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:

ANGEL Inc.

ANGEL Inc.'s mission is to offer financial and emotional support to each individual child and family with an autism spectrum disorder with compassionate guidance, and delivery of therapies or services of that family's choice.

The organization also offers support to Wisconsin families of children with autism through meetings, conferences, social outings and networking parents-to-community, and parent-to-parent resources.

Volunteers for:

• Accounting
• Creating and running small local events
• Data entry
• Event leaders
• Grant writers
• Legal work
• Promotional materials
• Public speaking
• Starting a chapter in your area
• Support group leader

Items ANGEL could use for events:

• Brochure displays
• Calendar maker
• Camera for events
• Computer program updates
• Display board for conferences

General office supplies:

• Highlighters
• Paper
• Paperclips
• Pencils
• Pens
• Poster paper
• Staples
• Printer ink
• Stamps
• Storage containers
• Envelopes
• Table skirting

Items ANGEL can sell:

• Cookbooks
• Craft items
• Gift bags
• Gift certificates
• Jewelry
• Sports memorabilia

Donations may be dropped off or mailed to at the home of Cindy Schultz, Southeastern Wisconsin ANGEL Advocate, 2530 Iris Court, Racine WI 53402

For more information, e-mail Schultz at angelofautism@hotmail.com or call her at (262) 639-3041.

 

Women's Resource Center

• Diapers, Diaper wipes, ointment
• Over-the-counter medications for children and women
• Disinfecting wipes and sprays
• Hand sanitizers
• Food
• Nonperishable snack, for kids
• Gift cards: Home repair stores, gas, pharmacy
• Felt for storyboards
• Journals (lined & unlined)
• Fast food gift certificates: McDonald's, Wendy's, Chuck E. Cheese
• Calculators - for high school; scientific for grade school; Casio FX-260
• Coffee pot (for shelter)
• Towels (for shelter)
• Deodorant
• Body wash, large bar of soap
• Hair brushes / combs
• Hair products (gels, hairspray) for diverse ethnicities
• Camping lanterns (for when the power goes out)
• Batteries (all sizes, including 9-volt)
• Formula
• Highlighters
• Combination locks
• Exercise DVDs and tapes
• Nightstands
• Comfortable stuffed chairs
• Forever stamps (a book of stamps that reads first class & never goes up in price)
• Household cleaning supplies
• Bleach
• Laundry detergent
• Laundry fabric sheets

For more information, including a street address at which to drop off donations, contact Barb W., Cherie G. or Sue S. at (262) 633-3274.

 

Salvation Army

Items for distribution through the Social Service Program:

• Regular baby formula (not soy)
• Disposable diapers (all sizes)
• Baby wipes
• Personal hygiene items
• Toothpaste
• Tampons
• Pads
• Deoderant
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Toilet paper

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:

• Reams of white Xerox paper
• Packs of theme paper or tablets for students
• A fax machine
• Microwave
• Small refrigerator
• Toner for a Minolta Xerox Machine: MT-302A; DI-250,350

Donations may be dropped off at 1101 Douglas Ave. For more information, call (262) 898-7250.

 

Small World Montessori School

• Small pitchers
• Small serving trays
• Small hand towels
• Small (child-size) wheel barrel
• Easel
• Cheese spreaders
• Blender
• Child size basketball hoop
• Interesting wooden or metal objects for polishing
• Viewfinders
• Yoga mats
• Digital camera
• Large rug (at least 7-9 feet) - oval, square or rectangle. Would love a braided rug.
• Child-sized couch
• Children's books
• Hand towels & wash cloths
• Gift certificates for Snapfish, Shutterfly or Walgreens (to print photos)
• Child size gardening tools
• Throw pillow
• Small tongs
• Printer/copier/scanner
• Dishwasher (not built-in)
• New carpeting
• New linoleum
• A paper shredder
• Office desk
• Small office conference table or small kitchen table

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

• Volunteer Girl Scout Troop leaders
• Short-term program volunteers
• Group adviser for fourth- and fifth-graders, and sixth- and 12th-graders leadership groups
• Professional photographer to capture Girl Scouts events

To volunteer, contact Shannon Watry at 1-800-5645-GIRL (4475) or via e-mail at: SWatry@gswise.org

 

Health Care Network

• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Listerine
• Over-the-counter antibiotics or fungal creams
• Dental hygienists to volunteer

