Volunteer: Furniture (new or gently used) - We pick up! (restrictions apply)
In-Kind Donations
Furniture
Our pickup service is reserved for the the highest priority/ most needed furniture items: Dressers Cribs Table & chairs Sofas Loveseats Pick up locations: Aurora (East of Eola Rd.) Bolingbrook Burr Ridge Clarendon Hills Darien Downers Grove Elmhurst Glen Ellyn Hinsdale LaGrange Lisle Lombard Naperville Oak Brook Oak Brook Terrace Villa Park Warrenville Western Springs Westmont Wheaton Willowbrook Winfield Woodridge *Pickup area is subject to change. What qualifies for pickup? Our pickup service is reserved for the following furniture items: Table & chairs, dressers, sofas, loveseats, and cribs. For example, a sectional sofa must have all pieces and must be in prime condition. One damaged piece will disqualify the entire sectional from being accepted.If you are donating at least one of the items above, our volunteer crew can also pickup: End tables, coffee tables, recliners, small television stands and bookshelves. As a courtesy to our donors, we will allow for up to two (2) bags or (2) boxes of smaller items when donating a large furniture item. before you submit your pickup request Our crew is not able to do "Clean Outs". To make the most of the available space on our truck, they will only be picking up the items that were confirmed through our furniture coordinator via online/phone. All furniture items must be located on the first floor, ground level, in a garage or on a loading dock. Have questions before you donate? Contact our pickup scheduler via email at pickup@sharingconnections.org Schedule at pick up here: https://www.sharingconnections.org/schedule-a-furniture-pickup.html Or You can drop off your donation at our warehouse located at 5111 Chase Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515.
We have friendly volunteers looking forward to assisting you Monday-Friday from 9am until 3pm and on Saturdays from 9am until Noon. Organization: Sharing Connections
In-Kind Donations
Furniture
Our pickup service is reserved for the the highest priority/ most needed furniture items: Dressers Cribs Table & chairs Sofas Loveseats Pick up locations: Aurora (East of Eola Rd.) Bolingbrook Burr Ridge Clarendon Hills Darien Downers Grove Elmhurst Glen Ellyn Hinsdale LaGrange Lisle Lombard Naperville Oak Brook Oak Brook Terrace Villa Park Warrenville Western Springs Westmont Wheaton Willowbrook Winfield Woodridge *Pickup area is subject to change. What qualifies for pickup? Our pickup service is reserved for the following furniture items: Table & chairs, dressers, sofas, loveseats, and cribs. For example, a sectional sofa must have all pieces and must be in prime condition. One damaged piece will disqualify the entire sectional from being accepted.If you are donating at least one of the items above, our volunteer crew can also pickup: End tables, coffee tables, recliners, small television stands and bookshelves. As a courtesy to our donors, we will allow for up to two (2) bags or (2) boxes of smaller items when donating a large furniture item. before you submit your pickup request Our crew is not able to do "Clean Outs". To make the most of the available space on our truck, they will only be picking up the items that were confirmed through our furniture coordinator via online/phone. All furniture items must be located on the first floor, ground level, in a garage or on a loading dock. Have questions before you donate? Contact our pickup scheduler via email at pickup@sharingconnections.org Schedule at pick up here: https://www.sharingconnections.org/schedule-a-furniture-pickup.html Or You can drop off your donation at our warehouse located at 5111 Chase Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515.
We have friendly volunteers looking forward to assisting you Monday-Friday from 9am until 3pm and on Saturdays from 9am until Noon. Organization: Sharing Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60515 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Home furnishings & Other Household Items Commercial Donations/ In-kind Items
In-Kind Donations
All commercial donations of mattress/box sets, furniture, or household items can be scheduled through our Donation Relations Manager, Laura, by calling 630-971-0565, X222 or lgralewski@sharingconnections.org.
You can also drop off your donation at our warehouse located at 5111 Chase Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515.
We have friendly volunteers looking forward to assisting you Monday-Friday from 9am until 3pm and on Saturdays from 9am until Noon. Organization: Sharing Connections
In-Kind Donations
All commercial donations of mattress/box sets, furniture, or household items can be scheduled through our Donation Relations Manager, Laura, by calling 630-971-0565, X222 or lgralewski@sharingconnections.org.
You can also drop off your donation at our warehouse located at 5111 Chase Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515.
We have friendly volunteers looking forward to assisting you Monday-Friday from 9am until 3pm and on Saturdays from 9am until Noon. Organization: Sharing Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60515 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Dresser Building Challenge! (for groups)Dresser Building Challenge!
