Craft for a Cause

Are you looking for a way to give back to the community with your craft skills? The organizations below can use your help. 

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FILL A HEART 4 Kids

Contact Details

Margie Alpert 

Website

Drop Off Details

1 Market Square, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Donations accepted year-round.

Handmade Items Accepted for Donation

  • Blankets – knit, crochet, sewn and fleece
  • Stuffed animals – knit, crochet and sewn
  • Hats – knit, crochet 
  • Fabric supply pouches, bags, and totes 
  • Pillowcases 
  • Kind notes and cards 

Gratitude Generation

Contact Details 

Erin Kerpel 

Website

Drop Off Details

815 Rosemary Terrace, Deerfield, IL 60015

Donations accepted year-round.

Drop off bin located outside the front door if dropping off outside of working hours. Email for more information if making a large donation of items.

Handmade Items Accepted for Donation

Gratitude Generation accepts many different items throughout the year. Visit their website for more information about volunteer opportunities and events for handmade donations. 

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Heartland Animal Shelter

Contact Details

Mary Wozencraft 

Website

Drop Off Details

586 Palwaukee Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090

Donations accepted year-round. Drop items off 9 am-5 pm in the vestibule.

Handmade Items Accepted for Donation

  • Drag leashes
  • Toys 
  • Bedding 
  • Bandanas

LEMONS OF LOVE

Contact Details

Julie Kapustka 

Phone Number: 847.795.0100

Email: julie@lemonsoflove.org

Website

Drop Off Details

406 W. Central Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Donations accepted year-round at their Mount Prospect location. Email for more information about dropping off items.

Handmade Items Accepted for Donation

  • Port pillows  
  • Knit and crochet hats without bulky seams and in soft materials 
  • Happy and punny pictures

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