Holiday Wish Lists 2002
Presents for public service
Fri., Dec. 27, 2002
Most of these nonprofit organizations have stipulated very specific needs -- brands and sizes make a difference ... likewise with food donations, sometimes needed for specific events. For space sake, we have removed the somewhat universal pleas for cash, volunteers, printing/copier/office supplies, and computer systems. Once you choose which group to help out, call directly to learn of their specific desires and how you can help fill them. Happy holidays from your pals here at The Austin Chronicle.
ALLGO
1715 E. Sixth #112, 472-2001
Removable wheelchair access ramp
Light board, ice machine, color laser printer
Couch to match green room, couch to match purple and yellow room
300 folding chairs, 10 rectangular folding tables, 12 60-foot round folding tables, 30 36-foot round folding tables
Folding panels to exhibit art work
Safer-sex supplies (dental dams, flavored lube, flavored condoms)
Artists Coalition of Austin/IDEA
1705 Guadalupe, 389-9955Fax machine, copier, slide scanner
Food and beverages for art openings
Assistance League of Austin
7951 Burnet, 458-2633Full-size grooming aids for school children: shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.
Sponsored bus trip for seniors
A truck for fundraising
Austin Habitat for Humanity
310 Comal #100, 472-8788Pickup trucks, used vehicles for auction
Land: residential lots and larger land tracts at reasonable prices
14-foot steel forklift, backhoe, hand tools
Austin Outreach & Community Service Center Inc.
8101 Cameron #104, 833-0444Incentives for group sessions, such as food coupons, gift certificates, and door prizes
Microwave
Accounting consultant, marketing consultant
Postage, postage machine
Attorney
Austin Zoo
10807 Rawhide, 288-1490Feed for animals: coastal hay, grains, pellets
Gravel and sand
Flooring for the zoo office, grant writer
A water line from the city of Austin
Capital Area Food Bank of Texas
8201 S. Congress, 282-2111
Refrigerators and freezers
High-protein foods, baby foods, diapers
Two-inch clear packing tape, cardboard boxes
Small package pickup and delivery in Austin
Janitorial service and supplies
Intra- and interstate trucking
Casa Marianella
821 Gunter, 385-5571International phone cards
Inexpensive wrist watches, book bags
Men's work pants/jeans, waist sizes 28-36
Socks, tennis shoes, work boots sizes 7-10
Men's sweaters, jackets, winter hats, gloves
Twin sheets, bedding, pillows
Toiletries, towels, cold/headache medicines
Materials for ESL classes, such as lined loose-leaf paper, pencils/pens, dry erase markers, Spanish language books/magazines/newspapers
CASA of Travis County
6330 Hwy. 290 E. #350, 459-2272Bookshelves, filing cabinets
Whiteboards, bulletin boards
Community Women's Wellness Center (UT School of Nursing)
Mailing: 1700 Red River, 78701;Location 2901 N. I-35 #101.3, 232-4707 or 471-6299
Littman stethoscope
Postage (37-cent and 60-cent stamps)
Use of large Central East Austin space for dance/exercise classes after 5pm
Medical transportation costs for patients
Dougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs Rd., 397-1471Stage lighting instruments
Black latex paint
El Buen Samaritano
1919 S. First, 441-7977Two industrial freezers, three small refrigerators, washer, dryer, dishwasher, icemaker, microwave, portable hot food unit
36 toddler chairs, changing table, two nursery boards, six cribs, playscape, play kitchen
EKG machine, blood drawing chair, 11 medical dopplers, one ultrasound machine
Four clothing racks, rocking chairs
Family Eldercare
2210 Hancock, 450-0844
Waiting room furniture (loveseat, chairs)
Electric washer, dryer
Reception desk
Foundation for the Homeless
5202 Balcones Dr., 453-6570
Day planners, VCR
Bus passes
Glass storm doors
New carpet, storage unit for day center
Girls Empowerment Network Austin
PO Box 3122, 414-0472Gift certificates to restaurants and retailers
Books and videos for girls ages 9-13
Hospice Austin
4107 Spicewood Springs Rd. #100, 342-4700Adopters for Hospice Austin families
Donations of Ensure nutritional drink
Gift certificates to grocery stores
House the Homeless Inc.
