Our Vision:
Tonight, everyone eats at a
table and sleeps in a bed.
"I just want to say thank you for providing me and my family with beds. God bless everyone involved with Sharing Connections." - Tonya J.
"I just want to say thank you for providing me and my family with beds. God bless everyone involved with Sharing Connections." - Tonya J.
“I don't think my experience could be any better. Everyone was friendly and helpful.” - Jeremy K.
“I don't think my experience could be any better. Everyone was friendly and helpful.” - Jeremy K.
Helping Heroes Spring Appeal
It has been decades since Christopher last stood on a battlefield, but sometimes, the scars of war felt as raw as ever. [Click here for full story and flyer]
Together
We
Furnish
Hope
Every piece of furniture donated has a story to tell…
and a family who has been positively impacted by it.
We have accomplished many things together
in 2023, but the “Hope” furnished means the most!
We added over 280 new social workers, case managers and family advocates to our service network - now furnishing hope by partnering with over 770 partners across more than 340 locations.
Set a new record of service impacting the lives of thousands of individuals (an estimated 5,900 households) throughout Northern Illinois - helping more than 8,200 children through our onsite, direct to agency, and our on-the-road service programs.
Veteran, Homeless transitioning and Abuse/Domestic Violence accounted for 49% of all households impacted, followed by categories that include Crib/Pregnancy, Extreme Poverty, Disasters, Human Trafficking and Asylum services.
Furnished HOPE to individuals throughout 115 Cities spanning 12 Counties. - DuPage County accounting for 56% of all households impacted through on-site services.
Distributed over $5,600,000 in estimated value of new and donated goods - directly benefiting individuals and families in crisis.
More than 3,580 babies, children and adults were moved from the floor and placed in a new crib or mattress set - providing them a safe place to sleep.
“My client called me and expressed how nice and kind Sharing connections staff was to her. She had nothing but good things to say about the folks that assisted her. I was very happy to hear, but not at all surprised, because that’s what Sharing Connections does, and you all are AWESOME!!!!!!!”
Since 1986, over 203,400 individuals have
been impacted by your donations -and
over 29,700 beds and cribs have been distributed!
“Thank you. The family appreciated everything, especially the beds.”
“The client was so relieved. He has financial struggles and health issues. He found Sharing Connections to be a real blessing that helped him in his time of need. He was pleased by the service and assistance of everyone that helped him, he was pleasantly greeted by Lilly Grimm.”
“Thank you for all you do! Our Veterans and staff are eternally grateful to Sharing Connections.”
“Lilly is always so friendly and accommodating. She has so much compassion for the people she serves. All of the workers at Sharing Connections are kind and helpful. Our guests always have a positive experience when they visit Sharing Connections. I feel very fortunate to be able to work and accomplish the goal of home making. It is such a satisfying feeling to work with such a great organization. ”
“Excellent service , as always. Love working with everyone at Sharing Connections. Keep up the good work.”
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“2023 Non-Profit of the Year” -Chamber630
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