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Help keep the house open

In 2018, a family whose daughter is trans gave us a two-story house on Oregon Avenue. Since then it's where people come for support groups, groceries, a bus pass, or a quiet afternoon trying on clothes in Alix's Closet.

We run on gifts from people in this city. Each month we deliver groceries to about 30 households and buy Metro passes for people who need to get to work and to the doctor.

Money, food, clothes, and time all help. This page lists what we need right now. For specific items, check out our Amazon wishlists.

The MTUG house on Oregon Avenue, with a trans pride flag in the upstairs window
Oregon Ave, since 2018

Give items

Donations stock most of the pantry and all of Alix's Closet. These are the items we ask for most.

Pantry food

  • Canned vegetables, beans, and soup
  • Canned tuna and chicken
  • Peanut butter
  • Rice, pasta, and oatmeal
  • Cereal
  • Shelf-stable milk
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Toiletries

  • Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • Razors and shaving cream
  • Menstrual products
  • Lotion
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Clothing for Alix's Closet

  • Clean, gently-used clothing in good condition
  • Shoes (all styles and sizes)
  • Accessories: jewelry, scarves, bags, belts
  • Adaptive wear: binders, shapewear, tucking underwear
  • All sizes welcome, we need variety!
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Dropping things off

Bring donations to the house during open hours and a volunteer will take them in.

Have a large donation or can't make it in? Contact us to arrange a pickup.

Give money or time

Cash goes furthest because we can spend it on whatever runs short that month.

Donate online

Give once or set up a monthly gift. Monthly gifts let us plan grocery orders and bus passes ahead of time.

Volunteer

Give your time at open hours, pantry deliveries, or closet sorting days. Fill out the form and we'll be in touch.

Questions about giving?

If you're thinking about a large gift, an employer match, or a donation that isn't listed here, get in touch. You can also give your time at open hours, pantry deliveries, or closet sorting days.