DONATE FUNDS
House of the Good Shepherd is an independent 501(c)(3) corporation.
Our independent status enables House of the Good Shepherd to tailor programs suited to the individual needs of each family we serve, without being restricted to the limitations of a restrictive “one size fits all” approach.
We gratefully accept donations! House of the Good Shepherd House of the Good Shepherd will securely process your online credit card donation. We respect your privacy and will never share your information. https://www.hgschicago.org/donate
RECURRING DONATIONS Recurring donations are a convenient way to make monthly, quarterly or yearly contributions to House of the Good Shepherd.
MEMORIAL AND HONORARY DONATIONS The staff, Sisters and families of House of the Good Shepherd will be honored to pray for your loved ones who have passed away. If you wish to send a memorial donation, you may include the name of a bereaved family member so they may receive a card from us offering our condolences, assuring them of our prayers, and informing them of your donation (amount not disclosed).
Donations may also be made in honor of birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions, in which case we are happy to send a celebratory card to the honorary recipient, offering our prayers in their honor and informing them of your donation (amount not disclosed).
STOCK We welcome donations of stock via stock transfers or any other method. Please contact Nancy Haws, Director of Major Gifts phone: 312.655.7348 or email: at nhaws@catholiccharities.net. She will gladly provide instructions about how to transfer stocks into our account.
ESTATES AND BEQUESTS House of the Good Shepherd is occasionally blessed with thoughtful gifts from estates and bequests of generous supporters who have passed on. If you have questions about including House of the Good Shepherd in your will, please contact: Nancy Haws, Director of Major Gifts phone: 312.655.7348 or email: at nhaws@catholiccharities.net.
Thank you for keeping House of the Good Shepherd in your plans for the future.
WOMEN’S BOARD
The House of the Good Shepherd Women’s Board, established in 1907, is a dynamic group of women representing the foremost House of the Good Shepherd supporters. For 115 years, the HGS Women’s Board has sponsored an annual gala event to raise significant resources to support program operations. For more information about the Women’s Board, please contact: hgswb1@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER
Thanks to all our wonderful current volunteers, we are now at capacity. If you would like to discuss future volunteer opportunities, please send an email to volunteer@catholiccharities.net. Please also visit ccofchicagovolunteers.com to see many other opportunities to volunteer at Catholic Charities. We are grateful for your willingness to share your time and talents in support of our mission!
WISH LIST OF IN KInd Contributions
In-kind drop off donations accepted: M-F between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM Saturdays between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM Drop off donations not accepted on Sundays
Many of our families arrive with little or no possessions, so your donations of goods help them get back on their feet. If you have a question about whether we can accept your donation, please call us at 773-935-3434.
Many of our families arrive with little or no possessions, so your donations of goods help them get back on their feet. If you have a question about whether we can accept your donation, please call us at 773-935-3434.
Gift Cards (We appreciate your generosity!)
Gift cards are most appreciated and go straight to the families for their individual needs. Gift cards from Ventra, Target, Walgreens and CVS are always appreciated and very practical, too!
Baby/Children’s Items
Baby Wipes
Diapers sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7 and Pull Ups, all sizes
Kids’ soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and toothbrushes
School Needs
• Children's shoes, all sizes
• Children’s clothing, boys and girls, all sizes
Household Items
• Face wash
• Facial moisturizer
• Plastic bins, items for organizing
• Batteries- AAA, AA, 9V
• Plastic pitchers
• Electric can openers
• Toasters
• Twin quilted mattress covers
• Toilet brushes
Groceries
Ketchup, Rice, Cooking Oil, Sugar, Salt
Coffee, Coffee Creamer, Pancake Mix
Juice Boxes, Flour, and Spices
Other Needs
• Water color paints
• Sanitary napkins
• Bar soap
• Plastic containers (all sizes)
• Women's deodorant
• Bathroom tissue
Women’s Clothing
(Please note: we only accept clothing in very good or new condition. We cannot accept ripped, stained or men's clothing.)
Women’s underwear sizes Small and Medium (new is ideal)
Women’s bras, all sizes
Women’s socks, all sizes
Women's sleepwear, small
Women's pants sizes 2, 3, 5, 6, 12
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING ITEMS?
Please visit this link: https://www.domesticshelters.org/il/chicago/60613/house-of-the-good-shepherd-chicago/wish-list
SORRY, BUT WE DO NOT ACCEPT: books, used games, puzzles, stuffed animals, VCRs, computers, printers, cribs and beds, strollers, car seats, high chairs, booster seats, and walkers for children.