The 2022 Donation Drive Schedule has been released! Take note of the drive that works best for you and mark your calendar!

If you would like to schedule a Donation Drive for your local community, please click here to contact us via email
or call Karen at 773-779-6700 x111

City	Dates	Location	Address	Zip
Oak Forest	Apr 9 & 10	Chicago Gaelic Park	6119 W 147th Street	60452
Palatine	Apr 22, 23 & 24	St. Theresa	433 Benton Street	60067
Oak Lawn	Apr 23 & 24	St. Linus	10300 S Lawler Avenue	60453
Chicago	Apr 23 & 24	St. Daniel the Prophet	5300 S Natoma	60638
Indian Creek	Aug 4, 5 & 6	St. Mary of Vernon	236 US Highway 45	60061
Gurnee	Aug 6 & 7	St. Paul the Apostle	6401 Gages Lake Road	60031
Westchester	Feb 26 & 27	Divine Providence (New Shoe & Sock Drive)	2550 Mayfair Avenue	60154
Mundelein	Jul 16 & 17	Santa Maria del Popolo	116 N Lake Street	60060
Hillside	Jul 30 & 31	St. Domitilla	4940 Washington Street	60162
Chicago Ridge	Jul 30 & 31	Our Lady of the Ridge	10838 S Oxford Avenue	60415
Orland Park	Jul 30 & 31	Presbyterian Church of Orland Park	13401 S Wold Road	60467
Oak Park	Jun 4 & 5	St. Edmund	188 S Oak Park Avenue	60302
Orland Park	Jun 11 & 12	St. Francis of Assisi	15050 S Wolf Road	60467
Chicago	Jun 11 & 12	St. Mother Theresa of Calcutta Parish at St. Barbara Church	2859 S Throop	60608
Chicago	Jun 11 & 12	St. Thomas the Apostle	5472 S Kimbark Ave.	60615
Evanston	Jun 17, 18 & 19	St. Mary	1012 Lake Street	60201
Ingleside	Jun 23, 24 & 25	Our Lady of the Lake / St. Bede	36399 N Wilson Road	60041
Wadsworth	Jun 23, 24, 25, 26 & 27	St. Patrick's	15000 W Wadsworth	60083
Wadsworth	Jun 23 thru 27	St. Patrick's	15000 W Wadsworth Road	60083
Lake Villa	Jun 11 & 12	Prince of Peace	135 S Milwaukee Avenue	60046
Chicago	Jun 11 & 12	St. Monica	5136 N Nottingham	60656
Old Mill Creek	Mar 19 & 20	St. Raphael the Archangel	4000 N Route 45	60046
Chicago	May 14 & 15	St. Pascal	3935 N Melvina	60634
Chicago	May 14 & 15	Queen of Angels	4520 N Western Avenue	60625
Orland Park	May 21 & 22	St. Michael's Church	14300 West Avenue	60462
Oak Lawn	May 21 & 22	St. Catherine of Alexandria	4100 W 107th Street	60453
Chicago	May 28 & 29	St. Rene Goupil	6949 W 63rd Place	60638
