Support Us
Wish List
We’re so grateful for your generosity!
To make the most of your donations, we kindly require that an appointment is scheduled before dropping items off. Just give us a quick call at 217-753-1358.
New and gently-used donations accepted by appointment only. We’re currently accepting:
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In-season, in style clothing (for clients aged 40 and under)
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Bedding – full or twin size bedding, mattress covers, pillows (no used pillows, please)
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Towel sets – bath or kitchen
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No used socks or undergarments
We are not accepting:
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Out-of-season clothing
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Dishes or appliances
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Home or holiday décor
New household essentials such as toilet paper, paper towels, and cleaning supplies are always accepted without an appointment. Donations of new, unopened household essentials may be dropped off Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 p.m.
Wish List of NEW household essentials:
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Monetary contributions
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Gift cards (grocery, Walmart, Target)
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Mops, buckets, brooms & dust pans
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Laundry detergent
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Dish washing soap
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Diapers
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Paper products: Kleenex, toilet paper, paper towels
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Cleaning supplies
If you'd like to donate furniture, please call ahead to verify we can accept it and have space to store the items.
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Your thoughtful donations make a real difference. Thank you for helping us support our community!
Volunteer
We have numerous volunteer opportunities:
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Childcare during Learning Sessions and Support Group meetings. Available times are Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 11:00-12:00 noon.
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Yard work and painting
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Cleaning and special projects
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Present at a learning session. Consider sharing a talent, hobby, skill or area of interest that could provide a positive learning experience for adults seeking help.
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Sponsor a holiday. Mother’s Day, Easter, Christmas, Back-to-School, etc. are occasions for celebration and/or recognition. Gift baskets for moms, or supplies for children’s services are always welcome!
Donate
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MERCY Communities relies heavily on donations for its continuing operations. A 501(c)3 in good standing, with audited financial statements, your momentary donation will further the mission of helping homeless families gain independence.
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Church and Charitable Partnerships
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When a family enters MERCY Communities, they are homeless and generally have few, if any possessions. When they leave MERCY we allow them to keep all of their apartment furnishings, so that they can build upon this foundation. That means every time a family moves out, we need to replace the households furnishings and supplies.Church partnerships provide outreach ministry whereby a church or other organization can sponsor an apartment by supplying: beds, linens, kitchen items, toiletries, and other items to replenish and prepare for the next family.We have a wonderful history with this program, including support from St. Joseph Catholic Parish, The Elks, St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Petersburg United Methodist Church, ABC Club, Western Oaks Baptist Church, Third Presbyterian Church, St. Cabrini Church, Chatham United Methodist, Sugar Creek United Methodist, Carlinville United Methodist Church, Newcomers Club of Springfield, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Parkway Christian and Westminster Presbyterian Church.