Transforming Lives for Generations to Come
Over 100,000 children in Alameda County qualify for Hively services.
Our programs need your support. Your gift can help provide daily children’s essentials, early literacy materials, and family-strengthening resources such as: parent workshops, mental health services and community resource navigation — especially for women and children.
Hively is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We’ll email it to you upon the successful completion of your donation. Hively’s EIN: 94-2379571
Support Hively with an In Kind Donation
At Hively, in-kind donations go directly to families and child care providers, giving them access to the everyday essentials they need. By meeting these immediate needs, we help relieve stress and create stability so parents and providers can focus on what matters most: building a strong foundation for children to thrive.
We Accept
We gratefully accept new or gently used donations of:
- Diapers and wipes
- Children’s books
- School supplies
- Hygiene products
- Children’s clothing
- Non-perishable food
- Unopened baby formula
We Cannot Accept
To protect the health and safety of our families, and due to storage limitations, we are unable to accept the following items:
- Furniture
- Car seats
- Breast pumps
- Mattresses
- Baby cribs/swings
- Soiled or broken items with missing pieces
- Electronics older than 5 years
- Batteries
- Car parts
- Paint
- Expired food
- Construction materials
Ready to donate?
You can drop off your donations during normal business hours.
Please note: In Oakland, we only accept donations during the first week of each month.
No appointment is required.
Tri-Valley Family Resource Center
7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 150
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
Oakland Family Resource Center
Oakland, CA 94607
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
(during the first week of the month)
To coordinate large donations or to ask about our most needed items, please contact us at donate@behively.org.
Matching Gifts
Did you know that thousands of companies match donations from their employees to organizations like ours? Matching gifts can double and sometimes triple your impact!
Follow the directions below to see if your company will match your gift.
- Step 1: Make a donation and be sure to keep your receipt. You'll need to give a copy of this receipt to your employer.
- Step 2: Contact your Human Resources department to double-check if they operate a gift matching program.
- Step 3: Follow your employer's procedures for gift matching.
Other Ways to Give:
Hively welcomes donations by check, stocks, and company matches. For more information, see our FAQs section below or contact donate@behively.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my donation tax deductible?
Hively is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We’ll email it to you upon the successful completion of your donation. Hively’s EIN: 94-2379571
Is my donation secure?
Yes! Your security and privacy are our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information safe and secure.
Do I get a receipt?
Yes! We’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any notation you provide.
How is my personal data handled?
Your data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy and also per the privacy policies of our payment systems, Stripe and PayPal.
Can I donate by check or stocks?
Yes! Our Hively team is happy to support such donations.
Checks are payable to “Hively” and mailed to: Hively, 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 150, Pleasanton, CA, 94588. We will be sure to send you an acknowledgment in return for your generosity.
For stocks or other donation methods, please contact us at donate@behively.org.
Can my gift be matched?
Many employers offer a monetary company-match for donations and/or volunteer hours contributed by their employees – your support can go even further for Hively! Learn more