Thank you for your interest in Maria House and Teresa Shelter. Throughout the year Maria House and Teresa Shelter seek in-kind donations of new items on our "Wish List". These donations are critical to our programs and help keep our operating costs low. Donations are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at Maria House, 1561 Jackson Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. Please call the Development and Marketing Director at (563) 582-7480 for questions about the "Wish List".
  • Monetary donations
  • Gift cards for stores (Wal-Mart, etc.)
  • Bus tickets
  • Phone calling cards
  • Stamps
  • Disposable razors
  • Gift certificates for pizza, gas, movie theatres, fast food, etc.
  • Liquid laundry detergent
  • Bleach
  • Stain spray (Shout, etc.)
  • Liquid fabric softener
  • Dreft
  • Fabric sheets
  • Plastic hangers
  • Plastic laundry baskets
  • Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9 volt)
  • Liquid hand soap
  • Antibacterial wipes/spray
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Coffee and creamer
  • Liquid dishwasher soap
  • Garbage bags 13 and 30 gallon
  • Air freshener
  • Paper plates/napkins
  • Plastic saran wrap
  • All-purpose cleaner (Fantastic, etc.)
  • Furniture polish
  • Toilet bowl cleaner
  • Soft scrub
  • Floor cleaner (Mr. Clean, etc.)
  • Baby monitors
  • Packaged juice for kids (Juicy Juice, etc.)
  • Pedialyte
  • Tampons
  • Deodorant
  • Hair Brushes
  • Basic women socks
  • Hairspray/mousse
  • Liquid bath wash
  • Mouthwash
  • Disposable dental floss
  • Fresh fruit
  • Frozen chicken
  • Hamburger (1-lb. pkgs.)
  • Shredded cheeses