In-Kind Gifts
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Gifts from the Heart

In-kind donations provide crucial support to patients and families during the challenges of hospitalization. From art supplies to books to professional services and unique experiences, these thoughtful non-monetary gifts offer comfort and hope and are a significant contribution to our mission.

Please contact us so we can help you create a plan for your in-kind contribution.

Learn more about in-kind giving to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital 

Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for your interest in supporting the University of Michigan Health System with an in-kind donation. Below, you will find answers to some of the most common inquiries about this type of gift. Thank you for your kind consideration.

Michigan Medicine’s adult programs, including the Rogel Cancer Center, do not accept toiletries or personal care items.

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital accepts brand new, unopened personal care items as specified on our current Amazon and holiday wish lists available at Mott’s gifts in kind page.  

If you are interested in donating a wig, please reach out to our Guest Assistance Program, which manages our Wig Bank Program.

Every offer of a gift of medical equipment or supplies must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine if the university is able to accept it. If you want to donate medical equipment or supplies, please contact Gift Finance and Handling at (734) 764-6777 or [email protected] for help with the evaluation process.

Our hospitals cannot accept handmade items due to infection-prevention policies. 

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is able to accept arts and crafts supplies as listed on our current Amazon and holiday wish lists available at Mott’s gifts in kind page.

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is able to accept brand new stuffed animals as listed on our current Amazon and holiday wish lists available at Mott’s gifts in kind page.

We cannot accept handmade stuffed animals or gently used stuffed animals.

Michigan Medicine provides an acknowledgement of your gift but does not assess a value. Please contact your financial advisor or tax professional for guidance on how to value and/or claim your gift on your income taxes.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities throughout our health system, please visit Volunteer Services

For more information on making anatomical gifts, please visit our Anatomical Donations Program webpage or email [email protected].

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Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3273
Phone: 734-998-7705
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