Each year Sharing Connections provides furniture and household items to over 7,000 individuals in transition - but we don’t do it alone. Join our efforts by starting your own group or business Dresser Building Challenge and help us provide over 600 dressers this year to families in transition. You will have a tour of our warehouse, explore what sharing means and take the challenge to build a dresser, as a team, for our clients in need. Through your team building exercise, together we will furnish hope. Great for groups, scouts, and corporate teams of 4 or more! Contact us to discuss your groups needs. We can be flexible with dates and times. Visit us online for more information:www.sharingconnections.org
Organization: Sharing Connections Dresser Building Challenge!
Each year Sharing Connections provides furniture and household items to over 7,000 individuals in transition - but we don’t do it alone. Join our efforts by starting your own group or business Dresser Building Challenge and help us provide over 600 dressers this year to families in transition. You will have a tour of our warehouse, explore what sharing means and take the challenge to build a dresser, as a team, for our clients in need. Through your team building exercise, together we will furnish hope. Great for groups, scouts, and corporate teams of 4 or more! Contact us to discuss your groups needs. We can be flexible with dates and times. Visit us online for more information:www.sharingconnections.org
Organization: Sharing Connections Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60515 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Knit, crochet or make tied-fleece blankets for animal shelter pets!If you know how to knit, crochet, sew, or just use scissors - why not start on a critter blanket today? They're fast to make, and lots of fun! Once you have a few done, you can send them to a participating shelter in your state, or to CFC headquarters in Glen Ellyn, IL for distribution to a shelter. * Knit or Crochet a Blanket - Knit or crochet a blanket using any pattern and any color of washable yarn. Feel free to mix and match colors, and even make up your own pattern! The finished blanket should be approximately 20 inches square. If it's not perfect (who is?) that's fine with us, and the critters! If you'd like some ideal patterns for blankets, just check out our "Volunteer Resources" page of our website. While most of the blankets we make and send are this size, we do love and support larger dogs and other "critters". So do feel free to make them doggie-sized if you like, or larger to accommodate larger pets. We gladly take ANY size blanket and will find the perfect animal to cuddle it! * Make a Fleece Blanket - Use two pieces of fleece (so that it's nice and thick) - at least one piece should have a pattern, if possible. You can sew them together or cut and tie them. If they do have ties, please try to make the center (untied) portion of the blanket about 20-inches square. Organization: Comfort for Critters If you know how to knit, crochet, sew, or just use scissors - why not start on a critter blanket today? They're fast to make, and lots of fun! Once you have a few done, you can send them to a participating shelter in your state, or to CFC headquarters in Glen Ellyn, IL for distribution to a shelter. * Knit or Crochet a Blanket - Knit or crochet a blanket using any pattern and any color of washable yarn. Feel free to mix and match colors, and even make up your own pattern! The finished blanket should be approximately 20 inches square. If it's not perfect (who is?) that's fine with us, and the critters! If you'd like some ideal patterns for blankets, just check out our "Volunteer Resources" page of our website. While most of the blankets we make and send are this size, we do love and support larger dogs and other "critters". So do feel free to make them doggie-sized if you like, or larger to accommodate larger pets. We gladly take ANY size blanket and will find the perfect animal to cuddle it! * Make a Fleece Blanket - Use two pieces of fleece (so that it's nice and thick) - at least one piece should have a pattern, if possible. You can sew them together or cut and tie them. If they do have ties, please try to make the center (untied) portion of the blanket about 20-inches square. Organization: Comfort for Critters Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60137 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Donate leftover yarn or fleece for us to make blankets for animal sheltersIf you don't have the time or expertise to make blankets for homeless pets, but you do have some extra yarn (leftover from a project) or a full skein you've never gotten around to using, we can put it to good use! Any amount, any color 4-ply yarn will be gratefully accepted. We also gladly accept any leftover fleece material. We use larger pieces of fleece to make blankets, and smaller strips to make pull-toys for shelter dogs. We have a 24/7 drop-off bin in Glen Ellyn, IL to receive donations. Organization: Comfort for Critters If you don't have the time or expertise to make blankets for homeless pets, but you do have some extra yarn (leftover from a project) or a full skein you've never gotten around to using, we can put it to good use! Any amount, any color 4-ply yarn will be gratefully accepted. We also gladly accept any leftover fleece material. We use larger pieces of fleece to make blankets, and smaller strips to make pull-toys for shelter dogs. We have a 24/7 drop-off bin in Glen Ellyn, IL to receive donations. Organization: Comfort for Critters Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60137 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Corporate OpportunitiesYou and your company have the ability to make a powerful difference in the lives of seniors, children and their families living in poverty. It’s a great chance for employees to contribute to the community! Here are a few ideas as to how you and your co-workers can help move our mission forward: Volunteer at our Site **Currently suspended due to COVID** Fundraise Gift-Matching Program and/or Corporate Grants Non- Perishable Food, Hygiene Items, Paper, Toy or Book Drive Donate Goods Your Company Has Access to: Such as cardboard boxes, batteries, toilet paper, facial tissue, paper towels, or hygiene items.Please contact us for more information Organization: Humanitarian Service Project You and your company have the ability to make a powerful difference