Wish Lists 1999 Part 2
All around the world, holidays celebrate and commemorate some wacky and sometimes dubious things. There are independence days that mark the independence from one oppressive regime and the establishment of another. There are Victory Days that mark one group of people's ascendent victory and another group's bitter defeat (or even annihilation!). There are Women's Days in just about every known country on the face of the earth (except for the good old U.S. of A). There are Flag Days, Heroes Days, National Uprising Days, Freedom Days, Union Days, and Liberation Days. There are religious holidays -- saints' days, martyrs' days, holy cross days, even day of the dead days. Christian bias aside, the end of the year -- and especially the end of
this year, this significant demarcation of our little sphere's orbit around the sun, will see celebrations world-wide, across cultures, across beliefs, across time. For one wee moment in each time zone, we'll all be united knowing one fact: We are all spinning around on this crazy loop-de-loop together.
What a joyride! And what a damn fine time to assess what part each and every one of us has played in keeping this carnival ride cranked in high gear and to take an honest look at what more we can do to help our proverbial brotherman, to give the sisters a hand, blah, blah, blah, and all that.
Austin, you are so beautiful. We are a community that attempts to acknowledge the needs of those around us. We know you'll do the right thing. Here are some holiday wish lists. Give to these organizations. Check last week's list for even more opportunities to make a difference.
Happy holidays, everyone!
Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH)
701 W. Fifth, 476-4357 Razors, shampoo, hygiene products
Weekly food donations
Coffee, creamer, sugar
Bus passes
CoatsCASA of Travis County
6330 Hwy. 290 E., Ste. 350, 459-2272 50 lunches donated for volunteer swearing-in ceremony held in February or March of 2000
Snacks/meals provided for volunteers during training session (every Tuesday and Thursday evening for January 25 through February 24)
Use of a 10' x 12' storage facility
Printing services
Filing cabinetsConnections Resource Center
1212 Rio Grande, 478-5725 Refrigerator
Stove, oven
Lamps
Comfortable sofa
Two portable dishwashersDavid Powell Clinic
1000 Toyath, 469-7200 Washable blankets
Live plants
Magazine subscriptions
Canned food
Personal hygiene items (shampoo, soap, lotion)
Massage table
Scrubs and T-shirts
Vinyl-covered pillows
Children's toys, tables, chairsInstitute for Weapon-Free Youth
3160 Bee Caves Rd., 327-3250 New fax machine
Scanner
Printer
Small copier
Video camera
CD-Rom installedLesbian Gay Rights Lobby (LGRL)
474-5475 New fax machine
Legal-size file cabinet
Two computer monitors and software, you got it, we'll take it, PC-like
Power tools are always handy in a queer organizationMary Lee Foundation Brain Injury Program
1328 Lamar Square Dr., 443-1360 New van
Vacuum cleaner
Love seat and sofa
Arts & crafts supplies
IBM-cognitive computer games
Curtains (43x47' and 35x46' and 35x34')
Carpet for client lounge, 14x14' and 3x14'
Tall standing adjustable halogen lamps
Color film for Kodak Instamatic 600
Winter flowers, plants for flower bedMary Lee Foundation Southpointe
VCRs and TV/VCR combo
Couch
Pool table and ping-pong table
Carpet cleaning
Gas barbecue grill
Overhead projector
Portable basketball goal
Sports equipment (basketballs, footballs, etc.)Meals on Wheels 2222 Rosewood, 476-6325
Blankets
Toiletries
Pot holders
Jar openers
Christmas cards
Ensure supplement
Sweatshirts and pants
Flashlights and batteries
Puzzles, games, and books
Aluminum storage closet for agencyOut Youth
909 E. 491é2, 419-1233 New couches, chairs
Four iMacs or G3 computers
Lamps, endtables, tables
Printers for Macs
Copier
Gas grill
Coffee potPlanned Parenthood of Austin
2013 Wells Branch Parkway #108, 251-7844 Monetary donations for tubal ligations, vasectomies, mammograms
Cryac (a canister and nozzle used to treat dermatologic conditions)
Quick sterilizer (flash sterilizer canister style)
Half-door to use as check out window in front office
"Hands free" telephone set
Four-drawer file cabinet
Standing screen
Bookshelves
New copierSafePlace
356-1634 Gift certificates for entertainment, service, grocery, and department stores
Personal computers (64MB RAM, Pentium II, or better)
Accessories in all sizes, including XL
New clothing or gift certificates
Appliances, kitchen utensils, cookware
Costume jewelry, watches
All sizes of new shoes
Datebooks, journals
Alarm or wall clocks
Purses, wallets
Warm clothing
Umbrellas
Telephones
Cameras
Perfume
Art supplies
Digital camera
Video cameras
Sturdy new lawn furniture
Easels and/or display boards
Plants and/or landscaping services
Refrigerator dolly and/or two-wheeled dolly
Gift certificates from discount or hobby stores
Framing supplies and/or picture framing service
Turkeys, hams, fresh fruits, and vegetables for shelter kitchenWaterloo Counseling Center
1524 S. I-35, 444-9922 Macintosh computer
Mac laptop computer
Filing cabinets that lock
Framed artwork for lobby
Stereo with detachable speakers for lobby
Works of art and new auction items for February, 2000 "A Chocolate Fantasy & Fine Art Auction"
Volunteers for said auction