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ANIMALS

PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society)
Shelters homeless animals, rehabilitates and releases injured and orphaned wildlife, works to end animal abuse and exploitation.

NEEDS: Canned dog/cat (especially kitten) food, Kirkland or Sensible Choice dry dog/cat food, Advantage flea treatment, non-clumping kitty litter, small/medium kitty-litter pans, home improvement gift certificates, Vari-kennels dog and cat kennels, latex gloves, bleach, Precise Canine Growth Formula dry dog food, feline growth formula dry cat food, Feline Foundation Formula, dry dog food, Pedialyte, heat lamps without metal shades. Vicki Nelson, 425-742-4009.

Pet Rescue Mission/Whisker City
Rescues, rehabilitates cats that are then available for adoption.

NEEDS: Precise Feline Foundation, Feline Growth dry food; canned cat food; Pellet Gold Wood Pellets, 100 percent natural or similar (untreated) for litter. April Brown, 206-542-9617.

Humane Society at HappyPaws Farm
A no-kill dog shelter in Arlington, alters, microchips and vaccinates all animals before adoption.

NEEDS: Canned ground dog food, dry puppy food, large dog biscuits, bales of cedar shavings, dog vitamins, stamps, gift certificates for grooming and veterinary services. A new shelter roof or help with leak control. Linda Hunter, 360-652-5844.

Humane Society for Seattle/King County
Provides resources/support to build lifelong relationships between people and their pets.

NEEDS: Cat toys, Fancy Feast ocean white fish canned cat food, Advantix flea/tick control, Polaroid 600 film, 10-inch cat-safety collars, O.N.E. or ProPlan canned dog/puppy food, Sensible Choice dry kitten food, Precise dry cat food, Science Diet Feline Growth canned kitten food, CareFresh small animal bedding, new plastic litterpans/litter scoops, small digital kitchen ounce scales, KMR (kitten milk replacement) formula, pet toys, scratching posts, digital camera (2-3 mega pixels or better). Greg Golliver, 425-649-7552.

Pasado's Safe Haven
Rescues elderly and infirm dogs and cats destined for euthanasia.

NEEDS: Extra-large dog beds with removable covers, hog fuel from a topsoil company, tall and sturdy cat trees, new washer and dryer, a van and car (used is fine), cat food. Susan Michaels, 206-300-7217.

Friends of the Animals Foundation
Cares for homeless or otherwise needy cats and kittens awaiting good homes. Helps people find low-cost clinics.

NEEDS: Dry or canned cat food, cat litter, Advantage or Revolution flea treatment, KMR powdered kitten formula, cardboard cat carriers, traps suitable for feral cats (to be spayed/neutered), gift certificates to any pet supply or grocery store. Judith Escano, 206-938-1266.

Friends of King County Animal Control
Promotes adoption of pets in King County, spay/neutering; helps animals in need.

NEEDS: Receiving blankets, gently used towels, Snuggle Safe heating discs, Iams/Science Diet/Nutro Max dry and canned puppy and kitten food, KMR-2nd step, puppy formula, Nutri-cal, Advantage flea control 55-pound-plus dog, stainless-steel bowls, X-large crock feeding dishes, new cat-litter pans, cat toys, Loop2Leashes, light-color indoor-outdoor carpet for cat cages, gently used carriers, Petsmart/Petco gift cards, HomeDepot/Lowes gift cards, stamps. Julie White, 206-296-3954.

Woodland Park Zoo
A conservation and education institution that reconnects adults/children with nature.

NEEDS: Laptop computers, hand trucks, small autoclave, lockable cabinet w/countertop, VCRs in good shape, lockable hanging cabinets, wheelchairs, rollaway lockable tool chest, 1998 or newer cargo van, vertical file cabinets, outdoor Web cam with streaming video. Mary Anne Johnston, 206-615-1030.

Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project
Provides safe and humane spay/neuter services for cats to reduce the number of homeless cats and end euthanasia of cats.

NEEDS: Surgical glue (Nexaband liquid), suture (Suture, Vicryl, 3-0, FS-2, 36/BX), surgical gauze (3x3), FELV snap tests, dryer venting, wall laminate, postage, low or no-cost printing; copier paper, millwork (door trim, etc.) Lea Lucky, 206-528-8125.

Kitsap Humane Society
The animal-welfare organization, operates a shelter.

NEEDS: Vehicles that work, premium pet food, paper towels, new digital camera (3-megapixel or more), blank note cards, four-wheel car trailer, two-wheel car-tow dolly, two-wheel utility trailer, baby shampoo, laundry and dishwasher detergent, copier paper, batteries, collapsible kennels, bath towels, distilled water, gauze pads (3x3 sterile), Oster clipper (A5) and blades No. 10 and No. 40, motor oil (10W30), heavy-duty tow bar, newer animal-reference books, latex gloves, Kong dog toys. Dana Lerma, 360-692-6977.

Happy Cats Foundation
Helps with abandoned adult cats needing homes, medical assistance.

NEEDS: Litter, cat beds and scratching posts, veterinary-care donation, paper towels, heating pad, Advantage and Revolution flea treatment, vacuum, garbage bags, carriers, and Web-site design assistance. Lindsay Knight, 425-357-9945.

Homeward Pet Adoption Center
A no-kill animal shelter in Woodinville, helps with food, shelter, medical attention for adoptable cats and dogs.

NEEDS: Dry or canned dog, cat, puppy and kitten food; poultry-flavored baby foods; canned tuna fish; dog chew toys/rawhide treats; KMR (Kitten Milk Replacement). Supplies: fleece blankets; towels; Simple Green cleaner; laundry detergent; heavy-duty garbage bags; liquid bleach; paper towels; mops and brooms; dishwashing detergent; white copy paper. Two photocopy machines. Erin Lippincott, 425-488-4444.

Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue
Provides rescue and referral, education; places unwanted and abandoned purebred dogs into new homes.

NEEDS: Dog beds and blankets, leashes, collars, good-quality dog food and treats, dog dishes, dog brushes and combs, dog shampoo, dog houses, crates or kennels, fence material, dog toys, dog nail clippers and other grooming supplies. Jenya Campbell, 206-654-1117.

Island Wildlife Shelter/Bloedel Reserve
Rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife for release into the wild.

NEEDS: Heat lamps, incubators ("isolet" or smaller), photocopy machine, high-quality dog and cat food, falconry tack, heating pads, battery-operated drill, small tools, microscope (oil emersion), refractometer; Otto/Ophthalmoscope. Sandra Fletcher, 206-855-9057.

Hope For Horses
Protects, rescues, rehabilitates, adopts neglected, abused or abandoned horses.

NEEDS: Cordless phones, computer, file cabinet, fax machine, copy machine, 10 5-gallon flat back water buckets with brackets, 10 hay racks, horse blankets, five 20-gallon Rubbermaid trash cans, two hay hooks, 10 halters, 10 lead ropes, 20 stall mats, grooming supplies. Cathy Rutherford, 360-794-9596.

Feral Cat Coalition of King County/Feral Care
Cares for feral cats, educates the public, advocates non-lethal population control.

NEEDS: Dry and canned cat food, canned tuna, salmon, mackeral for trapping, golf cart, portable generator, cat beds, clean dog houses (used OK), blankets, fencing, large bags of stove pellets, humane traps, towels. Nancy Howard/Eunis Grubb, 206-459-7202.

People for Abandoned Pets
Provides low-cost spay/neuter certificates for those who can't afford the procedure.

NEEDS: Dog food, cat food and litter, stamps and envelopes, paper for laser printer, printing services for newsletter, garage-sale items, new items and/or gift certificates for a raffle. Donna, 425-885-3376.

MEOW Cat Rescue
A no-kill cat rescue organization, promotes and protects the health and welfare of animals.

NEEDS: Laundry supplies, Royal Canin Special 33 dry cat food, canned cat food, postage stamps, scanner, laser printer, small VCR with monitor; digital camera, CD player. Call first; we're moving to Kirkland. Bonne VeVea, 206-275-4000.

Citizens for Off-Leash Areas
Creates, improves, supports Seattle off-leash areas.

NEEDS: Twenty cases Mutt Mitts Pick-Up Mitts, 16 all-aluminum Pooper Scoopers and spades, 16 33.5-inch lopping shears, 16 regular 6-tine pitch forks, 16 round-point shovels, 16 garden bow rakes, 16 steel wheelbarrows 5- to 6-cubic-foot heavy duty, 8 potato rakes, 1 PL150 QuickFinish 15-inch pouch laminator. Jerry Malmo, 206-264-5573.

Ferret Shelter Northwest
Rescues ferrets and places them for adoption.

NEEDS: Nutri-Cal supplement, Linatone or Ferrettone oil supplement, pelletized box litter, veterinary help. Michael FitzPatrick, 206-781-3866.

Doney Memorial Pet Clinic
Supports pets of Seattle's homeless and low-income.

NEEDS: Animal carrier, collar, leash, toy, brush, wet/dry cat/dog food, kitty litter, blanket, cat/dog bed, scratching post, bowl, medicine (not expired), compartmentalized storage bins, otoscope, blood centrifuge, printer cartridge (call for models), Canon copier PC710, Web-page assistance. Louise Garbe, 206-283-9167.

ARTS

Center for Religious Humanism
Publishes journal featuring fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, visual art.

NEEDS: LCD projector; digital camcorder; storage space in Seattle area for inventory (approximately 6-by-10 feet). Mary Kenagy, 206-281-2988.

Repertory Actors Theatre
A Seattle multiethnic philanthropic theater company, provides opportunities for artists of color and the underserved.

NEEDS: Digital camera, portable sewing machine, paper cutter, DVD player, vacuum cleaner David Hsieh, 206-364-3283.

CoCA-Center on Contemporary Art
Promotes development and understanding of contemporary art.

NEEDS: Desktop photo copier, sound system/PA, video projector. Don Hudgins, 206-728-1980.

Artworks
Empowers youths through creation of public art.

NEEDS: TV; VHS/DVD projector; manual credit-card imprinter with carbon-copy forms; speedy/functioning computers; triple-basin sink or commercial-grade dishwasher; refrigerator; couch; display cases; glossy floor paint; large paper cutter (preferably 18-inch rotary); art/silk-screening supplies; 12-15 passenger van. Laura Harper, 206-292-4142.

Driftwood Players
Educate/entertain audiences in Edmonds area.

NEEDS: Two-drawer filing cabinet, serger machines for our costume department, clothing steamer. Gregory Magyar, 425-744-7212.

Burnt Studio Productions
Creates/produces provocative new theater works.

NEEDS: Digital video camera, tripod, microphones, video projector, scanner, projector screen, Pro Tools M Box and software. Samuel Read, 206-691-3814.

