Open Hands

Open Hands

Open Hands is an on-campus ministry that provides clothes, toys, food, and small household items free of charge to graduate students and their families.

Open Hands

Open Hands is an on-campus ministry that provides clothes, toys, food, and small household items free of charge to graduate students and their families. Faculty wives began this ministry at Trinity over 50 years ago, and the ministry of Open Hands is made possible today by the work and contributions of many people.

Schedule

Mondays, 9am-Noon and 5-7pm
Wednesdays, 9-11am (closes for Chapel) and 5-7pm
Located in Rolfing Library, using the new entrance through the external door on the south side of the library.

Donations

Open Hands accepts donations of gently used or like-new items on this list:
  • Clothing of all sizes, including coats, shoes, and cold weather wear
  • Toys and children’s books
  • Small household items, including dishes, glasses, silverware, pots/pans, bed sheets, blankets, and towels
  • Toiletries (new/unused items only), including toothpaste, tooth brushes, bar soap, tissues, body wash, hand sanitizer, shampoo/conditioner
  • Non-perishable food items such as peanut butter, cereal, rice, tuna, pasta, and canned fruits/vegetables (Please do not bring expired goods.)
We do not accept large furniture items. There is very little space in the store, so all items must be small enough to hang on a rack or sit on a shelf.
Because of our new location inside the library, donations are permitted ONLY during the store’s regular hours of operation noted above. Donations are not to be left anywhere outside of Open Hands, so we can be a good neighbor to the library. Note: All donations are tax deductible. Please ask for a receipt inside the store.
Financial contributions, including online or cash donations, may be made through the Advancement office at Trinity. Gifts should be designated for “Open Hands.” Monetary gifts go directly to purchasing food items.

Checks can also be made, payable to Trinity International University, memo line: “Open Hands” and mailed to:

Advancement Office
Trinity International University
2065 Half Day Road
Deerfield, IL 60015

Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers from local churches to help with donation processing or helping during regular hours. Qualifying students may earn Field Education or Service Learning credit. Contact [email protected] if you would like more information about volunteering.

Office Information

To make schedule a donation to the Clothes Horse or for more information on Volunteer opportunities please email [email protected]
Email: [email protected]

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