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
- Phone Number: 773.677.1203
- Email: margie@fah4k.org
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
- Phone Number: 773.519.3568
- Email: erin.kerpel@gratitudegeneration.org
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.
Heartland Animal Shelter
Contact Details
Mary Wozencraft
- Phone number: 847.296.6400 x1006
- Email: mary@heartlandanimalshelter.org
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