Seattle Shakespeare Company
Opens the door to classical text for audiences of all ages.

NEEDS: Musical instruments (percussion, brass, accordion, concertina, fiddle and others), heavy-duty laser printer, computers (Pentium III 600mhz or higher), office chairs, boom box (CD and cassette), dress forms, sewing machines, heavy-duty rolling garment racks, handtruck, hand tools and cordless tools, heavy-duty vacuum cleaner, bistro tables and chairs, bandsaw, sliding miter saw, Oxford English Dictionary. Ken Holmes, 206-733-8228.

GreenStage
Offers free Shakespeare plays in area parks in the summer, an American classic in the winter.

NEEDS: Cargo van, generator (5,000-watt minimum), storage shelving, sewing machines, table saw, bandsaw, compound miter saw, hand tools, computers (Pentium 3, 600mghz or higher), costume fabrics, fax machine. Amelia Meckler, 206-748-1551.

Seattle Public Theater
Provides theater productions at the Bathhouse.

NEEDS: Paper, printer cartridges, rebuilt laser printer, heavy-duty surge protector, external modem. 5-drawer locking file cabinet, 2-drawer locking file cabinets. Desktop copy machine. LCD monitor for light-booth computer, cables for light booth, new marquee, 10-foot step ladder, two new rainproof sandwich boards with Plexiglas covers, 165 new theater seats. Paint and fabric. Catherine Kettrick, 206-524-1300.

Tacoma Actors Guild
Has a mainstage theater, offers educational-outreach activities.

NEEDS: 2 HP air compressors, 12-inch sliding-compound miter saw, 8-inch panel saw, industrial concrete nailer, ergonomically correct office chairs. Elise Forier, 253-272-3107.

Consolidated Works
Dedicated to arts of all disciplines and media.

NEEDS: Black theater curtains. Matthew Richter, 206-381-3218.

Tacoma Opera
Brings the excitement and entertainment of live opera to diverse audiences.

NEEDS: Fax machine, office supplies. Cheryl Baker, 253-627-7789.

Pratt Fine Arts Center
Offers visual-arts instruction, practice.

NEEDS: Children's tables and chairs, 3-by-5-foot light table, diamond saw, photo-exposure unit (silkscreen/lithography), reproductions of classical torsos for drawing/painting, 30-gallon stainless-steel drum. Damian Murphy, 206-328-2200.

Centerstage Theatre Arts Conservatory, Inc.
Offers a training ground, intermediate step for actors, students and technicians.

NEEDS: A 14-inch variable-speed band saw, compound miter saw, 5-by-10-foot or 5-by-12 covered trailer, copy machine, two two-line cordless telephones, software (Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Office XP Professional, Adobe Pagemaker 7.0, Adobe Photo Shop 7), Pentium 4 desktop computer with monitor. Sharon Munsey, 253-661-1444.

Northwest Savoyards
Is a musical-theater company in Everett.

NEEDS: Booklet maker, electric saddle stapler, industrial sewing machine, industrial serger, domestic sewing machines and sergers, dress dummies, washer and dryer, professional steam iron, ironing board, other sewing notions and equipment. Harriet Saunders, 425-334-1674.

SecondStory Repertory
Presents musicals, comedies, dramas for families; plus children's theater and classes.

NEEDS: Four-color printing services, storage space/office space (in Redmond), office chairs, fax/copy/scanner from this century, 4-drawer file cabinet, Adobe Pagemaker and Photoshop (for PC), cleaning services. Caitlin Finne, 425-881-6777.

Artist X=Change
Interacts between the community and art.

NEEDS: Video monitor, file cabinet, video projector, slide scanner, DVD player, digital camera, laptop computer, Web designer, video camera, software (video, accounting, publishing, fund-raising), projection TV, fax machine, office chair, Web space, bookshelves. Michael S. Lent, 253-572-0995.

Seattle Children's Theatre
Provides an annual season of productions for children and families.

NEEDS: Art supplies (crayons, markers, glue sticks, etc.), overhead projector, hand trucks, paper cutter, full-bleed color printer, digital camera, men's dress form, 6- to 8-foot heavy double-sided ladder, piano(s), power strips, drafting stool/chair, panel saw. Taryn Essinger, 206-443-0807.

Northwest Programs for the Arts / Allied Arts Foundation
Supports artists and brings art to the public.

NEEDS: Tickets to arts events, hotel rooms for artists, vans (good condition), car (good condition, computer monitors (17 inches plus), Macintosh computers (G3 or newer, please), laser printer with PostScript, phone system, office space (preferably Fremont), storage space for equipment, printing. Eileen Bailey, 206-632-4545.

Tacoma Contemporary
Produces and promotes contemporary visual arts in Tacoma.

NEEDS: DVD player, TV monitor, video camera, video projector, audio-projection equipment, digital camera, accounting software. Jared Pappas-Kelly, 253-572-0995.

Tacoma Art Museum
Showcases and collects Northwest art.

NEEDS: Copies of The Chicago Manual of Style, Microsoft Access tutor, paper cutter, Genie GS-1930 scissor lift, van and other vehicle, jewelry case, cabinet lighting, 5-disc CD player and wired speakers, two flat-screen DVD/VHS monitors and speakers. Chelsea Perry, 253-272-4258.

Wing-It Productions
Creates improvisational-based theater for audiences of all ages.

NEEDS: Small copy machine, dual-burner coffee machine, 3,000 lumen or better video projector, 24-channel light board and dimmer packs, two theatrical poster display boxes; two medium trees ready to plant. Andrew McMasters, 206-352-8291.

Pat Graney Company
Creates, performs and tours new dance work and offers arts-based educational programs to incarcerated women and girls.

NEEDS: Three new computers and up-to-date video equipment. Pat Graney, 206-329-3705.

Spectrum Dance Theater
Offers dance performances and classes (toddlers to seniors, professionals and enthusiasts).

NEEDS: Parachute, rubber balls, CD player, video camera and tapes, digital camera, folding chairs, copy paper, ADOBE software (any version), filing cabinets, paper products, children's books, office furniture, storage facility. Shirley Wong, 206-325-4161.

Friends of Columbia City Cinema
Provides cultural film festivals, screenings, youth film-education programs.

NEEDS: Locking file cabinets, safe, printing services, Web hosting, small copier. Connie B. Cox, 206-721-3156.

Macha Monkey Productions, Stages new works in theater, showcases exceptional artists and delivers innovative education programs.

NEEDS: Macintosh G4 or G5, color laser printer with 11x17-inch capability, design software for Mac G4 (Freehand, Adobe Photoshop 6.0), photocopy machine, PC, copy paper (white and color), cardstock (white and color), laser paper (white), Microsoft Access 2000, easels, mailing labels (size 5160). Desiree Prewitt, 206-285-9442.

ArtsWest
Offers programs in music, theater, visual art, playwriting, late-night entertainment, education in West Seattle.

NEEDS: Chair dolly; glass display case; computer server (Compaq Proliant 5500 or better) and two hard-drive bays; Compaq server rack; ticketing/fund-raising software; auction software (Auction Tracker). Lori Dillon, 206-938-0963.

Eastside Musical Theatre
Provides affordable, family-friendly musical theater.

NEEDS: Copier, fax machine, cell phone with service, filing cabinet, storage unit, office supplies (stamps, paper, etc.), tools (used OK), dry-cleaning service, wireless body microphones, stock of 9-volt batteries, gift certificate to hardware/paint store. Cate Morgan, 425-825-0664.

Bainbridge Performing Arts
Educates, entertains, encourages youths and adults in performing arts.

NEEDS: Digital projector, 2,500 lumens min.; high-volume tabloid-size color printer; theater equipment (lighting, dimming, electrical, PA, mikes); main curtain for stage (20-by-60 feet); piano; period costumes; building materials; Web/design software. Per Sherwin, 206-842-4560.

Northwest Film Forum
Offers year-round programs of artistic film, operates Grand Illusion Cinema, Little Theatre and WigglyWorld Studios.

NEEDS: Multiline phone system, gently used office furniture, fax machine (regular paper). Mary Erickson, 206-329-2629.

Civic Light Opera
Provides family theatrical entertainment.

NEEDS: Two speakers, two sound monitors, sound cables and a sound board. Printing services. A business copy machine. Greg Morales, 206-363-4807.

Village Theatre
Produces family theater, develops new musicals and provides arts education.

NEEDS: CD boom box, cassette tape recorder, pickup truck (8-foot bed, automatic transmission), small paper shredder, color copier (11-by-17-inch capable), high-end digital camera, Adobe software (PhotoShop, PageMaker, Illustrator & Acrobat), table saw (contractor grade) 220V, flat files, color printer (11-by-17-inch capable). Megan Adams, 425-392-1942.

Sammamish Symphony Orchestra Association
A community orchestra, makes music more accessible to Eastside families/seniors.

NEEDS: Auction items, storage space, permanent office space, monthly meeting space for board (call for details), recording engineer assistance; donated newspaper, radio, magazine ads. Myrl Venter, 206-517-7777.

100 Moons Circle
Promotes creative dialogue, cultural activism through arts.

NEEDS: Gazo model G557 collapsible boom for audio; JVC 4.5-inch field monitor or other video monitor that can be calibrated; sturdy video-camera tripods with floating-head platforms; Peavey amp; XLR cables; gaffer's tape; Sony DV premium video tape. Peter Sawicki, 206-523-1739.

CHILDREN

The Catharine Blaine Charity
Provides computer equipment to low-income children.

NEEDS: Apple/Mac computers, PowerMac only, iMacs especially; deskjet printers; ink cartridges; educational software (OS version 8.0 and higher); laminator and paper cutter; iMac or PC, and print/scan/copy/fax printer for office; storage space. Jeff Hammer, 206-367-8097.

Second Chance/Snohomish County Juvenile Facilities
Operates therapeutic homes for high-need boys ages 8-17.

NEEDS: Baseball mitts, bats, baseballs, soccer balls, footballs and basketballs. Socks, underwear, jeans, sneakers, T-shirts, sweatshirts, winter coats, scarves, gloves, pajamas, slippers. Scientific calculators, watches, wallets, stuffed animals, hair and hygiene supplies, DVDs, games for Game Cube, age-appropriate books, board games. Activity passes (movies, bowling, museums, sporting events, concerts, plays, music and dance recitals). Desks, dressers, lamps, end table. Suzanne Rubenstein, 425-670-2668.

Wallingford Boys & Girls Club
After-school, summer recreational and educational activities for youths 5-18. Programs build new skills, self-esteem, self-confidence and social skills.

