Volunteers are always needed at Trust House to assist with Life Skills programming; fundraising efforts; and holidays/special occasions.  Whether you are an individual or a group wishing to share your talents, expertise and interests, we invite you to contact us!

Ways you can help the people of the Trust House

• Donate items from our Wish List
  
• Facilitate a Life Skills group for residents
• Tutor/mentor a resident
• Provide a meal for our residents for a holiday or special occasion
• Organize a nonperishable food drive (food needs list link?) at your school or community of faith
• Complete a painting or landscaping project around the Trust House
• Make “Welcome Home” packages containing basic household items for residents moving into permanent housing
• Provide single Valley Metro bus passes to assist residents in getting to medical appointments and conducting job searches - www.ValleyMetro.com
  
• Support people in crisis through United Way of Roanoke Valley’s campaign in your workplace

Wish List

• Blankets
• New or gently used twin sheets
• New or gently used towels and washcloths
• Laundry detergent and bleach
• Dishwashing liquid
• Paper towels and toilet paper
• Laundry baskets
• Household items including dishes; pots and pans; eating utensils; dish cloths; etc.
• Vinyl shower curtains
• Toiletries including shampoo; conditioner; soap/body wash; deodorant; lotion; toothbrush/toothpaste; hair brushes/combs; shaving kits; nail clippers; and hair dryers.
• Garden items: electric weed eater; small garden tiller; and water hose

Food Wish List

• Canned tuna and chicken
• Canned fruit and applesauce
• Canned vegetables
• Peanut butter
• Brown rice
• Whole grain pasta
• Canned pasta meals: ravioli; spaghetti, etc
• Soup
• Oatmeal
• Breakfast bars
• Granola bars
• Crackers
• Macaroni and cheese
• Snack foods such as popcorn, peanuts and pretzels
• Dry milk