Donate and Make an Impact Today

HIPS is dedicated to reducing harm in our nation's capital, particularly amoung those affected by street economies. Please donate to join in our efforts to improve the lives of many in our community.

Where does the money go?

  • $25 — supports 25 fentanyl testing strips that go directly into the communities affected by overdose. 
  • $50 — supports a week of shower and laundry services in our drop in center
  • $100 — supports 120 hours of hotline assistance to those in crisis
  • $250 — supports one week of community lunches and nutritional snacks for the our drop in center
  • $500 — supports one night of outreach performed in your honor
  • $1,000 — supports one weekend of outreach performed in your honor

Wish List

Other Way to Give
  • New socks/ underwear, all sizes for men and women
  • Framing/matting services for health education posters and HIPS artwork
  • Office supplies
  • Fentanyl Testing Strips
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Brown paper lunch bags for outreach
  • Snacks for client drop in center
  • Fun size candy
  • Bulk coffee or hot chocolate
  • Lemonade mix
  • New or gently used outer wear (coats, hats, gloves, etc.)
  • Giftcards to grocery stores ($10 denominations)
  • Thermal carafes (to take warm drinks out on the van when it is chilly outside!)
If you are interested in donating any of the above items, please email hips@hips.org or call 202-232-8150
Donations can be mailed to the following address:
HIPS
PO Box 90738
Washington, DC 20090