Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

SUPPORT GROUPS / CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

The Ark Chicago 6450 N. California Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 Northwest 3100 Dundee Rd., Suite 802 Northbrook, IL 60062 All services at Northwest are by appointment only. 773-973-1000 www.arkchicago.org

The Build Team 495 W. Northwest Hwy Barrington, IL 60010 224-633-9943 info@thebuildteam.org www.thebuildteam.org

Social Engagement “On Our Own” Support Group Conference call support group for those who live alone. Family Service of Lake County/Dickinson Hall Senior Advocate

Help families in Northwest Cook and surrounding counties, struggling with financial and personal burdens, to complete home repair projects that enables them to remain the home they own. Volunteer opportunities to learn construction skills. Cancer Federation To schedule a donation truck pickup: 888-875-4066 www.cftruck.com Dedicated to funding cancer research and scholarships. They accept clothing, household items and monetary donations. Donated goods are sold to private companies to fund their many programs. C.A.R.S. Ministry Willow Creek Community Church 67 E. Algonquin Rd., Building G South Barrington, IL 60010 847-765-5000 www.willowcreek.org Provides transportation to those in need through donated vehicles and donated time from volunteer mechanics. They accept cars, boats, motorcycles and RVs to help support their program. Catchpenny Resale Shoppe 118 E. Main St. Barrington, IL 60010 847-381-7721 www.catchpennyresaleshoppe.com Resale shop for Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital whose proceeds support local healthcare scholarships and patient care at the hospital. See website for items accepted. Also seeking clean cotton fabric donations to make small patient pillows. Catholic Charities Helps people, regardless of their faith, who are struggling with poverty. To make a monetary donation: www.cancerfed.org/donate/

847-810-4678 - Janet Fryer fryerj@cityoflakeforest.com

Survivors of Crime Victim’s Support Group 620 Dakota St. Crystal Lake, IL 60012 815-334-4156

Provides social services and food pantry to the Jewish Community. All food donations must be certified kosher and have at least six months before expiration. Also accepts vehicle donations.

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Americans for Better Hearing Foundation

Benevolent www.benevolent.net

100 Tower Drive, Suite 101 Burr Ridge, IL 60527-0877 630-321-3555 www.abhf.org A non-profit hearing healthcare

Individuals with one-time needs post narratives and videos about themselves and their needs that have been validated by a non-profit professional. People browse the stories and needs and donate any amount they wish.

organization with a team of Audiologists & Speech Pathologists who test hearing, fit hearing aids and conduct Auditory Therapy to improve the entire hearing system (eras & brain). Not only does better hearing improve communication or quality of life, but maintaining healthy hearing also reduces falls, loneliness and dementia. Serve low-income patients at their clinics throughout Chicagoland and through their mobile program at over 100 residential facilities. Assists Veterans in a variety of ways, anywhere from helping file disability claims, providing scholarships, to teaching youth about flag etiquette. Accepts cash, furniture, and household goods. Donations are accepted online, and through pick-up and donation sites. To schedule a pick-up call 708-388-7800. “ Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read. ” Francis Bacon Amvets www.ilamvets.org

Breast Intentions 1147 Brook Forest Ave. #150 Shorewood, IL 60404 louann@breastintentions.org breastintentionsil.org

A non-profit organization that provides one-time financial support for individuals with breast cancer. Help support families cover the expenses associated with breast cancer treatment; spread awareness through education and outreach programs.

Brown Elephant Howard Brown Health 773-549-5943 (Lakeview) 773-271-9382 (Andersonville)

708-445-0612 (Oak Park) For monetary donations: www.howardbrown.org/get-involved/ brown-elephant Supports health and wellness programs to the LGBTQ+ community from donations to their three thrift stores (Brown Elephant) and from monetary donations. Thrift stores in Chicago (Lakeview, Andersonville) and Oak Park.

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