How to donate to SAFE Wisconsin.

The easiest place to start is by collecting stuffed animals from around your own home you would deem worthy of giving to a child.

We ask that all donation be free of rips, tears, matted hair/fur, and major staining. Since each item is washed or sanitized under UV, we ask that items containing styrofoam beads or are not cuddly be left out of donations. If your items have tags, please leave the tags in place and do not remove them.

Donations can be placed in plastic garbage bags. While we prefer clear bags, this is not required.

What are the most popular plush for kids?

While all plush goes to kids, the organizations we work with have most requested the following:

• Squishmallow
• Disney
• Cartoon Character Plush
• Jellycat
• Aurora, Douglas, Fiesta Brand Animals
• All clean and wonderful plush

Restrictions on Donations.

From time to time, we receive plush that we are unable to give to a child. In many cases, we give those plush to local animal shelters when possible. We understand that donating often comes with an emotional attachment to the items donated, but it is important that these items be inspected before being dropped off to help reserve our limited resources. Please note that we DO NOT accept the following items

• Items with tears or holes.
• Items with matted hair.
• Items missing eyes, nose, tail, or limbs.
• Items that are in visibly poor condition.
• Pillows/Pillow Pets
• Blankets/Clothing
• Plush larger than 24" unless they are character plush.

How to get items to us.

The most cost effective way is to drop off your donations at one of our drop off centers. We have drop off centers available in Caledonia, WI, Franklin, WI, and Kenosha, WI. Please contact safewisconsin@gmail.com to for addresses and to set up a drop off time.

Caledonia, WI
Our Caledonia location is located on W 5 Mile Rd, in Caledonia, WI 53108. Please contact us for the address. Items may be dropped off during any daylight hours if assistance is not required. There is a covered donation shed located towards the back of the property.

If you would like help unloading or would like to speak to someone about SAFE, our manned hours are as follows:

Monday 5PM-8PM
Tuesday 5PM-8PM
Wednesday 10AM-3PM
Friday 9AM-4PM
Saturday 9AM-4PM
Sunday 2PM-5PM

If you plan to ship your items to us, please contact us at the email above for the shipping address. Shipping can be costly, so it is important that you inspect your donations before sending them to avoid paying to ship items we can't accept.

Franklin, WI
Our Franklin drop off location is located at a local church. Please contact us for the address. Items may be dropped off during specific time, but unloading assistance is not provided. Franklin hours are as follows:

Monday 9AM-2PM
Tuesday 9AM-2PM
Wednesday 9AM-2PM
Thursday 1PM-6PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed