Ways to Donate

Donate items

In-kind donations

Shop from our Amazon wish list

Our youth, families, and communities always need hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and other everyday items. Help us meet these needs by making a purchase from our Amazon wish list below. Your purchase will be delivered directly to us, and if you order through AmazonSmile and set Lawrence Hall as your preferred charity, a percentage of your purchase total will be donated back to us at no cost to you.

In-kind drives

Throughout the year, we have various in-kind item drives to benefit our youth and families. From getting back-to-school ready to holiday wish lists, you can donate new items to help our youth and families.

Donate your vehicle

Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, or boat to Lawrence Hall by simply completing the short form at the link below, and Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) will reach out to you to arrange the pick-up of your vehicle donation at no cost to you.

Learn more about the vehicle donation process at https://careasy.org/nonprofit/Lawrence-Hall

Purchase to Donate

You receive, and we benefit.

Grab some Lawrence Hall wearables

Show that you are a proud supporter of Lawrence Hall with a shirt, jacket, hat, and more from Cloztalk, our partner for quality Lawrence Hall-branded wearables. Click or tap the button below to view our Cloztalk clothing collection.

Send Lawrence Hall holiday cards

Every winter, we release holiday cards that feature cover artwork from our Therapeutic Day School students. Each box of ten cards comes with envelopes and a description of Lawrence Hall on the back of each card. These cards are perfect for sharing the joy of the season and Lawrence Hall’s mission with friends and family.

Check our Holiday Shop in early November for information on available card designs and how to order.

Ways to Donate

Financial support

One-time donation

Our programs and services can reach the entire Chicago community because of your financial support. As a registered 501(c)(3), your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Consider making a generous gift to Lawrence Hall today.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact our Development Manager, Laryssa Sykes, at (773) 334-7736.

Recurring gifts

Just as knowing your income each month is helpful for budgeting, we benefit from having donors commit to monthly, bi-weekly, or even quarterly amounts that we can count on to sustain our programs and services.

To begin automated donations, select “recurring donation” in the Gift Amount section of our donate page or contact our Development Manager, Laryssa Sykes, at (773) 334-7736.

Employer matching

Did you know that thousands of companies match donations to Lawrence Hall? That means when you give, you have the chance to multiply the impact of your donation.

Click here to access our search tool to see if your company will match your donation.

Planned giving

Planned giving, also known as legacy giving, ensures your impact on the future youth and families of Lawrence Hall. Whether you would like to put your donation to work today or make an impact after your lifetime, you can find a charitable plan that helps support Lawrence Hall.

For more information, download our planned giving information, email plannedgiving@lawrencehall.org, or contact Moira Tuffy, Vice President of Development, at (773) 334-7420.

Scholarships

Our scholarship program enables academically advanced children to attend parochial high schools, vocational schools, colleges, and universities. These scholarships include the Marcia L. Kladder Scholarship Fund, Melissa Brockway Scholarship Fund, and Albert H. Meers Scholarship Fund. Consider donating to one of our scholarships or funding a new one in your namesake.