Project HOPE
SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR PROJECT HOPE THIS SUMMER!
This summer, we will continue to partner with Midwest Veterans Closet to assist military heroes who are at risk of homelessness and active-duty service members and their families. Please fill the baskets and bins near our fellowship hall with the following non-perishable food items, housewares, durable goods (imagine needing EVERYTHING to set up a new home), new and gently used men’s clothing (all weather).
Durable Goods:
• paper towels
• sandwich & storage bags
• cleaning supplies
• laundry detergent
• bleach
• lotion
• chapstick/lip balm
• wet wipes
• hand sanitizer
Food:
• plain potato chips
• ramen soup packages
• coffee
• meals-in-a-can (chili, hearty soup, spaghetti, etc.)
• meals-in-a-box
• fresh produce
• canned fish
• canned meats
• nut butter
• cold cereals
• jelly
• hot cereals
• 100% fruit juices
• canned fruits
• mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard
• crackers
• cheese
• cookies
• grains, pasta, beans
• bottled water
• cat and dog food (Pet Pantry)
Housewares:
• pots and pans
• small appliances
• cooking utensils
• eating utensils
• kitchen tools
• dishes
• glasses
• bakeware
• baking tools
• dish racks
• kitchen towels
• 13-gallon trash bags
• 33-gallon trash bags
Clothing: Men, Women & Children
• new underwear
• new/gently used jeans
• new/gently used shoes
• new/gently used boots
• new socks
• spring jackets
• professional wear
• business casual
• hoodies
• sweat pants/shirts
• brassieres
We also have bins for clothing/jackets (all ages/sizes); general non-perishable food items, and pre-paid Gas Cards/Jewel Cards
Our labeled baskets and bins are located outside the Fellowship Hall.
DROP YOUR DONATIONS OFF
On Sunday mornings; OR Monday - Fridays from 10 am-3 pm in the labeled baskets and bins located outside Ascension's Fellowship Hall.
CAN I MAKE A MONETARY DONATION INSTEAD?
If you desire to contribute financially, please mail a check payable to Ascension of Our Lord, with "Project HOPE Fund” in the memo, and mail to:
Ascension of Our Lord
1207 Riverwoods Rd.
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
WHAT IS Project HOPE?
“Project HOPE” (Humanitarian Outreach and Philanthropic Engagement was created by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago (“Metropolis”) to partner with local parishes to help provide food security andstable housing to those in need. At this time, Ascension will assist in meeting the needs of local homeless and working poor families served by Vernon Hills Township Food Pantry, as well as veterans and families served by the Midwest Veteran’s Closet.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, please send an email to rkalvarez5@gmail.com.
If you or someone you know needs assistance, please contact Fr. Sotiri directly at 847.482.1200; frsotirios@ascensiongoc.com.
Project HOPE maintains the anonymity of all beneficiaries and does not share information about its beneficiaries without their prior consent.