Chicago	Nov 5 & 6	Christ the King	9235 S Hamilton Avenue	60643
Chicago	Nov 5 & 6	St. Symphorosa	6135 S Austin Avenue	60638
LaGrange	Oct 1 & 2	St. Cletus	600 W 55th Street	60525
Chicago	Oct 8 & 9	St. Daniel the Prophet	5300 S Natoma	60638
Mt. Prospect	Oct 8 & 9	St. Emily	1400 E Central Road	60065
Oak Park	Oct 15 & 16	St. Edmund	188 S Oak Park Avenue	60302
Old Mill Creek	Oct 15 & 16	St. Raphael the Archangel	4000 N Route 45	60046
Palatine	Oct 21, 22 & 23	St. Theresa	433 Benton Street	60067
Oak Lawn	Oct 22 & 23	St. Linus	10300 S Lawler Avenue	60453
Palos Heights	Sep 10 & 11	Incarnation	5705 W 127th Street	60463
Evergreen Park	Sep 10 & 11	Senior Citizen Council of Evergreen Park Village Wide Garage Sale at Yukich Field	9100 S Kedzie Avenue	60805
Orland Park	Sep 17 & 18	St. Francis of Assisi	15050 S Wolf Road	60467
Oak Lawn	Sep 24 & 25	St. Catherine of Alexandria	4100 W 107th Street	60453
Tinley Park	Sep 24 & 25	St. Julie Billiart	7399 W 159th Street	60466
Evanston	Sep 30, Oct 1 & 2	St. Joan of Arc	9248 N Lawndale Avenue	60203
Chicago	Sep 24 & 25	Queen of the Universe	7114 S Hamlin	60629
Wilmette	Apr 30 & May 1	Sts. Joseph & Francis Xavier	1747 Lake Street	60091
Mt. Prospect	Jun 4 & 5	St. Emily	1400 E Central Road	60065
Flossmoor	May 7 & 8	Infant Jesus of Prague	1131 Douglas Avenue	60422
Evanston	May 21 & 22	Evanston Unitarian Church	1330 Ridge Avenue	60201
Evanston	Apr 30 & May 1	St. Athanasius	1615 Lincoln	60201
Wilmette	May 14 & 15	Sts. Joseph & Francis Xavier	1747 Lake Street	60091
Orland Park	Sep 24 & 25	St. Michael's Church	14300 West Avenue	60462
Chicago	Jun 4 & 5	Annunciata	11128 S Avenue G	60617
Chicago	Jun 25 & 26	St. Turibius	5646 S Karlov Avenue	60629
Evanston	Jul 16 & 17	St. Nicholas	806 Ridge Avenue	60202
Blue Island	Aug 20 & 21	St. Mary Magdaline	2324 New Street	60406
Chicago	Sep 17 & 18	St. Pascal	3935 N Melvina	60634
Westchester	Oct 22 & 23	Divine Providence	2550 Mayfair Avenue	60154
Chicago	Sep 17 & 18	St. Benedict	2215 W Irving Park Road	60618
Chicago	Aug 13 & 14	St. Margaret of Scotland	9837 S Throop Street	60643
Chicago	Aug 20 & 21	Blessed Sacrament Parish	3745 S Paulina Street	60609
Chicago	Oct 29 & 30	St. Marcelline	822 S Springinsguth Rd	60193