NEEDS: New PCs, board games and educational toys (new or in excellent condition), arts-and-crafts supplies (paint, crayons, markers, paper, easels, glue, paste, etc.), new or like-new books (ages 5-18), sports equipment (basketballs, rubber balls, Nerf balls, baseballs, mitts and bats), school supplies (calculators, pens, pencils, lined paper, glue sticks, binders). Jamie Flaxman, 206-547-7261.

Girl Scouts-Totem Council
Cultivates values, social conscience and self-esteem in girls; teaches critical life skills.

NEEDS: New flashlights; first-aid kits; video-display shelving; Washington and U.S. flags, poles and stands; disposable cameras; Extrasport personal floatation devices; digital camera; folding shovels; baseplate compasses; outdoor games (ring toss); new sleeping bags; Pentium laptop; new backpacks for overnights. Amy Mayfield, 206-826-2187.

Bikes For Tykes of Puget Sound
Repairs donated bicycles for needy youth and adults.

NEEDS: Repairable children's bicycles, wheel sizes 12-, 16-, 20- and 24-inch. Kurt Clark, 425-985-4946.

Healthy Start Parent Mentor Program-Children's Home Society
Matches young (under 22), first-time parents with a mentor for parenting information, resources.

NEEDS: Diapers, new toys and clothes for children up to 3 years old. Gift certificates for grocery stores, drug stores and discount stores. Karen Wilson, 425-895-9813.

Intersex Society of North America
Devoted to ending shame, secrecy and unwanted surgeries for children born with atypical sexual or reproductive anatomies.

NEEDS: A new Apple computer. Jane Goto, 206-633-6077.

Kirkland Boys & Girls Club
Inspires and enables all children, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances.

NEEDS: For holiday gift packages: Clothing items, toys, canned food, gift certificates for various activities or experiences. Bridget Powers, 425-827-0132.

Veterans of Foreign Wars/Rainier Post
Holds a Christmas party every year for underprivileged children and children of veterans' families.

NEEDS: Hot dogs, chips, juice, cookies. Gifts for children through age 10. Gift cards and gift certificates. Virginia Carman, 425-254-4528.

Westside Baby
Serves needy babies and young children in West Seattle, White Center and nearby communities.

NEEDS: Diapers, cribs/bassinets/cradles, car seats, strollers, high chairs, swings, baby bedding/blankets, safety items, clothing (newborns to 10-year-olds), non-battery toys, children's books, formula/baby food, hygiene items. All in good condition and meet safety standards. Donna Pierce, 206-767-1662.

Community Day School Association @ Leschi Elementary
Before- and after-school program.

NEEDS: Couch covers, curtains, dictionaries, children's books, shirts/pants/coats (ages 3-12), puzzles, board games, coloring books, dolls, shoes, radio/CD players, playground balls, educational games, vacuum cleaner. Brianna Lewis, 206-323-9465.

YWCA/Dunlap Elementary
Offers families a chance to help their children with learning.

NEEDS: Karaoke machine, a ladder, janitorial services. Rebecca Pilutik, 206-760-1143.

CAST for Kids Foundation
Helps disabled/disadvantaged children learn about fishing with an experienced fisherman.

NEEDS: Pontoon boat; portable PA system; two-way radios; 3.2-4.0 megapixel digital camera, mobile photosmart printer, multimedia projector, folding tables and chairs, canopies. Jim Owens, 425-251-3214.

Sand Point Child Development Center
A childcare center.

NEEDS: Washable markers, watercolors, glue sticks, children's scissors, felt and masking tape, children's books, floor puzzles, story tapes, musical instruments, Polaroid film. Susanne Donaldson, 206-522-2827.

Child Care Resources
Works with businesses, service groups and providers to improve child care in Seattle.

NEEDS: Personal computers to be recycled, benefiting our programs. Kelly Tyler, 253-852-1908.

Cops For Kids
Provides Christmas gifts for needy children in Enumclaw School District.

NEEDS: Appropriate gifts/toys for age group; warm coats, hats, mittens, socks. Especially for ages 12 and up. Andie Rymill, 360-825-3505.

First Place for Children
Provides quality, affordable child care, early-childhood programs in Pierce County including high-risk and low-income children and families.

NEEDS: Crayons, colored markers, scotch tape, construction paper, glue or glue sticks, tempera paint, lined paper, pencils, clay, paper towels, napkins, tall kitchen trash bags, books, puzzles, simple games, educational software for children ages 3-10 years (Jumpstart, Magic School Bus, etc.), children's music, diapers and diaper wipes, sandbox toys, balls, jump ropes, tricycles. Susan Rivera, 253-383-6013.

Harborview Reach Out & Read
Helps underprivileged families understand the power of books and reading.

NEEDS: New or gently used children's books. Kendra Jones, 206-731-6621.

Washington State PTA
Provides support to parents and children.

NEEDS: Items for convention door prizes, especially books, gardening tools, spices, decorations. Tanya English, 253-884-5865.

Art with Heart
Offers art-related programs to help children in crisis.

NEEDS: New or gently used art supplies; Pentium 3 or higher PC laptop with built-in CD burner and DVD player. Steffanie Lorig, 206-362-4047.

Ruth Dykeman Children's Center
Helps children/families overcome obstacles to health and happiness.

NEEDS: 12 winter jackets/school clothes (ages 6-12), board games/puzzles, arts-and-crafts supplies, 12 sweatshirts, pants (adolescent girls), board games and books about successful women, bath gels/shampoos, gift certificates (Old Navy, Target, Gap), 12 hooded windbreakers (adolescent boys), wristwatches, camping gear, movie passes, certificates to video-game businesses, gift certificates (Fred Meyer, Target). Tom Slattery, 206-242-1698.

Lake Washington School District Head Start
Offers school-readiness activities, family support, parent education.

NEEDS: Bicycle helmets, emergency supplies (water, rations, space blankets, basic first-aid kits, etc.), sets (25 each) of specific books (call for information), $10 gift certificates at Payless shoes for children's shoes. Mary Judd, 425-882-8170.

Program for Early Parent Support
Provides support groups, programs in English/Spanish for parents of children up to 3 years old.

NEEDS: All nontoxic: BioColor Foam Paint, 8-ounce spray cans, animal stickers, Crayola Molding Clay, glitter glue, finger-paint paper, cab vouchers, $20 grocery vouchers. Matthew Swenson, 206-547-8570.

Birthright of Seattle
An interdenominational pregnancy-support agency.

NEEDS: Diapers, newborn to size 4; diaper wipes; rash ointment; baby powder, oil, shampoo; clothes, sizes newborn through 12 months; baby towels, wash cloths, blankets, receiving and crib quilts. Kelly Corrigan, 206-789-5676.

Ruby Room
Provides prom gowns and accessories to high-school girls in financial need.

NEEDS: Formal dresses, shoes, jewelry and accessories; restaurant gift certificates; alteration and dry-cleaning services. Kristen or Nyla, 206-439-7575.

Martin Luther King Day Home Center
Serves children 14 months to 10 years old, low and moderate income and in transitional housing.

NEEDS: Clothing (infants 24 months to 4T; children's sizes 4 to 10/12). Coats, gloves, hats, umbrellas, earmuffs, scarves. Socks, T-shirts, girls' tights. Single strollers. Diapers, wipes, food gift cards. Age-appropriate games/ toys. Deadru Hilliard, 206-328-5670.

Interlaken Preschool
Nurtures the desire for children to become lifelong learners.

NEEDS: Twenty rest mats, school tricycle, outdoor sensory table, free-standing mirror, photocopy paper, scented Sanford markers, laminating sheets. Stephanie Hollister, 206-709-8490.

Child Care and Learning Center
Enriches preschool/care environment.

NEEDS: Bike helmets; new tables/shelves; earthquake-preparedness materials; art supplies; new interesting toys; large soft pillows (no bean bags) and play mats. Stephanie Dickey, 206-524-3400.

Bellevue Boys & Girls Clubs
Helps all youths.

NEEDS: Folding chairs/tables; 25-inch TVs; VCRs; children's books/dictionaries; laser printers; games, area rugs; carpet steam cleaner; vacuums; arts-and-crafts supplies; nonperishable food, used pick-up truck; toys. Lynnea Rimando, 425-454-6162.

Christmas House
Provides gifts to children from low-income families throughout Snohomish County.

NEEDS: New items for newborns to 18 years of age, including but not limited to: warm winter coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, socks and underwear, toys, coloring books, watches, wallets, sports items, radios, computer games/software, blankets and sleeping bags, school day packs. Vickie Nysether, 425-338-2273.

Youthnet
Independent living skills program reduces foster-youth homelessness, school dropout, unemployment.

NEEDS: Accordion-file boxes, gift cards (for groceries, work clothes), school supplies, alarm clocks, day planners, bus passes, gas and phone cards, achievement incentives (movie passes, gift certificates, museum passes, etc.). Michelle Dietz, 425-258-6153.

Small Faces Child Development Center
Offers programs for children of working parents.

NEEDS: Epson color and black-ink cartridges for Epson Photo Stylus 925, surplus paper, old letterhead, computer, glue sticks, Simply Washable tempera paint; laminating film 25 inches by 500 feet, 1.5 mil, 1-inch core; markers, crayons, pencils. Lynn B. Wirta, 206-782-2611.

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, Lakewood Branch
Inspires and enables young people, especially from disadvantaged circumstances.

NEEDS: Amplifier, sound system, pool sticks, bumper-pool table, laminator, digital camera, colored butcher-paper rolls, basketball-hoop chain nets, shuffleboard table, cotton-candy machine, shaved-ice machine, gym mats, CPR rescue mask, automated external defibrillator, bingo set, carnival-type toys, books, school supplies, jump ropes, foosballs, pingpong table. Lynette Corpuz Boado, 253-589-8989.

Pike Market Child Care & Preschool
A holiday adoption program helping families in need.

NEEDS: Gifts for adopted families, kids. Call for information and deadline. Sarah Finkelstein, 206-625-0842.

Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, North Mason Branch
Provides youths with safe place to learn and grow.

NEEDS: Twelve-passenger van in good condition, Legos, facial tissues, arts-and-crafts supplies, matting paper, water-color paper, office supplies, fax machine, digital camera, calculators with square-root button, foosball table, colored butcher paper, computers, vacuum cleaner, solid polo shirts or T-shirts for staff shirts, video camera. Billie Schmidt, 360-275-7805.

World Association for Children & Parents
Places children into adoptive families; humanitarian aid to children in nine countries.

NEEDS: Children's new/gently used clothing and shoes, cloth/disposable diapers, toothbrushes/toothpaste, children's shampoo/soap, fitted crib sheets, infant/children's multivitamins, developmental toys/puzzles. Mary K. Duncan, 206-575-4550.

Marvin Thomas Memorial Fund
Works with at-risk inner-city youths; events, food drives, sports clinics.

