Ways to Give

“The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

We can work with you to develop the right plan that balances what you wish to accomplish for yourself, your family and your philanthropic interests. No matter the size of the gift, it will ensure a better future for families and individuals living in poverty in the Merrimack Valley.

When you leave a bequest to Lazarus House, you are guaranteeing that the resources you build during your lifetime will continue to serve others after you are gone. By including Lazarus House in your will you are creating a lasting legacy that funds food, shelter, clothing, advocacy, education, work preparation and the restoration of dignity and self-respect, ensuring a vibrant community life for future generations.

To learn more about making a bequest to Lazarus House as well as other gift planning opportunities please call the Development Office at (978) 269-5212, or email giftplanning@lazarushouse.org

Pass on your passion for mission!

Donate or raise funds for Lazarus House!

Looking to make a one-time gift? Or, perhaps you have an important event coming up and would like to raise funds in honor of your special day? Check out some of the safe and secure websites that process donations for Lazarus House!

Start a Fundraiser
You say it’s your birthday? Great! Dedicate your birthday to the kids at Lazarus House and give them the ultimate gift. Your friends can honor you and make the Merrimack Valley community a better place at the same time! Are you the competitive type? Challenge your pals to walk, run or some great adventure on behalf of Lazarus House.
Crowdrise
Razoo

Getting Married?
Your wedding will change your life. It could also make a special impact on someone who is homeless or living in poverty. Add hope and dignity to your registry by asking guest to donate to Lazarus House in lieu of gifts.
I Do Foundation

Donate by Shopping
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you.
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One of our goals at Lazarus House is to provide food to anyone who is hungry and comes to our door. Difficulty making ends meet is happening to increasing numbers of people. Driven by hunger and unemployment, they are turning to food pantries for assistance in feeding their families. Hardest hit in this area are single mothers with young children and the elderly living on fixed incomes. Often they cannot afford to buy enough food so they eat smaller portions, skip meals or sometimes run out of food altogether.

Upcoming Food Donation Drives

If you would like to plan a food drive please contact Ken Campbell, Food Coordinator at (978) 332-5013.

***PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer picking up furniture donations, but we are accepting them at St. Martin of Tours Thrift Store. We apologize for the inconvenience, but invite you to drop off gently used or new furniture at St. Martin of Tours Thrift Store, between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday, 121 Essex St., Lawrence. To provide a smooth donation experience, we ask you to call 978-687-1184 on the day you intend to drop off your donation to St. Martin’s so we are ready for you.***

If you’re unsure of the condition of your donation and wondering if it’s “gently used,” ask yourself: “Would I give this to my best friend?”

We accept the following in-kind items…

• Seasonal clothing, outerwear, and seasonal accessories
• Boots
• Light, waterproof jackets
• Socks
• New underwear
• Clothing
• Baby clothing and toys
• Children’s books only
• Used small appliances: toasters, microwaves, blenders, etc.
• Appliances (under eight years old)
• Flat screen tv’s
• Housewares: dishes, pots, pans, silverware, cups
• Home decor

Donations that are not in worthy condition to be utilized by the ministry to help those that we serve cannot be used. It is also important to note that any donations that are considered unusable must be disposed of at the ministry’s expense.

Please note that due to liability issues, we are not allowed to accept baby equipment, including car seats. Every in-kind donation is unique; for any questions or clarifications, please contact the Thrift Store Coordinator at 978-269-5285.

About Our Thrift Stores

The Lazarus House thrift stores are much more than stores. They provide opportunity to strengthen the neighborhoods where they exist by selling affordable items, offering jobs and volunteer opportunities to local residents and fund life-changing programs within the Lazarus House Ministries. In some cases, the items in the store are given freely based on the individual’s need and ability to pay.

Drop-Off Locations

Good Shepherd Thrift Store
412 Hampshire Street, Lawrence, MA
(978) 269-5285

St. Martin of Tours Thrift Store (only location that accepts furniture)
121 Essex Street, Lawrence, MA
(978) 687-1184

St. Francis & St. Clare Thrift Store
229 South Union Street, Lawrence, MA
(978) 557-5449

We Will Pick Up

To schedule a large clothing and/or household goods donation pick-up contact the thriftstore@lazarushouse.org or call (978) 269-5285. The St. Martin of Tours Thrift Store, 121 Essex St., is the only location that accepts furniture donations.

Donations may be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at any of the thrift store locations above. 

