DONATE
Whether monetary or physical goods, your donations help in a direct way.
MONETARY DONATIONS
Lafayette House receives financial support from private contributions, grants, state contracts, and our local United Ways and United Funds.
Your support will help! You may make a donation directly to our operating fund, or a contribution to our endowment fund. If you can help, please call (417) 782-1772, or click the button below to make your gift through PayPal!
YOUR DONATION IS DEDUCTIBLE
Missouri taxpayers who contribute $100 or more to Lafayette House are eligible for a 70 percent tax credit toward their state taxes (see below).
Tax Credit Program
The State of Missouri offers a Domestic Violence Shelter Tax Credit to encourage donations to domestic violence shelters. Simply send your contribution to Lafayette House, and we will mail you a tax credit application form – a brief, one-page form that verifies your contribution. Return the application to us, and within six weeks, you should receive a tax credit certificate from the Missouri Department of Social Services.
Who is Eligible
Any entity with a Missouri tax liability, including individuals, corporations, partnerships, etc.
Eligible Donations Include
cash, stocks, bonds, marketable securities, land, and buildings.
DONATE ITEMS
Lafayette House Wish List
Seasonal clothing and household items
Twin size sheet sets, blankets and pillows
Paper products – paper towels, tissue, toilet paper, napkins
Juice, cereal, and large canned goods
Art/school supplies
DONATION DROPOFF
Second Chances Resale Shop
802 E 15th Street
Joplin, MO 64804

DONATION HOURS
Monday – Saturday
10:00 AM-6:00 PM