You are invited to join a Day of Service activity organized by Niles United to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. People of all ages are welcome!

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/T54xbxofRgCtAtfX6 

We will be making no-sew fleece blankets for the Niles Township Respite Center, which serves people facing housing insecurity by offering a place to rest, a warm shower, laundry facilities, and connection to the short-term case management services of the Township's social services staff. The event will also benefit Niles Family Services, the social services department of the Village of Niles.

Your Host: Niles United

The Event: 2024 MLK Day-of-Service

The Time and Date: 2-5pm, Saturday, January 20th

The Location: Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, Illinois

Cost of Admission: This event is free!

Participants are encouraged to bring donations of nonperishable food items and household essentials to help supply the pantry operated by Niles Family Services. Donations of gift cards are also welcome as these help food pantry clients with special dietary needs.

Thanks to the Niles Township government and the Village of Niles Family Services department for their partnership on this day of service honoring Dr. King's achievements as a civil rights leader and champion for social justice.

They gave up so much for us. Now it’s our turn to return thanks. 

Join Niles United and Niles Memorial VFW Post 3579 as we collect move-in essentials to assist our veterans. Although most veterans re-enter civilian life successfully and go on to lead productive lives, on any given night the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) estimates that 40,056 veterans are homeless. When a veteran leaves a shelter or transitional housing and moves to a permanent residence, they often do not have the things needed to set up a new home. Aside from the obvious bedding and furniture, they need the basic items we often take for granted! 

MAIN COLLECTION TIME / DATE: 9am – 1pm, Saturday, September 9th. Niles Memorial VFW, 7255 N. Caldwell Ave., Niles. 

Niles United volunteers will be present to assist in unloading items from your car on that date! 

If you are unable to drop off your donations on the main collection date, you may bring them into the Niles VFW between 4pm and 6pm, Tuesday, Sept. 5th through Saturday, Sept. 9th

Your participation in this collection drive is greatly appreciated!

MOVE IN ESSENTIALS

Personal Hygiene

·  Bath/Hand Soap

·  Deodorant

·  Toothpaste

·  Shaving Cream

·  Toothbrush

·  Comb/Hairbrush

·  Nail Clippers

Kitchen + Cleaning

·  Dishwashing Liquid

·  Paper Towels

·  Windex

·  Trash Can

·  Dish Cloths /Sponge

·  Potholders

·  Mop & Bucket

·  Broom & Dustpan

Bathroom

·  Toilet Brush

·  Toilet Bowl Cleaner

·  Toilet Plunger

·  Shower Curtain

·  Towels/Wash Cloths

·  Laundry Basket

·  Toilet Paper

Miscellaneous

·  Flashlight

·  Garbage Bags

·  Sandwich Bags

·  Food Storage Bags

·  Food Wrap

·  Aluminum Foil

·  Laundry Detergent