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.
• Laptop for individual use of CD-ROM parent education program, Parenting Wisely (SAMHSA Model Program)
• 5 Parenting Wisely Workbooks ($206.25)

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

• Radio with a CD player
• Educational computer games
• Indoor floor games such as golf or shuffle board
• TV/DVD to use with Wii system used by Racine Integrated Day Services participants.
• Large-size men's and women's underwear (ongoing need)
• Large-size sweatpants (ongoing need)
• Three manual wheelchairs
• Gift certificates to Michaels and Hobby Lobby
• Adaptive bowling balls with specially drilled holes

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

• Cell phones and laptop computers for Intensive In-home team (3). The in-home therapy team is out in the community all day, every day. Therefore, if each staff had a company cell phone, it would enable families to reach them quickly in emergency situations. It would also help to ensure the safety of the therapy team. Laptop computers would be very helpful for the in-home staff could complete paper work in the field when they have breaks in between appointments.
• Books and Coloring books to help children talk about their experiences of abuse or domestic violence: "Something Happened and I'm Scared to Tell," "It's MY Body," "Something is Wrong at My House," "The Trouble with Secrets," the "Let's Talk" coloring book set. These books normalize children's experiences about abuse and domestic violence, and help children open up and share what happened to them. They are available in English and Spanish versions. We would prefer to have two sets for our Racine and Burlington office locations.
• Jewelry kits for children seen at the Child Advocacy Center. Older children at the Racine County Child Advocacy Center would benefit from a healthy age-appropriate activity to do when they have to wait during different parts of the evaluation. We are requesting a number of small individualized kits for kids and teens to make bracelets and necklaces.
• Distraction tools for children's medical exams at the Racine County Child Advocacy Center. A medical exam is a necessary piece of a comprehensive evaluation for abuse and neglect. When conducting a medical exam it's great for kids to have something to distract them. "I Spy" books and viewfinders are easy ways to help kids relax.
• Supplies for creating behavioral charts with families. The new Community Response Program will be doing a lot of work with parents to develop positive parenting skills to prevent future child abuse. One commonly used tool is to work with parents on developing behavioral charts so they can better manage their children's behaviors. CSSW could use a large supply of poster board, markers and stickers so the worker can create these charts right on the spot when he or she meets with the family.

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:

• Canned sweet potatoes
• Flavored gelatin mixes (Jell-O)
• Ready-to-use canned frosting
• Microwave popcorn
• Shelf-stable juice or juice concentrate
• Canned hams

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:

• Working major appliances
• Cabinets and vanities
• Good condition furniture
• Tools
• Solid doors
• Framed thermo windows
• Lighting
• Most home-building materials

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

• Copy paper reams
• Cups (non-Styrofoam and recyclable)
• Duplicating services
• Floor easel - collapsible
• Foam core sheets - white
• Laminating service
• Laptop
• Locations to hold workshops (minimum space 36 feet by 24 feet)
• Microsoft Office Software
• Organza or velour bags, 4 inches by 5½ inches, assorted colors
• Paper clips, pocket folders, staplers
• Paper for Certificates of Commitment - Card Stock, 65# natural parchment
• Polished River Rocks - medium size
• Pony beads - assorted colors
• Travel size tubes of toothpaste
• Volunteers
• Wet wipes, individually packaged
• 2 Digital cameras
• 2 Magnetic dry/erase boards - approximately 24 inches by 36 inches
• 2 Wireless Microphones
• 35 Carpet Squares - approximately 20 inches by 30 inches
• 65# Card Stock - white, and assorted pastel or bright colors

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:

• New and gently used children's books
• Children's socks
• Arts and crafts supplies - crayons, markers, paper, glue
• A laptop computer
• Cash donations to help fund field trips

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:

• Frozen turkey
• Instant mashed potatoes
• Canned cranberries
• Stuffing mix
• Canned or instant gravy
• Canned vegetables
• Twin sheets
• Pillow cases
• Pots and pans
• Bath and hand towels
• Hygiene products
• Cleaning supplies
• Comforters for twin beds
• Wash cloths
• Tupperware containers for food storage

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.

After-school "quick" snacks for HALO's tutoring program. Needed are individually bagged crackers, chips, fruit snacks, trail mix, etc. (anything that is quick and non-perishable).

• Diapers
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste
• Towels
• Razors
• Desk volunteers to answer the doors and phones

To make a donation or volunteer please contact HALO at (262) 633-3235 or drop off donations at 2000 DeKoven Ave., Unit 1, Racine.