NEEDS: Sports equipment (jump ropes, football, basketball, soccer and rubber balls). Paper, pencils, notebooks, 2004 calendars. Board games, other unopened games. Marvena Kemp, 206-322-7775.

Community Day Center for Children, Inc.
Provides weekday care for children 1-5 in Seattle's Central District.

NEEDS: Age-appropriate computer software, 3 computers (preferably with DVD drive), multicultural books, Lego/block sets, riding toys, dolls/cars/trucks, boys and girls new clothing (Sizes 2T to 5), educational games (bingo, Candyland, etc.). Lois Stowers, 206-323-8288.

Youth Chaplaincy Program
JOY! Initiative, works to reduce youth involvement with crime and drugs through schooling, mentorships.

NEEDS: Gift certificates for teen venues (fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, movies, music stores, sports events), teen Christmas gifts, grocery gift certificates, travel-size toiletries (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant), computer software, board games, AA batteries, phone cards, new winter clothing (coats, sweatshirts, hats, scarves, gloves). Rick Jump, 206-205-9678.

Family Services' Baby Boutique
Provides clothing and essentials to homeless infants and children.

NEEDS: New toys for the holidays, diapers and Pull-Ups, new/gently used children's clothing (sizes newborn to 16), socks, underwear, shoes, blankets, car seats, strollers, other infant equipment, toiletries, coats and jackets. Jennifer Geese, 206-826-3050.

ACAP Child & Family Services
Offers special-needs child care, resources in South King County.

NEEDS: Standard-size crib sheets; crib mattress (22-by-44 inches); car seats for children 20 to 40 pounds (new or meeting current safety standards); educational games; wooden puzzles; stroller for 2, 3 or 4 children. Lori Heather, 253-939-0870.

Assistance League of Everett
Operation School Bell: provides new clothing to children of low-income families in 14 school districts.

NEEDS: New men's cotton boxers, various print patterns, all sizes for teen boys. Kim Fredericks, 425-252-8671.

University Family YMCA
Offers a wide variety of youth programs. Also homeless-youth programs (mentoring and counseling, career development, art activities, hot meals).

NEEDS: Paper shredder, fax machine, free advertising, locker locks, child-safety gate, winter clothes, blankets, playground balls, basketballs, foam balls, carpeting and installation, new children's kitchen, coffee pump pot, pingpong balls, pool balls, cue sticks, art supplies, children's books, digital camera, exercise mats. Christine Stoffels, Branch Executive Director, 206-524-1400.

FamilyWorks
A food bank/resource center for families offering life skills, parenting skills, support to raise and nurture children.

NEEDS: Disposable diapers for children size 4 or 5, bus tickets, nonperishable food items, hygiene supplies, grocery-store gift certificates, quart/gallon ZipLock bags, electric coffee pot, art supplies, gently used children's clothing, toys and books. Shirley Ferkingstad, 206-694-6861.

Bellevue Community College Early Learning Center Head Start
A child-care facility, mostly low-income.

NEEDS: Gift cards (for example, Fred Meyer, Target, Safeway, Albertson's); various-size Pull-Ups; children's socks, hats, mittens; adult-size rolling backpacks for student parents with disabilities. Sue Ferguson, 425-564-2308.

Causey's Learning Center
A Central District daycare, preschool, before- and after-school program.

NEEDS: Toddler area needs two six-passenger buggies for our daily walks. Ruth Brown, 206-709-8800.

Little Firehouse Head Start
Serves low-income working parents and their children in South King County.

NEEDS: Shoes, rainboots, sweatpants/tops, hats/gloves (ages 2-7), books, wood puzzles (ages 1-4), plastic-covered padded mat (4-by-6 feet), jackets (ages 1-7). Tammy Haskell, 253-661-0665.

Rainier District Little League
Provides baseball for boys and girls

NEEDS: New Jugs pitching machine, Sportfence portable outfield fencing. Mike Lewis or Jeff Carey, 206-781-7355.

Fauntleroy YMCA
"Adopt" a West Seattle family in need to make their holidays brighter.

NEEDS: Children's socks and underwear, learning games (ages 5-15), coats (kids medium, adult small, large and extra large), art supplies, family board games, grocery-store gift certificate, toilet paper, disposable camera, gloves, CDs, handheld video games, perfume. Michelle Norsen, 206-937-1000.

Family, Friends & Community
Serves children living with or members of families living with HIV/AIDS.

NEEDS: Clothes and toys for older children 13+. Marta Vega, 206-930-2528.

Child Care Resources
Helps parents find child care, supports and trains child-care providers, educates the community on child-care issues.

NEEDS: New or gently used books and toys (please, no war toys or Barbies). Nina Auerbach, 206-329-1011.

Healthy Start: Shoreline/Lake Forest Park
Provides basic necessities, support, education for teen parents and their children.

NEEDS: Diapers, wipes, ointment, etc.; new clothing, newborn to 5T (sleepers, socks, shoes, etc.); laundry supplies (detergent, softener, stain remover); children's music, books, tickets to local entertainment. April Carl, 206-440-1411.

Stanwood Cooperative Preschool
Serves children 18 months to 5 years and their families.

NEEDS: Light box, wooden planter boxes or the materials to build them, Plexiglas easels, cut-to-size rolls of laminating sheets, 26-by-26-inch felt board, Kathleen M. Buchanan, 360-652-9531.

Severson House
A transitional living facility for boys 15-18.

NEEDS: Dishwasher, kitchen supplies, digital camera, shelves, linen (twin/full), towels, laundry hamper, 8 winter coats (XL), jeans (W 32-36, L 30-34), sweatshirts, T-shirts (L/XL), shoes (9-1/2-13), dress shirts, slacks (W 32-36, L 30-34), belts, ties, board games, PS2/Xbox and game. Suzanne Horton, 253-677-9499.

Communities in Schools of Renton
Supports children at risk of school failure and helps their families.

NEEDS: Dictionaries, calculators, clock radios, haircut certificates, laundry detergent and household-cleaning supplies. Susan Richards, 425-430-6656.

Childhaven
Provides early intervention and treatment programs to eliminate child abuse and neglect.

NEEDS: Diaper pins, diapers/Pull-Ups, plastic diaper covers, underwear/socks (children under 5), pacifier holders, sidewalk chalk, bandages, children's toothpaste/toothbrushes, shaving cream (used for sensory activities), Velcro, glue sticks, barrettes. Dana Omlid, 206-624-6477.

The Works
Provides necessities to children in need in the Shoreline School District

NEEDS: New underwear/socks for males and females, sizes 4 toddler through adult; new shoes toddler through adult; shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss; 10 chrome clothing rounders; new plastic sacks 13 gallons or larger; large laundry baskets; school supplies. Beth Green, 206-533-9929.

Lake Stevens Family Center
Helps individuals and families.

NEEDS: Outdoor tables and benches, CD player, storage bins, computers, games, file cabinets, vacuum cleaner, hand tools and toolbox, art supplies, large white board, infant and preschool-age toys, children's CDs, garden tools, large wagon, sports equipment, window blinds, 12-passenger van, new building for classroom. Kathleen Friend, 425-397-7433.

Chief Seattle Council-Boy Scouts of America
Teaches citizenship, personal fitness, character development. ScoutReach for at-risk youths.

NEEDS: ScoutReach needs new or very-good-condition equipment: sleeping bags, 2-person tents, hiking boots, camping backpack with frame, backpack contents including canteen, mess kit, flashlight and compass. Gary Gilger, 206-902-2328.

45th Street Homeless Youth Clinic
Provides medical care for homeless ages 12-23.

NEEDS: Blankets, warm jackets, hats, socks, mittens, scarves. Food vouchers (for example, QFC, Safeway, Dicks, Subway). Jen BriarBonpane, 206-633-7650.

No Name Pirates Children's Guild
A group of University of Washington students aims to help children and raise money for uncompensated care.

NEEDS: New children's books, including some in other languages (Spanish, for example). Kashena Jade Konecki, 206-934-5412.

Granite Falls Community Coalition
Is renovating a house into a family-resource center.

NEEDS: Carpet, curtains, office desks and chairs, desk lights, conference table, phones, coffee maker, microwave, plates, cups, silverware, brochure rack, couch, chairs, bookshelves, kid-sized furniture, games and toys, reader board, paint. Bridgette Perrigoue, 360-691-7717.

Auburn Head Start
A preschool and family-support program.

NEEDS: For 3- and 4-year-olds: warm winter coats and hats; boys' and girls' underwear, and jeans or pants. Leslie Schwartz, 253-931-4943.

Littlest Seed
Gives low-income and single parents a safe place for their kids to go.

NEEDS: Art supplies (paper, pens, pencils, crayons, paints); toys, clothing, shoes (for kids up to 10 years old); learning books, videos, tapes, flash cards; office supplies, scanner/printer/fax machine; small tables, chairs; supply containers; gardening supplies; write-and-erase board. Franceska Smith or Marsha Miles, 206-709-0581.

Evergreen Manor Residential Program for Women With Children
Serves young mothers with babies recovering from chemical dependency.

NEEDS: Toddler beds and linens, crib mattresses, sheets and blankets, gliding rockers (not regular rockers) to soothe babies, double strollers, twin-size mattresses and bedding, front-sling baby carriers, 4 sofas, end tables and lamps. Linda Grant, 425-258-2407.

Sno-King Youth Club
Provides recreational youth sports leagues.

NEEDS: New equipment for baseball, softball, basketball, soccer. First-aid kits for all 350 teams. Database for organizing schedules. New equipment for officials. Brandy Whitaker, 425-775-2633.

Coast Guard Family Association
Makes and fills holiday stockings for children in 27 area shelters.

NEEDS: Small items for children 1-16 years: tiny dolls, playing cards, toys, books, candy, games, mechanical pencils, pens, crayons, notebooks, hair barrettes, nail polish, key chains. Jan Maxon, 206-542-5956.

First A.M.E. Child and Family Center
Provides Head Start, Early Head Start and ECEAP programs in Southeast and Central Seattle.

NEEDS: Bilingual books for preschoolers; tricycles or "big wheels" for ages 3-5 years; color printer; VCR. Wendy Carlton, 206-322-0354.

YMCA/Family Services and Mental Health
Offers foster homes, case management, therapy, psychiatric services.

NEEDS: Portable CD/cassette players, Harry Potter books, DVDs (family/PG/G), handheld games, board games, art supplies, sports equipment, jerseys, hats. Lyle Anderson, 206-382-4921.

Medina Children's Services
Partners with birth, foster, adoptive parents to build safe and loving families for children in need of stable homes.

NEEDS: New (or clean used) baby and children's clothing, children's toys and books, school supplies and gift cards or gift certificates for teen mothers. Individuals and groups to sponsor a teen and her family for the holiday. Alyssa Farber, 206-260-1714.

