NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON

We’re building an all new CITA website.

While we finish things up, you can still donate, schedule a donation pickup, or submit photos & videos. Thank you for supporting rescue, recovery, and restoration.

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Emergency Support

  • Men’s Dorm: staffed 24/7 (emergencies & intake)
  • Women’s Campus: staffed 24/7 (emergencies, not intake)

For privacy and safety, the Women & Children’s Campus address is not listed.

Office & Store Hours

  • Admin Office: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thrift Stores: See full hours below

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Schedule a Donation Pickup

Request a pickup using the form below.

Please note: We’re not able to accept the following items:
  • Any item that is damaged, broken, ripped, stained, torn, or has a foul odor
  • Console TVs, projection TVs, or old computers
  • Used water filtration systems
  • Children’s car seats or helmets
  • Entertainment centers for console TVs
  • Old rusty fixtures
  • Pianos or organs
  • Gas-fueled stoves and dryers
  • Used mattresses and box springs (we will consider taking if in “like new” condition)
  • Open/used chemicals and paint
  • Scrap metal
  • Propane tanks or oxygen tanks
  • Alcohol
  • Dishwashers
  • Sleep Number beds
  • Pool tables
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Contact & Hours

Men’s Dorm (Main Campus)

Directions 2330 Johnny Ellison Dr, Melbourne, FL 32901 Phone Tap to Call (321) 366-0031 Email [email protected]
Hours Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Staffed 24/7 for emergencies & intake

Women & Children’s Campus

Phone Tap to Call (321) 294-5493 Email [email protected]
Hours Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Staffed 24/7 for emergencies (not intake)

Administration Office

Directions 2330 Johnny Ellison Dr, Melbourne, FL 32901 Phone Tap to Call (321) 725-5160 Email [email protected]
Hours Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Main Campus Thrift Store

Directions 2330 Johnny Ellison Dr, Melbourne, FL 32901 Phone Tap to Call (321) 676-4650
Store Hours Mon–Wed & Sat: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Thu–Fri: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Aurora Road Thrift Store

Directions 1734 Aurora Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935 Phone Tap to Call (321) 259-6232
Store Hours Mon–Wed & Sat: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM • Thu–Fri: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Submit Photos & Videos

Share event photos, volunteer moments, thrift store stories, and wins — thank you for helping tell the story.

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