DCP CARES provides the public at-large with tangible ways
to embrace those in our community who need a helping hand.
THE HOPE STORE
THE HOPE STORE is a free clothing and household item store. It is open twice a month to the public and upon appointment for area service provider partners.
HOPE STORE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
The First Thursday and Third Saturday of every month. We’re open from 9 AM till 11:30 AM.
FAQ
When do you accept donations?
We accept donations Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM 11:30 AM
NEEDS
Hygiene Products *URGENT*
Full size shampoo / conditioner, body wash, deodorant, shaving cream and razors.
Bath Towels
Bedding Sets
Full Size Blankets (Not Throw Blankets)
Baking Items (cookie sheets, mixing bowls, etc.)
Dishes / Plates, bowls, cups *URGENT*
Pots and Pans *URGENT*
Silverware
Serving Utensils
Gently used and clean clothing in all sizes (men, women, children, infant)
Underwear (Men, Women, Children)
Plus Size
Men’s White Dress Shirt
Men’s Black Dress Shirt
Steel Toe Boots / Work Boots
Socks (All Sizes)
Baby Wipes
Diapers (Size 1,2,3,4,5,6)
Feminine Hygiene products
Where are you located?
We are located at 714 Hamilton Blvd. in downtown Peoria. When you pull into the Hamilton Blvd. parking lot we are the first loading area right off of the alley (blue dot on map below).
Shopping At The Hope Store:
The Hope Store is open the first Thursday and the third Saturday of every month from 9:00-11:30am to the public on a first come first serve basis.
The Hope Store can also be shopped during the week by Case Workers by calling 309-676-3000 x227 and scheduling an appointment.
How are donations used?
Guests who shop at the Hope Store are able to acquire items when the store is open free of charge. We also partner with other community organizations who need items for the guests they serve.
WASH WEDNESDAYS
Dream Center Peoria welcomes our community to come together every Wednesday to support our neighbors experiencing homelessness. While DCP Mobiles are winterized, we will be hosting "Wash Wednesdays". On Wash Wednesdays, individuals from the unsheltered community can come to Dream Center Peoria to take showers, have their laundry done, and enjoy a meal.
mETRO KIDS
Metro Kids is a fun, lively, energetic environment where children and young people will be able to experience songs, games, activities, Bible lessons, and much more. Every first and third Saturday of each month, during the Fall and Spring semesters, kids ages 5-12 are invited to join DCP Metro Kids. Hosted in two locations East Bluff (Peoria) - Neighborhood Housing Service and in East Peoria - Richland Community Center. We invite youth groups, church groups, families and individuals to come and connect with students in this fun and relational ministry.
MISSION PEORIA
Mission Peoria is a weeklong mission trip designed for youth groups to serve the city of Peoria. Each day is split up into 3 parts. Service projects, Metro kids and Revival Nights.
Teams are created to impact inner city churches and organizations through service projects. Projects in the past have included painting, landscaping, reorganizing, and cleaning at local not for profits, inner city churches, neighborhoods and parks.
In addition to impacting the churches and organizations through service, the teams are designed to reach out to the neighborhoods around the city through Metro kids, a VBS style program right in the neighborhoods. The hope is that Mission Peoria will help begin relationships between the neighborhood and the church.
BACKPACK PEORIA
Through Backpack Peoria, the Dream Center partners with Peoria Public Schools and various community organizations to provide families with a one-stop shop to get ready for school.
On the last Saturday of July, we give away between 2500 and 3000 backpacks filled with school supplies. While at the event, families have an opportunity to register for school, get necessary dental and medical exams, meet with school administrators and get in touch with area resources.
Occurring in the fall and spring, Serve the City is where individuals, families, churches and organizations can unite to serve the city of Peoria and surrounding areas through a variety of service projects for the day.
PROMise of hope
PROMise of Hope allows high school girls the opportunity to shop for prom dresses and accessories every spring. Girls who attend are treated with love and dignity to remind them of their inherent worth.
Each girl can choose from hundreds of dresses to find ‘the dress’ and then match it with accessories. Everything is donated and given to the girls at no cost.
