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The NIC Board of Global Ministries is coordinating with Midwest Mission to organize its annual conference collection drive for Midwest Mission’s Most Needed Items.
Update from Annual Conference:
Over 7,000 pounds donated!
If you missed out on the challenge, don’t worry.
- There are also online shopping and donation options (see the side bar).
- You also can always send donations to the center directly or drop off at the NIC permanent sites:
- Lake North: Maywood: Neighborhood UMC or Glenview UMC
- Lake South: New Lenox UMC
- Prairie Central: Fox River Grove: Community
- Prairie North: Lanark UMC
MIDWEST MISSION CURRENTLY HAS URGENT NEEDS FOR:
- Liquid Laundry Detergent – 100 - 105 oz.
- Liquid Household Cleaner – 54 - 80 oz. (no spray bottles)
- Liquid Dish Soap - 42 - 64 oz.
- Shampoo – 12 - 19 oz.
- Hand towels or other Personal Dignity Kit items (no kitchen towels)
- Rulers (12" long with metric) or other School Kit items
- 24 Heavy-duty trash bags (33-45 gal.) or other Tornado Kit items
- Receiving blankets – 28” x 28” to 32” x 32” or other Birthing Kit items
MIDWEST MISSION WILL ALSO BE COLLECTING THE FOLLOWING:
- Bleacher Wood to make into student desks - Click here for more information.
- Fire Fighting Equipment - They accept fire equipment, firetrucks, and ambulances. The fire equipment can be expired and will be sent outside of the United States. Click here for more information.
- Sewing machines - Electric machines must be in good, working condition. All treadle machines are accepted. They do not take electronic machines.
- Hand tools - New and gently used shovels, brooms, rakes, and tarps
- Blankets - New or slightly used
- Medical supplies - Wheelchairs, crutches, canes, folding walkers, walking boots, slings (used or new), orthopedic supplies and shower chairs
- Bicycles - In good, working condition with minimal to no rust, all types and sizes
- Other items in Midwest Mission Kits - Lists for other MM Kits found here.
For questions or additional information please send an email message with NIC Mission Challenge in the Subject Line to dnlpbrg@gmail.com.
Please Note:
Midwest Mission cannot accept medications, bedside commodes, power or rusty tools, tricycles, scooters, bike parts, or any bike that is rusty or cannot be repaired.