At Pappus House. No matter your age, income, or talents, your contribution makes a meaningful difference. Every gift matters, and every act of participation helps provide comfort, dignity, and peace to those in their final days.
Your support enables us to provide warm, home-cooked meals that nourish both body and spirit, a cozy and welcoming space that feels like home, or specialized care that eases pain and brings peace of mind to residents and their families.
By joining our community of compassionate supporters, you help create a place where people feel valued and loved when it matters most. Together, we uplift one another and bring light and comfort to those who need it most. Your involvement, in any form, is a powerful gift that touches lives and fosters a legacy of kindness and compassion.
Donate - Ways to Support Our Mission
Operational Support for Resident Care
Many who contact us have no other means for the continuous care necessary in the last weeks of life. While Pappus House does request a daily rate from each resident, admission to Pappus House is not denied based on finances.
We have found that many individuals are unable to significantly contribute toward the cost of their care because expenses associated with their terminal illness have often depleted their life savings.
It is only through generous donations that our doors stay open for all of our community members in need.
Tax deductible donations can be mailed directly to:
Pappus House
66 Big Mount Rd.
Thomasville, PA 17364
To make an online donation with a credit card or bank transfer, please use this link:
Gifts of stock and securities are also welcome and accepted. Please contact us at info@pappushouse.org for more information on how to transfer gifts of stock or to list Pappus House as a beneficiary of your charitable fund or IRA distribution.
Lanterns of Light
This beautiful community memorial event is held annually in October. Participants decorate and personalize floating lanterns that are launched on the pond at Cousler Park in York, a moving celebration of light and love. All proceeds from the event benefit our mission.
Garden Party
Join us for our annual garden party, our signature fundraising event to benefit Pappus House, held at a different venue each year. Ticket Sales and a Live & Silent Auction directly support our mission.
Community Aid
Pappus House receives monetary support when clothing and household items are donated to a Community Aid location.
Provide our partner number – 50136 – when dropping off donations.
We always appreciate receiving donations of supplies and items from our wish list! Our Amazon wish list is easy to use and items can be delivered right to our door.
We always need the following items because we use them on a weekly basis.
Please note that we can only accept unopened supplies.
You are welcome to mail or drop off supplies at Pappus House, 66 Big Mount Road, Thomasville, any time. We are unable to pick up donations at this time.

Personal Care Items
- Travel-sized personal care items (toothpaste, comb, shampoo, body wash, razor, deodorant, etc.)
- Denture cups and denture cleaner
- Non-latex exam gloves (all sizes)
- Adult disposable washcloths
- Distilled water (gallon)
- M9 Odor Eliminator Spray
Pantry Items
- Canned or bottled beverages (diet and regular soda, flavored waters, etc.)
- Individually wrapped snacks
- Decaf and regular Keurig cup coffee
- Individual creamers, sugar / sweetener packets
- Tea bags (black, herbal, caffeine-free, etc.)
- Jello or Pudding (Individual serving size)
- Soups
Household Items
- Laundry detergent
- Bleach
- Paper towels, napkins, tissues
- Disinfectant wipes
- Bathroom cleaning spray
- Freezer and sandwich bags
- Trash bags
- Bendable straws
- Condiment cups
Special Items
- Copy paper
- Birdseed
- Postage stamps
- Gift Cards to Giant, Walmart, Target, or other stores
- Garden flags
- Flowerpots for our resident patios
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