Donate Items
Donating items is a tangible way to show love to immigrant and refugee families. Help foster belonging by donating items today!
Top Needs
New and gently used items are accepted, or you can purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist and ship them directly to our DuPage office!
- Bath towels
- Strollers
- Adult bicycle helmets (NEW)
- Rice
- Sugar
- Shampoo
- Thermometers
- Lamps
- Gift cards (Uber/Lyft, Walmart, Aldi)
Gift Cards
Please either drop off gift cards to our DuPage Office or mail them to: 191 S. Gary Ave., Suite 130, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Aldi, Target, or Walmart
With changes in SNAP and Medicaid benefits, there is an increased need for gift cards to help supplement groceries, medicine, and other basic needs.
Uber/Lyft, Ventra, or gas stations
Transportation gift cards help clients get to job interviews, medical appointments, school meetings, and cover other transportation emergencies.
Furniture Donations
As of March 1, 2025, we are only accepting limited amounts of furniture dropped off at our DuPage office. Please do NOT drop off furniture without an appointment.
If you are interested in donating furniture, please complete the Furniture Donation Form. Staff will try their best to respond in 5-7 business days.
If we are unable to accept your furniture item, consider reaching out to one of our partner organizations!
- Chicago Furniture Bank (Chicago)
- Jubilee Furniture (Carol Stream, Lombard)
- Metropolitan Family Services (Glen Ellyn, Naperville)
- The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (West Chicago)
- Stars Resale Shop (Wheaton)
- Wayside Cross (Aurora)
Drop-Off Instructions for Donations
DuPage:
Office Address: 191 S. Gary Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188
For furniture, please fill out the Furniture Donation form. Our donations team will connect with you about next steps.
For all other items, drive to the back of the building and look for the large garage door across from the dumpsters. The donation area is open Monday-Friday from 9:00AM-5:00PM. Enter the door next to the garage door and leave items on the RIGHT hand side, by the World Relief sign.
If you need help unloading your donation, please contact Lauren Visser at lvisser@wr.org to schedule a specific drop-off time.
Aurora and Chicago:
We only accept Welcome Kit donations at the Aurora and Chicago locations. We do not accept furniture or clothing (other than winter coats) at these offices.
Aurora Office Address: 73 S. Lasalle Street; Aurora, IL 60505
Chicago Office Address: 3507 W. Lawrence Avenue; Chicago, IL 60625
All Aurora and Chicago office drop-offs MUST BE SCHEDULED. Please contact Lauren Visser at lvisser@wr.org to schedule a specific drop-off time.
Welcome Kits
Welcome Kits provide the basic essentials that a family needs when they move into their new home. These are items we often take for granted, such as a toilet brush, deodorant, or paper towels. You can provide a full welcome kit or a patial welcome kit; everything is helpful!
A full list of what is included in a Welcome Kit can be found here.
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