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BASIC PERSONAL NEEDS: diapers/pull-ups, baby wipes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, feminine hygiene

GIFT & FARE CARDS: Aldi, Whole Foods, Jewel, Mariano’s, Save-A-Lot, Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, Walgreens, CVS or Ventra Card -Single Ride Pass

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: microwavable dish sets, utensils, pots, pans, toasters, coffee makers, microwaves, sheet sets (twin/full-size), comforters (twin/full-size), pillows (standard size), towels, wash cloths, mops, brooms, dustpans, bleach, cleaning solution, sponges, scouring pads, dish soap, laundry detergent, paper towels

BUILDING NEEDS: commercial vacuum (Sanitaire model SC5845B), microwave ovens

These items are needed year round and may be dropped off Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm:

Primo Center

6212 S. Sangamon

Primo Center does NOT accept donations of used linens or open/expired medications or food items. If you have an inquiry about other items we may need, please Katy at katy.Walsh@primocenter.org .

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

Leave a Legacy

You can make gifts that maximize financial and tax benefits while creating a lasting impact for Primo Center. Talk with your financial advisor or attorney about using your assets—not just annual income—for charitable giving.

Bequests

Include Primo Center in your will, trust, or estate plan. You can give a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a contingent gift—while keeping control of your assets during your lifetime.

Life Insurance

Name Primo Center as a beneficiary (or contingent beneficiary) of your life insurance policy, potentially reducing estate taxes.

Retirement Plans

Designate Primo Center as a beneficiary of your 401(k) or IRA, reducing taxes while supporting our mission.

Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)

Provide income for yourself or loved ones during life, with remaining assets later benefiting Primo Center.

Charitable Lead Trust (CLT)

Provide income to Primo Center for a set time, then pass remaining assets to heirs with tax savings.

Other Assets

Consider gifts of real estate, business interests, private stock, LLC/partnership shares, or appreciated securities. These may reduce capital gains taxes and provide charitable deductions.

Please contact Katy Walsh, Chief Development Officer at katy.Walsh@primocenter.org with any donation questions or requests to tour one of our shelters.

Primo Center is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization, EIN# 36-2966006.