Found House IHN

06/17/2026

Thank you, Charles H. Dater Foundation, for your generous support of families in our Emergency Shelter program. Your partnership makes it possible for us to provide temporary housing with child enrichment services for Cincinnati families in need.

06/13/2026

Drop off hours are between 9 am and 4 pm.
Help us feed out families in shelter!

Items in high demand:
- instant oatmeal
- hamburger helper
- tuna helper
- canned tuna
- Velveeta Skillets (chicken)

Other pantry items needed:

- Instant Potatoes
- Spaghetti Noodles
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Pasta (other than spaghetti)
- Canned Tuna- High need
- Canned Chicken- High need
- Tuna Helper- High need
- Velveeta Mac and Cheese
- Cereal Bars- High need
- Pop Tarts
- Jelly
- Canned Vegetables – Mixed Vegetables & Peas (No other vegetables needed at this time)

$25 Gift Cards are also needed to supplement pantry items.

Household Supply Items

· Bleach
· Mr. Clean
· All-purpose cleaner with bleach
· Toilet bowl cleaner
· Swiffer refills; specifically, Swiffer Wet Jet Solutions / Swiffer Wet Jet Pads
· Cleaning wipes (Clorox or Lysol)
· Scott toilet paper
· Paper towels
· Dawn dish soap
· Tide pods
· Dryer sheets
· Swiffer Dusters and Refills
· Ziploc storage bags – gallon and quart size

Wishlist Items (Please Ask for Details) - contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Underbed Storage
Towels
Curtain Rods

Items can be dropped off at 990 Nassau Street, Cincinnati, OH 45026. To coordinate outside of normal hours, please email us in advance.

Thank you for supporting our families in need!

06/08/2026

We are so thrilled that the The New York Times mentioned Found House IHN.

Pet ownership and homelessness is an overlooked national issue.

It is not uncommon for families to be turned away from shelters because their animal has no place to stay.

Up to 25% of people experiencing homelessness have at least one pet - and often choose to sleep in cars or on streets rather than choose separation.

Found House IHN is the first shelter in the region to adopt a pet inclusive program.

See article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/31/realestate/homeless-shelter-pets.html

Learn more about Found House IHN's Pet Support Program: https://www.foundhouse.org/pets/

Donate to help families in need: https://www.foundhouse.org/

Shelters recognize that many would rather sleep on the street than leave their animals behind.

05/29/2026

📚🚨 SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE 📚🚨

We’ve received over 100 requests for backpacks from students in Found House programs. So, we decided to kick off the summer with our annual backpack drive!

School supplies list:

🎒 Backpacks (new or gently used)

📚 Binders, paper, and dividers

📓 Spiral notebooks (1-subject and 3-subject)

✏️ Pens, pencils, highlighters, crayons, and markers

🗂️ Flashcards, Post-it notes, and index cards

🗓️ Planners and calendars for the 2025–2026 academic year

Whiteout and erasers

Thumb drives (new and unopened)

🎁 Gift Cards – value $25–$50 – for groceries and miscellaneous expenses (haircuts, uniforms, calculators) - This includes Kroger, Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Great Clips

To help us meet this goal, please drop off donations at 990 Nassau Street, Cincinnati, OH 45026. Items are needed before the end of July!
To drop off outside of office hours, or for questions, please contact [email protected]

Thank you very much!

05/26/2026

We're hiring! Send resumes to [email protected].

Share with anyone who might be interested!

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from Found House IHN. Wishing you a peaceful day with the people who matter most.

05/20/2026

We are so proud to be part of the New Life Furniture Bank community from the beginning.

Congratulation on celebrating 20 years!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms out there! 💐 Today, we celebrate the superheroes who make our world brighter with their love, sacrifice, and unwavering support. Take a moment to cherish the beautiful journey of motherhood and know that you are appreciated today and every day. Cheers to you!

05/08/2026

Hope to see you there! 🐾

Thank you MPH Brewingfor hosting us!
🍺 Drink-N-Donate Fundraiser
📅 Thursday, May 14 | 4–9 PM
💛 Benefiting: Found House Pet Support Program

Every pint helps keep pets with their owners through the crisis of homelessness. Two beers will be renamed for the evening with $1 donated per sale. All other beer sales donate $0.50.

Found House IHN's Pet Support program provides temporary pet shelter, supplies, support, and housing search assistance for pet owners experiencing homelessness.

Hope to see you there! 🐾

04/17/2026

,🙏 SHELTER WISHLIST ALERT – We have a specific ask!

We are currently 14 storage bins short for our clients and would love your help filling this gap.

🛒 Item needed: 60qt Underbed Storage Bin with Latches – Brightroom™ from Target

https://www.target.com/p/60qt-underbed-storage-bin-with-latches-brightroom-8482/-/A-93286400

These bins give shelter families a secure place to store their belongings under their beds — so they have a private place to stow belongings during their stay.

💳 Not able to shop in-store? Target gift cards work perfectly too!

Drop off donations at 990 Nassau Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45206 between 9 am and 4 pm, or email [email protected] with questions/arrange a drop off outside of normal hours. Thank you! ❤️