Now is your chance to clean out your closets to help nonprofits who serve people in need in our local community.  Make A Difference Day is one of the North Shore’s premiere days of service that is a perfect opportunity to join with your family, friends, school and community group to recycle your gently-used goods to benefit nonprofits who need them.  Please sort, bag & label your items then drop them off at the Indian Hill Train station in Winnetka (111 Green Bay Road) on Saturday, October 23rd from 9-12.  See you there!

Please Sort, Bag & Label Your Items for Each Organization Below Before You Donate

Books4Cause — Gently used books, all genres, including textbooks, CDs, DVDs and vinyl

Connections for the Homeless — Disposable NEW men’s razors, men’s coats and warm outerwear (boots, gloves, etc.), duffels, backpacks and rolling suitcases

Counseling Center of the N.S. — Women’s clothing and coats, & men’s clothing (Connections for the Homeless is collecting men’s coats)

Gears 4 Goals — Sports equipment – no golf, hockey or ski equipment

Glass Slipper Project — Jewelry and dressy purses

Hadley Institute for the Blind — Eyeglasses and cases

Infant Welfare Society — Baby diapers (any size), wipes and formula (any kind)

Junior League of  Evanston/North Shore — Casual Purses, formal dresses, warm outerwear (no men’s), household items and
      NEW travel-sized or small toiletries:

• Shampoo/conditioner
• Lotion
• Soap/Body Wash
• Dental Floss
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Mouthwash
• Deodorant

Lawrence Hall  Educational games and puzzles

Madonna Mission — NEW School Supplies:

• Erasers
• Pencil Sharpeners
• #2 Pencils
• Index Cards
• Notebooks
• Composition Books
• Highlighters
• Ballpoint Pens
• Glue Sticks
• Crayons
• Markers
• Individual Tissue Packs

Northfield Food Pantry — Non-perishable food, household cleaning supplies and paper goods

Northwestern University Settlement House — Baby, toddler and children’s clothing, coats and shoes

Orphans of the Storm — …

A Generous Community Cleaned  Its Closets to Benefit People and Animals in Need

Make A Difference Day is one of the North Shore’s favorite opportunities to lend a hand to local nonprofits serving people in need.  Even with the challenges of the pandemic, this year was no exception.  With support from our dedicated volunteer partners from Highcrest Middle School — and this year’s host Wilmette Junior High School — we were able to send our nonprofit partners away with cars and trucks bursting at the seams with valuable donations.    And our guest dog from Orphans of the Storm even found a home!  Many thanks to all who helped make this such an inspiring event.

Participating Nonprofits and Items Collected

Books4Cause —  Gently used books, all genres, including textbooks, CDs, DVDs and vinyl

Childcare Network of Evanston —  Infant Baby diapers, size newborn to 6. Baby wipes and pull-ups, especially 3T-4T boys and girls. Formula – Regular, Gentle Ease and Similac

Connections for the Homeless  — Men’s casual winter clothing and coats, hoodies and sweatshirts;  duffels, sleeping bags, suitcases

Counseling Center for the North Shore  —  Women’s clothing and coats

Gear 4 Goals —  Sports equipment

Glass Slipper Project  — Women’s jewelry and formal/dressy purses

Hadley Institute for the Blind and the Visually Impaired — Eyeglasses & Cases

Junior League of Evanston/North Shore  —  Casual purses, travel-sized toiletries

New Trier Township Food Pantry  — Non-perishable Food, paper goods, laundry detergent

Northwestern Settlement — Baby, toddler and children’s clothing, coats and shoes

Orphans of the Storm  —  Pet supplies, food, newspapers, pets to adopt!

Refugee One  — Winter boots for all ages and genders

Woman’s Club of Evanston  — Prom dresses and dress shoes

Working Bikes  — Adult bikes in repairable condition and gently-used kid’s bikes

YMCA of Metro Chicago  —  Toys, …