Make a Contribution
Make a Contribution
You Are Making a Difference
Every contribution to Austin’s House helps meet the real, immediate needs of children in crisis. Your generosity provides more than just basic necessities, it brings comfort, consistency, and care to kids navigating some of the hardest moments of their lives.
Whether you give $10 or $1,000, every gift matters. Together, we’re making sure no child is forgotten, and every child has a place to begin again.
82%
goes directly to childcare and supervision staff who provide round-the-clock support, love, and structure.
5%
covers food, clothing, medical care, and other essential needs.
5%
supports facility expenses like communication, transportation, and supplies.
8%
ensures the lights stay on, the water runs, and the future stays bright through fundraising and insurance.
Make a Donation
As a small non-profit agency, our greatest need is for cash donations to support operating expenses, 82% of which are payroll costs associated with direct caregiving for our children.
As an accredited Platinum level member of Guidestar.org, you can be assured that the donation you make is used to take care of the kids at Austin’s House. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, registered in the State of Nevada. Tax ID 03-0533503.
There are several easy ways to donate:
Click on the “Donate” button found throughout our website. This will allow you to donate using a credit card through GiveSmart, a secure transaction website.
Mail a check or money order, payable to “Austin’s House” to: Austin’s House PO Box 784 Minden NV 89423
Amazon Wish List
At Austin’s House, every day is an opportunity to bring comfort, care, and joy to the children we serve. Thanks to your ongoing support, we are able to create a safe and welcoming environment for children experiencing some of the most difficult moments of their lives. We’ve curated a special Amazon Wishlist that allows you to support Austin’s House all year long. From toys and books to bedding and household essentials, each item directly enhances the daily lives of the children who call Austin’s House their temporary home.
Simple Steps to Make a Difference:
Visit Our Wishlist
Click the link below to view our curated Amazon Wishlist. You’ll find items carefully selected to meet the needs of our children and our home.
Choose an Item to Donate
Select any item (or items!) you’d like to give. Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue providing a nurturing environment.
Ship Directly to Us
All items can be shipped directly to Austin’s House, ensuring they arrive safely and are immediately put to good use.
Your support means the world to us — and even more to the children we care for. Every pillow, every book, every game, or warm blanket reminds a child that they are seen, valued, and loved. Thank you for standing alongside us. Together, we are creating a place of hope and healing every day of the year.
The Austin’s House Team
Help with our Fundraiser
Interested in helping with the Boots and Bling event? We need help collecting donations and creating gift baskets for the silent and live auctions from May to July. There are also opportunities to help the night of the event.
If you are dependable and want to help, please contact [email protected].
Be a Sponsor for our next Fundraiser
Being a sponsor helps cover the expenses of holding the event so that the tickets sold and money spent on silent and live auctions go directly to caring for our kids. Sponsors can be a company or individuals and will be featured in the evening’s program, our website, our silent auction site and social media.
Sponsorships are $1000, $2000, $5000, or $10,000.
Please email us at [email protected] for more information.
Donate Goods for the Silent or Live Auction
A large part of our fundraiser are the auctions. We would love a donation from you or your business! We begin collecting items for the auctions in January. All of our donors are recognized in the event program and our auction site.
Here are the types of things that always get great bids. The most popular donations are experiences and services. For example:
- Restaurant gift certificates
- Hotel gift certificates
- Spa services –massage, manicure, pedicure, facial certificates
- Unique experiences like bird watching, a distillery tour, etc.
- The Shakespeare Festival and other arts and music activities
- Active sports like skiing, paragliding, snowmobiling, etc.
- Services that everyone needs like landscaping, carpet cleaning, housecleaning, tax returns/assistance, estate planning, etc.
But these are wonderful too:
- Unused gift cards – we’ll be collecting them for a “gift card tree”
- Wine and other specialty alcohol
- Handcrafted and unique items
- Art pieces
If you would like to donate, give us a call at 775.267-6711 or contact Marla at [email protected].