Central Youth & Family Services
Serves homeless, at-risk and drug-affected youths.

NEEDS: Department store/grocery gift cards, gifts for youths 12 to 21, individuals or groups to "adopt" families. Arlene Hampton, 206-322-7676.

Northwest Center Child Development
Provides education, advocacy, therapy, support for children to age 12 with and without disabilities.

NEEDS: A school bus, digital camera, laminating machine, book-binding machine, carpeting, learning software and computers, musical instruments, guided reading books, tickets to various field-trip sites, art supplies, books and stories on tape. Jane Dobrovolny, 206-286-2322.

Children's Museum/Snohomish County
Provides hands-on learning experiences for more than 32,000 visitors each year.

NEEDS: Copy paper, all sizes white/color; heavy-duty paper cutter; easels; color copier; 4 computers (Pentium IV, w/software, call for full specs); 100-cup coffeemaker; stove/oven; refrigerator; washer/dryer. Nancy Johnson, 425-258-1006.

National Organization for Chronically Ill Kids
Improves quality of life for children whose disease is either degenerative or disruptive to their childhood development.

NEEDS: Three vans suitable for wheelchair lifts. Construction time and resources to build three wheelchair ramps. Mitchell S. Owens, 253-238-0407.

Tukwila Children's Foundation
Helps to meet the needs of youths to age 21 within Tukwila; literacy, emergency needs, scholarships.

NEEDS: Children's books in good condition. Katrina Dohn, 206-901-7543.

Bethany Christian Services (Pierce County)
Provides pregnancy counseling, adoption assistance, foster-care training/service.

NEEDS: Gift certificates (toys, grocery, bookstore); color printer; combo fax/answering machine; Power Point projector; CD/VCR combo; printer paper. Lynn Baker, 253-983-9250.

Community Day School @ Hawthorne
An after-school child care in Seattle's Central District.

NEEDS: 15 new/used roller skates, various kid sizes. Carrie Camann, 206-725-2252.

Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Offers pediatric care and research.

NEEDS: Teething toys, washable rattles, infant mirrors, busy boxes, musical toys, sorting, stacking toys. For teens: games for Xbox, Playstation 2. General: gift certificates, disposable cameras, scrapbook supplies, prepaid phone cards, playing cards, Uno cards, small Lego sets, arts-and-crafts kits. Alyson Burns, 206-987-4133.

Trettin Drop In Preschool
Provides parents with flexible care Monday through Friday.

NEEDS: Internet access, window washing, laptop, digital camera, color printer, CDRs, ergonomic keyboard, laminator, new or gently used toys (preschool age), old Fisher-Price airplanes, sharp adult scissors, Brita filters, quiet oscillating fans, card stock in assorted colors, glue sticks, masking tape. Mary Jo Pierce or Nancy Dennison, 206-729-3723.

Toddler Town Head Start
Provides preschool education, health, nutrition services and family support to eligible children and their families.

NEEDS: Nonperishable food, children's clothing sizes 2T-6T, children's shoes sizes 9-12, drawing paper, one file cabinet. Tiffany Norton-Langvad, 253-529-3899.

New Futures
Offers programs to help low-income children and families have better lives.

NEEDS: Folding chairs, long folding tables, jewelry-making supplies, coffee table, area rugs, television with DVD/VCR, children's coats and sneakers, new school supplies, art supplies, new baby clothes and accessories (car seats, carriers, etc.), calculators, sporting goods, small home appliances. Jessica Godbey, 206-248-9647.

Ryther Child Center
Provides residential and outpatient programs for children who are victims of abuse, mental illness, chemical dependency.

NEEDS: Gameboys, gift certificates (Target, Fred Meyer, JC Penney), Playstation with two remote controllers, Playstation game cards, 25-inch color TV, four twin beds and one queen with frames, portable CD players, remote-control cars, stereo. Janet Lotawa, 206-517-0214.

Federal Way Norman Center YMCA
Primarily a child-care facility; large sports program, summer day camp.

NEEDS: Disaster-preparedness kits (approximately 200) with thermal blankets, books on tape, sports equipment, child-size round table, digital camcorder, drinking fountain, art supplies, camping gear including sleeping bags, two black-leather office chairs. Tammy Caley, 253-838-4708.

Rosemont Girls Leadership Group
Develops leadership skills in young girls in camps, workshops, activities.

NEEDS: Electronic ear thermometer. Small upright carpet steam cleaner, not cordless. Heavy-duty adjustable 3-hole punch. Large laminator. Mini refrigerator w/freezer. Erin Fogassy, 425-432-1984.

Kindering Center
Provides family-centered services for children who are disabled, medically fragile or vulnerable through abuse or neglect.

NEEDS: One-to-nine-piece puzzles, baby dolls, shape sorters, nesting cups, video books and character toys (Barney, Thomas the Tank Engine), baby teethers, large See-and-Say toys, spill-proof bubbles, "Elmo's Big Lift-And-Look Book," touch and feel books, soft vibrating baby toys. Brian Roberts, 425-653-4321.

FosStars Institute
Works with foster families, case workers.

NEEDS: Gift certificates to local family venues. Shawn Hosford, 206-367-7827.

Redmond/Sammamish Boys & Girls Club
Provides programs/services for children ages 3 to 18.

NEEDS: Computers, Internet access, griddle, air conditioner, sturdy table (seats 6-8), garden tools, cordless phone, board games (ages 6-12), art supplies, digital cameras, color laser printer, 12-passenger van. Shaila Khan, 425-868-4081.

Children's Therapy Center
Helps children with neuromuscular disorders and developmental delays.

NEEDS: Giraffe positioning chair (Bodypoint Designs), disposable bibs, toy hammers, inset interlocking puzzles, tops that light, pinwheels, interactive books, bubble container, dolls, maracas, squeezy toys, crayons/ paper, small balls, toys (Wiggles, Bob the Builder, Imaginarium wooden block wagon), games. Joli LaBissoniere, 253-854-5660.

Rotary Boys & Girls Club
Offers after-school programs for Central District youths 6-18, focus on academics.

NEEDS: Digital cameras, new board games, art supplies, new couch/chairs, computers and carpet ball table. Patrick Carter, 206-324-7317, Ext. 101.

Bike Works Seattle
Educates youths in bike care/repair/safety.

NEEDS: Security bicycle U-locks, passes to Seattle museums/sports events/educational sites, digital camera, 15-mm wrenches. Suzanne Carlson, 206-725-9408.

Apollo Elementary School PTA.

NEEDS: Shipping services for donated school supplies. Joan McMahon, 425-271-2379.

Lutheran Community Services NW/Children's Services
Provides foster homes for abused and neglected children up to 8 years old and refugee/immigrant children up to 18 years old in King and Snohomish counties.

NEEDS: Gift certificates for major retail stores and supermarkets. Car seats (various sizes). Phyllis Pugnetti, 206-694-5700.

Northwest Child Development Center
Provides day care and preschool for children from birth to 6.

NEEDS: Lightbox or light table, outdoor playground bench, children's tool set, sets of Tinker Toys, paper cutter with a slide roller-blade slicer, Matchbox cars, picture book and tape sets. Heather Summers, 425-401-1300.

God Squad/Changing Faces
Helps youths in our community.

NEEDS: Food and toy donations, bikes, scooters, stocking stuffers, computers and games, Xbox, teens/kids clothing, school supplies, shoes/sneakers. George Carter, 253-630-6418.

Children's Home Society
Offers early childhood education, residential care, family-support centers.

NEEDS: "Adopt" a boy, a teen mom or a family for Christmas; or donate games, toys, clothing to Auburn Holiday Store; call for specifics. Patty Knox, 253-854-0700.

YES Foundation of White Center
"Christmas in June" provides children with a physically active and safe summer.

NEEDS: Twelve each: footballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, basketballs, baseballs, baseball mitts, baseball bats, tennis rackets, bikes, bike helmets, chess sets. Six croquet sets. Coloring books, reading books (elementary ages), puzzles, 24 four-square balls, art supplies. Pat Thompson, 206-349-8106.

360 Youth Outreach
Mentors/tutors youths in Seattle's Rainier Valley.

NEEDS: Twenty-five backpacks; X-Box/games/accessories; 15 newer board games; candy/prizes; 6 Pentium IV computers; 20 disposable cameras; 20 basketballs; digital video camera; 20 pairs new shoes (6-12); 10 cases granola bars/snacks; 100 4-by-6-inch picture frames; 50 blank books/journals. Marvin Earl Gray, 206-229-9912.

Denise Louie Education Center
Provides multicultural early childhood education services.

NEEDS: Children's winter jackets, gloves, socks, shoes, clothing sizes 3-6X; multicultural children's books, various languages; family/school games; art supplies, paper, stencils, markers; multicultural dolls and crib; measuring cookware; Polaroid film; digital camera; gift certificates. Kris Jones, 206-406-7240.

"Game" Youth Group
An urban youth program at Mount Calvary Christian Center.

NEEDS: Chairs, tables, tiers, game paraphernalia (basketball hoops, scoreboards, posters, etc.). Paper plates, cups, etc.; Christmas gift certificates for our kids. Paul Patu, 206-860-6880.

Seattle Milk Fund
Provides temporary emergency aid, educational aid, child-care grants to families.

NEEDS: Diapers, new children's underwear and socks, portable cribs and playpens, dental-hygiene products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, etc.). Sarah Peterson, 206-526-7944.

SafeFutures Youth Center
Serves primarily low-income refugee and immigrant youths and families in the greater Seattle and White Center area.

NEEDS: Two new vans (7- and 15-passenger), blinds or curtains, two televisions, VCRs, DVD players, exterior sign, five new couches, 10 folding tables and three conference-room tables, five desks, 50 folding chairs and 20 office chairs, more facility space, 10 locking file cabinets, digital camera, camcorder, 15 computers with software, oven, new microwave, new vacuum, cleaning supplies. Sorya Svy, 206-938-9606.

Wonderland Developmental Center
Provides therapeutic services for children (birth to 3 years) with developmental delays.

NEEDS: Small tricycles/helmets, 3-yard pieces of spandex/Lycra, folding tumbling mats, towels/wash rags, plastic climbing structures, children's electric toothbrushes, Fisher-Price toys, deep wagon with high wall, six 4-by-8-foot sheets of plywood. Keltie Wright, 206-364-3777.

Rainier Avenue Church
Provides an after-school tutoring program, other services for children and families.

NEEDS: Warm children's coats, hats, boots, etc.; school supplies; new puzzles, board games; gift certificates (grocery stores, restaurants); six small CD players. Kara Newcombe, 206-722-5616.

March of Dimes
Works to prevent birth defects, infant mortality, premature birth.

