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Thanks to everyone who helped make our 13th annual Make A Difference Day a Huge Success!

What —  Generous donors drove through and dropped off new and gently used items to benefit 14 local nonprofits

When —  Oct. 24, 2015

Where — Indian Hill Train Station Parking Lot in Winnetka

Who — This year we  supported the following 14 area nonprofits

Bernie’s Book Bank
 
Children’s Books
 
 
Connections for the Homeless
 
Men’s Clothes, Shoes, Duffels, Sleeping Bags, Blankets
Family Service of Winnetka 
 
Women’s Clothes
 
 
Gear 4 Goals
 
Sport’s Equipment
 
 
Hadley School for the Blind
 
Eyeglasses and Cases
 
 
Infant, Inc.
 
Powdered Formula and Diapers
 
 
Jr. League Evanston-North Shore 
 
Prom Dresses and Accessories
 
 
New Trier Township Food Pantry
 
Non-Perishable Food, Paper Goods, Cleaning Supplies, Unused Toiletries, Laundry Detergent
Orphans of the Storm
 
Dog and Cat Food, Pet Toys,Old Towels, Newspapers
 
Refugee One
 
Adult and Kids Outerwear and Boots
 
 
Revive
 
Toys, and ChildrensCclothes
 
 
Salvation Army
 
All Miscellaneous Items
 
 
Working Bikes
 
Any Condition Bikes
 
 
YMCA of Metro Chicago
 
School Supplies, Backpacks, Educational Games & Puzzles

 

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