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West Suburban PADS Wish List

Your donation of the following items will help guests in our Emergency Shelters and those who have recently moved into their own housing.

Please call us at 708-338-1724 to make arrangements for delivery of your donation at our Support Center,
1851 S. Ninth Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153 Map It!

Thank you, very much.


Toiletry Items
Small bottles of lotion, sunscreen, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, Q-tips, double-edged razors, foot powder, toothbrushes and toothpaste, dental floss, ear plugs
Linens/Bedding
Pillows and pillow cases, twin-size sheets, bath and hand towels, wash cloths. Also, new full- and queen-sized sheet sets and bedding, and new kitchen and bathroom towels, are appreciated for our Housing clients.
Clothing
New socks, new underwear (men's, including boxers, and women's larger sizes), white t-shirts (large and extra-large), sweatshirts, sneakers (new or gently used)
Paper Goods
We are reducing the use of paper products in our Shelters and Support facilities. However, they remain necessary in some circumstances.

hot/cold cups, heavy-duty paper plates, napkins, paper towels, toilet paper
Food/Kitchen Items
sugar, powdered creamer, coffee (prefer decaffeinated but regular is welcome too), coffee filters, salt, pepper, large zip-lock bags
Over-the-Counter Medications and Medical Items
(Un-opened. No prescription medication.)

Ibuprofen, Sudafed, Dimatap, Aspirin, Tylenol, Cough Drops, Ambesol, antacids (e.g. Tums), bandages, tape, reading glasses
Cleaning Supplies
window cleaner, soft scrub, bathroom cleaner, non-bleach floor cleaner (e.g. Pinesol, Lysol), bleach, rags
Household Items
brooms and dust pans, vacuum cleaners, mops and buckets, cleaning supplies and rags, waste baskets, shower curtains, sets of plates/bowls/cups, sets of spoons/forks/knives, dish towels, basic cooking utensils, baking dishes, pots and pans, small working televisions, 110 btu air conditioners, fans, large plastic storage containers, cork board (for posting jobs in the Support Center)
We are grateful for donations of any furniture that is in good condition, including dressers, desks, tables (kitchen or dining room), nightstands, couches and chairs.
Newly housed clients in our Rapid Re-Housing Program would be grateful for donated (and working) TVs with converter boxes (if necessary). Contact Alexis at 708.338.1724, ext. 237 to arrange this donation.
Office Supplies/Equipment
white or color 8 1/2 x 12" paper, pens, paper clips, AA and AAA batteries, LCD projector, Internet-capable desktop computer
Other
CTA transportation passes, backpacks (adult size), water bottles, Target/Walmart gift certificates, Aldi's/Jewel/Dominick's gift certificates, a painter's easel