NEEDS: Laser printer HP4000 or later, LCD multimedia projector, conference phone (Polycom), color printers (HP Business Inkjet 220, HP LaserJet 2500n/4600). Kris Cromwell, 206-624-1373.

St. Joseph Baby Corner
Serves the immediate physical needs of infants and children living in poverty.

NEEDS: Sizes infant-4T: sweatpants/hooded shirts, fleece sleepers, snowsuits, winter jackets/sweaters. Also: girls/boys underwear, girls tights, mittens/hats, digital thermometers, bottles, body and laundry soap, baby shampoo/oil/lotion, diaper ointment, baby formula/food. Jeannie Jaybush, 206-726-1435.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Snohomish County Center for Battered Women,This group helps victims of domestic violence and their children.

NEEDS: New unwrapped toys and clothes for children 18 and under. Unwrapped gift items for women, clothes and miscellaneous items. Gift certificates (Wal-Mart, Fred Meyer). Terri Schweigert, 425-259-2827.

Open Arms Ministry
It cares for youths who are the victims of domestic violence.

NEEDS: Prepaid phone cards, clothing gift certificates, boys' size 3T pajamas with the feet attached, boys' pants for winter and heavy tops (size 3T), blue bathrobe (size 2x), December bus pass. Sally Easterwood-Wilbon, 206-985-2883.

New Beginnings for Battered Women and Their Children
This is a shelter, advocacy and support organization for battered women and their children that works to change attitudes and social institutions that perpetuate violence.

NEEDS: Grocery gift certificates, long-distance calling cards, twin-size linen, pillows, alarm clocks, dish and silverware sets, bath towels, tool kits, first-aid kits, irons and ironing boards, rice cookers, coffee makers, food-storage containers, umbrellas, day planners, journals, fun jewelry, craft kits, picture frames, disposable cameras, soap and lotion gift sets, hair accessories, electronic games, movie and zoo passes. Donnetta Vessell, 206-783-4520.

Consejo
It helps victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and operates a transitional house.

NEEDS: Warm children's/women's clothes, toys, activity materials, a big Christmas tree. Nury G. Carlson, 206-461-4880.

Domestic Abuse Women's Network
An emergency domestic-violence shelter and resource center in South King County.

NEEDS: New women's underwear, bedroom slippers, AA batteries, alarm clocks, school backpacks, African-American hair-care products, twin-size bedding, pillows, reading lamps, umbrellas, VCRs, socks, new children's coats and underwear, infant carrier (sling-type), laundry baskets, duffel bags (no suitcases), sweats (children's and adults), pajamas/nightgowns, grocery/department-store gift certificates, phone cards. Mari Roll, 206-622-1881.

Salvation Army/Community Advocacy Program
It offers help to domestic-violence survivors and their families.

NEEDS: Motel vouchers, grocery- or clothing-store gift certificates for women and children. Clara Emerson McGowen, 206-442-8385.

Salvation Army/Catherine Booth Center
This is an emergency shelter for domestic-violence survivors and their children.

NEEDS: Newborn-24 months: winter/outside clothing, blankets, teething rings, formula, size 4/5 diapers, toys and games. 3T-12 years: winter/outdoor clothing, underwear, boys' boxers. Toys for all ages (board games, Play Dough, LEGOs, etc.). Teens: gift certificates (video/music stores, cinema, books, Gameworks, fast food); Walkmans, watches, clock radios, hygiene items, jewelry, underwear, warm outdoor clothing/accessories. Ellenoria Kelsie, 206-324-4943.

Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services
It serves domestic violence/sexual-assault victims.

NEEDS: Kitchen items, towels, grocery and Target gift certificates, bikes/trikes, easel/paints, TV, computer with modem, mattress, kids' DVD/VHS tapes, new clothes (infant to teen), children's coats, van, board games, sheet sets, developmental toys, baby items. Linda Goldman, 206-795-0559.

Eastside Domestic Violence Program
This group provides shelter, a safe-home network and other programs for children and community advocates.

NEEDS: Call for details on adopting a family, shelter or children's program; gift certificates (stores with groceries, clothing, household items); books/music; passes to the zoo, movies, Pacific Science Center, aquarium, bowling, roller skating and restaurant. Deanna Hobbs, 425-562-8840.

EDUCATION

Seattle Education Access
Educational advocacy/opportunity for self-supporting students, ages 13 to 30.

NEEDS: Used dictionaries, thesauruses, other desk-reference books, better-quality genre fiction, countercultural fiction, nonfiction (juvenile, young adult, adult), used computers to refurbish � see our Web site. Polly Trout, 206-683-5536.

Seattle All-City Marching Band
Musical youth organization, performs in upward of 20 community celebrations in a six-week summer period.

NEEDS: Musical instruments of any kind. Marcus Pimpleton, 206-252-8993.

Tacoma School of the Arts Parent Group
Gives students opportunity to explore arts instruction; integrates arts into academic studies.

NEEDS: Serviceable instruments, music stands, blank sheet music, paint brushes, easels, clay, modeling tools, colored papers, theatrical supplies, classroom supplies, copy paper, pens, diskettes, used refrigeration unit. Scott Hamilton, 253-572-5737 .

North Seattle Christian School
To inspire students to become leaders in their community, provide them academic excellence in a nurturing environment.

NEEDS: Color printer or photocopier/ phaser and folding machine, equipment to participate in the WeatherNet program, regulation basketball hoops. Esther Walla, 206-365-2720 .

Chief Sealth Performing Arts
Supports performing arts at Chief Sealth High in Seattle.

NEEDS: Pair of cymbals, bass-drum harness, trombone, tenor saxophone. David Vague, 206-932-2066.

Office Careers
Computer and clerical training and job-placement facility for disabled adults.

NEEDS: Computers and printers. David Jordan, 425-255-3317.

Kids' Company
Before- and after-school programs for elementary and preschool children.

NEEDS: Craft items, dress-up clothes (prom dresses or bridesmaid dresses), new games, books and toys. Brigid Graham, 206-781-8062.

Tiny Tots Development Center
Childcare, including low-income.

NEEDS: Copy paper � both white and color, arts and crafts supplies, crayons, books, paper products, stuffed animals, riding toys, computer equipment. Angelia Maxie, 206-723-7268.

Facing the Future: People and the Planet
Addressing issues of population, poverty, consumption, peace and conflict, and the environment.

NEEDS: Digital camera, LCD projector, wooden bookshelves (2-3), PC laptop computer (minimum requirements PIII processor, 64mb RAM, 5 gig hard drive), PC desktop computer (minimum requirements PIII processor, 64mb of RAM, and a 5 gig hard drive), Filemaker 6.0 server software for PC, artwork for our office (preferably reflecting the themes of global travel, education, youth in community/public service), TV, VCR. Kim Rakow Bernier, 206-264-1503.

Winn Academy of Music
Eastside music school for all ages and abilities � instrumental, voice.

NEEDS: Advertising, printing, music scholarships. Fran Pope, 425-222-5045.

Children's Institute for Learning Differences
Helping children 3-14 with learning, language, social and/or behavior differences.

NEEDS: Sports equipment, children's books (all reading levels), art supplies, educational software (PC), digital projector, Alpha Smarts, Legos/Duplos, laptop computers, calculators, Polaroid 600 film, video equipment, social skills games/activity kits, woodworking tools. Kristine Frost, 206-232-8680.

Key Peninsula PTA
Supporting children in our community.

NEEDS: Science boards for 600 students. Tanya English, 253-884-5865.

Orca at Columbia PTA
Children receive one free book per month, can exchange a book for another.

NEEDS: Picture books, chapter books (especially for ages 5-11), comic books ( "Archie digest," "Garfield," "Calvin and Hobbes"), "Harry Potter" books, classics ("Moby Dick," "Treasure Island," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"). Jim Holmes, 206-725-7486 .

Youth Speaks Seattle
Literary art, education, cultural-resource center for teens.

NEEDS: 30 one-inch hardcover binders, 30 sets of binder index tabs and dividers, 50 college-ruled spiral notebooks, 10 boxes of pens, pencils and highlighters, 10 sets of 3-by-5-inch index cards, 5 reams multipurpose paper, 5 sets thick, color markers, more than 10 paperback dictionaries, large dry-erase board with markers and eraser, large desktop calendar. Angela Dy, 206-579-0218.

Seattle Goodwill
Education and job training for adults.

NEEDS: Job-interview-appropriate clothing, 2 VHS, VHS-C or digital video cameras, laptop computer to use with multimedia projector, portable projection screen, flip-chart easel, flat TV/DVD/VCR combo, educational DVDs/videotapes, 2 digital cameras, laser printer (Hewlett Packard 2000 series or higher preferred). Tiffany Hatch, 206-860-5777.

KNHC Radio (Nathan Hale High)
Supporting station owned by school district and operated by students.

NEEDS: Studio-quality headphones for on-air and production work. Judy Rudow, Advanced Radio Instructor, 206-252-3800.

Northshore Christian Academy
Classes emphasizing math, science and technology in a Christian setting.

NEEDS: 4 computers/printers, 4 microscopes, 10 globes, 25 dictionaries, 35mm film, magic markers, glue sticks, basketballs. Holly Leach, 425-407-1119.

Overlake Specialty School
Nonprofit program developed to serve special-needs and high-risk students.

NEEDS: Student dictionaries, Legos, playground equipment, matchbox cars, pre-teen and teen books, any school supplies, backpacks, computers, student desks and chairs, funds or passes for free community outings, gift certificates for student store and rewards, movie-theater passes, zoo and science-center passes, computer-photo paper for monthly newsletter, office supplies, children's story books, maps, atlas, encyclopedia set. Barbara Cobb, 425-688-5425.

Youth Tutoring Program
Serving children living in public-housing communities throughout Seattle.

NEEDS: 12 encyclopedias (post-1990), 12 basketballs, 17 computers (call for specs; no monitors, keyboards, printers or mice needed). Sandy Aslanian, 206-328-5650.

Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center
Coordinates Holocaust survivors who speak to students and adults across Washington, also assisting teachers in schools.

NEEDS: Donated newsletter printing, donated shipping, new or like-new office laser printer, digital camera, LCD projector, digital video camera. Laurie Warshal Cohen, 206-441-5747.

Valhalla Elementary PTA
Increasing student access to technology equipment.

NEEDS: 39 computers (Gateway preferred due to district requirements, call for system specs), 24 color laser printers with extra ink cartridges, mobile projectors, digital cameras, video cameras and scanners. Suzanne Tamayo, 253-520-8080.

South Lake Teen Parenting Group
Helping teen mothers complete their education and be well-rounded parents.