• Volunteers are also wanted to help plan monthly Inner-City Art House events for children at HALO and in the surrounding community. For more information, contact Pam Kramer at (262) 488-4487.

 

Love & Charity Mission

• Baby items
• Pampers
• Toilet paper
• Laundry detergent
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Bleach detergent

Donations may be dropped off at 1031 Douglas Ave., Racine. Call (262) 634-7059 for more information.

 

Toys for Tots

• Two or three VHS tape rewinding machines
• Batteries (AA and 9 volt)
• Yarn (four-ply)
• Old bath towels
• Cleaning supplies
• Books for children 12 and younger
• Dolls
• Puzzles (up to 200 pieces)
• Ribbon (small-size widths
• Elastic (narrow widths)
• Lace trim for doll clothes
• Velcro (narrow widths)
• Hair items for girls younger than 12
• Costume jewelry
• Old purses (small and medium sizes)
• Vanity items (travel size)
• Repairable toys for children 12 and younger

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.

 

Focus on Community

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, Racine area 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 from generous residents of Racine County.

• Each week, one family is presented with a gift basket of practical items to use at home. Please help us fill our gift baskets with NEW items of your choice or NEW items from the list below.
• Board games (Chutes and Ladders, Clue, Sorry, Candy Land, Cranium, Life, Scrabble, Operation)
• Small toys for boys and girls, under $8 (E.g. cars, yo-yo's, play dough, dolls, puzzles, coloring books crafts, legos, blocks, non-electronic toys)
• Candles
• Bath and body products
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Dish towels or bath towels
• Flashlights
• Tools
• School supplies
• Picture frames
• Kitchen storage containers
• Laundry Baskets
• Parenting magazines (gently used acceptable)

Donations may be dropped off at the Focus office, 1220 Mound Ave., Suite 307. For more information call Lori or Kim at (262) 632-6200.

 

Racine Zoo

• Gift cards to Hobby Lobby
• Gift cards to JoAnn Fabrics
• Gift cards to Michaels
• Aquariums
• Aquarium lids
• Metal cart with wheels
• Laminating machine
• Laminating sheets
• Fireproof file cabinet
• Dry erase board
• Dry erase markers
• Cork boards
• Office chairs
• Scissors
• Staplers
• Long, durable raincoats
• Full-length lockers
• Stainless steel, industrial wire shelving with or without casters
• Barn and house box fans
• Large and small portable animal scales
• Multi-tools (Leathermen, etc.)
• Printer
• Paper shredder
• Small humidifiers
• Step stools
• Industrial power washer
• Medium and large heavy-duty garbage cans with lids
• Hudson hand-held sprayers and hose sprayers
• Office garbage cans
• Fork attachment for Uni-loader
• John Deere Gator with automatic bed, tilt bed or similar cart with cab top
• Street sweeper brushes
• Farm and ranch hoses
• Heavy-duty contractor hoses without lead
• Fire hose nozzle to fit contract hoses
• Fire hose nozzle to fit ¾-inch hose
• Push brooms
• Security camera
• Freezer
• Vacuum cleaner

Items may be dropped off the Zoo office, 200 Goold St. Call (262) 636-9189 for more information.

 

Racine Theatre Guild

• Gift cards to: Home Depot, Menard's, Office Depot, Sam's Club
• Volunteers, especially house managers and production crew (training is provided).

Donors may contact Doug Instenes (doug@racinetheatre.org) or Beth Jurgaitis (beth@racinetheatre.org) or call (262) 633-1250.

 

The Racine Literacy Council

 

• One laptop computer for testing of students
• White board markers, pen and pencils
• Volunteers to tutor adults; training provided (time commitment: two hours a week)

Items may be dropped off at 734 Lake Ave., Racine. Call (262) 632-9595 for more information.

Racine Friendship Clubhouse

We are a non-profit 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

 

• Multimedia projector
• Laptop (relatively new)
• Volunteer bookkeeper (two to four hours per month)

Donors may contact Racine Family Literacy Executive Director Richard Marciniak at (262) 898-3968 or at richard@racinefamilyliteracy.com

Belle City Senior Center

 

• Grant writer familiar with non-profit organizations
• Stackable chairs
• Volunteer Receptionists to answer phone and greet visitors on a part time basis
• Storage area for large articles
• Building in eastern Racine County to lease or buy, preferably located west of Highway 31 and Spring Street, with 10,000 to 15,000 square feet of easily accessed space

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

 

• Volunteer to help twice a month to update Web page using Dreamweaver.
• Gift cards to use as door prizes.

