Through the month of July, the Buffalo Grove Police Department is collecting items to support JOURNEYS | The Road Home. 

JOURNEYS | The Road Home is a non-profit agency that provides shelter, social services, and housing to people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in 37 towns in southern Lake County and north/northwest suburban Cook County Illinois.  The agency consists of PADS Shelters, The HOPE Center supportive services, and Pathways Housing Readiness, providing comprehensive care and support for people in need. 

Items must be new and/or unopened, and can be dropped off 24 hours a day in the donation bin in the Buffalo Police Department lobby, 46 Raupp Boulevard.

Requested items: 

• Body/Hand Wipes (Alcohol-free)
• Travel-size Shampoo | Conditioner | Soap | Body Wash | Deodorant
• Toothpaste | Toothbrush
• Hairbrush | Comb | Shaving Cream | Razor
• Body Lotion | Sunscreen
• Cooling Towel | Bandana
• Packable Bucket/Sun Hat
• Bug Spray
• Insulated Water Bottle | Thermos
• Electrolyte Drink Mix (Powder)
• Individually Packaged Protein Bars | Granola Bars | Fruit Snacks
• Travel Umbrella | Rain Poncho
• Small Notebook | Pen
• Backpack | Small Travel Bag
• Travel Size First Aid Adhesive Bandages
• Carabiner | Utility Spork | Safety Whistle
• Socks, T-Shirts & Underwear Basics | Adult Incontinence Protection
• Gym Shoes