Resource Guide

Helpful resources for donations, recycling, and trusted professional support.

Thoughtful places to donate around Chicagoland:

Please visit the organization website for full details on what they accept and how to donate.

  • Lambs Farm - The Cedar Chest Thrift shop at Lambs Farm accepts clothing, shoes, home decor and crafts.

  • Beautifully EmpowHERed - The Career Clothing Closet in Naperville accepts gently used career clothing and shoes.

  • The Wasteshed - The Wasteshed diverts usable art, craft, and school materials away from the landfill, making them available to the public for reuse at an affordable price. Locations in Chicago and Evanston.

  • YWCA Shop for Good - Locations in Evanston and Wilmette. Accepts new and gently loved women’s clothing, outerwear, footwear, purses, jewelry and accessories.

  • Evanston Animal Shelter - Accepts metal dog crates, cat carriers, unopened dog/cat food, gently used leashes . Please visit their website for a full list.

Where to recycle around Chicagoland:

Please visit the organization website for full details on what they accept .

Evanston - Visit this website for information on how to recycle or safely dispose of small electronics, light bulbs, batteries and other hazardous waste items in Evanston.

Wilmette - Visit this website for information on how to recycle or safely dispose of small electronics, light bulbs, batteries and other hazardous waste items in Wilmette.

Additional resources will be added, please check back for updates!