We are always in need of certain items in order to continue providing the best care that we can for residents of our 24-month transitional living program.

Organizing a donation drive would benefit all members of our organization, from staff who then will not have to pay for these items out-of-pocket, to the residents, who either live on limited means or have no income at all. Your contribution is extremely valuable in helping us to carry out our mission.

We welcome and appreciate the following donations:

Linens

• Bath/hand towels (new or gently used)
• Pillows (must be new)
• Blankets, comforters for twin beds (new or gently used)
• Sheets/pillowcases for regular twin and extra-long twin beds (new or gently used)

Toiletries

• Toilet paper
• Bar soap
• Pads/tampons
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Dental floss
• Mouthwash
• Shaving cream
• Deodorant
• Shampoo/conditioner
• Men's and women's razors
• Skin lotion
• Tissue

Kitchen

• Gift cards from Jewel or Dominicks
• Kitchen utensils (including large utensils like tongs, spatulas, etc.)
• Unbreakable, microwave-safe dishes
• Plastic spoons
• Plastic forks
• Plastic knives
• Paper towels
• Lunch napkins
• Foil and plastic wrap
• Paper cups
• Paper plates
• 28 oz. size bottle of Pinesol (brand name only)
• Dishsoap (Dawn, Joy, or Palmolive only)
• Brooms and dust pans

Miscellaneous

• Yoga mats
• USB flash drives
• 500-sheet pack white copy paper
• Digital camera
• $5 and $10 gift cards to local businesses
• CTA, Metra, or PACE transit cards
• Movie, theater or museum tickets
• Bicycles, bike helmets, and bike locks

For additional information about donation drives, contact:

Erika Espinosa
Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry
825 W. Wellington Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
(773)327-9921, x138
eespinosa@abam.org