For more information, contact The Arc at (262) 634-6303

Tech Corps Wisconsin

 

• A pallet jack with a scale to better allow the Tech Corps. to manage computer recycling.

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

 

• First aid kits/supplies
• Vacuum
• Hand sanitizer
• Pencils
• Craft items for youth - colored pencils, markers, sidewalk chalk
• Raincoats/ponchos
• Boots, child size
• Wagons with large wheels for the trails
• Bins, medium and large size
• Colored and white printer paper
• Colored craft paper

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

 

• Two 15-passenger vans to transport our children to and from performances and practices.
• New horns
• Drum heads
• Bass drum sticks
• Cash donations to purchase these items
• Money to purchase new uniforms (about $10,000)
• More members to march in parades with the corps
• A new permanent home if someone would like to make a donation of a building and some property that are in decent condition

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

 

• Tall kitchen trash bags
• Large black trash bags

Office Supplies:

 

• White copier paper
• Colored copier paper
• Stamps
• Plain business envelopes
• Address labels
• Paper clips (large and small)
• Travel-size brief case

Client Services needs:

 

• Diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6)
• Baby wipes
• Suction bulbs
• Thermometers
• Pacifiers
• Sippee cups
• Nail clippers
• Baby bottles
• Teething rings
• Caps and nipples
• Bottle brushes
• Baby spoons
• Nursing pads
• Receiving blankets
• Formula
• Baby clothing
• Socks
• Bibs
• Diaper rash cream/ointment
• Teething medicine
• Baby bath wash
• Baby shampoo
• Towels
• Washcloths
• Crib sheets
• New or gently used cribs
• Strollers, bouncy seats
• Lap pads
• Bassinets
• Pack 'n play
• Swings

Technology:

 

• Computers
• PowerPoint projector
• Three portable professional
• Display boards

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.

 

• Funds to help update the sign
• Phone system
• A minivan
• Financial mentors
• Security system
• Food for the pantry
• General support for operations

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:

 

• Passenger van, new or used
• Picnic tables
• Cafeteria chairs, new or gently used
• Employment training videos and DVDs
• Raffle prizes for participant functions (Gift cards/gift certificates - be creative!)

Day services:

 

• Musical instruments
• Wheelchairs, new or used
• Lava lamps
• Kites
• Bubble machine
• Markers
• Colored pencils
• Crayons
• Construction paper
• Sound machines
• Games for ages 3-10
• Volleyball net
• Yoga mats
• Cultural CDs
• Painting easels
• Arts and craft materials
• Children's books
• G-rated movies
• Sensory supplies

Business service needs:

 

• Cargo van, new or used
• Gasoline gift cards
• Snow blower
• Work chairs and tables
• Banquet tables
• Adjustable tables for wheelchair 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

 

• Reams of white and bright-colored paper (8.5 x 11)
• Forever stamps
• Gift cards from Office Depot or Office Max

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

 

• Vacuum Bags (Eureka #57802B)
• Ultra-fine point Sharpie markers
• Hand sanitizer
• Clorox disinfecting wipes
• No. 2 pencils
• Band-Aids
• Flexible fabric strips
• Latex-free Band-Aids
• Antibiotic ointment
• Wrapped candy
• Pledge
• Fantastic
• Windex
• Stamps
• Craft items for youth
• Gently used clothing boxes (shirt/coat size)
• $5 gift cards for youth appreciation (McDonald's, Barnes & Noble, Burger King)
• CoffeeMate (powdered, cream, any flavor)
• Carry-on suitcase on wheels (to transport youth items to and from school)

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

• Volunteers to provide the kindergarten child abuse puppet show
• A portable puppet stage (before September)
• Copies of parenting, food (recipes), general magazines in Spanish, for use as resources for parents.

Contact Lana DeVinny at (262) 619-1633 if you would like to volunteer, donate items to SCAN, or have questions about the program.

Sexual Assault Services

 

• Volunteer advocates to answer our 24-hour crisis line and respond to hospitals in Burlington and Racine
• Gift cards from Target, Office Depot or other discount stores
• Fun size/individually wrapped candy

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