Cradles to Crayons helps families get the everyday essentials their children need. So they can assist as many families as possible, they give out these items through their network of Service Partners who are already in the community.
Cradles to Crayons helps families get the everyday essentials their children need. So they can assist as many families as possible, they give out these items through their network of Service Partners who are already in the community.
Provides assistance with rent, utilities, food, household, and personal supplies to the applicants who qualify. Also processes applications for all other townships in Crawford County.
Provides assistance with rent, utilities, food, household, and personal supplies to the applicants who qualify. Also processes applications for all other townships in Crawford County.
Provides various items and assistance to those in need who complete the intake and verification process. Directs 26 different "Gap ministries" to cover various community needs. It is not an emergency response organization and time is taken to make sure the needs are legitimate. All intake procedures are done over the phone. Assistance is only provided if funds/donations are available for the specific need.
Gap ministries include:
- Kitchen supplies.
- Furniture (dressers & shelves, tables, chairs, dining sets).
- Beds.
- Bedding & linens.
- Clothing.
- Bicycles.
- Toiletries.
Provides various items and assistance to those in need who complete the intake and verification process. Directs 26 different "Gap ministries" to cover various community needs. It is not an emergency response organization and time is taken to make sure the needs are legitimate. All intake procedures are done over the phone. Assistance is only provided if funds/donations are available for the specific need.
Gap ministries include:
- Kitchen supplies.
- Furniture (dressers & shelves, tables, chairs, dining sets).
- Beds.
- Bedding & linens.
- Clothing.
- Bicycles.
- Toiletries.
Food pantry available weekly. Personal/grooming supplies available monthly:
- shampoo
- bar soap
- deodorant
- laundry
- first aid supplies
- vitamins
- toilet paper
- Kleenex
Food pantry available weekly. Personal/grooming supplies available monthly:
- shampoo
- bar soap
- deodorant
- laundry
- first aid supplies
- vitamins
- toilet paper
- Kleenex
Individuals will be given a bag filled with toiletries and household / cleaning supplies. These items may change on a monthly basis based on need and what is donated.
Individuals will be given a bag filled with toiletries and household / cleaning supplies. These items may change on a monthly basis based on need and what is donated.
Food pantry available in church basement. Paper products (toilet paper, tissues, paper towels) also available. Emergency food available for some situations.
Food pantry available in church basement. Paper products (toilet paper, tissues, paper towels) also available. Emergency food available for some situations.
Provides a client choice food pantry to local residents. Also provides vouchers for Hinckley Fresh Market. Offers school supplies and household supplies (toilet paper, soap, etc.) when donations are received.
Provides a client choice food pantry to local residents. Also provides vouchers for Hinckley Fresh Market. Offers school supplies and household supplies (toilet paper, soap, etc.) when donations are received.
Helps other organizations distribute basic needs such as baby diapers, period products, and adult incontinence products to people in need. They do not distribute diapers/supplies directly to families. Instead, they give diapers to partner organizations, which distribute them to the families they serve.
For people in need of diapers, use their website or Facebook page to find one of the partner agencies. Please do not call or email the diaper bank - they do not have the staff or resources to respond to individuals asking for diapers. This resource is listed to help those in need find the local partner agency that can help.
Helps other organizations distribute basic needs such as baby diapers, period products, and adult incontinence products to people in need. They do not distribute diapers/supplies directly to families. Instead, they give diapers to partner organizations, which distribute them to the families they serve.
For people in need of diapers, use their website or Facebook page to find one of the partner agencies. Please do not call or email the diaper bank - they do not have the staff or resources to respond to individuals asking for diapers. This resource is listed to help those in need find the local partner agency that can help.
Northwest Compass provides housing and supportive services to help unaccompanied young adults prepare for life's challenges and navigate crisis. They offer services that aim to break the cycle of poverty for the unseen and often stigmatized population of unaccompanied young adults aged 18-24.
Northwest Compass provides housing and supportive services to help unaccompanied young adults prepare for life's challenges and navigate crisis. They offer services that aim to break the cycle of poverty for the unseen and often stigmatized population of unaccompanied young adults aged 18-24.
Basic needs for indigent, honorably discharged veterans and their families, including assistance with rent, utilities, food, and personal hygiene items.
Other services include housing, job referral, emergency food orders, medical assistance referral, utilities (gas, lights, water, sewer), and hospital equipment loan closet.
Basic needs for indigent, honorably discharged veterans and their families, including assistance with rent, utilities, food, and personal hygiene items.
Other services include housing, job referral, emergency food orders, medical assistance referral, utilities (gas, lights, water, sewer), and hospital equipment loan closet.
Offers emergency assistance, including help with rent and utility bills, prescriptions, and transportation expenses. Provides personal hygiene and baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. Offers thrift store vouchers for clothing and household supplies.
Provides fans during the summer to eligible households.
Offers emergency assistance, including help with rent and utility bills, prescriptions, and transportation expenses. Provides personal hygiene and baby supplies, such as diapers and formula. Offers thrift store vouchers for clothing and household supplies.
Provides fans during the summer to eligible households.
Vineyard Church of Elgin serves a daily breakfast to the community consisting of a hot meal in the colder months and sandwiches, fruits, and treats in the summer. Guests may be able to be provided with toiletries, clothing, and shoes, depending on the availability of donations.
Vineyard Church of Elgin serves a daily breakfast to the community consisting of a hot meal in the colder months and sandwiches, fruits, and treats in the summer. Guests may be able to be provided with toiletries, clothing, and shoes, depending on the availability of donations.
Chicago Dream Center provides meals, haircuts, and clothing, all while spreading compassion and kindness to the unsheltered community every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, hosted at the New Life Covenant Humboldt Park Campus.
Chicago Dream Center provides meals, haircuts, and clothing, all while spreading compassion and kindness to the unsheltered community every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, hosted at the New Life Covenant Humboldt Park Campus.