Does anyone know of a local organization that takes clothing and housewares donations and directly distributes those donations to those in need? (Vs. reselling the...
Donna L. replied:
Many churches do this. Community Fellowship in West Chicago does for sure.
Elizabeth L. replied:
Salvation Army or good will
Linda R. replied:
I found this page: http://www.crisiscenter.org/template.php?page=DonateGoods
Gretchen V. replied:
Lazarus House in St. Charles
Gretchen V. replied:
I like to take care of my local community. Lazarus House in St. Charles will be happy to take your clothes as well as food, etc.
Cynthia B. replied:
Hesed House in Aurora or Lazarus House in St. Charles
Chrissy L. replied:
You can also check out Dupage PADS. They need a lot of donations --http://dupagepads.org/about/
Mike D. replied:
Not Good Will... Salvation army. Doodwill is a "for profit" . Salvation army!!!! ask any WW2 vet thaey are the best
Melissa A. replied:
Clothes closet at Redeemer Fellowship in st Charles. Drop offs are on Fridays. They redistribute the clothes once a month to families in need in the tri city area.
Looking to donate gently used women's dress clothing, shoes and purses. Does anyone know of a shelter, etc. that accepts clothing? (not interested in Goodwill or thrift...
April M. replied:
Elgin Crisis Center
Karen T. replied:
Sparrows Nest
JoAnne M. replied:
Rc Hutson
Debbie M. replied:
Call the Elgin Community Crisis Center at 847-697-2380 and ask if they will take them.
Nancy E. replied:
Willow Creek has a drop box in the parking lot for gently used. We have a Care Center and a PADS shelter
Aimee P. replied:
Shop and Share 76 S Grove. Elgin,I’ll Proceeds go to Ecker Center
Pablo C. replied:
Salvation Army's Elgin
Joyce P. replied:
Salvation Army on Douglas Ave. People can go there for clothes they need for job interviews etc.
Sorry everyone but I am trying to find the post where we can take unwanted clothing & shoes where they give it away FREE and don't sell it. Elgin area would be best...I...
Janelle W. replied:
The https://www.facebook.com/127840041547 YWCA Elgin runs Clothing closet that is free for those with Crisis Center and PADS referrals. Once a week it does open as a thrift store too but very low cost. They always need men’s clothes
Jodi G. replied:
Sparrows Nest. They do resell BUT all the money goes to women’s shelters. They do not make a profit.
Janis A. replied:
Elgin Day should be starting to get organized. Free clothes are given away then. Not sure who to call I'd call one of the larger churches to ask.
Does anyone know where we could find a giving tree? The type that are for kids? typically they list a few toys and clothing items they are in need of? Remember back in...
Crysta V. replied:
https://www.facebook.com/160896493956836 Zion Lutheran Church of Elgin, IL has had one in past years - not sure about this year?
Nicole A. replied:
Balance family chiropractic in bartlett has one! We are also collecting unwrapped toys for the Hanover township families in need
I have brand new clothing and shoes that I don't want. Do you know of any consignment store around here where I can sell those clothes and shoes?
Jamie G. replied:
Plato's Closet is mostly Junior styles, if that's what you have. Clothes Mentor on Roselle off of Golf buys clothes. There's also one on Randall in Batavia next to the Jewel.
Hi!
I have 2 big boxes full of men's shirts , pants and sweaters. Some very nice long sleeved dress shirts, many still with tags on them
I'm looking to donate.
I would...
Mary P. replied:
Al Cox with Street Level Ministries works with the homeless in Elgin. You can find him on FB:)