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Ways To Get Involved

Every day, thousands in our community face the impossible choice between paying rent and putting food on the table. Without reliable access to basic needs—nutritious food, clean water, safe shelter, and essential healthcare—individuals cannot focus on education, employment, or their future.

Our Mission

At MAMU, we believe that basic necessities are not a privilege, but a fundamental right. By providing immediate relief and long-term support, we restore dignity and empower families to break the cycle of poverty. Your investment directly funds the essentials that allow our neighbors to move from survival to stability, ensuring that every child can attend school ready to learn and every parent can pursue a brighter future.

 

Ways to Get Involved All Year Round

 

  • Volunteer Your Time: Sign up to volunteer with us: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-_hNX1KNNz11HAGXij0-taifCvi1WoVJFezGdz1Uze5H24w/viewform​​

    • Operational Support: Help with mending and washing donated clothing or sorting household supplies to prepare them for families.

    • Spring & Summer: Bring in school supplies to ensure students have the tools they need for the upcoming year.

    • Fall & Winter: Bring in nonperishable food drives for holiday meals and warm winter gear and bedding.

    • Year-Round Essentials: hygiene products, feminine care items, baby food, formula, diapers, baby wipes and fresh fruit and vegetables.

  • Direct Service: Assist families by donating non-perishable goods, hygiene kits and semi-new clothes 

  • Share Professional Skills: if you have grant writing skills, fundraising and marketing skills reach out to us and volunteer your expertise

Mano a Mano Unidos

EST October 2025

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"Healing trauma and restoring hope for immigrant families, one hand at a time."

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Address: 6236 Cermak Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402
Phone: (708) 420-6172
Email: manoamanounidos@gmail.com
Open: Monday- Thursday 10am to 6pm 
Closed: Friday- Sunday 

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