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As a result of forced displacement and war, homes are lost, and families are forced to leave nearly everything behind. This makes household and personal items crucial needs for arriving refugee families and their new homes. Your donations help them rebuild as they begin their new journey in the U.S.

 

Winter – Spring 2025

How you can give

krm louisville

KRM Louisville schedules all drop-offs and pick-ups of donated furniture and household items.  To schedule a drop-off to the KRM donations warehouse or a pick-up with the KRM donations movers, please click the “Submit a Donation Inquiry” button below. If you would like to host a donation drive for collecting household or hygiene items, please contact Donations Coordinator, Jamilee Vail, at jvail@kyrm.org.

PLEASE NOTE: Unscheduled drop-offs are not accepted. Please do not leave donated items in or outside the KRM Louisville office building.

KRM Louisville Amazon wish lists: (CURRENTLY ALL PAUSED FOR LOUISVILLE) These allow supporters to easily choose and donate vital items most needed for arriving refugee families. Lists are updated throughout the year based on urgent or seasonal needs. All items are preset to be delivered directly to KRM – You do not need to schedule a drop-off or be based in Louisville to donate wish list items. Wish lists for all KRM office locations can be found in the “Items KRM Accepts” sections below.

krm lexington

KRM Lexington has a warehouse located at 133 Trade Street, Suite 5, in Lexington. Donations can be dropped off on Thursdays from 12-3pm or by appointment. Pick ups of large donations can also be done by appointment. Please contact use the “Submit a Donation Inquiry” button below submit your donation information and staff will reach out to you to schedule an appointment. Please do not bring donations to the KRM Lexington office on West Sixth Street. KRM Lexington IS currently accepting furniture donations. View our updated Amazon wish lists below!

krm northern kentucky

KRM Northern Kentucky schedules all donation drop-offs of household items. Furniture is not accepted at this time at KRM Northern Kentucky. If you have furniture to donate, we recommend scheduling a pick-up through our furniture provider, New Life Furniture Bank at (513) 313-0530. Unscheduled donation drop-offs are not accepted. To schedule, please click the “Submit a Donation Inquiry” below.

Submit a Donation Inquiry

 

Items KRM Accepts

Household items

  • Amazon Wish List – Lexington
  • Amazon Wish List – Northern Kentucky
  • Bed linens: blankets, sheets, pillowcases (sets bagged and labeled by size; twin/full needed)
  • Comforters and pillows
  • Digital alarm clock(s) with electrical cord
  • Light bulbs and lamp shades
  • Small kitchen appliances
  • Can openers
  • Pots and pans (stovetop)
  • Large stockpots – Louisville and Lexington
  • Baking sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cooking spoons (spatulas and slotted spoons)
  • Dishes (plates and bowls)
  • Cutlery/utensils (Large kitchen knives needed)
  • Towels (kitchen and bath)
  • Trash cans (small and 13 gallon)
  • Shower curtains and rings
  • Pack-n-Plays
  • Cribs/bassinets and other baby items – Lexington only

Furniture

  • Beds, frames, or mattresses (KRM retains final discretion)
  • Sofas (NOT needed: futons, sleepers, sectionals, and recliners)
  • Living room chairs
  • Coffee tables, kitchen tables and chairs
  • End tables and nightstands
  • Dressers
  • Washers and electric dryers

seasonal & Miscellaneous

  • Winter coats/jackets
  • Gloves and mittens, warm hats, scarves etc.
  • Bicycles, locks, lights, and/or helmets
  • Car seats and strollers
  • PLEASE NOTE: KRM Louisville only accepts clothing purchased from the above Amazon Wish Lists. KRM is not able to accept used clothing donations (with the exception of seasonal winter coats drives, November – January). KRM works with community partners, The Nearly New Shop and Central Louisville Community Ministries’ Clothing Closet (CLCMCC) to provide clothing resources to refugee clients.
 

Toiletries/Cleaning Supplies

  • Amazon Wish List – Lexington
  • Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, deodorant, razors, lotion, menstrual products, etc.)
  • Cleaning supplies (all-purpose cleaner, sponges/scrubber, dish soap, etc.)
  • Paper towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet brush with plunger
  • Broom with dustpan
  • Trash bags (13 gallon)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Diapers

school supplies

  • Amazon Wish List – Lexington
  • Amazon Wish List – Northern Kentucky
  • Backpacks
  • Folders with pockets
  • Notebooks (wide and college ruled)
  • Packages of loose-leaf paper (wide and college ruled)
  • #2 pencils
  • Small pencil sharpeners
  • Colored pencils
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Rulers
  • Scissors (blunt point for young children)
  • Glue sticks
  • Highlighters
  • 3 ring binders
  • Ballpoint pens (not red ink)
  • Cap erasers
  • Headphones
  • Reusable Masks
  • Small bottles of Clip-on hand sanitizer

Submit a Donation Inquiry

Please note: KRM offices can only pick up in their respective areas. Lexington staff cannot deliver furniture to the Louisville or Northern Kentucky offices or vice versa.

Transportation Donations

Bicycles (Louisville only)
Bikes can make a vital impact on a refugee’s life, sometimes making the difference in whether or not they can travel to a new job. KRM partners with Beargrass Christian Church’s Pedal Power Project in Louisville, Kentucky, to provide bicycles to refugees. Pedal Power Project accepts used bicycles and can refurbish them when necessary. Bicycles for kids and adults are both welcome! To donate your bicycle, call Beargrass Christian Church at (502) 896-1161.

Vehicles
Your donated vehicle can help a family access after school programs or new employment opportunities. Please note: KRM does not accept any vehicle manufactured more than 15 years ago or that has more than 150,000 miles on the odometer. Learn more in this Vehicle Donation Form.