NEEDS: Baby clothes, diapers, toys and also something for the 12 teen moms that will help keep their spirits up. Diane Williams, 206-252-6600.

Washington Dollars for Scholars
Supporting a network of community scholarship programs for local students to pay for college.

NEEDS: Printing and photocopying services, laptop computer, LCD projector, digital camera, video camera, hotel rooms, rental cars, heavy-duty stapler and 3-hole punch, laminating machine, cell-phone service, letter folder, video-conference equipment and services. Sandra Greer, 425-643-9913.

GLSEN Puget Sound
Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network; striving to end anti-gay bias in schools.

NEEDS: LCD Projector and overhead projector, laptop and printer, receipt printer, scanner, fax machine, barcode scanner, software (Office, Money, Photoshop, Newsletter, Asset), cash register, label maker, CD-RW's, diskettes, walkie-talkies, office supplies. Corrigan Gommenginger, 206-595-1892.

Youth Theatre Northwest
Nurtures the intellectual, artistic and personal development of children and youth through drama education, opportunities.

NEEDS: Carpet (20 feet by 45 feet), large plastic storage tubs, music stands with built-in lights, piano light, spinet or upright piano in good condition, 3 vacuum cleaners, tumbling mats, children's books, plumber and electrician services. Ben Keylin, 206-232-4145.

Columbia City Learning Center@Orca
Tutoring for elementary ages; computer program for Pre-K.

NEEDS: Head sets for computer lab, snacks for after school, two 2- way Motorola radios, construction paper for arts and crafts. Janiece Jackson, 206-322-5727.

Listen and Talk: Education for Children With Hearing Loss
Teaches young children who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate with spoken English.

NEEDS: Car booster seat (for children 40 to 80 pounds). George E. Olson, 425-483-9700.

Chong Wa Education Society
Resources for immigrants/refugees; Chinese language/culture classes; homework center.

NEEDS: 10 folding tables (the KI Duralite lightweight ones); 3 teacher's desks. Betty Lau, 206-623-2527.

Strategic Learning Center
Matches community volunteers with youth in the Highline School District.

NEEDS: Art/school supplies; books, ages 10-18; blank CD's; boom boxes/radios; sports equipment; board or computer games; event and movie passes; food coupons; bus tickets; fine art and/or education posters. Brynn Smith, 206-760-7650.

Performing Arts Festival of the Eastside
Music/ballet education and performance opportunities for ages 6 through adult.

NEEDS: Used sheet music, table-top copy machine, hotel rooms, restaurant dinners, catered coffee/cookies, 3 reams legal paper, 12 reams 8.5x11-inch paper, printing of programs, 4 computer ink cartridges. Jackie Smelser, 425-467-0727.

Childbirth Education Association of Seattle
Childbirth/early parenting education and lactation support services.

NEEDS: White board with supplies (4 feet x 6 feet), laptop and LCD projector, comfortable stacking chairs for pregnant women, color copier, digital camera, breastfeeding pillows and supplies, birth balls, subscriptions to Mothering, Midwifery Today, ICEA and other journals, healthy snacks, fax machine, QuickBooks Nonprofit Upgrade. Tera Schreiber, 206-789-0883.

Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center
Education and solutions to enhance successful partnerships.

NEEDS: Tape player with audio hookup for workshops to sensitize people on what it's like to be deaf or hard of hearing. Karen R. Chriest, 206-323-5770.

Environmental Media Northwest
Produces TV public-service announcements on endangered species and safe alternative energy.

NEEDS: 2 lap-top computers, 1 DV video camera, 1 HD television. Michael Schutte, 206-525-0522.

Washington Academy of Performing Arts
Classes in dance, music, theater for children and adults, and a program for children with special needs.

NEEDS: Office supplies, stacking chairs, lighting equipment, security system, laser printer, video camera, CD burner, high-speed computer, stackable washer and dryer, shop-type shelving units, professional calculators. John A. Davis, 425-883-2214.

Lake Washington Girls Middle School
Private school; challenging, multicultural, integrated curriculum.

NEEDS: Garden tools, plants, pavers, gravel, digital projector, 27-inch TV, media cart, CD/DVD/VCR, laminating machine, graph calculators, sports uniforms, balls, gym space, sports banners, art supplies, costumes, sewing machine, fabric, sound system, carpentry materials/tools, paint. Patricia Hearn, 206-760-1526.

Seattle Girls' School
Integrated curriculum highlighting math, science and technology, grades 5-8.

NEEDS: School sign, scientific calculators, breakfast bars, Apple iBooks, atlases, multicolored Sharpie pens, algebra tiles, boombox, foam core, Orbiter solar-system model, Copernican system model, laminating paper, Adobe Photoshop 7.0 (Mac). Tiffany Dufu, 206-709-2228 .

Emerald Heights Academy
Private Catholic school, Bellevue.

NEEDS: Ear thermometer; small carpet steam cleaner, not cordless; 24 laptop computers, some with CD burners; 2 buff-metal 4-drawer locking vertical filing cabinets; 2 desktop-computer systems (computer, monitor, keyboard); heavy-duty adjustable 3-hole punch; large laminator; mini fridge/freezer. Meg McDonald, 425-643-1671.

Literacy Source
Community learning center for adults who wish to improve life, work and English skills.

NEEDS: Microsoft Exchange 2003 and virus scanner, network punch-down tool for connections, color inkjet printer. Anne Helmholz, 206-782-2050.

Cornish College of the Arts
Baccalaureate degrees in visual/performing arts.

NEEDS: Stereo VCR/DVD player, TV, video projector/camera, PC/Mac computer, digital camera, piano music, instruments/stands, high-end sewing machine, shop vac/vacuum cleaner, slide/overhead projector, drafting table/chair, flood/work light, standard and 36-inch capacity copier, portable CD/tape player, fork lift. Mary Boerger, 206-726-5064.

Museum Without Walls
Teaches students and adults about racism and intolerance through living witnesses at historical sites.

NEEDS: Frequent-flier miles for speakers and staff, video camera, prepaid phone calls, fax machine, blue and gray pocket notebooks, gray and white resume paper, printing/PR/design/copying services, filing cabinets, light catering/invitations for fund-raiser, used car. Suzzanne Lacey, 206-979-0627.

IslandWood
"School in the Woods," inspires environmental and community stewardship.

NEEDS: 25 rechargeable flashlights, 6 bicycles, Hobart mixer, 12+ full-size Jimbe drums, table-size printing press, 2 automatic electronic defibrillators, 12 night-vision scopes or binoculars, 2 wheelbarrows, color laser printer, golf cart, dark-green fleece lap blankets. DeeAnn, 206-855-4363.

Pacific Science Center
Increases the public's understanding and appreciation of science, math and technology.

NEEDS: Stretch passenger van, LCD projector, Pentium III (or better) computers and monitors, recent Apple/PC laptops, 100 banquet chairs, digital camera, safety goggles, cryogenic gloves, glass dewar, wireless microphone, boom box, NIOSH-approved SCBA with storage cases. Holly Redell, 206-443-2882.

Powerful Schools
In-school/after-school programs that catalyze the learning process for inner-city elementary students.

NEEDS: Books/stickers for grades 1-3, colorful pencils, 60 backpacks and pairs of gloves for ages 5-10, art supplies, board games, athletic supplies, PA system, digital video camera and editing software, laptop computer, display boards, art supplies, TV/VCR, writing notebooks, Adobe Photoshop. Doris Wong-Estridge, 206-722-5543.

Hazel Wolf High School
A Waldorf school; emphasis on social/environmental responsibility.

NEEDS: Dictionaries (preferably Merriam-Webster 11th edition), mortar/pestle, lab coats, centigrade thermometers, hot plates, graduated cylinders, microscopes, balances, beakers, flasks, dialysis tubing, pH paper, latex/chemical gloves. Hiroko Asakura, 206-522-2644.

Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program
Promotes reading activities and provides new books for children and their families.

NEEDS: New children's books, gift certificates, hand puppets for storytimes, folding luggage carrier, toaster oven, dry-erase board (3x4 feet), laminating machine, flatbed hand truck, art portfolio carrying case (18x24 inches), emergency kit for 10 people. LeAnne Chow, 206-461-0123.

Public Education Foundation/Edmonds School District
Support students/teachers in Edmonds district with classroom supplies, grants.

NEEDS: Used Legos or similar, marbles, clay pots for planting flowers, footballs, basketballs, playground balls, children's games/board games, new colored pencils, school supplies, stickers, new/old band/orchestra instruments. Marilyn Dauer, 425-670-7311.

Even/Start Families That Work
Helps parents of young children become self-supporting; English improvement, adult basic education, parenting skills.

NEEDS: Umbrellas, raincoats (kids and adults), warm coats, mittens, car seats, strollers, baby carriers, infant/toddler/preschool toys, preschool Legos, infant and toddler word books, changing tables, infant, toddler and preschool toys, preschool learning games, measuring cups/spoons, preschool software. Harriet Lefton, 425-204-2243.

Cascade Harvest Coalition
Education to aid sustainable local food/farming.

NEEDS: Library table and 4 chairs, copy machine, LCD projector, postage scale, easel and flip pads. Mary Embleton, 206-632-0606.

Empowerment Institute
Central Area high-school and GED education for youth/adults.

NEEDS: Math tools, scientific calculators, composition books, spiral notebooks, paperback dictionaries, atlases and appropriate novels, pencils, pens, notebook and graph paper, reference software, tissues. Brenda Hatcher, 206-320-9822.

Peace & Justice Resource Center
Resource library; book lists, assistance to libraries, workshops, and book tables at events.

NEEDS: Technical phone/in-person support to help staff with PC/peripheral problems, help do installs, bug fixing, etc. Glen Gersmehl, 206-720-0313.

St. Paul School
Private school.

NEEDS: 3 computer headphones, 3 sound cards, 4 listening-post headphones, CD burner, 1 case (20) 90-minute Maxell tapes, printer, 2 boxes plastic report covers, computer paper, long stapler, easy card/board games (Go Fish, Old Maid). Sue Hyder, 206-725-0780.

Eastside Astronomical Society
Increasing the understanding and appreciation of astronomy.

NEEDS: Telescopes, binoculars, carousel slide projector, green laser pointer, wireless microphone, astronomy-related slides/videos, astronomy software, laptop computer, LCD projector, telescope lens sets/filters. Judy Mason, 425-746-3485.

Northpoint Cooperative Preschool
Parent-education program with preschool classrooms as a hands-on lab.

NEEDS: Interior/exterior paint, light fixtures, electrical wiring materials, blow-in insulation material, hot water tank., storage shed for outdoor toys, tumbling mats and outdoor playground equipment. Jodi Anderson, 253-952-9285.

Helping Link/Mo^.t Da^'u No^'i
Assisting Vietnamese newcomers to Washington state.

