Donation List

Thank you for your generosity. Due to extremely limited space and our desire to efficiently distribute all that we receive, we accept donations by appointment only. Please contact Catherine, to coordinate a time.

These items can be for both children and/or adults.

  • Back packs
  • Coloring Books
  • Construction paper
  • Craft Kits
  • Crayons
  • Glitter
  • Journals
  • Markers
  • Paints
  • Pens
  • Scrapbooks
  • Umbrellas

Babies – newborn to 18 months

  • Baby bath towels
  • Bibs
  • Bottle brushes
  • Booster seats
  • Diaper bags
  • Formula – Similac Pro Sensitive, Similac Pro Total, Similac Advance,
  • Jersey baby beanies
  • Pack and Plays (new only)
  • Sleep Sacks
  • Socks
  • Strollers with detachable car seats (new only)
  • Walking shoes – age 1 to 3

We are usually operating at full capacity and we have anywhere between 140-180 clients living on campus. The below items are needed on a regular basis:

Linens

  • Bath Mats
  • Comforters
  • Pillows (all new)
  • Shower curtains, hooks and liners
  • Twin sheet sets
  • Washcloths, hand towels and bath towels

We welcome new and gently used casual clothing for women, children, toddlers and babies.

These items should be in good condition, clean and ready to be displayed for our participants to select in our shop.  They are able to choose clothing items for no cost and are in need of casual clothing to wear on our campus, to daycare and school.

No dressy or business casual clothing is needed.  Only flat shoes accepted.

Our clients need toiletries and hygiene products every day when getting ready to start their day. Donations of the below products  are always welcome.

Toiletries – Self Care Items

Medium size of all  (no razors, Nair, products with alcohol like mouthwash or hand sanitizer – no travel size please).

  • Body wash
  • Black hair care products – gel, etc
  • Brush and comb set
  • Conditioner
  • Emery boards
  • Menstrual pads/tampons
  • Q tips -Small packages
  • Shampoo
  • Sun screen

GATHER YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND/OR CO-WORKERS FOR A DRIVE TO BENEFIT THE WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF SANTA MARIA.

Bed and Bath Drive — Twin size bedding sets, towels, wash clothes, shower curtains, and bath mats are needed on a regular basis..

Care Package / Toiletries Drive —   A list of daily needs are: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body lotion, body wash, toothpaste, comb and brush sets, small packages of Qtips and black hair care products.

Casual Clothing Drive — New and gently-used clothing are needed for women, infants, toddlers and children in all sizes year round.

Shoe Drive — Comfortable, casual shoes for on-campus wear are greatly needed for women, babies, toddlers and children.

New Born Babies Drive — Formula, diapers, baby wipes, receiving blankets, bottles, sleep sacks, bibs, teething toys  and infant clothing.

Holiday Drives for Moms and their children

  • Valentine’s
  • Mother’s Day
  • Summer Fun
  • Back to School
  • Christmas

Items needed:  toys (all ages), gift cards, toiletries, soap, body lotion, hair care items, make-up sets (no aerosols and no products containing alcohol), shawls, hats, picture frames (no glass), notebooks, jewelry items (no pins), colored markers, glitter glue, card stock materials, construction paper.

Interested?  Please contact us to learn more details and get your group going!

Contact us by email.

Looking back

Proud progress!

On April 16, 2024, more than 100 of Santa Maria’s dedicated supporters gathered at this annual fundraiser celebrating the thousands of women and families whose lives are transformed via Santa Maria’s work.  The event was held at Station3, a historic Houston fire station now used as a unique event venue.  A fitting place to celebrate Santa Maria who has been serving women and their families in Houston for more than 65 years.