Donating to Dorothy’s House

As a privately funded, not-for-profit 501c3 organization, we rely on a generous community of caring people and organizations to help us serve survivors of human trafficking. Your donations of time, services, funds, or in-kind gifts make our work possible — and help dozens of survivors reclaim their lives each year.

Online donations:

Mail donations to:

Dorothy’s House
P.O. Box 57672
Des Moines, IA 50317

Other Ways to Donate

Drop off physical donations here:

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
8301 Aurora Ave.
Urbandale, Iowa 50322
(515) 276-1700
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please see our current needs list.

We can accept gifts of stock through Schwab.
Institution Name: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
DTC: 0164, Code: 40
Account Name: SCKIC, Inc.
Account Number: 8265-6414

Monthly gifts can help us cover important administrative costs. These donations allow us to focus on the individual needs of survivors, without worry. Our needs for this time are listed below.

  • Security systems: $100 monthly
  • Utility bills: $700 monthly
  • Technology/cell phones: $400 monthly
  • Insurance premiums: $583 monthly

We can accept gifts through Amazon. Our list of items needed are included in the link below.

Current Needs List

Currently we need:

  • Walmart Gift Cards
  • Hy-Vee Gift Cards
  • Fareway Gift Cards
  • Aldi Gift Cards

Inquire for details

Amazon Gifts
Please note that, due to limited storage space and inconsistent needs, we are unable to accept clothing donations. Any personal care products must be full sized and unopened. We are unable to accept travel-size products or hotel samples.