Give Help
At START, we believe giving is just as powerful as receiving. When you share your time, resources, or dollars, you remind your neighbors that they are not alone. Every donation, every item, and every act of kindness helps families stay housed, meet their needs, and feel the dignity of being seen and cared for. Your generosity sends a powerful message: "You are not alone. We see you. We care."
Why Your Help Matters
At START, we believe no one should face hardship alone. We can’t do this work without you.
When you give, you’re not just helping with today’s crisis, you’re building hope for tomorrow. Every act of generosity says:
“You belong here.”
“You matter.”
“In this community, no one is left behind.”
“This is a place where people care.”
Because dignity is found in having clean clothes, a safe bed, and a roof overhead. Because compassion grows when neighbors look out for each other. And because a thriving community is one where no one is left to walk through hardship alone.
Your support means another family doesn’t lose their home.
It means a child doesn’t have to miss school because they lack basic essentials.
It means a single parent doesn’t have to face eviction or homelessness.
Ways You Can Help
Make a Financial Gift
Your generosity provides the foundation for everything we do. Donations help us prevent evictions, keep lights and heat on, and provide essentials like beds, diapers, and hygiene items. Whether it’s a one-time gift or a monthly commitment, your support ensures neighbors have dignity, safety, and stability.
Donate Essentials
Simple items make a world of difference. Through START Dignity Center, families receive basic household and personal care products—things many of us take for granted. You can help by donating:
Personal Care Items; Band-Aids, Body wash, Cotton balls, Deodorant, Flossers, Hand soap, Period products, Q-tips, Razors (disposable), Shampoo & Conditioner, and Toothbrushes & Toothpaste.
Paper Products; Kleenex, Paper towels & Toilet paper
Cleaning Supplies; All-purpose cleaner, Disinfectant cleaner, Dish soap, Dishwasher pods, Kitchen garbage bags, Laundry detergent, Toilet bowl cleaner,
Socks & underwear for all ages and all sized
Bedding; twin, full, and queen
Purchase a Donation
You can purchase items from our Amazon Wish List by clicking the links below.
Orders are delivered to the START office and given to local families in need.
Personal Care Items & Cleaning Supplies
These aren’t just supplies—they are dignity, comfort, and relief for families under stress.
Support Awareness Drives
START hosts new and ongoing awareness drives to meet urgent needs all year long. Each drive has a unique focus, but they all make sure our neighbors have the dignity and essentials they deserve:
Period Products Dignity Drive – Ensuring no one has to miss school or work because they don’t have access to necessary menstrual products.
Healthy Homes, Healthy Lives Dignity Drive – Providing cleaning supplies and household basics that help keep homes safe and healthy.
Tushies & Toes Dignity Drive – Collecting socks and underwear for children.
Socks & Underwear for Everyone - Collecting bras, socks, and underwear for everyone.
Annual Holiday Gift Drive – Bringing joy to children and families with gifts, warm clothing, and special treats during the holiday season.
Local businesses, churches, and organizations play a vital role in the success of our drives. Being a collection site not only helps gather needed items—it spreads awareness of START’s mission and invites the whole community to take part. When businesses join us, the impact grows. Together, we can reach more people, gather more supplies, and send a stronger message: we take care of each other in Stoughton.
Join Us at Our Celebration & Awareness Event
Every October, we host our Celebration & Awareness Event; a time for the community to come together, learn about our work, celebrate successes, and raise the support needed for the year ahead. This event is also a chance to thank the volunteers, donors, and partners who make START’s mission possible.
Join Us In Supporting Our Neighbors
Your compassion, your generosity, and your willingness to show up for your neighbors make all the difference.
When you support START, you’re not just giving money, items, or time; you’re giving hope.
Together, we can ensure every neighbor knows: You are not alone. We see you. We care.
And in a small town like ours, that means everything.
START is here, because of YOU! Reach out today to see how you can make an impact!
Laura Braund, Executive Director
608.577.5650
lbraund@startstoughton.org
“I honestly don’t know what I’d do without START in Stoughton. Being a parent on just one income is super unpredictable, and there have been times when I had nowhere else to turn. The kindness and support from START meant everything. It’s not just helpful, it changed me. Knowing that we have such a great program in our community that truly cares about helping people in need is amazing.”