Oman Center

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The Oman Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that serves those in need in our community. The weight of those experiences stayed with her. Kamerling Ave.

The Oman Center was started by Linette Robles in 2010, when she and her family began serving bagged lunches from the trunk of her car. What began as a simple act of kindness grew into a calling, and on February 3, 2015, The Oman Center officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Linette was never homeless, but she grew up in a home marked by struggle, uncertainty, and sacrifice. Raised by a single parent, she experienced what it felt like to not know where the next meal would come from, to celebrate holidays with very little, and to watch a parent do everything possible to put food on the table. They shaped her compassion. They shaped her mission. The name Oman carries profound meaning. Through their church, Linette’s family met Mr. Steve Oman, a man who stepped into their lives exactly when they needed hope the most. He “adopted” their family, not legally, but with love and generosity. Because of him, they had birthday cakes that made them feel special, Christmas gifts when there was no money for presents, groceries and meals when the fridge was empty, and support, encouragement, and dignity during their hardest moments. He was the angel that lifted their burden. And from his kindness grew Linette’s deep desire to give back. The Oman Center was born from that promise: to be for others what he was for her family. Today, The Oman Center is devoted to making a difference in the lives of Chicago’s homeless-one sack lunch at a time. We understand struggle intimately. We understand how a simple act of kindness can change someone’s entire day-or their entire outlook on life. Our volunteers distribute sack lunches, gloves, scarves, hygiene items, and other essentials to the homeless and hungry. We believe in doing more with more - more donations, more volunteers, more compassion. It only takes one person to create change. Be that difference in someone’s life today. Our vision goes beyond providing food. We aim to restore hope, uplift lives, and connect individuals with the resources they need to move toward self-sufficiency. The Oman Center operates 100% through donations. If you would like to support our mission, please do so through our website. (Link in BIO) or,

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Oman Center, NFP
4241 W. Chicago, IL 60651

Matthew 25:35-40 “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.

09/17/2026

09/14/2026

We are so incredibly grateful for all the gift card donations! ❤️ Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness.

Remember, all donations are tax-deductible!
We are currently accepting $5 gift cards to:
Dollar Tree
Dunkin’ Donuts
McDonald’s
Burger King
Walmart

Gift cards to other stores where individuals can purchase a meal or pet supplies are also greatly appreciated! 🐾

📍 Drop-off location:
The Wag Lab
1655 North Western Ave.,
Chicago, IL.

📞 Questions? Call us at 872-808-2999.

Thank you again for your continued support, generosity, and commitment to serving our homeless community. Together, we are making a difference! 💙

09/13/2026

Hi there! 🌸 On Sundays, 1st Lutheran Church (3500 w Fullerton) of Logan Square serves breakfast and lunch for our homeless community members and for all. We have two urgent goals:
1.) Spreading the word about the program so more people can attend!
2.) Increasing our partnerships and mutual aid with our community!
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**we are always accepting perishable items (bread, milk, eggs, meat etc), and what we won’t use before expiration, we will redistribute to the Love Fridges across Chicago!
**we are also in continuous need of non-food items (tin foil, paper plates/bowls, disposable utensils, cleaning supplies, large black garbage/yard bags, etc)

- If you’d like to donate items, or are interested in networking or joining our volunteer team, please direct message me.
To view our most urgent needs, please check out our Amazon wishlist!

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2NNLM5ZE898ZZ?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_ggr-subnav-share_CS7BXCTG15VRRZY63FQG&language=en-US

All the best and thank you for reading!❤️

09/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated $5 gift cards! Your generosity allowed us to share them with members of our unhoused community. They couldn’t have been more grateful and couldn’t thank me enough. ❤️ One gentleman simply said, “Thank you for thinking about us.” 🙏

We will continue collecting $5 gift cards to help those in need.

📍 Drop-off: The Wag Lab
1655 N. Western Ave.
📞 Questions: 872-808-2999

Every little bit makes a difference! 🫶

09/03/2026

We have already received gift cards from Dunkin’, and we’re continuing to collect gift cards from McDonald’s, Dollar Tree, Walmart, and other local businesses.

There’s still time to drop off a gift card tomorrow and help us support members of our unhoused community.

📍 Drop-Off Location:
The Wag Lab
1655 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL
🕐 Monday- Friday | 7 AM–6 PM

We know that $5 may not seem like much, but it can make a meaningful difference. A $5 gift card can provide someone with a coffee, a sandwich, or an item or two for their pets. Most importantly, it can give someone the opportunity to step inside, get out of the elements for a little while, and have a moment of comfort and dignity.

Every gift card helps. Every contribution matters. ❤️

If you have a gift card, or pet supplies you’d like to donate, please drop it off at The Wag Lab during business hours.

Questions?
Please call the Oman Center, NFP
📞 872-808-2999

08/27/2026

🐾 Help Us Support Our Unhoused neighbors & Their Pets 🐾
On September 5th, we’ll be out serving our community and providing much-needed support to our unhoused friends and their pets. ❤️🐶
We truly cannot do this without your support. We are currently collecting donations and are especially in need of:
🎁 $5 gift cards for our Hoomans
🐕 Small bags of dog treats
🥫 Dog food (small bags)

📍 Donation Drop-Off: The Wag Lab
1655 N. Western Ave., Chicago
📞 Please call us at 872-808-2999 to coordinate a drop-off.

Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. Your generosity helps us show our neighbors that they are seen, valued, and cared for-and that their pets are cared for, too. 🐾

We can’t thank you enough for helping us give back to our community! ❤️

The Wag Lab, LLC

07/27/2026

✨ NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS! ✨📦
Give your gently used items a new purpose while making a difference in our community!

📞 Have questions? Ready to donate?
Call 872-808-2999 to schedule your drop-off.

💙 All donations are tax-deductible.

Thank you for your generosity and support! We couldn’t do it without you!

07/20/2026

So grateful for our first donation! Thank you!

07/13/2026

We’re Now Accepting Donations!

We’re collecting donations to support our unhoused neighbors and their pets.

For people, we’re in need of:
$5 gift cards to places where they can purchase meals or hygiene products.

For their pets, we’re collecting:
Small bags of pet food
Leashes and collars (new or gently used)
Dog toys

All donations are tax-deductible.

Donation Drop-Off Location:
The Wag Lab
1655 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647

If you have any questions, please call the Oman Center at 872-808-2999.

Thank you for helping us care for our community!

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Chicago, IL

Opening Hours

8:30am - 9:30am

Telephone

+18722226646

Website

https://theomancenter.wixsite.com/website

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