Following is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
Other nonprofit, 501(c)(3), agencies who would like to have their wish lists published here may e-mail them to Features Editor Ann Walter at: awalter@journaltimes.com
Please include contact information and information about where to donate or volunteer.
A partial list will be published periodically on the cover of the Food section. The full list appears below:
Salvation Army
Items for distribution through the Social Service Program:
These items can be brought to the Salvation Army office, 1901 Washington Ave., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
At this time of the year, the Salvation Army is also looking for volunteer bell ringers; bell-ringing begins the day after Thanksgiving and goes every day but Sunday through Christmas Eve. Anyone interested may call Karie at (262) 632-3147, ext. 11, or e-mail Pat Crowell at pat_crowell@usc.salvationarmy.org
The John XXIII Educational Center
The Educational Center, a new ministry of St. Patrick's Parish, offers programs for middle school and high school students in an effort to prepare them for success in high school so that they can graduate with various career choices and with the leadership skills necessary to become leaders in the Racine community.
Supervised study hall, individual mentoring and tutoring sessions are offered Monday through Thursday from 3:30-5:30 and from 7-8:30 p.m. The new Educational Center is open to children of all religious affiliations and racial backgrounds. A minimal cost of $25 per semester is requested to help defray the cost of supplies and materials.
Items that would be greatly appreciated include:
Donations may be dropped off at 1101 Douglas Ave. For more information, call (262) 898-7250.
Small World Montessori School
Donations may be dropped off at the school or mailed to the school at 1008 High St., Racine, WI 53402. Call call the school at (262) 632-6797 to make other arrangements or for more information.
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
To volunteer, contact Shannon Watry at 1-800-5645-GIRL (4475) or via e-mail at:
Health Care Network
To make a donation or become a volunteer, contact Barb Tylenda at (262) 632-2400 or drop off donations to the Health Care Network office at 904 State St., Racine.
UW-Extension Family Living Program
Simultaneous interpretation equipment for Racine County UW-Extension programs to be provided simultaneously in Spanish. Equipment needed - one transmitter, antenna and power supply and microphone; one battery-powered transmitter and microphone, 12 personal one-channel receivers, 24 folding headsets; 24 headset splitters; protective case for equipment.
To make a donation or volunteer, contact Barbara Stoffel-Emde, Racine County UW-Extension Family and Community Educator at (262) 833-8732 or via e-mail at: Barbara.Stoffel-Emde@goRacine.org
Careers Industries
Items can be delivered to Careers Industries, 3502 Douglas Ave., Racine, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call (262) 752-4100 for more information.
Children's Service Society of Wisconsin
For more information about how to make a donation to CSSW, contact: Ann Rolling at (262) 633-3591, 2405 Northwestern Ave. Suite 205 Racine WI 53404, ann.rolling@cssw.org
Racine County Food Bank
Items needed for holiday food baskets:
Donations can be dropped off at 2000 DeKoven Ave., Unit 2, Racine from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday or by appointment. It is best to call ahead at (262) 632-2307. In addition, the Food Bank also maintains a collection barrels at all of the Pick 'n Save and Piggly Wiggly locations East of I-94.
RADD
The following is a wish list of items for RADD (Recreational Activities for the Developmentally Disabled), a non-profit agency which provides individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to develop social, emotional, and leisure skills used across home, school, work, and community settings.
Program Donations - Building or property to house programs (handicapped-accessible), sponsorship of Dance and Bowling Club T-shirts, sponsorship of materials and printing cost for agency banner, monetary donations to sponsor individual program events, movie passes, musical instruments (drums, shakers, tambourines, bells, etc.), sensory toys (sound, squeeze toys, balls, etc.), sporting apparel of all types and sizes for prizes, washable markers, art & craft kits, puppets
Office Supplies - Laminating sheets, stamps and Forever stamps, HP Officejet 88 printer cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), HP Photosmart 02 printer cartridges (same colors)
Gift Cards - Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Target, Office Max, Office Depot, Sam's Club
Miscellaneous supplies - Storage bins (large and medium bins with lids), disposable cameras, batteries (AA, AAA, etc.), Ziploc bags (all sizes), rubber gloves (non-latex medium, large, and extra-large), instant hand sanitizer, Clorox disinfectant wipes, plates, napkins, cups, plastic silverware, paper towels
For more information about how to make a donation to RADD, contact Julie Willoughby at (262) 633-0291, 3131 Taylor Ave., Building No. 4, Racine, WI 53405. For a complete Wish List visit us at http://www.radd-cpa.org
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
ReStore takes donations of the items listed below from contractors, lumber yards and individuals and sells those items to the general public, with proceeds going directly to the local Habitat for Humanity housing fund.
