At Crisis Nursery, we believe Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength. Families that call our crisis line are experiencing circumstances that put them in a situation where they need a little extra help. Each crisis looks different and to meet these needs, we partner with YOU.

Below you will find a list of items that would be beneficial to have readily available. Donated items are used for children in our care, as well as given out to families in our community.

Last year, Crisis Nursery distributed $29,350 worth of basic needs to families.

Due to health and safety concerns, as well as limited storage space, we are not able to accept the following donations:
Car seats, used bottles, used books, used underwear/shoes/socks, out of season clothing, stuffed animals, used toys, adult or maternity clothing, cribs, or furniture.
Open boxes of diapers are OK, but plastic sleeves must be unopened.

While we cannot accept these donations, we encourage you to reference our list of community partners who might be in need. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us.

Administrative line: 217.337.2731
Administrative office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM