Womens Services Wish List

If you have an item to donate that is not on the wish list, please contact us before you bring it to make sure it's something we can use.

Contact Administrative Coordinator, Valeri Chow at 773.722.0179 x227 or vchow@breakthroughministries.com.


SPECIAL NEED: Comfortable Lounge Seating for 10-12  Adults

The couches or sectional should be durable, matching units that can be washed down and sanitized daily.


Hygiene/Personal Care

We are in GREAT NEED of hygiene items, especially in hotel/travel sizes. Mouthwash is acceptable only if it does not contain alcohol. 

  • deodorant *Greatly Needed!
  • bar soap *Greatly Needed!
  • toothbrushes
  • toothpaste
  • shampoo
  • hair relaxer
  • combs
  • chapstick
  • razors
  • shaving cream
  • lotion
  • towels *Greatly Needed!
  • washcloths
  • tampons 
  • sanitary napkins

Clothing (Items should be new or like new.) 

We primarily need larger sizes, such as women's 14 and above. 
  • socks - (sizes 9,10,11 and wide widths)
  • new underwear
  • bras - (C, CC, D and DD cups)
  • business attire 
  • coats
  • hats
  • gloves
  • scarves 
  • shoes - (sizes 9,10,11 and wide widths)
  • slip-resistant shower shoes (sizes 9,10,11 and wide widths)

Bedding & Laundry
  • new pillows & sheets (twin)

Janitorial Supplies
  • bleach
  • disinfectant spray 
  • pine sol cleaner
  • toilet cleaner
  • 13, 30 and 60 gallon trash bags
  • push brooms
  • industrial vaccum cleaner 
  • liquid laundry detergent

 Food Service
  • clean grocery bags (to bag groceries for weekly food pantry)
  • frozen meat (enough to feed 30+ women)
  • paper and/or plastic cups, plates, bowls and utensils
  • napkins 
  • silverware
  • non-disposable bowls
  • food prep knives
  • large stock pots
  • large food storage containers
  • large canisters
  • full-length aprons
  • dishtowels
  • potholders





Behind the Scenes Tour
Monday, August 4, 2008

Annual Benefit 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008


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ADDRESS: PO Box 47200; Chicago, IL 60647 / PHONE: (773)722-1144 - FAX: (773)722-1434