Public Notice

Ceaco

By Kate X Messer, Fri., Dec. 12, 1997

1715 E. Sixth, Ste. 100, 472-5575

Freezer & refrigerator & non-perishable food (especially crackers, canned milk, canned tuna, canned chicken, any kind of canned meat and fruit), fixings for Christmas dinner, turkeys, chickens, hams, baked goods
Winter clothing for Clothes Closet -- "gently worn"
Clothing suitable for job interviews and office attire
Blankets
Toilet Paper, soap (bath, laundry, dish), diapers
Christmas presents such as: For men: socks, gloves, toiletries; for women: cologne, shampoo, socks, gloves, scarves, toiletries; For teens: one size fits all sweats, T-shirts, toiletries, socks, gloves, backpacks; For kids: educational toys, books, socks, pajamas.
Christmas wrapping materials and decorations

Meals on Wheels

2222 Rosewood, 470-MEAL

Canned goods
Adult clothing items
New van
Blankets, portable heaters
Hard look at the plight of the elderly and disabled
"Christmas Goodies" for our recipients

Extend-A-Care for Kids

55 N. I-35, 472-9402

Lateral file cabinet for personnel files
Volunteers to help stock retail stores with holiday cards from Extend-A-Care for Kids, Dec. 19-24.
Computer keyboards, VGA monitors, systems no lower than 386 or 486
Copier with sorter and collator

Out Youth Austin

1117 Red River, 708-1234

Books and current magazines, tapes, CDs, and videos
Postage meter, Electric typewriter
Flat bed scanner and ZIP drive for Macintosh
Multi-line phone/PBX system & hands-free headsets
Plain paper fax machine
PR & graphic design assistance
Employee health benefits
Tolerance

Family Eldercare

3710 Cedar , 450-0844

New blankets for the elderly without family
Holiday gift wrap
Volunteers to purchase a gift and visit elderly or disabled client
Cash donations to purchase gifts for our clients

C.A.R.E.

1633 E. Second, 473-2273 x. 110

Movie passes
Toiletry packs
10-12 strings of outside holiday lights, preferably 10-12 feet in length
Large, covered outside barbecue grill, suitable for cooking for group of 20-30

Mary Lee Foundation

1339 Lamar Square, 443-5777

Gifts for the children of Mary Lee:
There are 17 boys who would like things like: boomboxes, RC cars, baseball gloves & bats; Rollerblades, Gameboys, regulation size footballs, radios, race car tracks, Turbo Ranger Zords, piano type keyboards, jigsaw puzzles, Nerf basketball/goals, shirts, pants, music tapes, Legos, skateboards, and a locking toolbox.
There are 19 girls who would like things like: radio/tape player/headphones, Selena CDs, Selena dolls, Selena books, Boyz II Men CD, tapes of All For One, TLC and Brandy, jewelry boxes w/ jewelry, stuffed animals, older 4-wheel rollerskates, baby dolls, barrettes & bows for hair, hair mousse, CK1 perfume, RC cars, backpacks, clogs, UT cheerleader Barbie (black), AM/FM flashlight radios, remote control cars, subscriptions to Teen, Tickle Me Elmo, dresses, sweaters, jeans, watches, Baby All-Gone (black), and a doll that blinks. Humane Society 124 W. Anderson, 837-7985
Cleaning supplies: window cleaner, liquid dish soap, etc., paper towels, liquid laundry detergent
Towels, sheets, blankets, heating pads
Retractable water hose wheels, high pressure water spray hose
Color print film, 35mm 400

ASA Cornerstone Gay & Lesbian Center

1117 Red River, 708-1515

Webpage software -- Adobe Page Mill
Large Dry Erase boards, bulletin boards, and pamphlet holders
Six six-foot folding tables with chairs, picnic tables
Overhead projector
(Please call for type and colors) Interior and exterior paint, Lighting fixtures, Wood fencing
Club Skirt and reception area volunteers

Austin Habitat for Humanity

310 Comal, Ste. 100, 472-8788

Vacuum cleaner
Truck in good condition
Optical level (transit)
11/2 HP portable compressor (for pneumatic tools) with tee and two 50" hoses
Four 4' levels and three 6' levels
Scanner
Three come-alongs for concrete work
One bull float with ratcheting handle for concrete work (Marshalltown brand)
Industrial ice machine for full-size freezer
Site supervisors: to lead the construction efforts of volunteers in building a Habitat house. Must be skilled in construction, leadership, and enjoy working with volunteers. Commitment: 4-5 months, 10 hours/ week.

