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Meet Michael and Nate, two incredible young people whose lives have been transformed through the support of Primo Center. Their stories are a powerful reminder of what’s possible when families have a safe place to grow, heal, and dream again.

Michael
Michael

"I remember us sleeping in the car again, and the next morning we went to class and my mom ended up finding the Primo Center."

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Nate
Nate

"The number one is to get a job because I want to get my very own house and get a car. I want it to be big, and I have my own room."

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Donations to Primo Center help open doors of opportunity to families experiencing homelessness in Chicago. Please complete the secure form below or mail a check to:

Primo Center
ATTN: Development
6212 South Sangamon Street
Chicago, IL 60621 

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Your gift to Primo Center helps families experiencing homelessness build lasting stability and brighter futures. Each donation fuels safe housing, mental health care, early childhood education, and job readiness programs that empower families and individuals to thrive. Whether you give once, become a monthly donor or bequest a legacy gift, your generosity makes healing and hope possible—one family at a time.

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Primo Center Headquarters
6212 S. Sangamon
Chicago, Illinois 60621 

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

Thank you for your wanting to empower families to become productive, responsible, and independent members of their community.

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Families need you now—your gift provides safety, stability, and hope for those experiencing homelessness in Chicago. Give Today, Change Tomorrow! Join Primo Center in breaking the cycle of homelessness—one family at a time.

Primo Family Subscriber

Monthly giving is a simple, sustainable way to support our neighbors in need. Visit our donation form above and select “recurring donation” to provide an automatic monthly donation. As a Primo Family Subscriber, you will be helping our families every day and make a lasting impact all year round.

Planned Giving

Planned giving is planting seeds for the future. By including Primo Center in your end-of-life plans, you are providing support for the next generation struggling with economic uncertainty and homelessness. Contact Katy Walsh to discuss your legacy gift to Primo Center.

Gift Card Donations

Our families transitioning into Permanent Supportive Housing can always use support setting up their homes. If you’d like to donate gift cards or transportation passes, please contact Shelley Cooper to make arrangements. Popular gift cards: Aldi, Whole Foods, Jewel, Mariano’s, Save-A-Lot, Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, Walgreens, CVS or Ventra Card -Single Ride Pass.

Donation of Stocks, Bonds, & Mutual Funds

A gift of appreciated securities to Primo Center eliminates the capital gains tax that would be due upon selling the stock and gives you tangible tax savings and benefits while also supporting our mission. Please discuss with your financial advisor donating stocks, bonds, and mutual funds to Primo Center.

In-Kind Donations

Currently, Primo Center is NOT able to accept donations of clothes, furniture and other items. For the future, we are working to establish an efficient system to accept and disseminate donations to our families in need. For now, we recommend donating your items to Furniture Bank or Salvation Army.

Community Projects

If your company, school, church, or organization have an idea for an initiative or fundraiser that could benefit our families, please contact Shelley Cooper to discuss how you might collaborate with Primo Center.