At the Niles Township Respite Center, we believe that care is essential and that dignity lives in the details.

Each day, neighbors experiencing homelessness find rest, safety, and community inside our doors. And while a roof and a bed are essential, so are the little things: the fresh feeling of a shower, the comfort of clean skin, the confidence that comes with something as simple as deodorant.

That’s why we’ve launched The Essentials Campaign!

Now through December 31, we’re leading an all-hands-on-deck effort to fully stock our Respite Center with the items our neighbors need most, from deodorant to detergent, socks to shower shoes, sheets to snacks.

To do this, we need to raise $5,000!

Your support doesn’t just buy toothpaste and shampoo; it helps us build indestructible systems of care, ones powered by community, sustained through mutual aid, and felt in every detail.

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The Niles Township Respite Center is the only program exclusively serving our neighbors experiencing homelessness in our township. Open daily from 7 AM to 3 PM, the Center offers a safe and welcoming space for individuals to rest, enjoy hot meals, receive hygiene supplies, utilize shower and laundry facilities, and access storage lockers, all while connecting with staff who can help identify longer-term resources.

The Essentials Campaign

By Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation

The Essentials Campaign

Stocking our Respite Center with the basics—because care is essential, too.

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