The CAWC Wishlist

Unless otherwise specified, CAWC only accepts donations of new items.

Items purchased via our Wish list on Amazon ship directly to our administrative offices!  

Unfortunately, CAWC does not have the capacity to do pick-up service. If you wish to organize a wish list drive for CAWC, please contact Laura Machado at 773.489.9081. Thank you!

Make a Monetary Donation

Donations can be dropped off or mailed to CAWC’s administrative offices at:
1116 N. Kedzie Ave., 5th Floor, Chicago, IL.

Please contact CAWC first to schedule your drop off: 773.489.9081

Toiletries

  • Body wash
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Hand sanitizer/hand soap
  • Hand and body lotion
  • Deodorant
  • Hair products (including ethnic hair care products)
  • Laundry detergent
  • Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss
  • Hair Brushes
  • Hair Dryers
  • Curling Irons/Flat Irons

Household Items

  • Pillows
  • Blankets/Comforters
  • Sheets (particularly twin sized)
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Cleaning supplies (brooms, dustpans, mops, etc)
  • Can opener
  • Blender
  • Coffee makers
  • Kitchen knives
  • Irons
  • Industrial Pots and Pans (for cooking bulk meals for shelter residents)
  • Prepaid cellphones/phone service gift cards

Baby

  • Diapers (especially sizes 4, 5, & 6)
  • Pull ups (all sizes)
  • Baby wipes and baby wash
  • Training cups and baby bottles (no BPA)
  • Umbrella strollers

Art Supplies

  • Art and craft sets
  • Art supplies (paint, brushes, etc.)
  • Jewelry making kits and/or supplies
  • Sewing kits and/or supplies
  • Journals

Clothing

  • New clothing for women, teens, children, and babies
  • New clothing for teen boys
  • Socks (women, teens, children, babies)
  • Underwear (women, teens, children, babies)
  • Sports bras (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)

Gift Cards

Gift cards in all denominations are used throughout the year to provide basic needs for clients. Gift cards give the clients back some control – something that is often denied in abusive relationship. They empower the clients to buy their own essentials.

 

  • Gift cards for clothing stores, grocery stores, quick restaurants, laundromats, pharmacy, salon/barbershops, Visa/Mastercard
  • Activity gift cards such as movie passes, art/children’s museums, sporting event tickets, or passes for other individual, family, or child activities
  • Weekly bus passes

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