Your donation matters.

Your donation matters.

One hundred percent of your donation goes to help the homeless living on the streets of Oakland. We are a small group of volunteers with no salaries, overhead, or administrative costs. 


We do, however, need help in defraying operating costs such as nightly purchases of thrift store blankets, bottled water, and gas to reach Oakland's homeless each night. Be a hero in someone’s life. Donate now and help Vincent continue serving Oakland's most vulnerable. 

One hundred percent of your donation goes to help the homeless living on the streets of Oakland. We are a small group of volunteers with no salaries, overhead, or administrative costs. 


We do, however, need help in defraying operating costs such as nightly purchases of thrift store blankets, bottled water, and gas to reach Oakland's homeless each night. Be a hero in someone’s life. Donate now and help Vincent continue serving Oakland's most vulnerable. 

Make a
One-Time
Donation.

"A helping hand can offer

more than just material support;

it can restore dignity and ignite a spark of hope."


- anonymous

To donate by check, please send to:

Mission for the Homeless
P. O. Box # 7194, Oakland, CA 94601-3023

To donate by check, please send to:

Mission for the Homeless
P. O. Box # 7194, Oakland, CA 94601-3023

"A helping hand can offer

more than just material support;

it can restore dignity and ignite a spark of hope."


- anonymous

"A helping hand can offer

more than just material support;

it can restore dignity and ignite a spark of hope."


- anonymous

"A helping hand can offer

more than just material support;

it can restore dignity and ignite a spark of hope."


- anonymous

Greatest Need

Greatest Need.

Below is a list of tangible items we purchase every week and hand deliver to those living on the streets of Oakland. These every-day-items are sometimes the only source of relief a person experiencing homelessness gets. We purchase these items from local thrift stores and grocery stores.

Below is a list of tangible items we purchase every week and hand deliver to those living on the streets of Oakland. These every-day-items are sometimes the only source of relief a person experiencing homelessness gets. We purchase these items from local thrift stores and grocery stores.

Water Bottles

We purchase around 120 bottles of water per night and aproximately 3,720 bottles every month.

Total needed: $558

Blankets

We purchase 10 Twin/Full or Queen size "Comforter-style" blankets per night.


Total needed: $300

Plastic Bags

We purchase 1,000 bags every 9 days and 3,000 per month.

Total needed: $200

Camping Tents

We hand out 4-person Ozark Trail instant pop-up tents. Designed for use on concrete. Approximately $54/ea.

Total needed: $1,080

Socks

We purchase 100 pairs of heavy duty working men's socks each month.

Total needed: $200

Men's Sweatpants

We purchase sizes medium and large sweatpants at approximately $7/ea for a total of 20 a month.

Total needed: $140

Coats

We purchase mens size large and extra-large coats at approximately $40/ea every month.

Total needed: $2,400-$3,600

Non-Perishables

Below are examples of non-perishable items we get requests most often for:

- Granola/Protein Bars

- Pop-Top Canned Goods

- Chips

- Cookies

Recurring Donation

$25

/month

10 hot meals

3 sleeping bags or blankets

15 hygiene kits

5 warm clothing items

Donate

Recurring Donation *Most Popular

$50

/month

20 hot meals

5 sleeping bags or blankets

25 hygiene kits

10 warm clothing items

Donate

Recurring Donation

$100

/month

40 hot meals

10 sleeping bags or blankets

50 hygiene kits

20 warm clothing items

Donate

© 2023 Mission for the Homeless. All Rights Reserved.

Mission for the Homeless is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

EIN: 89-7651234

This website was generously donated to Mission for the Homeless by an anonymous donor.

"I never know quite frankly where our next
dollar is coming from.

"I never know quite frankly where our next
dollar is coming from.

There was a time when I was working construction in order to pay for everything. But then it got so big, I found myself visiting so many people who were depending upon me, I didn’t even have time to do these jobs anymore. I was depending more and more on donations. The 501(c)3 came our way by the grace of God. We depend upon donations entirely at this point."

- Founder, Vinnie Pannizzo

There was a time when I was working construction in order to pay for everything. But then it got so big, I found myself visiting so many people who were depending upon me, I didn’t even have time to do these jobs anymore. I was depending more and more on donations. The 501(c)3 came our way by the grace of God. We depend upon donations entirely at this point."

- Founder, Vinnie Pannizzo

HC

© 2023 Mission for the Homeless. All Rights Reserved.

Mission for the Homeless is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

EIN: 89-7651234

This website was generously donated to Mission for the Homeless by an anonymous donor.

© 2023 Mission for the Homeless. All Rights Reserved.

Mission for the Homeless is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

EIN: 89-7651234

This website was generously donated to Mission for the Homeless by an anonymous donor.