Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow established the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center in 1995 to provide hope, healing & justice for children who have endured sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, sexual exploitation and exposure to violence. The Friends of the Will County CAC (EIN #36-428949) was established as non-profit, 501(c)3 charitable organization (EIN #36-428949) to allow the Will County Children's Advocacy Center to accept donations from caring and generous individuals, businesses, and organizations, in order to fund our critical forensic interview, victim advocacy, and trauma-therapy services. Below is a wish list of in-kind items (must be new and unopened) that donors may provide. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Delivery address: 304 N. Scott Street, Joliet, IL 60435
SNACKS
Individually wrapped, multi-packaged snacks:
- Capri Sun, Kool-Aid, or Minute Maid Juice Boxes
- Bottled Water
- Cheez-Its or Goldfish Crackers
- Fruit Snacks (Gummies)
- Cheese & Crackers, or Peanut Butter & Crackers
- Granola Bars
- K-Cups (Hot Chocolate, or Coffee: Regular & Decaf)
PERSONAL HYGIENE
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Comb/Brush
FAMILY ROOM/THERAPY - AMAZON WISH LIST
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STUFFED ANIMALS & BLANKETS
- New Stuffed Animals
- Braided Fleece or Knitted Blankets
SERVICE & PROGRAM NEEDS
- Toys, Bedding and Supplies for our Therapy Dogs
- Washable Markers, Crayons, Pencils and Pens
- Paper Towels and Toilet Paper
- Paper Plates and Plastic Eating Utensils
- Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap in Dispenser
- Kleenex
- Lysol or Clorox Cleaning Wipes
- Bathroom Multi-Purpose Spray Cleaner
- Clear Plastic Storage Bags and Containers (All Sizes)
- Baby Wipes (Unscented)
- Storage Bins, Containers, Crates
- AAA, AA and C Batteries
- Dry Erase Markers
- Reams of 8 ½ x 11 Copy Paper (White or Bright Colors)
- Solid Colored Folders with Pockets
- Easel Board Paper Pads
- Gift Cards: Restaurant, Grocery or Gasoline
PLAY
- Coloring & Activity Books
- Barbie Dolls, Baby Dolls
- Toy Cars or Trucks (i.e. Hot Wheels)
- Books, Magazines (English & Spanish)
- Board Games
- Action Figures
- Backpacks, Duffle Bags
- Teen-Aged Items: Sports-Themed Items, Handheld Electronic Games, Journals, Nail Polish, Cosmetic Sets, Jewelry-Making/Bead Craft Sets, Puzzles
BIG DREAM ITEMS
- Donated Meals for Multidisciplinary Team Case Review Meetings or Board Meetings
- Frequent Flier Miles for Staff to Use for Trainings/Conferences
- Advertising Space in Print & Broadcast Media
- Donor Management System Software
Help us continue to provide hope, healing & justice for abused children.
Last year, the Will County Children's Advocacy Center served more than 660 Will County children (and their non-offending family members) who were sexually abused, severely physically abused, or who had witnessed a violent crime.
Children who have been victimized and receive program services at the Will County CAC, are less likely to: abuse drugs or alcohol, grow up to become victims of domestic violence, become involved in some sort of criminal activity, suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, or post-traumatic stress disorder, and/or develop suicidal ideation and self-harm.
Your financial gift can make a profound difference in changing a child’s life.