Support Families Through Every Stage of Care
Every gift to The Nest helps provide safe child care, essential resources, advocacy, and support for families navigating difficult circumstances.
However you choose to give, your impact is real. Whether through a one-time gift, event sponsorship, capital investment, or physical donation, your support helps strengthen families throughout our community.
Explore Giving Opportunities
Individual Giving
Make a personal impact through one-time gifts, monthly giving, tribute gifts, or planned support.
Corporate Giving
Partner with The Nest through sponsorships, employee engagement, or corporate philanthropy initiatives.
Legacy Giving
Create a lasting impact by including The Nest in your estate or long-term giving plans.
Endowment Giving
Help secure the future sustainability and growth of The Nest through endowed support.
Event Sponsorships
Support community events and mission-driven fundraising initiatives throughout the year.
Morton House Campaign
Invest in the future of The Nest by supporting the growth of safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed spaces for families.
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Donate Essential Items…With Dignity
Your donated items go directly to families caring for young children, helping meet immediate needs and relieve financial stress.
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Diapers, wipes, and formula
Gently used, in-season children's clothing
Baby equipment (cribs, strollers, high chairs, etc.)
Hygiene items and cleaning supplies
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What: We accept clean, safe, and gently used items, ensuring every family receives high-quality support. Review our physical donation guidelines here.
How: Drop off approved items at The Nest Family Center location on Monday through Thursday from 9AM to 4PM.
Where: The Nest Family Center at 529 N Martin Luther King Blvd, Lexington, KY: The Nest Family Center at 529 N Martin Luther King Blvd, Lexington, KY
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Car seats (must be unexpired and have never been in a wreck)
In-season children’s clothing (gently used, clean, and free of stains or tears)
Baby equipment (cribs, pack-n-plays, strollers, highchairs, bouncers, etc.)
Infant care items (sippy cups, etc.)
Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.)
Feminine hygiene products
Cleaning supplies (dish soap, laundry detergent, etc.)
Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels)
Infant formula (unopened and unexpired)
Diapers and wipes
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Adult clothing
Household Items
Used Toys
Items with missing parts, excessive wear, or stains
Expired or damaged car seats
Cribs that do not meet current safety standards
Our Wish Lists
When you purchase items from our Wish Lists, they are shipped and delivered directly to us. You can support us and provide your community with much-needed items without ever having to leave the house!
Questions? Reach out to our Giving Directors!
JoEllen Wilhoite
Director of Corporate & Annual Giving
jwilhoite@thenestlexington.org
(859) 259-1974 x244
Dana Stefaniak
Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving
dstefaniak@thenestlexington.org
(859) 333-5051