How Community Drives Impact Our Mission

In 2004, Sacred Heart Community Service received approximately 6 millions dollars worth of in-kind donations. These in-kind donations included: food, clothing, shoes, bedding, new toys, school supplies and backpacks. Hundreds of organizations, schools, churches, businesses and individuals chose to sponsor drives that benefited our customers. In-kind donations are a critical element to the success of our work. These donations enable us budgetary and programmatic flexibility, allowing us to continue to meet the growing needs of our increasing customers base. We greatly appreciate your support. Those in our community who struggle to make ends meet consider your in-kind donations necessary.

Sacred Heart Community Service recognizes the impact that our community has in reaching our vision. When you get involved by sponsoring a drive for us, you are contributing more than a simple donation. You are impacting our community in an economical sense that is not often thought about. Your donations could end up in the City landfill, but you chose to recycle them through our organization. Your donations have a huge impact to assisting our low-income neighbors. Many thanks for your continued support!

Sponsor a Community Drive with your neighborhood, organization or business. To get more information, call our Community Outreach number at (408) 278-2163 or email us at drives@sacredheartcommunityservice.org.

Our Greatest Agency Needs include:
o $$$ to purchase needed items
o New and gently used blankets, sleeping bags, and warm coats and jackets
o Socks and underwear of all sizes
o Baby diapers, body soap, toilet paper
o Gift certificates (Target, Safeway, Payless Shoes, etc.)
o Travel toiletries for our hygiene kits
o Baby formula (Enfamil with Iron)

We always need cash, check and credit card donations. About 40% of our donations come from individuals like you. We thank you for your continued support! Call (408) 278-2179 with any questions regarding cash, check, or credit card donations. We also have an online donations page.

Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM at 1381 South First Street in downtown San Jose. There are two sets of large double doors at the back of the building marked "Donations". Donations may also be dropped off on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.