Donations wanted:
For donation information, please call or visit Habitat ReStore at 2302 DeKoven Ave., Racine, during store hours, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (262) 898-2929 for more information.
Peace Learning Circles
Peace Learning Circles is a nonprofit organization that provides a fun and exciting opportunity for elementary school children to learn and practice positive relationship skills, values, teamwork, how to resolve a small problem before it becomes a bigger problem, and conflict resolution without violence.
Computer ink:
Epson Stylus CX5800F - Black, #T0601, Cyan, #T0602, Magenta, #T0603, Yellow, #T0604
Epson Stylus Photo 2200 - Matte Black, #T0348, Light Black, #T0347, Cyan, #T0342, Light Cyan, #T0345, Magenta, #T0343, Light Magenta, #T0346, Yellow, #T0344
To make a donation, to volunteer or to ask any questions, contact Chris Kugel at (262) 595-2402 or kugel@uwp.edu. All donations will benefit Peace Learning Circles programming.
The Cops 'N Kids Reading Center
It is the mission of the Cops 'N Kids Reading Center to enable and empower all children to strive toward the fundamental successes in life through recognition of the importance of reading.
The Cops 'N Kids Reading Center is in need of:
To make a donation or volunteer, contact the Reading Center at (262) 632-1606 or drop off donations at the Reading Center Monday through Thursday from 3-6 p.m. at 800 Villa St., Racine.
Transitional Living Services
Transitional Living Services is guided by our mission to promote mental health recovery and independence by providing housing, supportive services and advocacy for adults with mental illness.
TLS is in need of:
To make a donation or volunteer please contact Transitional Living Services at (262) 639-8084 or (414) 807-3549 or drop off donations at 3710 Douglas Ave., Racine
HALO Inc.
To make a donation or volunteer please contact HALO at (262) 633-3235 or drop off donations at 2000 DeKoven Ave., Unit 1, Racine.
Love & Charity Mission
Donations may be dropped off at 1031 Douglas Ave., Racine. Call (262) 634-7059 for more information.
Toys for Tots
Contact Toys for Tots (262) 633-1379 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 8 to 11:30 a.m. during the summer for more information. Toys for Tots is located at 800 Center St., the same hours. Toys and supplies also can be dropped off at any fire station east of the interstate, Kortendick's Hardware and Wells Fargo Bank on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
FAST - Families and Schools Together
FAST is a family support program for parents and families whose children may be at risk for school failure, juvenile delinquency, and alcohol and other drug abuse. FAST is a collaborative program including Focus, Lutheran Social Services, schools, and parents. FAST uses a family based approach that strengthens parent-child relationships, helps families feel more comfortable in their interactions with schools and community resources, and builds parent support groups. Funders include United Way of Racine County, Racine County Human Services Department, and donations.
Donations may be dropped off at the FAST office, 1220 Mound Ave., Suite 307 (building next to 21st Century Preparatory School. For more information, call Lori or Kim at (262) 632-6220.
Racine Zoo
Items may be dropped off the Zoo office, 200 Goold St. Call (262) 636-9189 for more information.
Racine Theatre Guild
Donors may contact Doug Instenes (doug@racinetheatre.org) or Beth Jurgaitis (beth@racinetheatre.org) or call (262) 633-1250.
The Racine Literacy Council
Items may be dropped off at 734 Lake Ave., Racine. Call (262) 632-9595 for more information.
Racine Friendship Clubhouse
We are a nonprofit organization that integrates adults with mental illness into the economic and social community. A Clubhouse is a community intentionally organized to support individuals living with the effects of mental illness. Through participation in a Clubhouse, people are given the opportunities to rejoin the worlds of friendships, family, important work, employment, education and to access the services and supports they may individually need.
Volunteers: We would welcome volunteers to work with members sharing skills such as cooking and baking, do light handyman repairs, teach computer skills, play Wii games with our members, play piano
Items we could use: Nortel office phones, small cash register, heavy duty stand mixer, small drums or rhythm instruments
We are located at 2000 17th St. in Racine. For more information, call (262) 636-9393 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and ask for Jo Ann Rodriguez.
