Jenny Jurcak, or ‘Lady J’ as she is known to many, exemplifies the CCRx Creative Reuse ethos,
“Trash is just a Failure of Imagination.” A dedicated shopper at CCRx, Jenny has used our
supplies and materials for imaginative and much-needed projects: She built doghouses for
rescued dogs out of surplus headboards and plexiglass. Then she built a shelter for an unhoused
man living on 47th Street using similar materials and then gathered art supplies for him to
decorate and paint his shelter!
Jenny has always been a strong advocate for helping those in need. When she saw the story about
the migrant children being held in police station lobbies, she knew she had to do something to
help!
Jenny came to the CCRx Warehouse to find toys, books and other supplies for the migrant
families currently being held at the Chicago Police Department stations. She picked out all sorts
of books for young and older readers - including many in Spanish - along with crayons and art-
making supplies, toys and games, including frisbees, jump ropes and soccer balls. She brought
them to the families sheltering at the CPD District 7 and District 9 stations and you can see how
even these humble gifts of toys and books are appreciated by families in need.
Thanks to everyone who donated these items to CCRx. We hope that this helps the families and
children as they wait to be settled in their new homes. And we applaud Jenny for her
compassion and her action. Thank you, Jenny, for everything you do!
At CCRx, we are committed to working with organizations and individuals that are making a
positive impact on Chicago and to providing them with the resources they need to continue their
good work. We know that with a little creativity and resourcefulness, we can reduce our reliance
on new materials and divert waste from landfills. Join us as we constantly explore new
ways to reduce our environmental impact and encourage others to do the same. Help us spark
creativity and a sharing, circular economy throughout Chicagoland through programs,
partnerships and collaborations.
Together, we can make a difference!