Manos De Cristo

1200 Willow, 477-7454

New toothbrushes
Blankets/jackets
Instructional TV/VCR
English as a Second Language class sponsorship, on-line sponsorship

Waterloo Counseling Center

1524 S. I-35, Ste. 218, 444-9922

Macintosh computer
Laptop computer
Filing cabinets that lock
Stereo with detachable speakers
Rolling desk chairs
Volunteers

Artists' Coalition of Austin

1705 Guadalupe, Ste. 103, 258-6486

Slide projector
Print drying rack and flat tiles for printmaking
Case of 85-watt Spot Lights
Art books
Dry mount press
1001 art patrons

HIV Wellness Center

4301 North I-35, 467-0088

Candles of all types
Fireplace screens
White indoor-outdoor holiday lights
Discarded items for client or agency use

YWCA

1524 S. I-35, Ste. 315, 326-1222

Windows 95 software package, memory chips, and CD ROM drives, and PCI network card for IBM
Free Internet service
Website upkeep
Picture/certificate frames
Artwork for walls
50 medium-sized Christmas stockings
Perfumes, toiletries, nail polish
Football or basketball cards, Hotwheels, fluorescent pens, pencils, erasers, bubbles, Koosh balls, stickers, activity books, and journals

Austin Sierra Club -- Inner City Outings

1302-C Hollow Creek, 916-9479

Hiking boots, walking shoes, socks/children's sizes
Day packs, water bottles, and first aid kits
Flashlights
Children's rain gear (ponchos, jackets, trousers)

Center for Battered Women

PO Box 19454, 385-5181, ext. 217

Multi-ethnic dolls, non-violent books, toys & games, sports balls/equipment
Backpacks
Walkman radios/tape players
Passes to movies, bowling, sporting events
Gift certificates for stores, services, and groceries
Warm clothing, accessories in all sizes, including extra large; costume jewelry, watches

Legal Aid

205 W. Ninth, Ste. 200, 476-7244

Pens, Post-it notes
Filing cabinets, legal size file folders
Video camera
Micro-cassette recorders
Plain paper fax machine

Connections

837 W. 12th, 495-7467

Plain-paper fax machine
Library shelves
Help installing carpeting and painting
Four new tires for the Resource Center on Wheels van
Free maintenance on our A/C
Child-safe indoor plants and outdoor landscaping
Aquarium and ongoing maintenance

Project Transitions, Inc.

7101-B Woodrow, 454-8646

Landscaping, plants
Picnic table
Paper towels
Personal hygiene items
Tickets for the movie theatre
Office supplies

Health Care for the Homeless

501 E. Eighth, 476-1111 ext. 46

Men's socks, gloves, hats, scarves, coats/raincoats, and sweaters
Jeans or old pants
Toothbrushes and toothpaste

Pediatric AIDS League

PO Box 9930, 892-4776

Activity table for toddlers
Baby shampoo, oil, lotion, baby bath, diaper wipes, medium and large diapers, training pants, and pull-ups
Paper towels
Latex gloves -- large
Videos and books
Dolls and stuffed animals, balls (soccer, football, basketball), puzzles, board games, action figures, art supplies, outside toys, and riding toys

Casa Marianella

821 Gunter, 385-5571

Christmas lights and decorations
New bedding, blankets, towels
Non-perishable food items
Winter clothing for men
Hats, scarves, gloves, cold weather items for all ages
New truck (or new to us)
Stereo with tape player
Coffee makers and coffee
Silverware (forks, knives, and spoons)

Salvation Army

501 E. Eighth, 476-1111

Educational games, craft supplies, cards, puzzles
Children's backpacks
Strollers, cribs, baby beds
Day room furniture and TV trays
Computer disks, Internet provider
35mm camera and film
Camcorder and VCR

Next week: Holiday Wish Lists, Part Two

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