With Your Donation, Everything Can Change
DuPagePads has the solution to move people from dependency to self-sufficiency, fear to confidence, the unknown into a future, homelessness into a home.
Seemingly small things we do can add up to great results for our community. At DuPagePads, there are many different opportunities to get involved with to support our mission of ending homelessness.
Our volunteers often find that they are the ones who are inspired and feel they receive far more than they give.
Help Us Share the Fare
We are collecting donations that will help our program participants arrive at our Interim Housing sites, job interviews and doctor’s appointments during the harsh winter months.
Needed Items
Download a Summer 2017 Donation Needs Flyer
Bold items are especially needed.
Gift Cards for Basic Needs, Prescriptions, etc.
- Gas Cards
- Gift Cards for Oil Changes/Car Repair
- Target, Jewel, Walgreens, CVS in the amount of $5, $10, $15, $20, $25
Clothing:
- (New) Men’s Underwear (S-2XL)
- (New) Men’s White Undershirts (M-3XL)
- (New) Women’s Underwear (S-XL)
- (New) Women’s Socks (Women 5-10)
- Women’s Bras (34-40, A-DD)
- Women’s Shoes (6-10 ½)
- Men’s and Women’s Belts
- Men’s and Women’s Plus Size Clothing (1X-3X)
For Work:
- Men’s Black work pants Dickies or Dockers
- Men’s Dress Shoes (9-13)
- Steel Toe Boots (10, 11, 12)
- Women’s Dress Flats (7-11)
- Women’s Dress Pants (8-28)
- Women’s Dress Shirts (L-4X)
For the Weather:
- Insect Repellent
- Men and Women’s Sweatshirts
- Rain Ponchos
- Sun Screen
- Travel Umbrellas
Toiletries:
- Alcohol Free Mouth Wash
- Brushes
- Deodorant
- Hair Care Products
- African American Hair Care Supplies
- Hand Sanitizer
- Personal/Travel size First Aid Kits
- Shaving Cream
- Twin Blade Razors
- Women’s Hygiene products
Children and Babies
- Baby Wipes
- Diapers (Newborn-06)
- Kids/Baby Vitamins and First Aid
- Pull-Ups (4, 5)
- Rash/Ointment Crème
Home Supplies
- 9V Batteries for Smoke Detectors
- Alarm Clock
- (New) Bath Towels
- Batteries
- Can Opener
- Cleaning Supplies (all purpose, dish soap, bleach)
- Dish Cloths
- Food Storage Containers
- Kitchen Garbage Cans/Garbage Bags
- Laundry Detergent
- Light Bulbs
- Paper Towels, Paper Plates, Napkins
- (New) Pillows
- Plastic Ware (forks, knives, spoons)
- Toilet Paper
Transportation
- Adult Bikes
- Bike Lights, Seat Covers, Locks and Chains
- Bungee Cords/Straps for Bikes
- Durable Back Packs
- Ear Buds
- Rolling Luggage
- Train/Bus Transit Cards
Employment
- Flash Drives
- Planners/Calendars
- Portfolios
- Resume Paper
We are not in need of any furniture at this time. Please contact Sharing Connections in Downers Grove.
Drop Off Instructions
Please drop off all donations at 703 West Liberty, Wheaton, Monday through Friday between 7:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.
Contact: Volunteer Coordinator 630.682.3846, ext. 3500, volunteer@dupagepads.org
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