Holiday Wish Lists 2005
'Give' is a four-letter word: part two
By Anne Harris, Kristin Hillery, Kate X Messer, and Frank Rivera, Fri., Dec. 16, 2005
Until that all happens, we'll continue to invite local public service outfits to submit their Holiday Wish Lists. We have edited these lists as space dictates, and do encourage you to call your intended benefactee(s) for the details on what specific kinds/brands/sizes of things they need. Here's a big hint: They always need your cash and love (i.e.: volunteer hours).
So have at it Austin. Go share our bounty and show them all how much we appreciate the sacrifices they make and the good they do all year long.
This is Part Two of a two-part list. See last week's issue for part one.
– Kate X Messer
ALIVE IN TRUTH: THE NEW ORLEANS DISASTER ORAL HISTORY AND MEMORY PROJECT
PMB 188, 603 W. 13th, 653-6539.
www.aliveintruth.orgFramed art and home decor for new evacuee residences
Phone cards for evacuees
Minidisc recorders
Microphones
Reams of paper
Postage
ALLGO
701 Tillery, 472-2001.
www.allgo.orgPrinting services or discount on printing
Copier and printer paper (colors!)
General office supplies
Archival supplies
Film/video production services to document cultural events
Scanner
THE ARC OF THE CAPITAL AREA
2818 San Gabriel, 476-7044.
www.arcofthecapitalarea.orgGeneral office supplies, stamps
Gift cards for clients (HEB, Wal-Mart)
Electric lawn mower, weed whacker
Personal care/hygiene products
Food pantry: shelving, canned goods
New, large microwave
White cardstock
Computer
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF AUSTIN
4901 Burnet Rd., 458-3716.
www.alaustin.orgNew children's books (Spanish or English) for the Children's Hospital
New towels and sheets for graduating foster-student life-start kits
Plastic storage bins for assault-survivor kits
$77 for one child's new school wardrobe
AUSTIN INDependent MEDIA Center
385-3695.
austin.indymedia.orgG4 laptop
LCD projector
Two hard drives ... all lost in a recent theft
AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL
4110 Guadalupe, 452-0381.
Items for teenagers: nonviolent books, small electronics & board games, art supplies, sports equipment, backpacks, bound journals
Hats, gloves, socks, slippers, winter coats
Washable clothing & shoes
Large-print books
Grooming items
Word puzzles
Stationery
Watches
Wallets
BADGERDOG LITERArY PUBLISHING INC.
PO Box 301209, 538-1305.
www.badgerdog.orgNetwork laser printer
Four new computer workstations w/ monitors (PC)
Software, including MS Word, InDesign, database software
Bookkeeping services
Graphic design services
Typesetting services
Web design and development services
Volunteers to assist in daily distribution of snacks, journals, and water to kids
Snacks and water for kids
Teaching resources (dry-erase boards, books about how to teach writing, collections of age-appropriate poetry, picture books)
EQUAL JUSTICE CENTER
510 S. Congress #206, 474-0007.
www.equaljusticecenter.orgMini DV camera or digital still camera
Refrigerator
Stamps/postage
File cabinets, bookshelves, brochure racks
Laptop PCs -– Pentium IV class 1.0 gigahertz or better
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards tickets or other frequent flyer credits
DVD player and/or TV for educational programs
New collating copy machine
A set of soup bowls
EVERYWOMAN'S SELF DEFENSE
203 E. Riverside, 416-9735.
www.everywomans-selfdefense.orgTwo-line phone/answering machine
White and/or colored paper
Locking file cabinet
Late-model computer
Folding chairs
Fax machine
FAMILY ELDERCARE
2210 Hancock Dr., 450-0844.
www.familyeldercare.orgHandicapped-accessible van
Patio furniture (two to three tables with umbrellas and matching chairs)
Boom box for walking group
New or gently used home furnishings
Microwave ovens
GIRLS EMPOWERMENT NETWORK OF AUSTIN
201 E. Mary St., 414-0472.
www.genaustin.orgPostage
Portable CD/radio player
Office and art supplies
Door prizes for volunteer recognition gifts (small gifts/certificates)
