities
New, unused pillows (everyone who enters shelter gets their own pillow)
Canvas Bags
Gift cards for food/groceries
Reusable Travel Bottles for Water
Hygiene Products for men and women
Deodorant
Conditioner
Brushes
Hair ties
Shaving Cream
Kids Hygiene Products
Shampoo
Body Wash
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Smoke detector for deaf persons
Baby/child monitor for deaf persons
Children
Band-Aids/First Aid Kits
Items for Boxes
For cleaning boxes:
buckets, mops, brooms, dustpans, toilet brushes
For kitchen boxes:
pitchers, cups, silverware trays, forks, kitchen knives of various sizes, cutting board, cookie and pizza baking sheets, pizza cutter, cutting boards, can openers, scissors, peeler, grater, storage containers with lids, whisks, spatulas, mixing spoons, measuring cups/spoons, spatulas, cooking spoons, mixing bowls, strainers, ice cube trays, drinking cups, pot holders, dish towels, seasonings, pots and pans.
For new home boxes:
calendars, screw drivers, new candles, matches, duct tape, recipe boxes with cards, push pins, sticky tack, air freshener, new first aid kits, sewing kits, unopened basic spices, batteries, unopened OTC pain relievers, envelopes, and ink pens.
Ways To Volunteer
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Volunteer
Volunteers can assist with community outreach and direct service or response programs. Volunteers are supervised by the Volunteer Coordinator and by program staff.
You can volunteer in many ways, helping with agency fundraisers or donation drive, serving as a Board Member, helping with the Crisis Line, or painting the walls at one of our offices. In some capacities, volunteers will go through a more deliberate and thorough training to give them the ability to directly serve survivors or to handle crisis situations dealing with sexual assault and domestic violence.
Each volunteer helps make BrightHouse a place of safety and warmth for victims of sexual and domestic abuse. We encourage questions, suggestions, and open exchange between staff and volunteers.
We are excited that you are interested in knowing more about volunteer opportunities. We hope you will consider what role you can play in supporting survivors in our community. Click here to print out full application and return to the BrightHouse Hutchinson office or come into the Hutchinson office to receive an application.
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Requirements to Volunteer
Any person at least 18 years of age is eligible to apply to volunteer. No prior training related to sexual assault or domestic violence is necessary to become a volunteer, although survivors are asked to wait at least one year before volunteering. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and do a fingerprint screening.
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What You Can Do
BrightHouse is dedicated to preparing volunteers with the knowledge to become an integral part of the solution to end violence. Our hope is that volunteers benefit as much from their experience as staff benefit from their service to their community. Our mission is to provide non-judgmental support to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, their families and friends.
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