How You Can Help

	"Giving is receiving because through giving you receive such a fulfilling sense of knowing that you have made a difference in the life of someone with cancer." ~ Phyllis, volunteer & committee member

Giving Opportunities (click here for more info)

Make a Donation
All services at the Center are free of charge to participants, thanks to the generosity of individuals and businesses. Your gift of any amount is greatly appreciated. Monetary donations are accepted in the form of cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The Cancer Support Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization; all donations are deductible as allowed by law. Call (708) 798-9171 for more information or click here to donate.

Give a Tribute Gift
Make a donation in honor or memory of a special someone or special occasion. An acknowledgement card will be send from the Center to the individual or family so they know of your generous gift. The amount of your gift will remain confidential. Call (708) 798-9171 for more information or click here to donate.

Donate a car, boat, van, truck, etc.
Not sure what to do with a tired vehicle, boat or real estate? Just call 800-320-0476, and they will pick up your donation. You get the tax write-off, and The Center gets proceeds from the sale. All transfer documents are provided, and most times, the car, truck, van, boat, etc., doesn't have to be in working order. Make your "trash" our treasure, and feel good about your donation. Call (800) 320-0476 for more information or click here to donate.

Clicks for a Cause: Shop or browse online at iGive.com or Amazon.com (from our front page), or GoodSearch.com. In each case, choose Jennifer S. Fallick Cancer Support Center as "your" charity, and we benefit! It's easy! (Scroll down for info.)

Click Here For Additional Giving Opportunities.

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Attend or Support our Special Events

The Cancer Support Center hosts three major fundraising events each year: our annual Presidents' Ball in the late winter, Spring Walk of Hope in Mokena, Golf & Tennis Outing in the summer and Walk of Hope in Homewood in the fall. These events raise approximately 35 percent of the Center’s annual operating budget. For more information, please call Melissa at (708) 798-9171.

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Online Purchases Benefit Center

If you're an online shopper, make your purchases count twice! Not only will you bring a smile to the face of your gift recipient, but your purchases through Igive.com and Amazon.com (see below) will benefit the CSC!

The Cancer Support Center benefits from any purchases made at amazon.com when it is accessed through the Cancer Support Center website. Just look for the icon in our Resources Page.
Click on the iGive.com logo, add Cancer Support Center as your favorite charity, and shop more than 600 mall stores. The Center benefits from each purchase throuh iGive. It's easy!

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Job Opportunities

Click here for a list of staff job opportunities.

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Volunteer

Volunteers are our eyes, ears, hands and hearts in the 70 communities the Center serves. Volunteers prepare mailings, answer phones, help with special events, speak on our behalf at community meetings, assist with office tasks and much more!

Volunteers always are needed and are trained on a rolling basis. We welcome your time and talents! For more information and/or to request a volunteer application, please call The Cancer Support Center in Homewood at (708) 798-9171 or Mokena at (708) 478-3529, e-mail smason@cancersupportcenter.org or download the Volunteer Application here (Word document). Volunteers are welcome at both locations: Homewood and Mokena.

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The Village Door

Visit The Village Door Consignment Shop of "Fine Things" benefits the Cancer Support Center. Click here to visit their web site: www.villagedoor.com.

NEW ADDRESS:
2019 Ridge Road, Homewood

HOURS:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Donations accepted any time.

The Village Door accepts:

• Fine Furniture • Silver Pieces • Fine China • Crystal • Mirrors • Lamps • Chandeliers • Selected Artwork

• Unique Jewelry • Fine Linens • Desk Accessories • Fine Brass Pieces • Vintage Toys • Collectables • Primitives

CONSIGNMENTS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Mondays Only 9:30 am to 12 Noon.

Please click here or call (708) 798-8665 for an appointment or for information about volunteering.
Donations accepted any time.

Wish List

The Cancer Support Center accepts many types of donations. Below is our wish list for Homewood and Mokena. If you would like to make one of our wishes come true, please call (708) 798-9171 or just deliver the item(s) to us at the Center: 2028 Elm Road in Homewood, Ill. THANK YOU!

Program Supplies Colored card stock (paper) Assorted cards, sympathy cards Cases of white or colored copy paper Postage stamps Gift Certificates to restaurants/office supply stores Gift Certificates for Sam’s Club Gift Certificates for Target, Wal-Mart or grocery stores Individually wrapped healthy snacks for kids' groups Graphic design work Unscented soy candles Gift Certificates for Amazon.com for children's and professional books Gift Certificates to Michael's or Joanne's for creative arts' supplies Professional staff underwriting Program underwriting

Kitchen Supplies/Facility Coffee (Regular and decaf) Individually labeled herbal tea Cases of water, pop or juice Paper Products: hand towles, napkins, toilet paper, tissue, etc. Installed dishwasher Dishwasher detergent, hand soap Cleaning supplies Plumbing & handyman services (for Homewood) Lysol or disinfecting wipes Utility bill underwriting Resource Center High quality audio recorder High quality CD recorder Blank CDR's Digital Video Camera Multimedia projector (LCD) Canon Digital Rebel XTI camera Percussion instruments - hand-held

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