Racine Family Literacy
Donors may contact Racine Family Literacy Executive Director Richard Marciniak at (262) 898-3968 or at richard@racinefamilyliteracy.com
Belle City Senior Center
For more information, contact the Belle City Senior Center at 201 Goold St., Racine; (262) 632-5629.
Safe Haven: Safe Passages program
Personal hygiene - combs/brushes, hair ties, hairspray, fingernail clippers, fingernail files, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, men's/women's shavers, men's/women's deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, perfume, cologne, body wash
Household products - DVD players, movies, bath towels, wash clothes, sponges, alarm clocks, plastic hangers, wall pictures, pillow cases, desktop lamps
Cleaning supplies - 409 cleaner, bathroom cleaning supplies, mop, broom, vacuum cleaners, air fresheners
Apparel - age appropriate young men/women casual dress clothes, socks, jackets, wristwatches, men's/women's business interview,
Recreation - pool sticks, movie passes, fast food coupons, picnic table, lawn chairs, puzzles, video game system and video games.
For more information about making a donation, contact SAFE Passage Program Coordinator Melissa Robinson at (262) 635-2600, ext. 2; mrobinson@safehavenofracine.org
The Arc of Racine
For more information, contact The Arc at (262) 634-6303
Tech Corps Wisconsin
To make a donation, or for more information, contact Executive Director Michael F. Pitsch, Tech Corps Wisconsin, Inc., 2051 Lathrop Ave., Racine; phone, (262) 619-0931; e-mail executivedirector@tcw.org
Friends of Seniors
The group needs a permanent centrally located building as a standalone meeting facility to accommodate the many thousands of seniors in Racine County.
The lease on the Friends' present building at 201 Goold St. is set to expire on May 30, 20IO. Friends of Seniors is a senior organization of more than 1,000 members.
Contact Dick Hinsman, vice president of Friends of Seniors, at (262) 632-6116.
River Bend Nature Center
Donated items can be dropped off at River Bend Nature Center, 3600 N. Green Bay Road, Racine, WI 53404 Monday-Friday between the hours 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. If you have an interest in volunteering or have any questions, please contact us at (262) 639-0930.
DeKoven Center
Gift cards to:
Menards
Sam's Club
Office supply store
Grocery stores
Also: Forever stamps, riding snowblower, skid steer, passenger van
Items can be dropped off Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Contact Donna Jorgenson, administrative assistant, at (262) 633-6401 or djorgenson@dekovencenter.org for more information.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Racine and Kenosha Counties
Needed: Volunteers high school age and older, men and women to mentor boys and girls who would benefit from one-to-one mentoring provided by a caring and responsible adult.
Those interested in volunteering may contact John Engel or Roz Lenzke at Big Brothers Big Sisters at 2302 DeKoven Ave., Racine WI 53403 or by phone at (262) 637-7625.
New Day Drum and Bugle Corps
Contact Renee Heider at buttercupwi1011@hotmail.com or (262) 412-6314 to make arrangements to make any donations.
Care Net Family Resource Center
Cleaning supplies
Office Supplies:
Client Services needs:
Technology:
If you'd like to make a donation, please call the Care Net Family Resource Center first, at (262) 658-2555, to make arrangements.
Love Inc.
For more information, contact Bill Schoessling at Love Inc., 480 S. Pine St., Burlington, WI 53105 or call (262) 763-6226.
Lakeside Curative Services
Vocational Services needs:
Day services:
Business service needs:
Donations may be dropped off at Lakeside Curative Services, 2503 Lincolnwood Court, Racine. For more information or to make arrangements for drop-off, call Angeline Markiewicz or Maggie White at (262) 598-0098.
The Racine Symphony Orchestra
Items may be dropped off at the Racine Symphony Orchestra office at 800 Center St. Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (262) 636-9285 for additional information.
The Volunteer Center of Racine County
To donate items, drop them off at the Volunteer Center, 6216 Washington Ave., Suite G, Racine, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday or call (262) 886-9612 for more information.
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
Stop Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Program
Sexual Assault Services
Contact Katy Adler (262) 619-1634 if you would like to volunteer, donate items to SAS, or have questions about the program. Any donated items for SCAN or SAS can be dropped off at our office at 1220 Mound Ave, Suite 304, Racine, WI 53404
Posted in Faith-and-values on Thursday, October 22, 2009 1:00 pm Updated: 1:22 pm. | Tags:
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