PO Box 2312, 796-4366New thermal underwear (women's and men's), XL, new knit hats
New gloves, small, medium, and large
2003 pocket calendars, stamps
Humane Society -- SPCA of Austin and Travis County
124 W. Anderson, 837-7985Working truck or passenger van
Digital thermometers, heating pads
Can openers, canned cat and dog food
Gently used blankets and towels
Unscented baby wipes
InKind Inc. dba Second Blessing Marketplace
6506 Burnet Rd., 374-9393Disposable diapers size 0 and 1 only
Baby nighties, T-shirts, new stuffed animals
Teething rings, rattles, sippy cups, spoons
Baby equipment, i.e., strollers, car seats, cribs
Baby wash, baby powder, Desitin ointment
Baby towels, washcloths
Baby nail clippers, socks, booties, and bibs
Interfaith Care Alliance
PO Box 16529, 459-5883Movie passes, restaurant gift certificates
Small gift bags, personal hygiene items, candy
Wallpaper/painting and gardening services
Bookcases, 2003 calendars
Kids Exchange
1000 Payton Gin Ste. P, 467-0803Books on divorce recovery
Foosball table, dartboard with safety darts
Sofa or love seat
Picnic table, stackable chairs
New toys, videos
KOOP Radio 91.7FM
304 E. Fifth (3rd floor), 472-1369Affordable rental space for a new home
Sound equipment for production facility
Filing cabinets, light bulbs
LifeWorks
1800 Lavaca #110, 474-5606
Cordless phones, alarm clock, calling cards
Set of four dishes and bowls, drinking glasses
Small and medium saucepans with lids
Bath towels, washcloths, hand towels
Laundry basket, iron, ironing board
Large plastic storage containers, area rugs
Baby and newborn items, such as diapers, bottles, wipes, crib sheets, etc.
Martin Middle School
1601 Haskell, 414-3243Bilingual children's books for five groups, 25-30 kids each
Two sets (30 each) of hardcover Spanish/English-English/Spanish dictionaries
20 English dictionaries, 30 Junior Scholastics
Gift certificates and coupons for free items, anything teenagers can use
Bulletin board strips, bottled water, juices, snacks and chips, first-class stamps, Capital Metro bus tickets
Gym shorts, plain white T-shirts
Metal marquee with letters, popcorn machine for fundraisers
Transcriber with headset
Landscape with sprinkler system
Meals On Wheels & More
3227 E. Fifth, 476-6325Personal items: toothpaste, soap, blankets, robes, nightgowns, slippers, sweaters, socks
Canned foods, Ensure, Glucerna
Stationery, pens, pencils, stamps
Magnifying eyeglasses
Out Youth
909 E. 491/2, 419-1233Picnic table with benches, volleyball set
Gift cards for books, hardware, office supplies
Age-appropriate DVDs, board games
Sofas, clean and in good condition
15-passenger van, late model
Deck/patio, house painting and landscaping supplies and labor
PFLAG -- Parents, Families, Friends of Lesbians and Gays
PO Box 9151, 302-35241,200 mailing labels, four reams of paper
I-35 billboard space for support of the Pride Parade and Pride Fest, June 2003
Project Transitions
7101-B Woodrow, 454-8646Tools for home repair, vacuum cleaner
Two VCRs, table lamps
Baby wipes, assorted Band-Aids
Tall water glasses, dinner forks, plastic cups
Rude Mechanicals
2211-A Hidalgo at the Off Center, 476-7833Video projectors, DV and digital cameras
Landscaping, sign making, printing services
Matching cushioned chairs for audience seating (30 or more)
A MIG welder, cordless/corded power drills
Pipe cutter and pipe wrenches
Sustainable Food Center
PO Box 13323, 236-0074Folding tables, typewriter
Van maintenance and oil changes
Environmentally friendly outdoor paint
Farmers' market signs
File-and-store plastic boxes that hold filing folders - all uniform
Texas Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League (TARAL)
PO Box 684602, 462-1661Stamps, telephone system
Filemaker Pro 5, Microsoft Office
Texas Folklife Resources
1317 S. Congress, 441-9255Digital camera, VCR, DVD player
Electric typewriter, two file cabinets, desk lamps, two easels, one white board
Vacuum cleaner, four large bookcases
Couch, four desks, and four chairs
Rectangular conference table, four small tables, 50 folding chairs
Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas
PO Box 2340, 474-5475Fax machine, office supplies
Large push broom, yard rake
Monitors, Zip disks, Pentium IV
Travis County Brown Santa
6110 Trade Center #100, 247-2682New unwrapped toys for infants and children ages 10-16, boys and girls
Nonperishable food items
Wrapping paper, gift nametags
Wright House Wellness Center Inc.
4301 N. I-35 Ste. B, 467-0088Two- or four-drawer legal lateral file cabinets
Magnetic or cork bulletin boards
Two pair bookends, L-shaped office desks
Fax machine
Small storage shed & landscape services
Social Work CEU workshops/courses
Web site development training
YMCA of Austin
1100 W. Cesar Chavez, 322-9622Toddler tables and chairs for preschool
Toys for nursery, sports equipment: baseballs, volleyballs, basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, soccer goals
6-by-10-inch U.S. flags, Texas flags, YMCA of Austin logo flags
YWCA
2015 S. I-35 #110, 326-1222Postage stamps, phone cards
Arts and crafts supplies, such as unfinished frames, paint, etc.
Age-appropriate family board games
Small gifts and giveaways for teen and preteen girls, such as jewelry, accessories, etc.
Snacks for afterschool groups
Printing services, monthly catering servicesFilmMultimediaTelevision
