Help Create Safer, Cleaner, More Supportive Housing
Every donation helps NWISLI create safer, cleaner, and more supportive housing opportunities throughout Hammond, Gary, and Northwest Indiana.
How to donate or support NWISLI
Reach out directly to coordinate item donations, financial support, volunteer opportunities, or partnership inquiries.
Call to coordinate a donation
Speak directly with Jasmine Johnson about item donations, sponsorships, or community support.
Call 219-343-9573Email donation details
Send details about items, supplies, volunteer help, or partnership opportunities.
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For churches, businesses, contractors, agencies, community groups, and volunteers interested in supporting housing stability.
Contact UsPlease note: Northwest Indiana Structured Living Initiative is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance on your specific situation. Donation availability, pickup coordination, accepted items, and sponsorship details are coordinated directly with NWISLI.
Why your support matters
Donations directly support residents and housing renovation efforts across Northwest Indiana.
What we need most
We accept donations of materials, supplies, furniture, appliances, and gift cards to support housing renovations and resident needs.
Construction & Renovation Supplies
- ✓Paint & paint supplies
- ✓Drywall
- ✓Lumber
- ✓Flooring materials
- ✓Doors & locks
- ✓Lighting fixtures
- ✓Ceiling fans
- ✓Plumbing supplies
- ✓Electrical supplies
- ✓Cabinets & countertops
- ✓Insulation
- ✓Power tools
- ✓Hand tools
- ✓Hardware supplies
Furniture & Household Items
- ✓Beds & mattresses
- ✓Bed frames
- ✓Dressers
- ✓Nightstands
- ✓Couches
- ✓Recliners
- ✓Kitchen tables & chairs
- ✓Lamps
- ✓Storage bins
- ✓Curtains & blinds
- ✓Bedding & pillows
- ✓Towels
- ✓Cleaning buckets & mops
Kitchen & Appliances
- ✓Refrigerators
- ✓Microwaves
- ✓Stoves
- ✓Coffee makers
- ✓Toasters
- ✓Cookware
- ✓Dishes & utensils
- ✓Pots & pans
- ✓Food storage containers
Cleaning & Safety Supplies
- ✓Cleaning products
- ✓Paper towels
- ✓Toilet paper
- ✓Trash bags
- ✓Laundry detergent
- ✓Air fresheners
- ✓Smoke detectors
- ✓Fire extinguishers
- ✓First aid kits
- ✓Security lighting
Landscaping & Outdoor Supplies
- ✓Lawn equipment
- ✓Mulch
- ✓Flowers & plants
- ✓Soil
- ✓Garden tools
- ✓Trash cans
- ✓Outdoor seating
- ✓Fencing materials
- ✓Pressure washers
Gift Cards & Financial Support
Gift cards are extremely helpful for purchasing emergency supplies, maintenance materials, furniture, appliances, and resident essentials.
- ✓Home Depot gift cards
- ✓Menards gift cards
- ✓Lowe's gift cards
- ✓Walmart gift cards
- ✓Visa gift cards
- ✓Mastercard gift cards
Volunteer & community support
We welcome support in many ways. Whether you have a skill, your time, or want to sponsor housing needs, NWISLI has a place for you.
Together, We Build Stronger Communities
To donate items, sponsor housing needs, or partner with NWISLI, contact Jasmine Johnson directly.
“Stable housing changes lives. Strong communities change generations.”
Ready to donate items or become a partner?
Contact NWISLI to coordinate item donations, volunteer opportunities, sponsorships, or partnership collaboration.