in the lives of seniors, children and their families living in poverty. It’s a great chance for employees to contribute to the community! Here are a few ideas as to how you and your co-workers can help move our mission forward: Volunteer at our Site **Currently suspended due to COVID** Fundraise Gift-Matching Program and/or Corporate Grants Non- Perishable Food, Hygiene Items, Paper, Toy or Book Drive Donate Goods Your Company Has Access to: Such as cardboard boxes, batteries, toilet paper, facial tissue, paper towels, or hygiene items.Please contact us for more information Organization: Humanitarian Service Project Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60188 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Help a preteen celebrate their birthday!The goal of the Children’s Project is to provide children with nutritional support at critical times of the year, a beautiful birthday box to celebrate their birthday, and school supplies for those children of school age. We now are providing gifts for children turning 12 years old. But we need items to fill their boxes. Below are items you can donate to help us celebrate these preteens. ** all gifts are new** 1. Books - soft or hardcover The goal is to create wonderful birthday memories to last a lifetime and to give children the opportunity to celebrate their special days with their family. Please no violence related toys or books. Organization: Humanitarian Service Project The goal of the Children’s Project is to provide children with nutritional support at critical times of the year, a beautiful birthday box to celebrate their birthday, and school supplies for those children of school age. We now are providing gifts for children turning 12 years old. But we need items to fill their boxes. Below are items you can donate to help us celebrate these preteens. ** all gifts are new** 1. Books - soft or hardcover The goal is to create wonderful birthday memories to last a lifetime and to give children the opportunity to celebrate their special days with their family. Please no violence related toys or books. Organization: Humanitarian Service Project Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60188 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help make Christmas Merry for Children and Seniors!We need your help to make Christmas merry for over 1,600 children and seniors hoping for presents under the tree. Our goal is to provide every child with a book, toys, and a $25 gift card. We aim to provide every senior with two $25 gift cards. Here are two ways that you can be Santa's helper: 2. Purchase toys or host a toy drive. We need toys for kids ages 3 - 15 years old.
Mail or drop it by our center Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. 465 Randy Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188 Organization: Humanitarian Service Project We need your help to make Christmas merry for over 1,600 children and seniors hoping for presents under the tree. Our goal is to provide every child with a book, toys, and a $25 gift card. We aim to provide every senior with two $25 gift cards. Here are two ways that you can be Santa's helper: 2. Purchase toys or host a toy drive. We need toys for kids ages 3 - 15 years old.
Mail or drop it by our center Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. 465 Randy Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188 Organization: Humanitarian Service Project Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60188-2119 Allow Groups: Yes |
Inkind: Bedding, Clothing, HouseholdSerenity House is a non-for-profit agency that relies on the kindness of our donors and volunteers to continue to assist our staff in maintaining our properties and offering our clients the safe and secure living environment necessary for their ongoing recovery! We accept donation of bedding, clothing, household items, as well as monarty Donations Organization: Serenity House Counseling Services, Inc. Serenity House is a non-for-profit agency that relies on the kindness of our donors and volunteers to continue to assist our staff in maintaining our properties and offering our clients the safe and secure living environment necessary for their ongoing recovery! We accept donation of bedding, clothing, household items, as well as monarty Donations Organization: Serenity House Counseling Services, Inc. Opportunity Type: Inkind Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60101 Allow Groups: No |
Inkind: Linens of all kinds driveOur clients are always in need of sheets, blankets and towels. Organization: Repeat Boutique Our clients are always in need of sheets, blankets and towels. Organization: Repeat Boutique Opportunity Type: Inkind Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60187 Allow Groups: No |
Inkind: Items for Babies (Once & Done)Need for Diapers, (sizes 1,2,3) wipes, Baby Laundrey Detergent, Baby Bath, Diaper Rash Cream etc. Anything that you would use and it would be used up immediately. "Once & Done" Organization: Evangelical Child and Family Agency Need for Diapers, (sizes 1,2,3) wipes, Baby Laundrey Detergent, Baby Bath, Diaper Rash Cream etc. Anything that you would use and it would be used up immediately. "Once & Done" Organization: Evangelical Child and Family Agency Opportunity Type: Inkind Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60187 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Care PacksCare Packs provide household necessities that help refugees as they begin the rebuild their lives. You will: Collect needed household supplies and food staples to assist recently arrived refugees. A checklist is provided. Deliver items to a refugee individual/ family, providing warm hospitality. An Exodus representative will go with you on the delivery.Organization: Exodus World Service Care Packs provide household necessities that help refugees as they begin the rebuild their lives. You will: Collect needed household supplies and food staples to assist recently arrived refugees. A checklist is provided. Deliver items to a refugee individual/ family, providing warm hospitality. An Exodus representative will go with you on the delivery.Organization: Exodus World Service Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60068 Allow Groups: No |
Inkind: Help We Grow Dreams with Plant Signs!We Grow Dreams is in need of office supplies throughout the year - laminating film, computer ink, regular printing paper, and wide clear tape to make our greenhouse signage.