Name tag labels
Floor rug for new office space
Minifridge
Microwave cart
Disposable cameras
Conference table
GREENBRIAR SCHOOL/MARSALOM
1411 Old Sayers Rd., 281-2661.
Solar panels (for electricity/hot water)
Gym mats, art supplies
Building materials/Home Depot gift cards
School supplies: pens, pencils, paper, Amazon.com gift cards
Kitchen appliances
Bulldozer rental
Bridge/engineering consultation or construction
Stove, fridge
Computer
HOSPICE AUSTIN
342-4700.
Canned soups and Ensure
Pasta and sauces
Small bags of beans or rice
Small boxes of powdered milk
Bus passes or gas cards
Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels)
HUMANE SOCIETY - SPCA AUSTIN
124 W. Anderson, 837-7985.
www.austinspca.comCanned cat, kitten, and puppy food
Pet toys and treats
Towels and blankets (no electric)
Nonclumping litter
Scratching posts
Collars/leashes
Washable pet beds and crates (all sizes)
Litter pans (found at Acemart)
Industrial cleaning items
Medical items (heating pads, cotton balls, digital thermometers, Q-Tips, alcohol, anti-fungal ointment, KY Jelly)
Human baby food (meat varieties only – beef, chicken, or lamb)
KAZI 88.7FM
8906 Wall #203, 836-2887.
www.kazifm.comNew broadcasting antennae/mast for station
Donations to help us stay on the air
Business sign
Computers
KOOP 91.7FM
304 E. Fifth, 472-1369.
www.koop.orgPrinting services in exchange for airtime
Printer toner for HP Laserjet 3380
Verbatim CD-Rs (100 pack spindles)
9-by-12-inch envelopes
Digital camera
Copy paper
LATINITAS
PO Box 4284.
www.latinitasmagazine.com
Pens, markers, reporter notebooks, and glue sticks
Gift cards/incentives for girls
Digital photo and DV cameras
Healthy snacks for clubs
Paper, white, and colored
Sanheiser microphone
Free office space
MHMR: SAFEHAVEN
5307 E. Riverside #223, 804-3550.
www.atcmhmr.comPizza party for clients over the holidays
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Household furnishings
Household items
Fax machine
Minivan
NUBIAN QUEEN LOLA'S CAJUN KITCHEN
1815 Rosewood, 542-9269.
Ingredients that can be used for her menu to feed the homeless Sundays
An outdoor sign for the restaurant
Multiburner stove with grill
Restaurant-style pots and pans
Dining room tables
Freezer
PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY CLINIC
2909 N. I-35, 478-4939.
Gift certificates (HEB grocery, Target, etc.)
High chairs, strollers
Cribs and sheets
New car seats
Toothbrushes/toothpaste
New, soft stuffed animals, small toys
Children's books, stickers
Educational toys
Diapers
RUDE MECHANICALS
2211-A Hidalgo, 476-7833.
www.rudemechs.comPower tools (cordless drills, new table saw, MIG welder, drill press)
Video and film projectors of just about any kind
Airline miles (yes, we're serious)
Guest artist housing
Cameras (digital and video)
Dry-cleaning services
Sign-making services
Theatrical lighting instruments
Comfy audience seating
UNKNOWN CITY
PO Box 300351,
www.unknowncity.comDigital recorder
Small digital camera or camera phone
Blackberry or Blackberry-type thing (to update/check site anywhere)
Seven-day car rental (for weeklong tour of El Paso, Tucson, Albuquerque, etc.)
Intern for spring semester (over 21, can program computers, has car with good gas mileage, knows good taco stands)
Money to pay intern
WRIGHT HOUSE WELLNESS CENTER
4301-B N. I-35, 467-0088.
www.thewrighthouse.orgPadded folding chairs for support groups
Food and snacks for clients
Gift cards (HEB and/or Sam's)
Small China cabinet
Ergonomic desks
Post-it stamps
