Jeanne


Needs supported

$405of $400

Need funded!

11 supporters
Funded on 3/17/2016

Lawrence from Chicago, IL

Proud to have overcome 13 yrs of homelessness! Help me make my new space a home.

I recently moved into my new place. I need household items such as furniture, sheets, cooking items and bathroom necessities. More

Validated by Jackie from Chicago Lights: Elam Davies Social Service Center

$380of $360

Need funded!

8 supporters
Funded on 5/7/2016

Jazz from Oakland, CA

Studying business while working part-time. A laptop will enable me to graduate!

Balancing school and work is next to impossible without a laptop at home to complete my assignments. More

Validated by Tempest from Beyond Emancipation

$655of $650

Need funded!

7 supporters
Funded on 5/14/2016

Jeremy from Freetown, Sierra Leone

Studying to become a city planner. A laptop will help me earn my degree.

Getting to the library every day is tough. I need a laptop to complete my assignments while balancing my work in my community. More

Validated by Sylvester from Develop Africa

$560of $560

Need funded!

6 supporters
Funded on 3/31/2016

Biaca from Chicago, IL

Single mom who survived abuse. My daughter & I need mattresses to rebuild & thrive.

My daughter & I have been sleeping on air mattresses that deflate throughout the night. We need actual mattresses to live stably & thrive in school. More

Validated by Shayna from Inspiration Corporation

$515of $700

Need funded!

6 supporters
Funded on 2/29/2016

Angel from Chicago, IL

I have overcome homelessness. Help me reacquire my small business materials!

I lost most of my materials in storage while I was homeless during the last year. Now that I have stable housing, I'm eager to start working again. More

Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives

$475of $475

Need funded!

9 supporters
Funded on 12/31/2015

Tatiana from North Chicago, IL

Single mom making life better for my daughter! I need a computer to get my diploma.

I'm working hard to get my high school diploma! A laptop and Internet will help me successfully finish my courses while not at YouthBuild. More

Validated by Jeanne from YouthBuild Lake County

$475of $475

Need funded!

6 supporters
Funded on 12/21/2015

Wendell from Chicago, IL

I'm newly housed & need basic furniture to create a space where I can thrive!

I'm currently working two part-time jobs in the foodservice industry. Having basic furniture like a bed will improve my quality of life significantly! More

Validated by Shayna from Inspiration Corporation

$525of $500

Need funded!

6 supporters
Funded on 11/17/2015

Karina from Chicago, IL

I'm a single, working mom! My 5-year-old & I need a fridge for our new home.

My son & I just moved into our own apartment! I need help purchasing a refrigerator to safely store food & efficiently feed my son. More

Validated by Annie from Erie Elementary Charter School

$405of $475

Need funded!

8 supporters
Funded on 1/15/2016

Geremias from North Chicago, IL

Working hard to get my high school diploma! A laptop will help me succeed.

My focus with YBLC has been to graduate high school & build a career in construction! A laptop will help me complete assignments & finish my degree. More

Validated by Jeanne from YouthBuild Lake County

$700of $700

Need funded!

15 supporters
Funded on 12/20/2015

Wally from Fremont, CA

Starting my own carpet cleaning business. I need a vacuum cleaner to get started.

I need a Kirby vacuum cleaner to start my business. This quality vacuum can be used on cars & carpets, which will allow me to offer more services! More

Validated by Allie from Afghan Coalition

$400of $400

Need funded!

9 supporters
Funded on 10/30/2015

Sean from Chicago, IL

Focused father training to work in manufacturing. I need work gear to get started!

To find gainful employment in manufacturing, I need steel toed boots, a metrology kit, working clothes, and a transit pass. More

Validated by Mark from Jane Addams Resource Corporation

$200of $350

Need funded!

6 supporters
Funded on 10/30/2015

DeeDee from Chicago, IL

My goal is to work in tech! I need my IT A+ certification to be work ready.

Having the A+ certification will open the door for more job opportunities. I need to take my exam, but need help paying for the registration fee. More

Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives

$65of $300

Need funded!

3 supporters
Funded on 7/30/2015

Phil from Chicago, IL

In a new apartment! I need household items like dishes, towels and cookware.

I've been clean for 2 years and have been at my job for 1. Now I'm in a new home too. Things are looking up and I just need household items. More

Validated by Da'Sean from The Cara Program

$325of $325

Need funded!

6 supporters
Funded on 9/30/2015

Debra from Chicago, IL

Training to be a press brake machinist! I need work gear like boots to get a job.

I hope to one day be able to help my family in a time of need as they once helped me. To reach my goal, I need work gear like steel toed boots. More

Validated by Crystal from Jane Addams Resource Corporation

$250of $250

Need funded!

11 supporters
Funded on 6/23/2015

Nathanial from Chicago, IL

Working & ready for a better job. Getting my Class D license is the next step.

I am looking for a new position in custodial work, which requires a Class D driver's license. I need to take a driving class & then take the test. More

Validated by Kayla from Center for Changing Lives

$450of $450

Need funded!

12 supporters
Funded on 1/2/2016

Marie from Evanston, IL

I'm a single mom needing winter clothes to continue moving my family forward

My daughter and I need winter clothes to stay warm and healthy this winter. I will also use these seasonally appropriate clothes for job interviews. More

Validated by Katie from Infant Welfare Society of Evanston


Needs followed



Spread the word