Why Donate Items To Laradon?
At Laradon, every item you give tells someone, “You belong. You matter. You are not forgotten.”
We serve hundreds of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across our school, adult day, residential, and employment programs. Many of the people we support arrive with little to their name—some starting over, some simply seeking a safe and loving place to grow.
Your donated items directly support their journeys toward independence, connection, and joy.
Current Laradon Program Needs
Laradon School Needs
- Laminating sheets
- Dry erase markers
- Dry erase erasers
- Youth scissors with rounded tips
- Pencil boxes
- Elmer’s glue in bottles
- Clipboards with storage
- Colored cardstock
- Scotch tape refills
- White out pens
- Tempura paint
- Plastic folders with pockets
- Small storage containers
- Velcro dots
- Chewy necklaces
- Noise cancelling headphones
- Plain tee shirts (all sizes)
Calabrese Youth Center Needs
- Markers
- Construction paper
- Foam boards
- Glitter
- Glue
- Crayons
- LEGOS
- Cubes - Toys
- Textured suction toys
- Board games
- Footballs
- Basketballs
- Soccer balls
- Hula hoops
- Water toys
- Slip ‘n’ Slide
- Inflatable pools
- Bath towels
- Bath bombs
- Wash cloths
- Bath toys
- Eye shadow
- Lipstick
- Chapstick
- Nail polish
- Nail polish remover
- Press-On nails
- Full fitted sheets
- Full mattress protector
Adult Program Needs
- Puzzles
- Canvases
- Basketballs
- Soccer balls
- Volleyballs
- Tennis rackets
- Tennis balls
- Construction paper
- Paint brushes
- Paint for art class
Admin Needs
- Staplers
- Notebooks
- Legal pads
- Post-its / flags
- Office plants
- Office chairs
- Office desks
- Outdoor doormats
- New chairs for training room
- Pictures, decorations
- Zip lock bags
- Gift bags/wrapping paper
Before you donate, please note: we do not accept the following items
- Open or used hygiene products
- Clothes that have stains, holes, or are not in good condition
- Opened or expired food
- Used underwear or socks
- Broken or non-working electronics
- Furniture with rips, stains, pet hair, or missing parts
- Hazardous materials (e.g., paint, chemicals, batteries)
- Items with strong odors (smoke, mildew, etc.)
Drop-Off Donations At Our Administrative Building
136 East 51st Avenue, Denver, CO 80216
Our Administrative building offers quick drive up and staff assistance during regular business hours:
Monday – Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
After Hours Dontation Drop-Offs
If you cannot bring your items to the Administrative Building during normal business hours please contact Karla Zelvis at Karla.Zelvis@laradon.org or 720-974-6847
Hosting A Drive?
If you are interested in conducting a drive to collect items, please contact us to get started.
Karla Zelvis – Karla.Zelvis@laradon.org
