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Village of Mount Prospect Illinois - Mount Prospect s Response to Unscheduled Migrant Drop Offs 11 January 2024 ( news )
Village of Mount Prospect , state Illinois ( By Press Release office)
Jan 11,2024
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At a Special Village Board Meeting on January 9 , the Village Board approved an ordinance regulating and discouraging unscheduled migrant drop - offs within Mount Prospect ' s borders . This is following a recent increase of unscheduled drop - offs of migrant groups in the Northwest suburbs . These are happening at all hours , and typically without notice , due to an ordinance passed by the City of Chicago that restricts the drop - off of inbound migrants to a specified landing zone with very limited hours and capacity .
These groups , which often include families and children , are being dropped in unfamiliar surroundings where they may not speak the language and have very little resources at their disposal . Ultimately , the goal of this ordinance is to have a plan in place to get migrants safely to their destination in Chicago while protecting the interests of the residents and businesses in Mount Prospect .
Read the ordinance cover sheet
Read the ordinance
How to Help
Many in the community have asked how they might be able to assist new arrival migrants . Below is a list of resources and volunteer opportunities .
Clothing
One Warm Coat in partnership with New Life Centers
One Warm Coat is a national nonprofit organization that provides free coats and clothing to children and adults in need . One Warm Coat is coordinating donations of new outerwear for migrant families in Chicago through its Zero Waste Initiative .
Drop - off gently used or new coats and clothing:
RecPlex
420 W . Dempster St . , Mount Prospect , IL
Mon - Fri 6:00am - 9:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am 2:00 pm
For a complete list of local drop - off locations , visit
https://www . cradlestocrayons . org/chicago/take - action/donate - goods/find - local - drop - off/
Partners for Our Communities ( POC )
POC mobilizes schools , churches , government , businesses , and individuals to build stronger and healthier communities .
Community Resource Center
1585 N . Rand Road
Palatine , IL 60074
847|776 - 9500
https://www . poc . news/
Accepting shoes and clothing
Monetary donations
Donations are for the community but serve a large segment of new arrival migrant population
Monetary Donations
Instituto del Progreso Latino
2555 S . Blue Island Ave .
Chicago , IL 60608
773|890 - 0055
www . institutochicago . org
Instituto del Progreso is accepting
monetary donations
to purchase items in bulk for migrants . People can also buy items directly from an
Amazon Wish List
set up in partnership with the organization .
Be sure to select the Immigrant Rapid Response Gift Registry Shipping Address during checkout
Heartland Alliance
https://www . heartlandalliance . org/
Accepting monetary donations
Primarily serves refugee and migrant populations
Furniture Donations
Drop off gently used furniture at the location below
orschedule a pick - up ( including suburbs ) by completing a form on the website:
Chicago Furniture Bank
4801 S . Whipple Street
Chicago , IL 60632
Monday – Friday . 9am - 4pm
www . chicagofurniturebank . org
This organization works with over 400 local partners to assist those in need . Many of these partners focus directly on providing migrant families furnishings completely free of charge . Each home furnished by the Chicago Furniture Bank provides stability , dignity , and comfort those in need . Visit their
websitefor more information .
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