Donate

Michael’s House relies on the generous gifts provided by community members. Whether it is a financial gift or a donated fun toy, each and every donation is valued and needed.

Financial gifts support Michael’s House’s on-going operational needs. Donations support the resources needed for professional staffing and ongoing training, forensic interview rooms and equipment, therapy resources, toys and activities for play areas and referral and educational material. Through your gifts, you will ensure that Michael’s House will fulfill its mission and prevent children from experiencing further trauma.

How to give financially


Dayton Children’s Hospital serves as the fiscal agent for Michael’s House. All donations designated to Michael’s House are processed by Dayton Children’s. If you are writing a check please make it out to Dayton Children’s Hospital with Michael’s House in the memo line.


  • Online

    Please visit our donor website to give financially online.

  • By mail

    Please mail to Michael’s House at 1016 Rainbow Court, Fairborn, OH 45324

  • In person

    You can always visit us to drop off a donation

  • By phone

    If you would like to make a donation using a credit card by phone, please call the Dayton Children’s Foundation at 937-641-3405

Other ways to give

  • Matching donations

    Did you know that many companies will match donations for employees, their spouses or retirees? Complete your company’s matching gift form and return it with your gift to Michael’s House through Dayton Children’s. To see if your company matches gifts check out the Dayton Children’s matching gift registry.

  • Planned giving

    To learn more about making a gift to Michael’s House that will have a lasting legacy, contact Stephanie Llacuna, planned giving officer at (937) 641-4278 with any questions or for assistance.

  • Hosting an event

    Is your group interested in hosting an event to benefit Michael’s House? Learn more about our process for hosting a third-party event.

  • Birthday Wishes

    Is your birthday coming up? Facebook Birthday Fundraisers is a wonderful application that allows you to celebrate your birthday by selecting Michael’s House as your favorite cause. Instead of asking for gifts for yourself, ask your Facebook friends to make an online donation. You can do something for holidays, too! The process is simple and fun and makes a difference for kids!

  • Wish list drive

    We always have a need for books, toys and other items for our kids. Consider doing a wish list drive at your office, church, sorority/fraternity, classroom or with your family and friends. See our wish list below.

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    Our wish list:

    Michael’s House also relies on generous donors to help meet the needs of the children who visit us each day. Below is our “wish list.” These are items that we need on an ongoing basis. If you would like to donate these items, please call us at 937-641-5670 to arrange for a drop off time.

    Wish List:
    -Gift Cards any denomination for teens (i.e. Starbucks, Dunkin, Taco Bell, Chick-Fil- A, McDonalds)
    -Gift Cards for families any denominations (i.e. Gas, Walmart, Target, Meijer, Kroger)
    -Bath and body gel for teen boys and girls ages 14-18 (i.e. shower gel, body spray, lotions)
    -Kinetic sand, and kinetic sand sets
    -Any item that is Pokémon, Sonic, Super Mario, Minecraft, Marvel, DC Comic, Bluey, Hello Kitty
    -Remote Control cars (i.e. monster trucks, sports cars)
    -Cars that make sounds, flash, and have parts that move (i.e. Police, Fire, Ambulance, Construction)
    -Ocean life (i.e. ocean animals, and terrarium kits for kids)
    -Fidgets (please see Amazon wish list for specific type)
    -Playdoh sets (i.e. dough tool sets, kitchen creations, barber set, hair salon set, 2 in 1sets, 3 in 1 sets)
    -Legos, Lego Friends, and Transformers
    -Journals, sketching pencils, and sketch pads
    -Earphones, and ear buds (14-18)
    -Handheld games (12-18)
    -Kitchen items (i.e. mixer, blender. toaster, cookware, cooking utensils, play food)
    -Baby dolls, and baby doll accessories (i.e. baby doll clothes, carry items, feeding accessories)

    Healthy snacks and drinks:(store-bought packaging, please no home-made treats!)
    -Juice Pouches and Juice Boxes (i.e. preferably clear liquids, i.e. apple, lemonade, Capri Sun, Zero Sugar Kool-Aid etc.)
    -Individual packaged snacks (i.e. chips, pretzels, cookies, fruit snacks, peanut butter crackers)
    -GoGo Squeezes
    -Chewy granola bars, and pop tarts)
    -8oz waters

    Household Maintenance Items: (preferably no scented items please)
    -Toilet Paper, tissues, paper towels, paper plates, and plastic silverware
    -Garbage Bags (13 gallon and 30 gallons, no floral fragrances please)
    -Disinfectant Wipes (no floral fragrances please)