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Thank you for supporting PADS of Elgin. Your donation is greatly needed for our day-to-day operations. To provide continued support, please consider Monthly Giving. It is a great way to help give sustainable assistance. Your donation provides resources for those who need it most. Thank you. Together We Can End Homelessness!
Single or Monthly Donation
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Current Needs List
We are so grateful for all of our donors. Unfortunately, we are UNABLE to accept items outside of our donations list. If you have questions, please email us at info@padsofelgin.org. Thank you for your understanding.
- Gift Cards ($10/$25/$50 increments for gas, Walmart, Walgreens)
- Toothpaste (regular size)
- Travel size shampoo and conditioner
- Travel size toothpaste
- Regular Coffee K-Cups
- Coffee Creamer Plain/Flavored
- Laundry Pods
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Plates
- Plastic Cups–12 ounces
- Men’s flipflops (size 6-9)
- Women’s flipflops – All sizes
Bulk Order List
While PADS has a Sam’s Club membership, these items can be purchased in bulk from any store (Sam’s Club, Walmart, Target, Costco, etc) and either delivered to the shelter or shipped directly to PADS.
- Peanut butter
- Syrup
- Ramen (chicken or beef)
- Individually packages snacks (chips, cookies, pretzels, goldfish, fruit snacks, cheese & crackers, trail mix)
- Powdered lemonade
- Powdered tea
- Powdered Kool aide (already sweetened)
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Mac & cheese cups
- Jello cups
- Granola bars (crunchy or chewy)
- Coffee pods
- Ground coffee
- Powdered coffee creamer
- Cereal
- Instant oatmeal
- Variety of salad dressing (ranch is most popular)
- Bagels
- Frozen waffles
- Yogurt
- Gogurt
- String cheese
- Apples
- Oranges
- Bananas
- Uncrustables
- 12 oz. plastic cups
- 12 oz. foam cups
- Paper plates
- Foam or paper bowls
- Gallon freezer bags
- Disinfectant wipes
- Air freshener
- Toilet bowl cleaner
Holiday Wish List
We will provide a special holiday wish list starting in November.
Clothing Wish List
Our limited storage allows us only to receive donations of items on this list.
- We currently do not need any clothing donations.
Keys to Hope—
Planned Giving Program
Leave a lasting legacy. Give the Gift of Hope.
There are many different types of planned gifts that you can make depending on your goals. In addition to cash, there are options available that will allow you to support PADS of Elgin and the individuals we serve for generations to come while still providing for you and your loved ones.
TYPE OF GIFT
- Your Will or Trust. Name us in your will or living trust and designate a specified portion or remainder to PADS of Elgin.
DESIRED GOAL
- Defer a gift until after your lifetime.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR GIFT
- Work with your attorney to add a few simple sentences to your will or living trust detailing your donation to PADS of Elgin.
- Designate PADS of Elgin as beneficiary of a percentage of your retirement plan, health savings plan or life insurance.
BENEFITS TO YOU
- Maintain your current lifestyle while making a meaningful gift to support PADS of Elgin.
- Enjoy flexibility to change your plans as life changes.
- Pass your retirement plan assets to PADS of Elgin tax-free.
TYPE OF GIFT
- Charitable Remainder Trust
- Charitable Lead Trust
DESIRED GOAL
- Supplement your own retirement income or provide a revenue stream to PADS of Elgin for a set number of years.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR GIFT
- Transfer assets into a charitable remainder trust, which pays you and another beneficiary, if you choose, for a lifetime or a term of up to 20 years. When the term is up, the balance goes to PADS of Elgin.
- Transfer assets into a charitable lead trust, which pays PADS of Elgin each year for a lifetime or a term of years. The balance them passes to your heirs.
BENEFITS TO YOU
- Receive dependable payments now, or PADS of Elgin receives a supplemental revenue stream.
- Get an immediate income tax deduction with a charitable remainder of trust.
- Reduce your taxable estate and reduce gift taxes with a charitable lead trust.
TYPE OF GIFT
- Charitable Gift Annuity
DESIRED GOAL
- Supplement your retirement income with steady payments.
- Receive payments that are partially tax-free.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR GIFT
- Make a donation of cash or securities to benefit PADS of Elgin through a simple exchange that provides you with fixed payments for life.
BENEFITS TO YOU
- Receive current and future savings on income taxes.
- Eliminate capital gains taxes on assets that have increased in value.
TYPE OF GIFT
- Stock or Other Securities
- Real Estate
- Personal Property
DESIRED GOAL
- Make a gift now or in the future that provides tax benefits.
- Make a larger gift with little or no effect on cash flow.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR GIFT
- Give stock or securities that have increased in value directly to PADS of Elgin.
- Donate real estate.
- Donate personal property such as art, collectibles or other items of value.
BENEFITS TO YOU
- Receive immediate income tax benefits.
- Eliminate capital gains taxes on assets that have increased in value.
- Transfer the expense of insuring or maintaining assets you no longer need.
This information is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, or for assistance with drafting documents, please consult your tax advisor or an attorney.