Volunteer opportunities exist for businesses and corporations. Corporate volunteers often volunteer their time during their workday. Many serve lunch at our Good Shepherd Center Soup Kitchen where warm smiles and caring faces greet each of our guests as they are served a hot nourishing meal daily. Other opportunities include ‘Days of Service’, adopting special projects when extra hands are needed, organizing food and clothing drives, off-site fundraisers, supporting our development staff and volunteering or sponsoring our special events.

Providing everything from financial contributions, to in-kind donations, and volunteer service, corporations play a major role in the services we provide. Please consider making a donation or time for your employees to volunteer to help.

If your company has a matching gifts program, your employee’s gift to help people living in poverty can go twice as far.

Contact our Coordinator of Volunteers if you would like to find out about our corporate volunteer opportunities at (978) 269-5217 or volunteer@lazarushouse.org. For corporate sponsorship information call (978) 269-5222 or events@lazarushouse.org.

Our mission believes that we are here to serve the most vulnerable of God’s people, to be his eyes, ears, hands and heart for people in dire need. Although we are not affiliated with any religious organization, several congregations of various denominations generously support us with their time, talent and treasure.

Volunteers come from all areas of our community and volunteer both on and off-site. For example, many organizations will form small groups to prepare a meal, sponsor a coat or food drive, make sandwiches for bagged lunches or complete service projects that help improve guest care as well as our facilities.

Contact our Coordinator of Volunteers if you would like to find out about our corporate volunteer opportunities at (978) 269-5217 or volunteer@lazarushouse.org. For Hike for Hope information call (978) 269-5222 or events@lazarushouse.org.

Amazon Smile

Lazarus House participates in the Amazon Smile program. If you are shopping on Amazon, please consider further supporting Lazarus House using this special opportunity. Simply make sure any time you are on Amazon, your URL begins with “smile.amazon.com,” and a portion of your purchase will be donated to Lazarus House.

Project Bethlehem

Bring joy to a family this Christmas! Families in greatest need are referred to Project Bethlehem by the Lawrence Public Schools and selected local agencies. You get to be a Christmas angel, providing much needed items (See Gift Purchasing Guidelines, below) and the priceless gift of your thoughtfulness and caring.

To receive your family’s Christmas wishes, sign up below. (You can sign up starting in SEPTEMBER). We begin sending family matches at the end of October.

Gift Purchasing Guidelines

To establish parity in the gifts families receive we request that you follow the guidelines below:

• Adults: Two articles of new clothing per adult; one new household Wish List Item per household.
• Children: Two articles of new clothing; one wish new toy items up to $30; and a second new toy per child.
• Family: One family game per family
• Teenagers: 18 years and older adults receive two articles of new clothing.
• We will send you clothing sizes and gift ideas you can choose from.
• Wrap and tag all gifts. Further instructions will be provided when you receive your match.
• We provide Holiday Food Boxes for the families so you do not need to purchase any food.

Delivery of Gifts

Please attach a gift inventory list to one bag and drop off the wrapped gifts at Lazarus House on or by the date provided in your Family Match email. Drop off times and location are as follows:

Drop off Hours Starting December 5, 2018.
Monday – Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday, after Dec. 3: 9 am – 3 pm

Drop off Location
The Good Shepherd Center
412 Hampshire Street, Lawrence, MA  (next to the Thrift Store)
(978) 269-5284
projectbethlehem@lazarushouse.org

Sign Up!

Please click here to register to receive a family. If you are able to help more than one family, indicate that also in the space provided.

Note: If meeting the guidelines is something you cannot do financially, please consider providing a gift card, cash donation or participating in the Giving Tree Program. See below. Thank you!

Holiday Giving Tree

Through your generosity, the Holiday Giving Tree provide Christmas presents for low-income families and individuals that need emergency holiday assistance or are involved with Lazarus House and the programs that are provided to serve people in need. For many, it is the first time they are able to give their children a Christmas present. Please do not wrap these gifts, but feel free to include wrapping paper with your gift donation.

Gift purchasing guidelines

In order to best serve our guests, we will provide you with a list of gift ideas to choose from.

Please do not wrap these gifts, but feel free to include wrapping paper with your donation. If you would like to donate to the Giving Tree Program, please note that all items must be new.

The last day for dropping off Giving Tree gifts will be December 12, 2018.

Your donations help us provide toys, clothing, household goods, and more to make the holidays brighter for families served by our programs.

Delivery of Gifts
Drop off dates and times are arranged. A staff member will work with you to schedule a drop-off date that is convenient for you.

Drop off Location
The Good Shepherd Center
412 Hampshire Street, Lawrence, MA  (next to the Thrift Store)
(978) 269-5219

Contact
For any questions, please contact us at givingtree@lazarushouse.org or call (978) 269-5219.