{
  "id": 9178524,
  "title": "Illinois thrift store collects 100,000 donated items to help families in crisis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/illinois-thrift-store-collects-100-000-donated-items-to-help-families",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T16:40:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/an-illinois-thrift-store-has-collected-more-than-100000-donated-items-and-runs-with-200-regular-volunteers-using-every-resale-purchase-to-support-local-families-in-crisis/articleshow/134416126.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "House of Hope Resale, located in Barrington, Illinois, serves as a vital resource for families in financial distress. The non-profit efficiently manages more than 100,000 donated items, supported by a dedicated team of 200 volunteers. Sales revenue from the store is fully utilized for emergency assistance, providing crucial support for rent, utilities, and medical bills. Community engagement is…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}