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Agency Wishlist

Agency Contact Name Contact General Items Rare Items

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Mahomet Area Youth Club Kelly James 586-6323 see http://mayc_online.home.mchsi.com   10/16/2006
Greater Community AIDS Project   351-2437 gloves, mittens, hats, scarves, personal care items ( shampoo, soap, etc.), new sheets or towels   10/16/2006
Center for Women in Transition Tonja Nohmer 352-7151 bath towels/wash cloths, blankets, thermometers (digital), cough/flu/cold/allergy medicine, teething gel, children's Tylenol, stickers, new underwear and socks/sports bras, Bathrobes/house slippers, hats, mittens, pajamas, ibuprofen/Tylenol, antibiotic ointment, vitamins, perfume, mouse pads, oven mitts & pads, plastic cups, sippy cups, baby wipes and powder, diapers, family videos, seasonal stationery, note cards / greeting cards / holiday cards & stamps, gift certificates (food, movies, etc.) Pentium computers, printers, children's software programs, bicycles/tricycles, alarm clocks and clock radios, 10/16/2006
Anabel Huling Kim Clendaniel ahelc@aol.com paper for drawing and crafts, envelopes, cultural fabrics, wrapping paper, children's board books,   10/16/2006
American Red Cross Deb Fruitt deb@illiniprairie.org   Red Cross Vests, File boxes on wheels, shelves, radio, color printer, color copier, computer speakers, puppets 10/16/2006
Habitat for Humanity / Homeworks Courtney Egg (217) 355-6460 Ext. 16 Tape measures, pens, markers, scissors, tape, large shopping bags with handles (new or used), snacks for volunteers, lunch on Saturdays for volunteers, cleaning supplies, rope and/or twine, plastic Ziploc-type bags, rachet straps, bungee cords, work gloves, paper towels, hand soap, shopping baskets; Items needed for the new location of Homeworks: Gondola Shelving; pallet racks; cantilever racks; pallet jacks; rolling carts and dollies; shopping carts and baskets 08/09/2006
Champaign County Humane Society Katie Widlacki (217) 344-9314 Pet Food and Supplies: Canned or Dry Puppy/Dog Food , Canned or Dry Kitten/Cat Food, Gerbers Baby Food (Meat or Squash), Kitten Milk Replacement (KMR), Cat Toys, Ping Pong Balls, Cat Litter, Plastic Litter Boxes, Plastic Food & Water Bowls , Dog Rawhides/Bones, Brushes and combs, Dog and cat collars, Leashes, Pet Carriers, White Pine Chips for Small Animals, Hamster and Gerbil Food, Guinea Pig Food, Timothy Hay & Rabbit Food ; Medical and Grooming Supplies: Distilled Water , Plastic souffle cups, Craft Sticks, Rubbing alcohol, Eye Irrigating Solution, Ear Cleaning Solution, Gauze squares, Q-Tips, Cotton Balls, Speed Read Thermometers, Small Pet Nail Trimmers, Kwik Stop Styptic Powder; Things We Can Always Use: folded newspaper, towels and sheets, paper towels, Dawn dish soap, bleach, laundry soap, white copy paper, pens, Blank pet themed greeting cards, pet stickers and rubber stamps   09/27/2006
Community Service Center of Northern Champaign Andy Kulczycki (217) 893-1530 food, toys, gas cards   09/27/2006
A Woman's Fund / A Woman's Place Tami Tunnell (217) 384-4462 paper - construction, computer, and drawing; play-doh, small-sized legos, plastic storage containers, new solid-color crib-sized blankets; new underwear and sports bras; kids socks and underwear; shoes; cleaning products; paper products/office supplies; laundry soap; diapers/wipes; AA hair care / perms; batteries cell phones (preferably Verizon 3000 min per phone), 911 phones, or money for phone cards 09/27/2006
Anabel Huling Early Learning Center Kim Clendaniel ahelc@aol.com or (217) 892-4445 paper, envelopes, fabric for curtains , books to give away during holiday season A Stove (Preference: a 32" gas, commercial stove ) 09/27/2006
Eastern Illinois Foodbank Beth Hewing bahewing@eifoodbank.org or (217) 328-3663 kid-friendly food or individually packaged foods for lunch boxes: individual servings of applesauce; pudding; EZ-Mac; lunchables; etc. , new or gently used backpacks   09/27/2006
T.I.M.E.S. Center Gail Elkins gelkins@soltec.net Toiletries: shampoo, lotion, razors. Paper, toilet paper, paper towels, paper plates, napkins, detergent, used bath towels/washcloths, non-perishable food items   09/27/2006
Catholic Charities Jonte Rollins (217) 352-5179

