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Individuals may call to request assistance for basic life needs, which may include financial assistance for utilities and rent, furniture, prescriptions (non-narcotic), and car repair. If St. Vincent de Paul may be able to assist, a home visit will need to be scheduled. If St. Vincent de Paul cannot help, the person will receive information regarding other organizations that may be able to assist. Home visits are completed in person and in pairs, to determine how to provide assistance appropriately related to basic needs.

Does not provide assistance for rent deposit.

Services

Furniture
Medical Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity operates ReStores in the Chicago region where one can find donated overstock and second-hand items like furniture, appliances, home decor, and building materials, all at 50%-80% off the original retail value. Proceeds support Habitat's work to build and preserve homes for hard-working, low-income families.

Services

Small Kitchen Appliances
General Household Goods Provision
Light Bulbs
Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies
General Furniture Provision
Household Tools/Equipment

Household items, beds, bedding, TVs, couches, etc, provided free of charge for those who can't afford them. By referral only. Other available resources include financial assistance for prescription refills, fuel for vehicles for qualifying reasons, etc.

Thrift store is available to the general public with no restrictions.

Provides clothing, bedding, furniture, and household items.

Services

Furniture
General Household Goods Provision
General Clothing Provision
Bedding/Linen
Furniture and housewares may include appliances, furniture, housewares, toys, luggage, etc. depending on availability.

Services

General Appliance Provision
Bedding/Linen
Kitchenware
Furniture

Offers household goods and furniture vouchers for items such as household goods, mattresses, kitchen/dining room tables (to meet family size), couches, living room chairs, and lamps if there is no other overhead lighting in unit. Dressers, TV, TV stands, curtains, kitchen appliances.

Vouchers can be used at the Retail Store.

Provides clients with towels, sheets, linens, small appliances, furniture, dishes, baby beds, strollers, etc. as they become available.

Services

General Household Goods Provision
Furniture

Help veterans, seniors, and persons with disabilities with household items including furniture and bedding, hospital beds, walkers, wheelchairs (including motorized), shower chairs, commodes and adult hygiene items. In addition, Carol's Closet can help families with newborn baby clothes to size 6 children's clothes, diapers, new cribs and car seats, baby essentials, and household items including dishes, furniture and bedding. Carol's Closet also has a handicap accessible van and standing lift for loan with a donation.

Services

Medical Equipment/Supplies
Children's Clothing
Furniture
Assistive Technology Equipment
Baby Clothing
General Household Goods Provision
Diapers
Offers food, clothing, and household items, for free, to those in need.

Services

Baby Clothing
Furniture
General Clothing Provision
Food Pantries
General Household Goods Provision
Provides furniture, household goods, clothing.

Services

Thrift Shops
Household Goods Donation Programs
Furniture
General Clothing Provision
Furniture for Veterans and their families.

Provides various items and assistance to those in need including:

- Furniture (dressers & shelves, tables, chairs, dining sets)
- Beds
- Bedding & linens
- Clothing
- Bicycles
- Toiletries

Services

Furniture
Personal/Grooming Needs
Bedding/Linen
General Clothing Provision
Small Kitchen Appliances
Bicycles

Provides people that are in need of furniture that are starting over.

Free items including clothing, furniture, household items, diapers, baby formula, newborn items, and steel toed shoes. Since items are donated, availability may vary.

Services

Diapers
General Clothing Provision
Furniture
Formula/Baby Food

Provides individuals with supplies such as car seats, cribs, diapers, and formula.

Services

Diapers
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Formula/Baby Food
Furniture

Individuals and families can access resources once every 30 days for a supplementary food pantry, fresh food, toiletries, diapers, clothing, household goods, furniture, appliances, and other gently used items.

Expanded Parenting Program helps expecting mothers and parents with children up to 12 months with resources like diapers, education materials on parenting/breastfeeding, and consumer choice of other essential items.

Services

Kitchenware
Personal/Grooming Needs
Food Pantries
General Clothing Provision
Diapers
General Appliance Provision
Fresh Food
Furniture
Bedding/Linen
Salvation Army provides a variety of assistance for low-income individuals and families facing crisis situations including assisted with clothing, food (vouchers), furniture, and some household items. Personal items such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, razors, diapers, etc. may be available. Funds may be available for assistance with heating bills including gas, electricity, wood, fuel oil, propane; also in some cases disconnection bills.

Services

General Clothing Provision
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Electric Service Payment Assistance
General Furniture Provision
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Household Goods Vouchers
General Household Goods Provision
Offers Free Treasurers once in the spring and once in the fall. Furniture, household items and clothing are available on a first come, first serve basis. No limit to items that can be taken. Plastic bags are offered to anyone that needs one to carry items in.

Services

General Appliance Provision
General Clothing Provision
Furniture

Offers several free resources each month including:

-- Children's Clothing (newborn to size 7/8)
-- Diapers/Pull-Ups
-- Baby Wipes
-- Baby Formula
-- Assorted Furniture (cribs, strollers, high chairs, changing tables, bouncy seats, and bathtubs)
-- Kids Toys

Individuals and families can access resources once every 30 days for a supplementary food pantry, fresh food, toiletries, diapers, clothing, household goods, furniture, appliances, and other gently used items.

Expanded Parenting Program helps expecting mothers and parents with children up to 12 months with resources like diapers, education materials on parenting/breastfeeding, and consumer choice of other essential items.

Services

Kitchenware
Personal/Grooming Needs
Food Pantries
General Clothing Provision
Diapers
General Appliance Provision
Fresh Food
Furniture
Bedding/Linen
Emergency assistance for clothing and furniture for families and individuals affected by fire, flood, or fleeing domestic abuse.
Accepts furniture donations from individuals in the community. Distributes items to individuals in need for free. Notes: All pickups must be scheduled at least one week in advance. There is a suggested donation for pick-up service. All drop-offs require an initial call to ensure a quick unloading of items. This program does not provide free furniture directly to the public; must be referred by a caseworker to qualify.

Provides new and used home and home-building items, including:

- Home fixtures.

- Furniture.

- Appliances.

- Hardware and other tools.

Services

General Appliance Provision
Furniture
Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies
Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity operates ReStores in the Chicago region where one can find donated overstock and second-hand items like furniture, appliances, home decor, and building materials, all at 50%-80% off the original retail value. Proceeds support Habitat's work to build and preserve homes for hard-working, low-income families.

Services

Small Kitchen Appliances
General Household Goods Provision
Light Bulbs
Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies
General Furniture Provision
Household Tools/Equipment
Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity operates ReStores in the Chicago region where one can find donated overstock and second-hand items like furniture, appliances, home decor, and building materials, all at 50%-80% off the original retail value. Proceeds support Habitat's work to build and preserve homes for hard-working, low-income families.

Services

Small Kitchen Appliances
General Household Goods Provision
Light Bulbs
Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies
General Furniture Provision
Household Tools/Equipment