In addition to monetary support, your donations of necessary items (gifts in-kind) provide our residents resources to turn housing into home. When you donate items to Deborah’s Place, you facilitate independence and well-being for women in Chicago who’ve experienced homelessness.
We use RightGift and Amazon Wishlists, so there’s no guessing needed on your part: we upload a list of what’s needed, and generous supporters like you know exactly how best to help. Click the button at the bottom of the lists to shop and donate directly.
High-Priority Needs
Cleaning Supplies
Help a woman to maintain her home as a comfortable and safe place to live.
- Air fresheners
- Toilet plungers
- Dish detergent
- Household cleaning solutions
- Laundry supplies
- Scrub pads
- Clorox wipes
- Mops
- Brooms
New Bed Linens
Help her to rest easy after the trauma of homelessness.
- Pillows
- Sheet sets
- Comforters
- Towels
Full-
Size Toiletries
Provide women with resources to live in confidence.
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo and conditioner
- African-American hair care products
- Body wash, hand soap & soap bars
- Deodorant
- Incontinence supplies
- Denture supplies
Did you know that if you order from our wish list on RightGift, we get a percentage of the sale proceeds in addition to your generous purchase?
Other Essential Goods
Gift Cards
Facilitate independence and meet all the needs that fall through the cracks.
- Single-ride Ventra
- Grocery gift cards (Jewel Osco, Marianos, Pete’s Fresh Market)
- Shopping gift cards (Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, etc.)
- Walgreens/CVS
Kitchen Items
Help a woman to care for herself and nourish her new life.
- Microwaveable dishes
- Glassware
- Silverware
- Pots/pans
- Cooking utensils
- Small appliances
Other Helpful Gifts
Reading glasses
Clothing (new-with-tags only)
Furniture (occasionally—please contact us first to confirm need and space)
Items We Do Not Accept
- Used Linens
- Salvation Army satruck.org – (800) 728-7825
- Used Clothing
- Dress for Success dressforsuccess.org – (312) 527-0925
- Open/expired food or medications
- Baby items or toys
- Share Our Spare shareourspare.org – (312) 877-5884
- Cradles to Crayons cradlestocrayons.org – (312) 767-1008
- Flammable items such as candles or incense
If you have a question about whether we will accept your item, please contact Debra Duncan at DDuncan@deborahsplace.org before coming to our location.
To Donate Items: Drop-off Hours and Location
Donations are accepted at 2822 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612, during regular business hours (9 AM to 5 PM, M – F). Please email Debra to schedule a time if you need to make other drop-off arrangements.