Organization: We Grow Dreams We Grow Dreams is in need of office supplies throughout the year - laminating film, computer ink, regular printing paper, and wide clear tape to make our greenhouse signage.
Organization: We Grow Dreams Opportunity Type: Inkind Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60187 Allow Groups: No |
Inkind: DonationsWe accept donations of toys and school supplies to offer to families we serve. When children first come to the Family Center they choose a toy when they meet our staff. This helps them feel comfortable and is a way to 'break the ice' when they first arrive. We also provide toys and other items for parents to give to their children and children to give to their siblings for birthdays and other special events. Items for children to give to their parents for birthdays and mother's/father's day are also welcome. Thank you!
Organization: DuPage County Family Center We accept donations of toys and school supplies to offer to families we serve. When children first come to the Family Center they choose a toy when they meet our staff. This helps them feel comfortable and is a way to 'break the ice' when they first arrive. We also provide toys and other items for parents to give to their children and children to give to their siblings for birthdays and other special events. Items for children to give to their parents for birthdays and mother's/father's day are also welcome. Thank you!
Organization: DuPage County Family Center Opportunity Type: Inkind Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60187 Allow Groups: No |
Inkind: House FurnishingsHousehold furniture and materials are needed as listed on the website at: https://starsfamilyservices.org
Organization: STARS Family Services Household furniture and materials are needed as listed on the website at: https://starsfamilyservices.org
Organization: STARS Family Services Opportunity Type: Inkind Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60187 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Donations: Habitat ReStore building materials & home goods donationsHabitat ReStores are home improvement stores that accept small and large donations of new or gently used furniture, appliance, housewares, building materials and more! Proceeds from the sales of these items help Habitat's work in your community and around the world! Drop-off donations can be made anytime between 10am and 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Locations: Addison: 869 S Rohlwing Rd, Addison, IL 6010Naperville: 868 RTE 59, Naperville, IL 60540ReStore reserves the right to decline any item that is unsafe, broken, unclean or clearly not useable. For a complete list of items that are not accepted or to schedule a free donation pickup, please visit Donation Self Scheduler – Habitat for Humanity - ReStore. Organization: DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity Habitat ReStores are home improvement stores that accept small and large donations of new or gently used furniture, appliance, housewares, building materials and more! Proceeds from the sales of these items help Habitat's work in your community and around the world! Drop-off donations can be made anytime between 10am and 4pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Locations: Addison: 869 S Rohlwing Rd, Addison, IL 6010Naperville: 868 RTE 59, Naperville, IL 60540ReStore reserves the right to decline any item that is unsafe, broken, unclean or clearly not useable. For a complete list of items that are not accepted or to schedule a free donation pickup, please visit Donation Self Scheduler – Habitat for Humanity - ReStore. Organization: DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60101 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: New/Used In Kind Winter Clothing for Homeless/In NeedWe are in need of the following : 1. Jackets 2. Shoes/Boots 3. Socks 4. Gloves 5. Hats 6. Hand Warmers 7. Blankets 8. Small Tents Please drop off at the Public Defender's office on the third floor at 503 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton Il 60187. Organization: Restorative Resources Foundation of DuPage We are in need of the following : 1. Jackets 2. Shoes/Boots 3. Socks 4. Gloves 5. Hats 6. Hand Warmers 7. Blankets 8. Small Tents Please drop off at the Public Defender's office on the third floor at 503 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton Il 60187. Organization: Restorative Resources Foundation of DuPage Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 60187 Allow Groups: No |