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 quality items to Deborah’s Place, you facilitate independence, well-being, and dignity for women in Chicago who’ve experienced homelessness.
We use Amazon Wishlists, so there’s no guessing needed on your part: we make a list of what’s needed, and generous supporters like you know exactly how best to help.
Current High-Priority Needs
Cleaning Supplies
Help a woman to maintain her home as a comfortable and safe place to live.
- Air Freshener (disposable and refills)
- All-purpose cleaner
- Bleach
- Broom & dustpan
- Clorox wipes
- Comet
- Degreaser
- Dish gloves
- Dish sponges/scrub pads
- Dishwasher liquid/pods
- Dryer balls/dryer sheets
- Garbage bags
- Glass cleaner
- Hand sanitizer
- Hand/dish soap
- Laundry detergent
- Microfiber cloths
- Mop & bucket
- Oven cleaner
- Pledge
Personal Care
Provide women with resources to live in confidence.
- Body lotion
- Cotton swabs
- Floss (no floss picks, please)
- Liquid body wash
- Mouthwash
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
Household Goods
Help her make a fresh start in her new home
- Cooking utensils (must be new or excellent condition)
- Towels & towel sets (all sizes, must be new)
We are unable to accept donations of clothing.
Click to view all Wish Lists
Patty Crowley Apartments Wishlist (Amazon)
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
Other Helpful Gifts
Reading glasses
New bras, underwear, and leggings – all sizes
Furniture (on a very limited basis—please contact us first to confirm need and space)
- Consider donating furniture to our friends at the Chicago Furniture Bank. They offer local pickups and provide furniture to individuals and families in need – (312) 752-0211
Items We Do Not Accept
- Used Linens
- Salvation Army satruck.org – (800) 728-7825
- Used Clothing
- Open/expired food or medications
- Travel-size toiletries
- The Night Ministry thenightministry.org (773) 784-9000
- 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 Risha Vaughn at rvaughn@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 Risha to schedule a time if you need to make other drop-off arrangements.
Want to make an even bigger impact?
Host a donation drive to engage your community and gather even more donations to support the women of Deborah’s Place! View or download our Donation Drive Guidebook here.