When you donate with SVdP Chicago, you change lives! Used clothing, household goods, furniture no longer needed, old craft supplies, new items that were never worn, gifts we could not use but forgot to return.  They make a difference every day!

Our thrift stores serve as the destination for receiving, processing, and selling those donations.  Our prices are low so that those looking to find quality goods on a tight budget can be provided for.  Those that are struggling and have come to us for help, when qualified, receive a voucher to shop our stores at no cost, with dignity and respect.  We do not group items as other thrift stores do.  All items are available to all that need, every day! We also provide jobs and skill training, giving those who need the opportunity the most possibilities of a better tomorrow.  SVdP Chicago works with local organizations to help provide needed items such as, blankets and clothing to BEDS and other homeless shelters, baby items for mothers in need, and school supplies for low income families.  Blankets and towels not suitable for use can find a home at a local animal shelter.
At the end of the day, after the light bill is paid and our basic costs for operating our stores are covered, proceeds from your donations are used to support our volunteer led programs that help those in need in Lake and Cook Counties. With over 33 food pantries, community dinners and food trucks, we fulfill the need for those who are food insecure. Whether it is assisting a family with utility bills, medical bills, rent, groceries, or helping a homeless family have a place to sleep, the Society is there! 

Academy of St. Benedict the African Donation Program
6020 S. Laflin Ave Chicago, IL 60636
Patricia Murphy, Principal: pmurphy@academystbenedict.org
Jennifer Farrand, Assistant Principal: jfarrand@academystbenedict.org

 

Our Goal is to share ways that individuals can support students/families of the Academy of St. Benedict the African.

Why support St. Benedict the African school and students/families?

• School is located in the West Englewood Neighborhood of Chicago
• Average income of families is <$25,000 (tuition is over 18% of gross income)
• Many single mom/dads and grandparents as primary caregivers
• 100% of students qualify for Federal Free Lunch Program (used as a tool to measure need based aid programs)
• There is no Parish or School Board to help support families in need that wish to have their students attend.
• SBTA works with the CPD to establish and maintain a positive relationship with the school community and law enforcement to keep students as safe as possible and help build the community.
• Education is documented to be the primary tool for students to break the cycle of poverty.

Impact of COVID-19 on St. Benedict the African school

• Enrollment is down by 30 seats as of October 2020
• Early Childhood Program was suspended for the 2020-21 school year
  • Loss of funding due to program not happening
  • Loss of students/seats
• Currently only Special Class is Art
  • E. Class is limited due to COVID-19
• Resources are stretched thin
  • Each student must have individual supplies and tech equipment. No sharing due to COVID-19 procedures

Impact of COVID-19 on Families

• Many families are impacted by job loss/unemployment due to the pandemic
• Less financial resources available to families to afford tuition and fees to attend

How can you support St. Benedict the African school and families?

Sponsor-a-Student

• Help pay tuition payments of $250 each month
• Help pay After Care Program fees of $150 each month
• Help provide financial assistance towards technology, book, and other fees charged at beginning of school year or when student enrolls.

School Wishlist

• Order from AmazonSmile (be sure to log in to support SVdP Chicago) and ship directly to St. Benedict the African
• Wishlist Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3PBWWJNZR2KSG?ref_=wl_share

Please visit the school website at https://www.academystbenedict.org/  to learn more about The Academy of St. Benedict the African. 

Donate Your Vehicle and Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!

The National Vehicle Donation Program is coordinated by The National Council of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul^® (SVDP USA), a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers tangible assistance to those in need on a person-to-person basis. Your vehicle donation will help fund St. Vincent de Paul Society’s programs in your local Chicagoland communities. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Donate a car to The National Council of The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul USA and help those in need. Each vehicle donation helps SVDP USA Feed, Clothe, House, and Heal those in need. Make a difference today!

We accept all types of vehicles:

Making a car donation is EASY!

It’s as easy as picking up the phone and speaking to a live operator. If you have any questions just call one of SVdP National’s friendly operators toll-free at 800-322-8284 seven days a week.  You can also click here to start your donation online.

How it Works

1. Call us at 800-322-8284 or contact Elvia Rojas at the SVdP Chicago Central Office at 773-779-6700 Extension 107
2. We will tow your vehicle at no cost to you.
3. 3. Get a tax-deductible receipt and help our cause.

Visit The Official National Vehicle Donation Program for St. Vincent de Paul Official Site for more information.

If you already use Amazon.com for online shopping, you can link your account to AmazonSmile and support SVdP Chicago! You will make a .5 percent donation with every Amazon purchase by using AmazonSmile.

Here is 3 simple steps to start donating today:

Click here to visit AmazonSmile

Donation drives are a perfect way to bring your community or company together for a great cause. Your donations provide essentials to those in need.  For over 167 years, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago has been serving those in need.

Your generous donations of clothing, household goods, furniture, and more enable us to continue serving the over 88,000 families that seek our help every year.

We can accommodate company and corporate donation events and provide trailers and assistant during week day working hours.

 

Schedule your event today!  

It’s easy!

• Pick a weekend and call us to schedule
• We will deliver a trailer with donation slips and extra bags.  Guidelines to help donate with dignity are posted inside the trailer
• After your weekend donation event, we will pick the trailer up and bring back to one of our locations for sorting and distribution for those in  need