How to Help
Thomas House relies on charitable contributions and volunteers to continue our mission. All donations are tax deductible, and directly benefit homeless families.

You can help in the following ways:
Monetary Donations, Action Donation Services, Shelter Wish List,
Volunteer Opportunities
, Support Our Events


Monetary Donations
We accept donations online through PayPal. To make an online donation please enter the dollar amount you wish to donate in the gold box to the left, and click DONATE NOW. Then, complete the following PayPal pages with your donation information.

If you prefer to make a donation by mail, please send checks payable to:
Thomas House Temporary Shelter
P.O. Box 2737, Garden Grove, CA 92842-2737

Please email thshelter@thomashouseshelter.org for more information.



Action Donation Services
Please Donate that Auto, Boat, Yacht, Truck or RV that’s no longer needed to Thomas House Shelter! Your car, boat, truck, motorcycle, RV or other property donation can help homeless families with children in Orange County by providing a safe and supportive environment that empowers them to become self-sufficient. Receive maximum legal tax deductions and possibly a partial cash payment! For more information about car, boat, RV, donations or to receive "no obligation" evaluation of your potential donation Click Here …

Or Please Call Toll Free: (866) 2-GIVING or (866) 244-8464.

We pick up anywhere in the U.S.A.

Shelter Wish List through Target
Thomas House needs many things throughout the year to accommodate the families living in our shelter. Donating or purchasing our wish list items is easy - they are already in the online shopping cart. Just log onto target.com using this link and choose the items you wish to donate.



Volunteer Opportunities
We need volunteers for the following:
  • Evening and Saturday Children's Program
  • Activities and Birthday parties for children
  • Answering telephone hot-line calls
  • Weekly food shopper
  • Fund-raising committee members
  • Grant writing
  • Newsletter and mailings
  • Public speaking
Click here to download our Volunteer Information Form.

Support Thomas House Shelter Events

Please see our Events Page for more information.

"I am very thankful to the clothing vouchers you have given my family. I was in "AHHH" when the staff was counting the vouchers out to me. It took alot to keep me from crying...Whomever donated these gift cards, please tell them Thank You Very Much!!!! My children now have school clothes to start a new year!!! Hooray!! As again, Thank You for everything you do for us each and every day. ”
- A Thomas House Mom and Her Five Children


Thomas House Temporary Shelter | P.O. Box 2737 Garden Grove, CA 92842 | thshelter@thomashouseshelter.org
714.265.0640 | 714.265.0640 FAX | Non-profit TAX ID#33-0204757
Hotline for Homeless Families: 714-647-7534
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