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WISH LIST
As a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, HOW is able to accept donations of goods in-kind for distribution to the beneficiaries of our mission, or for the benefit of the organization at-large.
According to IRS regulations, only items in good used condition or better and used in support of the organization’s mission are tax deductible. Items that are not in good used condition or better will not be accepted or processed. In addition, all items valued at $5,000 or more must be verified by a qualified, independent appraiser and arranged for and completed by the donor.
For more information on IRS guidelines click here.
Questions? Please contact Kim Christensen at kchristensen@how-inc.org or (773) 465-5770 x253.
HOW accepts the following items in-kind:
Home starter kits - consisting of the following items in new or good condition:
Coffee maker
Toaster
Kitchenware (excluding Tupperware and other storage containers)
Table settings for four
Towel sets
Linens
Lamps
Small electronics (alarm clocks, stereos, microwaves, etc.)
Larger furniture items will be accepted on a case-by-case basis and collected when a client need and match is established prior to retrieval or collection:
Sofas
Desks
Beds
Dining tables and chairs
Recliners
Side or coffee tables
Any item for which transportation must be arranged
New or gently used clothing items are accepted. As storage is limited, however, large donations must be pre-arranged and approved.
Accepted items include:
Career clothing for women (sizes 10 and up in particular)
Coats and outerwear for women, men and children ages birth to 18
Casual/business casual clothing in good condition for women and men
Clothing for children, ages birth-18
Items for after-school and recreational programming are also accepted, including:
Children’s books
Study guides
New or gently used toys
Back-packs
School supplies
Other items collected for the benefit of the organization at-large are accepted on a case-by-case basis including:
Office equipment (copiers, printers, fax machines, computers)
Office furniture (chairs, desks, tables)
Office supplies (paper, binders)
HOW does not accept the following items:
Opened or partially used personal care items
Opened or partially used medications or first aid items
Items in non-working condition or damaged
Perishable food items
Items not in good used or new condition
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HOW You Can Make
a Difference!
By making a tax-deductible donation to HOW—you are making a gift that is more valuable than you can imagine!
You are
supporting women and children in Chicago to maximize their self-sufficiency goals.
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