The Haven - Every Shelter

Put refugees back in control of their lives.

For $30+/month you can help design shelter solutions that put refugees back in the center of their own recovery.

Join The Haven, our community of monthly donors, who are bringing dignity to the displaced, taking new steps forward, and changing lives.

We believe in refugees.

And see ourselves in every refugee.

The Haven is a group of justice-oriented monthly supporters, just like you.

Their reliable monthly giving helps refugees rebuild their place of safety, stability, and refuge, their haven.

Our members recognize that individuals are not defined by their refugee status. They have preferences, fears, and dreams, just like us. We desire to show them the compassion and empathy we would want to be shown if we were in the same situation. We are them. They are us.

Your place in The Haven provides stability, agency, and opportunity to refugees.

The most helpful way to advance our mission is predictable, stable funding. Even small amounts of money given on a predictable basis help us manage planning, expenses, strategy, and budgets.

$30 per month for one year provides STABILITY and OPPORTUNITY by covering the cost of processing and manufacturing a dozen Bashe Bora Tarps to provide stronger roofs for twelve displaced families.

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$50 per month for one year provides STABILITY by funding the production of Emergency Floor tiles for two displaced Syrian families in Turkey.

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$100 per month for one year provides AGENCY by funding the Shelter Depot "Work-For-Credit" salary pool, allowing refugees to use their labor to buy goods at the store.

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The Every Shelter Bag

Meet your new favorite bag.

One shelter solution we developed is a multi-year tarp from discarded billboard vinyl we're calling Bashe Bora (Swahili for Better Tarp).

When one of our refugee partners asked if she could make a bag out of the scraps of the billboard material, we said, "of course! How many can you make?!"

Jump on this opportunity to own a piece of history by joining The Haven at $30+/month.

You Belong Here

We couldn’t do the work we do without them.

This incredible community is composed of generous and passionate people like you— from every age and stage of life who seek to make a difference in the lives of refugees. Haven members desire to bring dignity to the displaced, take new steps forward, and change lives.

"I joined the Haven because I want to use my money to make a difference in the world and each month I know my donation to Every Shelter does just that. It gives opportunities to refugees while also using innovation to improve their shelters makes my donation go even further. Thank you Every Shelter, for helping me make a difference."

"I joined the Haven because I love their focus on improving the lives of refugees by working to improve the built environment that they live in every day, sometimes for years on end. Since starting to partner with Every Shelter, I've only seen them get more passionate about and focused on fulfilling this mission in practical, sustainable ways. I'm always excited to see what's coming next to take new steps forward."

"We joined the Haven because every person should have a space that is safe to sleep in. Every person should have access to a clean floor and stable roof. Every Shelter is doing great work. We have confidence in the wisdom and care of the people leading it out and we are glad to be able to be a (very) small part of it."

"I chose to join The Haven to help bring stability and security to displaced individuals and families. Refugees are forced to deal with uncertainty in many aspects of their life, and I am proud to support an organization that provides them with real solutions for their day-to-day lives."

"I volunteer to help refugees who resettled in Houston after spending many years in camps near their homes. I was drawn to join The Haven because of Every Shelter's work to help refugees live with dignity during this part of their journey."

"We love being a part of The Haven because we share Every Shelter's value for recognizing the dignity of others through human-centered, quality design. We believe the best, most innovative solutions come from collaborating with those who are on the ground. We are so grateful to learn from watching the process!"

"We joined the Haven because we see the potential for change in the refugee crisis, and think that they are able to make a difference. Engineering, business, and entrepreneurship are our passions, and it's our dream to see those come together through this organization to impact many people across the world. We are so grateful to be able to share our time and finances to equip Every Shelter to change lives."

"I donate to The Haven each month not just because I believe in the mission of Every Shelter but because I love how Every Shelter implements its mission. They work with local experts providing a way forward for many people and the innovative, sustainable design is just plain cool. A company that does so much for both relief and development makes me feel like my donations are always being used for something meaningful and lasting."

"I decided to join The Haven because of Every Shelter's human-centered design model and mission, which keeps refugees and the displaced at the center of the story. With such a focus, I know my monthly donations go directly to pressing needs at hand or to the strategic plan Every Shelter continues to build with refugees and the displaced for the future."

More Ways To Give

Mail a check

Please make checks to Every Shelter and mail to our office:

Every Shelter

PO Box 30300

Houston, TX 77249

If you would like to designate your gift to a specific program or give in honor/memory of someone, please add a note to the memo line of your check (or include a stickie note). Our team will reach out to thank you when your check arrives.

Donate from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

We are so grateful for your interest in giving through your DAF. Here is our mailing address and EIN for your paperwork:

Every Shelter
PO Box 30300
Houston, TX 77249
Our Tax ID (EIN) is: 83-2501756

If you would like to designate your gift to a specific program or give in honor/memory of someone, please send us a note so we can restrict your gift accordingly. Our team will reach out to thank you when your check arrives.

Donate Cryptocurrency

We’re able to accept donations in the form of cryptocurrency, like Ethereum. For more info and to donate, visit here.

Donate Stock

We’re able to accept donations in the form of stock, government (including municipal) debt, and corporate debt through the Depository Trust Company (DTC). Please email Austin for assistance.

Put refugees back in control of their lives.

For $30+/month you can help design shelter solutions that put refugees back in the center of their own recovery.

Join The Haven, our community of monthly donors, who are bringing dignity to the displaced, taking new steps forward, and changing lives.

We believe in refugees.

And see ourselves in every refugee.

Your place in The Haven provides stability, agency, and opportunity to refugees.

The most helpful way to advance our mission is predictable, stable funding. Even small amounts of money given on a predictable basis help us manage planning, expenses, strategy, and budgets.

The Every Shelter Bag

Meet your new favorite bag.

You Belong Here

We couldn’t do the work we do without them.

This incredible community is composed of generous and passionate people like you— from every age and stage of life who seek to make a difference in the lives of refugees. Haven members desire to bring dignity to the displaced, take new steps forward, and change lives.

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Put refugees back in control of their lives.

For $30+/month you can help design shelter solutions that put refugees back in the center of their own recovery.Join The Haven, our community of monthly donors, who are bringing dignity to the displaced, taking new steps forward, and changing lives.

We believe in refugees.

And see ourselves in every refugee.

Your place in The Haven provides stability, agency, and opportunity to refugees.

The most helpful way to advance our mission is predictable, stable funding. Even small amounts of money given on a predictable basis help us manage planning, expenses, strategy, and budgets.

The Every Shelter Bag

Meet your new favorite bag.

You Belong Here

We couldn’t do the work we do without them.

This incredible community is composed of generous and passionate people like you— from every age and stage of life who seek to make a difference in the lives of refugees. Haven members desire to bring dignity to the displaced, take new steps forward, and change lives.

More Ways To Give

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Why Shelter?

Our Work

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Get Involved

For $30+/month you can help design shelter solutions that put refugees back in the center of their own recovery.

Join The Haven, our community of monthly donors, who are bringing dignity to the displaced, taking new steps forward, and changing lives.