Wish List: Winter/Spring 2009

Here is a list of the items that could make a big difference to our service users and staff over the coming months. Thank you so much to the generous people who have given gifts in the past. We deeply appreciate the support and the sensitivity of so many people who take the time to find out what our needs are. We would be very grateful for your help.

NOTE: Due to storage limitations, we are not able to accept any items that are not listed below.  We suggest trying the following organizations for the subsequent items: for clothing donations, The Salvation Army; for larger items (furniture, appliances, etc.), Recycle North.

For Women in Shelter:

Toothpaste (full-sized)

Bath products (unopened, please no trial size)

Body lotions (unopened, please no trial size)

Bras & underwear (new only)

Socks (new only)

Cold, flu, sinus or allergy OTC medications

OTC analgesics (ibuprofen, acetaminophen)

Tampons

Cell phones with chargers

Hats, gloves, scarves

For Children in Shelter:

New underwear & socks (for children 0-10)

Similac w/iron (powder)

Pedialyte

Children’s Tylenol

Children’s cough syrup

Diapers (larger sizes 4, 5, 6)

Baby wipes, baby wash, baby powder

Baby shampoo (not trial size)

Diaper rash cream

New magic markers

Play-doh

Pads of blank white paper

Sticker & sticker books

Watercolor paint sets

Bubbles

Small hand held games

Art & craft supplies

Gift Certificates for Goods or Services:

Kmart or WalMart

Thai Phat Market

African Market

Local grocery stores

Gas gift cards

Hair salon gift certificates

Video rentals or movie tickets

Moving van services or rentals

Storage space rentals

International phone cards

Calling cards

Bus pass

For the Shelter:

Body-size towels (new only)

Pillows (new only)

Blankets & throws

Vacuum (new only)

Kitchen staples, i.e., flour, sugar (unopened)

Dinner ware, especially bowls

Drinking glasses

Reusable plastic storage containers

Education/Outreach Program

Small, portable CD Player

DVD Player

Supplies for Shelter & Office Spaces:

Paper towels

Toilet paper

Trash bags

.49 Stamps

White 8 ½ x 11copy paper