Clothing

Many of the shops listed also accept toys, books, jewelry, household items, small appliances and some furniture. Items should be clean and in useable condition. Call ahead for specifics.

Donation:
Amvets
(708) 388-7800
amvetspickup.com
Call or see website for pickup service information.

Avenues to Independence Thrift Shoppe
7710 W Touhy, Chicago
(847) 292-0870, x771
avenuestoindependence.org
All proceeds from the shop support residential and work programs for developmentally disabled adults. Donations of clothing and household items accepted at the back door Tues. – Sat., 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Bottomless Closet
435 N LaSalle, Lower Level 1, Chicago
(312) 527-9664
bottomlesscloset.org
Accepts ready-to-wear professional women’s clothing and accessories for distribution to women on assistance and working-poor women. Please call to schedule a time to drop off items.

Christ Church of Winnetka
470 Maple St, Winnetka
(847) 446-2850
christchurchwinnetka.org
Weekdays: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Weekends: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Annual rummage sale benefits 60 charities in the Chicagoland area.
Call to schedule furniture pickups. 
  
Clearbrook (Practically Perfect)
1815 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights
(847) 577-0267
clearbrook.org
Clearbrook provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
The store accepts donations of clothing and household items at the following times:
Monday - Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Call to schedule pickups of useable furniture.

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
epilepsyfoundation.org
The Foundation offers counseling and educational services to people with epilepsy and their families.
Also accepts clothing, small appliances, household goods, books, sporting goods and small items of furniture. See website to schedule pick-ups and for acceptable items for donation. Locations for drop-off bins are also listed.

Glenview Community Church Resale Shop 
1000 Elm St, Glenview
(847) 724-2638
gccucc.org/resale.html
Accepts clothing and small housewares during business hours.

Goodwill Industries
1551 N Dryden Ave, Arlington Heights
(847) 670-7311
amazinggoodwill.com
Also accepts computer equipment and peripherals (including monitors), bicycles, TVs, small appliances, furniture, home décor, books and movies (DVD and VHS).
No refrigerators or washers/dryers. No mattresses or box springs.

Kenneth Young Community Mental Health and Senior Services
1150 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg
(847) 891-0978
kennethyoung.org

Lamb’s Farm Thrift Shop
14245 W Rockland Rd, Libertyville
(847) 362-4636
lambsfarm.org
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Also accepts housewares, bedding and furniture in good condition.

ORT Resale Store
800 Central Ave, Highland Park
(847) 433-1697
Proceeds benefit the ORT America education programs.
Also accepts housewares, books and toys. No furniture or computers.

Purple Heart
purpleheartpickup.org
Pickup service available.

Salvation Army
•250 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights
(847) 577-2828
•6715 W Dempster, Morton Grove
(847) 581-0590
•4335 Oakton, Skokie
(847) 983-8197
 usc.salvationarmy.org/usc/www_usc.nsf

Also accepts books, musical instruments, bicycles, working television sets, working computers and monitors, and furniture and appliances in good working condition.Not all stores accept all items (e.g., TVs). Call individual store before dropping off donations. Bulk pickups may be scheduled by calling (773) 477-1300.
 
Save a Pet Thrift & Gift
4446 Oakton St, Skokie
(847) 677-8805
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am -  4:00 pm
No furniture.

Second Time Around
4123 Oakton St, Skokie
(847) 673-3172
shores2ndtime.com
Benefits SHORE Community Services, which provides services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Please call first.

Sparrow’s Nest
275 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine
(847) 705-6852
http://homeofthesparrow.org/
Provides housing and support services to homeless and low income women and children.
Accepts donations Monday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thrift House of Junior League
920 Chicago Ave, Evanston
(847) 328-5778
jle-ns.org
Monday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Accepts clothing, housewares, books and small electronics.

Twice Blest Thrift Shop
27 E Northwest Hwy, Palatine
(847) 934-1140
misericordia.com/shops/thrift
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Proceeds benefit Misericordia.
Accepts clothing, housewares, books, small electronics and furniture (no pickup service).

Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.
(708) 371-4418
vvapickup.org
Call or visit website for pickup. Clothing, shoes and household items accepted.

WINGS Resale
•8349 W Golf Rd, Niles
(847) 965-1454
1315 N Rand Rd, Palatine
(847) 963-0861
wingsprogram.com
Call individual store or visit website for hours and type of donations accepted.

Winnetka Congregational Church Rummage Sale
(847) 446-0575
7 days a week:  9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Furniture pickup available on Fridays. Also accepts vehicles, cars and boats. Call for specifics.

Winnetka Thrift Shop
992 ½  Green Bay Rd, Winnetka
(847) 446-8060
Proceeds benefit the counseling and psychotherapy program at Family Service.
familyservicewn.org
Donations accepted:
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Women’s American Ortique Resale Shop
915 Chicago Ave, Evanston
(847) 864-6099
Proceeds benefit the ORT America education programs.
Call for type of donations accepted.

Check with other donation sources:
- your township or county Human Services Department
- local shelters
- churches
- hospitals
- community organizations (Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, etc.)
- local schools or libraries

Consignment and Resale Shops:
LilyJack Resale & Consignment
9227 Waukegan Rd, Morton Grove
(847) 965-3330 or (800) 780-9228
lilyjackresale.vpweb.com
Women’s clothing and accessories. Also carries original artwork and home accessories. Consignment only.
Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Bearly Used Inc.
401 Linden Ave, Wilmette
(847) 256-8700
Newborn/children’s, teens and women’s clothing. Call first.

Encore Resale
1027 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge
(847) 698-0908
Consignment only.

Glen Cote Thrift Shop
372 Hazel Ave, Glencoe
(847) 835-0026
Consignment only.

Hand-Me Downs Inc.
614 Dempster, Evanston
(847) 475-0803
Newborn to pre-teen clothing, toys, books, baby equipment. Call for appointment.

New For You
1915 Plum Grove Rd, Rolling Meadows
(847) 358-7899
Consignment only. Call first.

USAgain
1555 W Hawthorne Lane, Ste 4W, West Chicago
(800) 604-9533
usagain.com
A for-profit textile recycling company which recycles most donations as secondhand clothing. The remainder is recycled as polishing cloths or converted into fiber to be remade into recycled textile products. See website to find a collection bin.