McHenry County Farm Bureau Women's Committee donated 20 welcome packs to homeless veterans who are in the process of rebuilding their lives at New Horizons in Hebron.
TLS needs your help as well!
Transitional Living Services can't help veterans without the generous support of individuals and organizations. Whether you want to share your time, donate goods and services or give financial assistance, your contributions will make a difference in the life of a struggling veteran.
Here are ways that you can help:
Food donations
TLS maintains a food pantry on the New Horizons campus that residents can access so they can cook for themselves in their studio apartments or in a community kitchen.
It is vital that the food be nutritious. Some snack foods are welcome, but canned goods are more in keeping with the nutritional needs of TLS clients, a number fighting chronic illness because of life on the streets. We can accept frozen meats from an approved market. Fresh fruits and vegetables are a huge help.
Toiletries and personal hygiene items for both men and women are welcome.
To donate to the pantry, visit New Horizons at 10513 Illinois Hwy. 47, Hebron. Call 815-648-2203 beforehand so a staff member can make time for your visit.
Cash donations
Many New Horizons residents do not have a driver's license or car. Cash donations will help TLS buy gasoline for vans that take veterans to work, doctor's appointments, job interviews and school.
A financial gift may also go toward rehabilitation services and resident living expenses. Donations are tax deductible.