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Respond Now - Chicago Heights, IL

Description: RESPOND NOW attempts to help all people who have a genuine need. We strive to provide our services in a manner that maintains dignity and choice. We treat our clients as individuals and maintain a supportive environment for individuals who require assistance. On a daily basis, some of the problems we address are:
Food - We provide the basic staples and non-perishable items including, if necessary, baby food and formula. Respond Now's major source of food is the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Rent Assistance - We provide funds to avert eviction or for rental deposits to secure a lease.
Utilities - We provide funds to keep utilities (water, gas, electric) operating.
Temporary Lodging - We provide funds for local motels for families who have lost their homes through fire or eviction.
Clothing - We provide clean, used clothing donated by individuals or groups. We also provide funds for work shoes.
Transportation - We provide bus passes for clients to get to job interviews, clinics, public aid and social security appointments.
Furniture - We furnish, when available, donated beds, tables, chairs, etc. We also provide donated household items, when available.
Toiletries & Personal Hygiene Items - We furnish soap, detergent, disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors & shaving cream.

Do you have items to donate? Contact Respond Now at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.

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Important:
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Do you have items to donate? Contact Respond Now at the phone number provided above to see if they can use any items you may have to donate.