books
clothing
toys

  09/27/2006
Crisis Nursery Kim Gollings volunteer@crisisnursery.net diapers size 4 and 5, Formula Similac Advance, Kid's snacks, Pull-Ups size 2T-4T, Art supplies, baby wipes, holiday treat bags, gift cards (Target, WalMart - to meet nursery needs), gift certificates for movies, pizza, or fast food shared with nursery families as needed   09/26/2006
Champaign County Head Start Becky Long rlong@ccrpc.org small motor manipulatives (such as stringing beads, puzzles, playdoh, leggos), outdoor toys and equipment, riding toys, balls, little tikes items, books or cd's for infants to 12 year olds
fax machines, computers, printers, copiers 11/04/2005
A Circle of Friends Paula Cates (217) 344-2960 Craft Supplies: washable markers, construction paper, sheets of craft foam, glue and glue sticks, poster paints, poster boards; Office Items: copy paper (white and colors), business size envelopes, stamps, folders, 3 ring binders (at least 2"), #2 pencils, electric pencil sharpener, push pins, thank you notes; Bulletin Board Supplies: seasonal decorations, borders, large monthly calendar (with large blank squares to be filled in), large colored map of the US, dry erase markers (all colors), dry erase cleaner, dry erase board; Games: checkers, 1 lb. Weights for exercise, trivia games for seniors, large print books; Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, liquid hand soap, lotion, nail polish, cotton pads and balls, bath towels, washcloths, hand towels; Clothing: old button-up shirts to be used for crafts/painting, sweaters or light jacket, Food Items: decaffeinated coffee, hot chocolate (regular and sugar-free), sugar-free cookies, large boxes of Jell-O (regular and sugar-free); Miscellaneous: pillows, light blankets (twin), sheets (twin), dish towels, bird seed   09/11/2005
Pavilion Foundation School Sally Corby (217) 373-1772 Deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, socks, crayons/markers, glue, notebooks (non-spiral), books (for our library), basketballs, soccer balls (size 4 or 5), electric pencil sharpeners   08/26/05
Urbana Adult Education Program Sheri Langendorf or Donna Clark (217) 384-3530 25 simple calculators, backpacks, #2 pencils, black pens, white board markers, Post-it notes, 2-pocket folders, loose leaf notebook paper, HP2300N Cartridges for printer   08/24/2005
Champaign County Health Care Consumers Katie Coombes (217) 352-6533   Curtains and/or blinds, shredders, carpeting, tables, chairs, laminator, button maker 08/23/2005
Birthright of Champaign-Piatt Counties Sarah Barbour (217) 352-7744 Diapers (sizes 0-4), maternity clothes, baby clothes (preemie–1 year), baby formula New or recent computer 08/23/2005
Campaign for Better Health Care (CBHC) Charla Gray (217) 352–5600 Fans, manilla folders, larger envelopes, butcher paper, display boards (3-fold – 10-20), magic markers, erasable wall boards, desk lights, staples (large and small), bulletin boards Window air conditioners, Mac computers, laptops for presentation purposes, keyboards, bookcases, file cabinets, projector, display shelve with 30 boxes or sections 08/12/2005
Restoration Urban Ministries Kim W. Irwin (217) 355-2662 Copy paper, cleaning supplies (multi-purpose cleanser, furniture polish, floor cleaner, mops, brooms, dustpans, paper towels), video games, DVDs, videos (PG-13 or G), stamps, vacuum cleaners, diapers, undergarments for all sizes toddlers through 3X adult, microwaves, televisions, entertainment systems, good twin and full size mattress sets, paint (light colors), light bulbs, weed eaters, lawn mowers, yard waste bags, yard tools, autos that run (donations can be tax-deductible for donors. Only working vehicles are accepted. They are passed on to families that need transportation to go to their jobs.) "Xerox" copier (preferably one that collates and does 2-sided copies), scanner, working fax, battery back-up for server (90 minutes or longer), carpet protectors/floor mats for under secretarial chairs (10-12), filing cabinets (2 and 4 drawer, letter (not legal), preferably ones that lock), laptop computers, first aid supplies, security camera system, new outdoor lights for Inn. 08/10/2005
Swann Special Care Center Leonora Byram (217) 356-5164 Electric shave, Vaseline, construction paper, glue, long bibs, yarn, batteries (all sizes), smelly lotions, nail polish and polish remover, lipsticks, blushes, deodorant, Christmas lights Scanner 08/10/2005
Champaign County Nursing Home Kalah McGraw (217) 384-3784 Individually wrapped candy, crackers, chips, crayons, markers, pens, pencils, construction paper, scissors, washable and watercolor paints, stationary, notepads, small picture albums, fashion jewelry, make-up. (nothing glass, please.)   08/09/2005
Carle Hospice's Camp Healing Heart Peggy Deffenbaugh (217) 383-3151 50 flashlights, glitter, paint pens, felt, stencils, scissors, photo boxes, paint, markers, foam letters stickers, beads, magazines, glue, rubber stamps and ink pads, colored pencils, pipe cleaners, construction paper, calendars for pictures   08/09/2005
Orpheum Children's Science Museum Nancy Quissenberry (217) 352-5895 Crayons, markers, construction paper Benches (for the courtyard for parents to sit on), sidewalk removal for parking space in back, small flat screen monitor, 2 - 512 Mb thumb drives (flash drive), large plastic coolers, Laser flatbed copier 08/08/2005
The Family Life Skills Learning Center Marilyn Holt (217) 351-3033 2-pocket folders, 3-pronged folders (any color), 3-ring wide-line notebook paper Furniture for large (35' x 35') conference room (preferably in a non-patterned upholstery; beige, brown, black; leather, or fabric); Folding machine 08/08/2005
Roundhouse / Homeless Youth Program Chalaine Davis (217) 359-5276 or (217) 398-8080 Food items; toiletries: toilet paper, shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, hygiene items; diapers (any size); baby wipes or baby supplies: baby bath, powder, shampoo, blankets; towels and washcloths; sheets (twin); socks (boys and girls); underwear (all sizes, boys and girls); t-shirts (all sizes); sweatpants and sweatshirts (all sizes); DVD movies (age appropriate, no rated R)   08/05/2005
Juvenile Detention Center Officer Reynolds   Food items, magazines Treadmill 08/05/2005
Marilyn Queller Child Care Center Kelli White (217) 344-6364 Crayons, markers, pencils, pens, file folders, drawing paper, construction paper, envelopes (any size), glue sticks, small blankets for naptimes, children's socks, children's books, any type of stickers, playground balls, sand toys, diapers, baby wipes, baby bottles, bibs   08/03/2005

 

 

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