Many of our clients face significant challenges in meeting their basic needs. You can support them by purchasing specific items or gift cards from our Amazon Wish List.

If you have items that you think we could use, please check our featured list below or contact our Client Support Manager, Kayla Martinez (kmartinez@ascendjustice.org) to learn if we are in current need of your item.  We have limited space in our offices so please be sure to inform Kayla if you plan on sending any of the items listed below.

Items our clients currently need:

• Gift cards to local (Chicago-based) restaurants
• General gift cards (VISA, Mastercard)
• Non-perishable, individually packaged snacks and drinks
• Diaper bags
• Child/Baby Personal Care Items
  • formula
  • diapers
  • wipes
  • baby powder
  • diaper cream
  • bottles
  • pacifiers
  • nail cutters
  • bath items (shampoo, lotion, body wash, etc)
  • cotton swab (Qtips)
  • petroleum jelly (Vaseline)
• Adult Personal Care Items
  • feminine supplies (sanitary pads, tampons, panty liners)
  • hair care (shampoo (for all hair types), conditioner (for all hair types), comb/brush,
  • soap/body wash
  • body/hand lotion
  • perfume/cologne
  • nail care (nail file, nail polish remover, nail polish)

If you make a donation in this manner and would like a tax receipt, please complete our In-Kind donation form and send to:

Ascend Justice
Attn: Development
177 N State St, Ste 500
Chicago, IL  60601

or email to cschnell@ascendjustice.org

list last updated: July 2024