Available Free Things
Free Things Request Form | Wish List | Computer Donations
The Free Things program accepts gently used and new donations and distributes them to requesting CPS schools. We also help place volunteer groups with interested schools. We post items and here so that schools can see what is available. Donations are tax deductible. If your school or your organization would like to make a donation, please call (773) 553-1540. Principals and staff can use the online request form to request items from the list. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Review Free Things Items Currently Available Scroll right in spreadsheet window to see photos, if available. Scroll down to see older items. Having trouble loading the list? Ensure that ActiveX controls are enabled in your browser (see this screenshot for details), or try viewing the Free Things spreadsheet as a separate webpage.
2. Fill Out the Free Things Request Form
3. Fill Out a Free Things Wish List We would like to know what kinds of things you need for your school! Some donations we receive are not posted on the Free Things page. Instead, some items go directly to schools that have wish list on file with our office. A wish list helps us find out about specific items your school could use. If your school needs something that hasn’t been posted or if your request hasn’t been granted, please complete a wish list so that we can help meet your school’s needs.
To see a log of Free Things items that have recently been posted and claimed, click here.
POSTING PROCEDURES Items will be posted by the Department of External Resources and Partnerships. Submission of a request does not guarantee receipt of the item. Our priority is to distribute items broadly across CPS, so schools who have not previously received donations are the highest priority. Schools (or programs) who are chosen to receive the items will be notified of their status as quickly as possible through e-mail (please do not call for status updates). Principals must designate a point person with whom delivery arrangements shall be made.
For Schools Requesting Computers Please visit the Guide for Receiving Computer Donations for detailed instructions.
Schools: Please Recycle Usable Items If you’re a retiring teacher, your school is closing or moving, or if your school no longer has use for reusable materials please contact the Free Things Coordinator and we can help facilitate a
School to School Donation.
Contact
Michael Manning, Free Things and Volunteer Coordinator
773-553-1545 mmanning@cps.k12.il.us
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