Donations

Watseka

Donations are accepted at the Resale Shoppe during these times:

Tuesday and Wednesday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Please call 815-432-3525 before you leave home (or before loading your items) to verify there is space to accept your donation, as there may be times when storage space is limited or full.

Kankakee

To drop off donations in Kankakee, please call 815-932-5800 to schedule an appointment.

Donation appointments are available Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays).

Appointments must be scheduled in advance. Please do not just show up with donations without an appointment, as we may not be able to accept them.

Please note: Harbor House is unable to pick up donated items.

Do not leave donations outside any Harbor House location. This helps to avoid pilfering and clutter.

Call ahead when donating to Watseka at 815-432-3525 to verify space availability before leaving home (or before loading items).

Pack your donations in small boxes or 13-gallon trash bags. This ensures they are not too heavy to lift. We cannot accept large black garbage bags for safety reasons.

Donate only new or gently used items. Please ensure items are in good condition. Ask yourself, “Would I give this to a friend in the condition it's in?” If not, please don’t donate it.

Avoid donating certain items that are not acceptable for safety or usability reasons. These include:

• Broken, torn, or stained items
• Items rescued from a curb, fire, or flood
• Items treated for bed bugs
• Electronics (e.g., televisions, computers, gaming systems)
• Used mattresses
• Encyclopedias, textbooks, or magazines
• Car seats, cribs that do not meet regulations, used stuffed toys, pillows, or garage sale items with price tags
• Hide-a-bed couches or couches with recliners
  

When you donate to Harbor House or the Resale Shoppe, you will receive a receipt for your charitable donation.

Every donated item helps fund our programs, from emergency shelter to counseling and advocacy. Your generosity creates real change in the lives of survivors.

Thank you for considering a donation to our online store. Please review our guidelines below to ensure a smooth donation process:

No Pick-Up Service

• We are unable to pick up donated items. All donations must be dropped off at our designated locations.

Donation Drop-Off Locations & Hours

• Watseka Resale Shoppe:
• Kankakee Donation Center:

Packaging Guidelines

• Please Pack your donations in small boxes or 13-gallon trash bags to ensure the items are manageable in weight.
• Large black garbage bags will not be accepted for safety reasons.

Item Condition

• Donations must be new or gently used—items should not be stained, torn, or dirty.
• Ask yourself: "Would I give this to a friend in its current condition?" If not, please reconsider donating the item.

Items We Cannot Accept
For quality and safety reasons, please do not donate the following items:

• Items that are broken, torn, stained, or missing parts
• Items rescued from curbs or homes, or those affected by fire or flood
• Items that have been or are currently treated for bed bugs
• "Curb alert" items retrieved from discarded goods
• Electronics: Televisions, printers, fax machines, computers and monitors
• Used mattresses and pillows (per Health Department regulations)
• Encyclopedias, textbooks, or magazines
• Car seats
• Cribs that do not meet safety regulations (slats no more than 2-3/8" apart) or are missing any components, including hardware
• Used stuffed toys or stuffed animals
• Garage sale items that still have price tags
• Hide-a-bed couches or couches with recliners

Donation Receipt

• When you donate items, you will receive a receipt for your charitable contribution.

Your cooperation helps us maintain a high-quality donation program. Thank you for your generosity!