Think Green and Give
Think Green and Give is a charitable collection event in which gently used, clean clothing, household items, and nonperishable unopened food/toiletries are collected at the end of the academic year when students move out of the residence halls for the summer.
PROBLEM: Colleges and universities nationwide generate up to 100 tons of additional trash during spring move-out. Many of those items can be donated/reused.
SOLUTION: Students are given the opportunity to drop off unwanted and REUSABLE items.
- Donations go to those in need
- Students pack a lighter load as they head out for summer
- Reusing items benefits the environment
In 2024, ÎçÒ¹AV donated over 11,000 pounds of clothing, shoes, food, and household goods through TG+G.
If you have any questions, please contact Campus Sustainability at sustainability@luc.edu.
Donations from 2024 went to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, A Just Harvest, Nuevos Vecinos, Felines & Canines, LUC Campus Ministry Labre program, and other local charities.
Think Green and Give is organized by ÎçÒ¹AV’s Office of Sustainability, Residence Life, and Facilities Management Departments.
Off-Campus Donations
Live off-campus but want to donate items? There are several Chicago organizations that will take your unwanted clothing or household items.
| Type of Materials Accepted | Name of Organization |
|---|---|
| Clothing and Household Items |
|
| Food and Toiletries |
|
| Cell Phones and Electronics |
|
| Medications |
Bring expired medications to various locations throughout Chicago to have them disposed of properly. See each website for details on location. |
Think Green and Give is a charitable collection event in which gently used, clean clothing, household items, and nonperishable unopened food/toiletries are collected at the end of the academic year when students move out of the residence halls for the summer.
PROBLEM: Colleges and universities nationwide generate up to 100 tons of additional trash during spring move-out. Many of those items can be donated/reused.
SOLUTION: Students are given the opportunity to drop off unwanted and REUSABLE items.
- Donations go to those in need
- Students pack a lighter load as they head out for summer
- Reusing items benefits the environment
In 2024, ÎçÒ¹AV donated over 11,000 pounds of clothing, shoes, food, and household goods through TG+G.
If you have any questions, please contact Campus Sustainability at sustainability@luc.edu.
Donations from 2024 went to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, A Just Harvest, Nuevos Vecinos, Felines & Canines, LUC Campus Ministry Labre program, and other local charities.
Think Green and Give is organized by ÎçÒ¹AV’s Office of Sustainability, Residence Life, and Facilities Management Departments.
Off-Campus Donations
Live off-campus but want to donate items? There are several Chicago organizations that will take your unwanted clothing or household items.
| Type of Materials Accepted | Name of Organization |
|---|---|
| Clothing and Household Items |
|
| Food and Toiletries |
|
| Cell Phones and Electronics |
|
| Medications |
Bring expired medications to various locations throughout Chicago to have them disposed of properly. See each website for details on location. |