Military Outreach

We’ve all heard stories of homeless veterans struggling to regain their footing when returning to civilian life. They’ve risked their lives for us, and now we have a way to help them this Veteran’s Day.

The Veterans Administration (VA) has a wonderful rent subsidy program that moves homeless veterans to apartments—with a success rate of over 60% by the 2½ year mark! Please help our veterans by donating items needed to set up a new home!

When a veteran leaves a shelter or transitional housing and moves to a permanent residence, they often do not have the basic items needed to set up their new home. Aside from a need for bedding and furniture, they need the basic items we often take for granted. All items will be delivered to a VA facility to be distributed to a veteran in need.

On November 5, our partner serving veterans, Military Outreach USA, will be collecting the household items shown below. The VA will distribute 100% of the items collected to service veterans in the greater Chicagoland area by the following week’s end. Please help us fill the collection bins November 5, both services.

VETERANS EXITING HOMELESSNESS MOVE-IN-ESSENTIALS

Personal Hygiene
Bath Soap
Hand Soap
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Shaving Cream
Toothbrush
Hair Brush/Comb
Nail Clipper

Kitchen + Cleaning
Dishwashing Liquid
Paper Towels
Kitchen Trash Can
Dish Cloth
Mop & Bucket
Sponges
Broom & Dust Pan
Windex

Bathroom
Toilet Brush
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Towels/Wash Cloths
Plunger
Shower Curtain
Laundry Basket
Light Bulbs
Toilet Paper

Miscellaneous
Flashlight
Garbage Bags
Sandwich Bags
Laundry Detergent
Aluminum Foil
Pot Holders
Hamper