GIFT CATALOG
Money is tight for homeless families. Money is tight for our families that are moving into housing. Often they only have enough money for rent, food and necessities.
Things that most of us think as entertainment or as "little extra" are out of reach of most of our guests. You can help a homeless family and brighten their day by "purchasing" one of the following gifts.
This gift catalog also helps Interfaith Council for the Homeless. The money you donate for gifts frees up money in our budget to use for other homeless services.
TO "PURCHASE" A GIFT
check: send it to ICH, 642 N Kedzie Ave., Chicago IL 60612 and write the name of the gift on the memo line.
credit card: go to our donation page www.active.com/donate/ich, make the credit card/electronic payment and add a note telling us which gift you are 'purchasing'.
GIFTS
Back to School Pack - $50
Backpack, pencils, pens, crayons, notebooks, calculator, ruler and other supplies.
Back to School Wardrobe - $75
Socks, underwear, shirts, pants and/or skirts
Camp Scholarship - $150
One week at summer camp for one child.
A Night at the Movies - $25
We will provide a gift certificate for two people to see a movie.
Museum Membership - $100
You name the museum and we will purchase a one year family membership.
Groceries - $75
You provide the money and we will provide a grocery gift card for the family .
A Meal Out - $50
You provide the money and we will provide a restaurant gift card for the family.
One Month's Rent - $1,000
All of our families pay all or a portion of their rent. Your assistance can help keep them housed for another month or allow them to pay other bills.
Birthday Bash - $50
Cake, decorations and a gift
New Baby Gift Box - $75
Diapers, blanket, hygeine supplies, a set of clothes, etc.
Chicago Winter - $175
Coat, hat, gloves, socks, boots, scarf
CTA Bus Pass - $35
Holiday Basket - $75
Toys and clothes
Holiday Meal - $100
All the fixins'
One Month's Utilities - $150
Rates are high and can drive a family into homelessness
Health Package - $150
Unexpected medical bills can drive a family into homelessness. This gift could also pay for an annual exam.
Together, we can break the cycle of homelessness.
