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~CHICAGO KID'S CLOSET~

Interested in holding a drive at your school, community organization or business??? Please contact us @312.296.5311 and let us know!!
 
CHICAGO KID'S CLOSET
2012 WINTER COAT AND GEAR COLLECTION!!


We are collecting new and gently used winter coats and gear through Valentines day! We are also collecting NEW packages of socks and underwear.

You can drop off at any of the following locations;

Direct Effect Chicago Kid's Closet
4720 S St Louis
Chicago, IL 60632
M-F 7am through 3pm


Beginning January 9th;

Mozart School
2200 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
M-F 8am through 5:30pm

Blair Childhood Academy
6731 W 63rd Place
Chicago, IL 60638
M-F 8am through 3pm

Stockton Elementary School
4420 N Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
M-F 8am through 3pm

Patrick Henry School
4250 N St Louis
Chicago, IL 60618
M-F 8am through 4pm

 

If you have a large collection within the city (more than an SUV full) please call us at 312.296.5311 for possible pick up!

 


 

 

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WANTED!!


CHILDREN'S SOCKS AND UNDERWEAR!


The Chicago Kid's Closet collects and distributes new packages of socks and underwear to the neediest kids in our schools. A good number of students are in great need of these very personal items. Your help is greatly needed to help us fulfill orders for the many children we will serve this year.

We collect items year round and are always happy to help you start a collection at your business, school or church. It's a wonderful project and special way to honor a child's dignity.

Items can be mailed or delivered (between the hours of 7am and 4pm) to;


Direct Effect Charities

Chicago Kid's Closet

4720 S St Louis

Chicago, IL 60632

(Please note this address is for material donations only. Address for monetary donations and correspondence is listed below)

If you have a large donation and do not have the means to deliver, please call us @ 312.296.5311 and we may be able to arrange a pick up!


FAQ'S

Do you accept only new socks and underwear?

We accept any type of new children's underclothing including T-shirt's for our cold winters!

What size should I buy?

If you have a child, we encourage you to buy their size. It's a nice way to honor them with your donation and it gives us a nice variety of sizes. If you don't have a child, please keep in mind that many of our older kids are in adult sizes. We accommodate student's ages 4 to 17 so sizes can range from 4T to adult extra large.

Where will my donation go?

CHICAGO KID'S CLOSET serves the children in Chicago's public schools exclusively. The schools contact us through their principals, social workers and teachers. These are people who see the students every day and are aware of these very personal needs. Often times, the children personally request items when they are made aware they are available. Direct Effect processes the orders for each individual child and they are delivered to the schools via CPS mail run trucks.

Can I donate clean, gently used items that my children only wore a few times?

No, health laws require that all underclothing items donated be new.

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes, Direct Effect is a tax-exempt 501 C-3 charitable organization. We can provide you with receipts for your donations.

Can I donate New Socks and Underwear to the CLOSET any time of year?

We operate our main drive 2 months prior to the start of school however we do accept items year round!

Can I make a cash donation?

Yes, cash donations help greatly to facilitate our programs and are always welcome. Please send any donations or correspondence to the following address;

Direct Effect Charities

4064 N. Lincoln Ave
#400
Chicago, Il 60618

 

 


Donations can also be made via credit card on our SUPPORT/CONTACT page.