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 Happy Holidays!
As you make your holiday gift-giving plans, consider donating to one of the 46th Ward's community organizations.
Wish lists and contact info for several organizations are below.
Every little bit helps, and together we can help make this holiday season better for everyone.
Apna Ghar
4753 N. Broadway #518
Battered Women’s Shelter.
Phone: 773-334-0173
Needs:
- Furniture such as chairs, tables, lamps, bookshelves, etc.
- Household electrical appliances such as toasters, etc.
- Household furnishings such as window treatments, linens, etc.
- Art supplies
- Children's toys, cribs and baby supplies
- Garden shrubs and plants
- Outdoor furniture
- Pots, pans and other kitchen utensils
- Tool box and tools -- socket and crescent wrenches, set of screw drivers, etc.
Neon Street Center for Youth
4822 N. Broadway
Ages 18-20
Phone: 773-271-6366
Needs:
- Coats for females/males ages 18-21
- Boots, sizes 12-14 male, and size 8-10 female
- New or gently used clothing for male and females ages 18-21
Alternatives, Inc.
4730 North Sheridan Road
Phone: (773) 506 - 7474
Needs: In addition to financial resources, Alternatives is always seeking material donations. Our wish list includes:
- Pentium III or later model computers
- Computer Software for SAT/ACT Preparation
- Children's Board Games
- Sporting Equipment
- New office furniture
- Art Supplies
Kuumba Lynx
Clarendon Park
4501 N Clarendon
Youth Arts Program
Phone:773.550.3849
Needs:
- Computers & printers both for student & office use-
- Gift cards For Staples, Best Buy & Jewels, iTune cards for programming, snacks/food, and office supplies
- Water delivery service
- Afterschool snacks
- Afterschool tutoring
- TV/DVD/projector
- Ink, paint, paper, pens, journals, jump drives, canvas, paint brushes, white out,
- Hanging costume racks
- Photographers & videographers to document our events
- Recording equipment
- Printing costs of newsletters/mailers/flyers
- Plexi glass
- Art installation supplies
- Dance floor/stages
- Cleaning supplies
- Someone to remove refrigerator & stove from park's kitchen
St. Thomas of Canterbury
Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry
4827 N. Kenmore
Chicago, IL 60640
773-878-5507
Mon-Fri 8:30-5
Come to Rectory next door to the church, ring bell
Needs:
- Canned goods
- Non-perishable foods
- Winter hats, socks
- Small size toiletries
Uptown Baptist Church
1011 W. Wilson Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
773-784-2922
Donations accepted Mondays 12pm-7pm
Needs:
- Non-perishable foods
- Styrofoam cups and plates
- Blankets
- Coats
Cornerstone Outreach Pantry
4628 N Clifton Ave
Chicago IL 60640
(773) 271-8163
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat. 10-6 to drop off donations
Contact: Steve
Needs:
- Turkeys
- Canned goods
- Non-perishable food
- Adult & children clothing
- Toiletries
Inspiration Corporation
4554 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60640
773-878-0981 ext. 221
Needs:
- $20 gift cards to Jewel, Dominick's, CVS, Target, Walgreens;
- Food pantry items including non-perishable foods, canned goods, especially high protein foods such as peanut butter, tuna, beans
REST
941 W. Lawrence
Chicago, IL 60640
Call Kari 773-784-0909 9am-5pm
Needs:
- New underwear for men & women, a variety of sizes
- Socks
- Warm winter adult clothing
- Women's blue jeans
- Small size toiletries
- Back packs and tote bags
Sarah's Circle
4750 N Sheridan Road # 220
Chicago, IL 60640
773 -728-1014 ext 313
Contact: Ella Phillips
Call ahead to drop donations
Needs:
- Body lotion
- Make-up
- First aid kits
- Travel size toileteries
- Toothbrushes
- Women's winter coats, hats, gloves and other seasonal clothing
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