CORE Collective

09/15/2026

Family Service Agency of DeKalb County and Safe Passage, Inc. will be at RFG's mobile food pantry event on 9/15 distributing resources and free shoes! Stop by between 3-5 pm!

09/07/2026

CORE Collective has an abundance of teen, misses and women’s clothing left from our last free clothing event!

Unfortunately, since we don’t have a physical location, our team is holding onto these items in their personal spaces.

We’d love to be able to find an organization that would be interested in a LARGE donation of clothing so that we can clear our inventory and make room for our annual winter essential supplies!

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Drop those recommendations below!

09/01/2026

We love sharing our experiences with the great folks at the DCNP!

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!

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.