CORE Collective

08/20/2026

We’re open early and ready to hand out FREE clothes and FREE school supplies!

Come spend some time with us today at the plaza, see what we’ve got that you need, and talk to us about what resources, supports or learning needs you want to see us bring to your community throughout the rest of this year!

08/19/2026

TOMORROW!

Join us for our last market day of the season at the DeKalb Farmers Market from 10 AM–2 PM! ☀️

Our tent continues to look a little different this week, as we’re still giving away TONS of free clothing and a limited amount of school supplies!

We have clothing for infants, children, and adults of all genders, including casual and comfy pieces, workout gear, employment and interview-ready items, and more. Sizes range from infant through plus size, with many feminine items available in sizes XS–XL.

Come see what you can find for yourself, your family, or a friend, and help us clear out this inventory before the seasons change!
As always: pay what you can, donate if you’d like, and take what you need. 💛

08/12/2026

🚨 Shelter Wishlist: Essential Items Needed! 🚨
Every day, we welcome individuals and families seeking safety, comfort, and a fresh start. To help support our residents, we are currently running low on several essential daily items.

If you’ve been looking for a way to give back this week, here is how you can help! 👇

08/06/2026

Cultural Outreach and Racial Equity Collective NFP is down at the DeKalb Farmers Market giving away FREE clothes and limited school supplies!

We’ve got sizes ranging from infant to adult, all styles and brands.

Help us clear out this inventory before the seasons change. As always, pay what you can, donate if you like or take what you need!!!

08/04/2026

Come a hear from incredible leaders including our very own Founder!

Strategic planning is easy on paper, the hard part is making it happen.

Join a panel of local nonprofit leaders as they pull back the curtain on what actually works. From small teams to large organizations, learn how to rally your team, align resources, and turn big priorities into big results.

Panel:
Asheli Mann-Lofthouse - CORE Collective
Brian Reis - Esta Barrett Manor & Gardens
Tom Matya - Opportunity House, Inc

07/15/2026

Join Cultural Outreach and Racial Equity Collective NFP at our first night market!

We’ll be at the DeKalb Farmers Market tomorrow 12pm - 6pm!

This week our tent will look a little different as we’re giving away TONS of free clothing!

We have casual, comfy clothing, workout gear, employment and interview items and more!

Clothes range from children’s sizes to plus size, and there are items for all genders but the majority of our donations have been feminine items sizes xs - xl.

Come down to o the market tomorrow and see what we’ve got for you, your friends or your family!

As always, pay what you can, donate if you like, take what you need!

07/12/2026

Support C.O.R.E. Collective and help us stock our tent for the community!

Cultural Outreach and Racial Equity Collective NFP is committed to leveraging our resources to provide equity, access and essentials to our community - that means calling on our network of incredible donors, volunteers and residents!

We are proud to offer FREE clothing for anyone in need, no questions asked, at the July 16th DeKalb Farmers Market.

We’re accepting donations of clean, gently used clothing and shoes for ALL ages, ALL sizes, ALL people!

In addition, as we prepare for our school supply give away drive in August, we welcome early donations of NEW school supplies for students from Kindergarten through college.

Donations can be coordinated during our drop-off window by text or email.

Donation Drop-Off Dates: July 12–July 15

Contact to Coordinate: Text 815-401-8458 or email, [email protected]

Find us at the DeKalb Market:

• July 16, 12 PM–6 PM: free clothing
• August 20, 10 AM–2 PM: free school supplies

As always our set up includes essentials like feminine products, hygiene items, sunscreen, and more through our Pay what you can, donate if you like, take what you need program!

Thank you for helping Cultural Outreach and Racial Equity Collective NFP continue serving our neighbors with care and dignity!

06/25/2026

Come on down to the DeKalb Farmers Market!!

Cultural Outreach and Racial Equity Collective NFP will be here slinging swag and giving away summer essentials, diapers and sensory items until 2pm! Stop by and grab some goodies while supplies last.

Can’t make it today? Join us July 16th for the evening market where we will have a FREE CLOTHING TABLE!

06/04/2026

Don’t let the kids, your neighbors or yourself go hungry this summer!!

Illinois families this summer can take advantage of free meals and snacks for children under the age of 18 through federal programs administered by the Illinois State Board of Education.

05/09/2026

Thank you for an incredible 24 hours of giving! raised a total of $525 during this year’s , and we are deeply grateful to every one who supported our mission by giving, donating, or sharing our campaign.

As a very small, newly formed , this support truly matters. These funds will provide our famous pay-what-you-can and essential need items for the ! Find us at the Plaza on June 25th, July 16th, August 6th, and August 20th.

This generosity helps fuel our mission to create sustainable change in the community for those who need it most.

To explore more ways to give, visit our impact page: www.core-collective.org/donate