HOPE CHEST INC
EIN 36-3982573 · Thrift Shops (P29)
What they do
THROUGH THE OPERATION of A UP SCALE THRIFT SHOP, THE HOPE CHEST PROVIDES FUNDING to THE CONSTANCE MORRIS HOUSE (CMH), A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER and BRANCH of PILLARS COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE THRIFT SHOP ALSO USES ITS PROFITS to PURCHASE CLOTHING and HOUSEHOLD ITEMS for CMH AS NEEDED and PAYS CERTAIN UTILITY BILLS for CMH. CMH is AN EMERGENCY RESIDENTIAL SHELTER for WOMEN and CHILDREN FLEEING FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE. THE SHELTER CAN ACCOMMODATE 25 WOMEN and CHILDREN AT ANY GIVEN TIME.
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ContactDIANE ASLESONTREASURER
Mailing address305 W HILLGROVE AVE, LA GRANGE, IL 60525-5912
Main phone(708) 482-0359 Contact phone(312) 925-1500 WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailshophopechest@gmail.comSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
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- Recognized since
- April 1995
- County
- Cook
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