NEEDS: Art supplies: paints, paint brushes, oil pastels, watercolor paper; coffee air pots; color laser printer; computer ink cartridges; markers; copier; easel; gift certificates (Costco, book stores, groceries, restaurants, movies); office supplies; ladder; stamps; vacuum; TV, VCR, DVD; white board; projector. M.D Nguyen, 206-781-4246.

HEALTH

National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
Supports research efforts, provides patient support and conducts public education.

NEEDS: For prizes in our 2004 racquetball tournament: restaurant gift certificates; kid's games/software, condo use, airfare between Washington and California, sports tickets, tours, etc. Kathryn C. Stoetzer, 425-672-9610.

Thunderbird Treatment Center
A drug and alcohol addictions recovery center in South Seattle, is part of the Seattle Indian Health Board.

NEEDS: Clothing for adult men and women (medium, large and X-large especially), dictionaries, AA big books, Native American books, general adult books, Bibles, working Pentium computers and monitors for training program. Rodger Niemeier, 206-722-7152.

Brother to Brother
Addresses HIV/AIDS in the black community.

NEEDS: Computers, passenger van with lift, mini-mansion to house current and future programs and provide transitional housing. Derrick Harris or Leonard Dawson Jr., 206-726-1600.

Multiple Sclerosis Association of King County
Provides support, information, housing and physical therapy for MS patients and their families.

NEEDS: New items only, for safety: Roho or Hillrom wheelchair cushions; rolled strollers or walkers; 9-, 12-, 18-inch support bars; lightweight wheelchairs with removable arm and foot rest; simple electric lift chairs; bath benches; special utensils for people with manual disabilities. Arlene Spencer, 206-633-2606.

Gluten Intolerance Group
Provides education & support on gluten intolerance diseases.

NEEDS: Cooking supplies/equipment for camp, food-sealing equipment, dorm-size refrigerator, new bread machines, heavy-duty mixers, activity supplies for children, copy paper, a brochure-folding machine, color copier or printer, mailing envelopes, locking filing cabinet, phone headsets, LCD projector. Nancy Kloberdanz, 206-246-6652.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Funds blood cancer research, education, patient services.

NEEDS: Digital camera, licensed copy of QuarkXPress, 4 GPS watches, 10-by-10 pop-up tent and 4 bike trainers. Bree Davidson, 206-628-0777.

Visiting Nurse Services of the Northwest
A home health-care organization, collects holiday donations for isolated, indigent clients in King, Snohomish and Skagit counties.

NEEDS: For seniors: easily-prepared food, sheets, blankets, towels, personal items, toiletries, pajamas, sweats, nonslip slippers, large-print books and books on tape or gift certificates. For families: food, infant and children's clothing and supplies, toys, games, books. Call for information on adopt-a-family. Doris Tideman, 800-449-2221.

Multifaith Works
Serves people living with AIDS or other life-threatening illnesses.

NEEDS: Five-bedroom house (loaned or donated); hardwood floor refinishing; TVs/VCRs; PC computers (Pentium 3 or better). Beth Balderston, 206-324-1520.

Team Survivor Northwest
Offers fitness/health-education programs for women who are cancer survivors.

NEEDS: Heart-rate monitors, exercise bands (light to medium resistance), small first-aid kits, backpack with waist belt, yoga mats, bicycle-repair kits, lights, bells. Dawn Griffey, 206-732-8350.

Perinatal Treatment Services
Offers chemical-dependency treatment for low-income adult and adolescent women who are pregnant and/or parenting.

NEEDS: Disposable diapers; Enfamil formula with iron; new, white bath/hand towels and toddler/twin-size crib sheets/blankets. Vincent Della Pella, 206-223-1300.

Providence Hospice/Snohomish County
Provides professional, compassionate, quality care.

NEEDS: Sponsor a child at bereavement camp for kids; hair dryers, baby monitors, gift certificates for grocery stores with pharmacy services, Pandora microphone equipment, cemetery plots in Snohomish County and Camano Island, children's videos, hearing devices, soft fabric and pillow filler (soft, washable), soft cotton fabric and thread for gowns. Connie J. Wittren, 425-261-4805.

People of Color Against AIDS Network
Provides services for people at risk for HIV, substance use and unintended pregnancies.

NEEDS: Donations of food, gift cards, toys for children ages 7-13, baby clothes, diapers; coats, socks, clothes for children ages 8-16; coffee, tea and soup. Phyllis M. Little, 206-322-7061.

Arthritis Foundation
Helps with prevention/control/cure of arthritis and related diseases.

NEEDS: Digital camera, office supplies, HP ink cartridges 15 and 78, laptop computer, LCD projector, television, VCR, document shredder, brochure/magazine displays, coat rack, digital radio, paper-folding machine, portable copier or 3-in-1 machine. Johanna Lindsay, 206-547-2707.

American Lung Association of Washington
Fights tobacco use, bad air and the asthma epidemic.

NEEDS: Peak-flow meters for children with asthma; vacuum cleaners for low-income residents; backpacks for school asthma kits; "green" cleaning kits (baking soda, vinegar, pails, etc); doormats for indoor air-quality programs; dust-mite pillow covers. Karen Langenwalter, 206-441-5100.

Lifelong AIDS Alliance
Provides support services and advocates for those whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS.

NEEDS: Winter clothes, hats, gloves, blankets, undergarments, socks, food vouchers for turkey or holiday food baskets, grocery gift certificates, telephone cards, bus passes, movie or music gift certificates, bath items, lotions. Timm Cameron, 206-957-1691.

NW Sarcoma Foundation
Provides support, education and resources for patients and family members with a sarcoma and other rare bone tumor diseases.

NEEDS: Toshiba Satellite M30-S309 Notebook PC with mobile technology 1.4GHz, 256MB, Wi-Fi wireless, XP-Pro. Karen Murphy, 206-228-5535.

Compassion In Dying
Provides advocacy, counseling and emotional support to assist a peaceful, humane death.

NEEDS: Copy machine; fax machine. Shary Flenniken, 206-256-1636.

Providence Hospice of Seattle
Provides end-of-life care for adults, children and families.

NEEDS: Lap blankets, new socks, new men's and women's elastic pants, loose pullover cotton shirts, stationery and stamps, non-spill cups and bottles, tabletop room fans, nail polish, phone cards, hot-water bottles, children's books in English and other languages, radios/Walkman players with headphones. Gary Crum, 206-749-7801.

International Community Health Services
Offers culturally and linguistically relevant health-care for low-income Asian and Pacific Islanders and others.

NEEDS: Children's toys and books, general-interest magazine subscriptions. Toaster, microwave, dinnerware. Emily Bader, 206-461-3617.

Seattle Midwifery School
Offers midwifery and doula education, advocacy and empowerment in maternity care.

NEEDS: Clinical supplies, classroom chairs, exercise ball, VHS or digital video camera, LCD projector, laptop and desktop computers, fans, library books, videos or journals. Medela Lactina breast pump. Computers, memory, network router, switch. Sharon Fuller, 206-322-8834.

Gilda's Club Seattle
Offers meeting place for anyone living with cancer, and their families and friends.

NEEDS: Painting, carpet cleaning, printing services, new computers, gift certificates (groceries and office supplies), postage stamps, CD player, card tables/folding chairs, fire logs, magazine subscriptions. Sally Britain, 206-709-1400.

Lions Low Vision Clinic
Helps sight-impaired patients ages 4-102.

NEEDS: Loaner/trial items for patients: 28 specific magnifiers, telescopes, clip-on readers, half-frame glasses, MaxPort black and white electronic reading device with accessories, book on working with blind students with other disabilities. Gael Bohannon, 425-558-4228.

Recovery Centers of King County
Offers detoxification, outpatient treatment, recovery housing and related services, especially for low-income people.

NEEDS: Winter jackets/coats/sweaters, underwear, socks, phone cards, personal-care items, microwave ovens, small kitchen appliances, flatware, dressers, twin/full beds and bedding, bath linens, large-screen TVs and VCRs, group room furniture, program materials, blood-pressure cuffs. Elizabeth A. Rogers, 206-568-8203.

Rosehedge AIDS Housing/Health Care
Operates assisted-living houses; health care and residential services for people with AIDS.

NEEDS: Twin sheet sets, pillows, bath towels, arts and crafts supplies, men's underwear and socks, bingo prizes, calling cards, guitar. Call to "adopt" resident for Christmas gifts. Cherie Larson, 206-365-6806.

Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation
Facilitates timely diagnosis and care of individuals affected by myasthenia gravis and related disorders and to improve their lives.

NEEDS: MS Office 2002 Professional, IBM Thinkpad laptop with XP, InFocus Projector, sound and tape-recording system with 3 wireless microphones, MS Office 2002 Development Version, Windows XP Professional OS. Marian Forschler, 425-235-1435.

HOMELESSNESS

Chief Seattle Club
Serves homeless/low-income American Indians and Alaska Natives.

NEEDS: Winter coats and jackets; rain gear; pants, especially jeans in all sizes; shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts; underwear; white socks; backpacks; sleeping bags; blankets; personal-hygiene items, especially hotel-sized. Jenine Grey, 206-292-6214.

Sand Point Community Housing Association
Offers transitional housing and programs for up to two years for formerly homeless.

NEEDS: New/gently used home essentials (small countertop appliances, towels, bedding, pots, pans, flatware, dishes, serving platters, toiletries, etc.). New/used (Pentium II or newer) computers, monitors, printers, etc. Kathleen Barry, 206-517-5499.

Vine Maple Place
Provides transitional housing and support for homeless single mothers and their children.

NEEDS: High-chair, gasoline cards, gift cards (Fred Meyer, Safeway, Old Navy, Albertson's, QFC, Target), digital camera, laptop computers, educational software for children up to age 12, nonviolent computer games. Michelle Iko or Lorrie Smith, 425-432-2119.

Family Services of King County
Helps with counseling, community-violence prevention, homeless support.

NEEDS: Store gift cards, disposable diapers, underwear, socks, pajamas, sippy cups, bottles, coloring books, crayons. Steve Winter, 206-826-3039.

Sojourner Place
Provides services for housing, the homeless, economically or emotionally oppressed women in transition.

NEEDS: Gift certificates: McDonalds, Baskin-Robbins, Starbucks, Tully's, KFC, Payless Shoes, Fred Meyer. Polly Irish, 206-545-4200.

Housing Hope
Offers safe, decent, affordable housing and services for low-income residents of Snohomish County.

NEEDS: "Adopt-A-Family" provides holiday food and gift baskets or gift certificates � sponsors can be service groups, businesses, faith groups, schools. Contact us for more information. Sheri Comfort, 425-347-6556.

Pathways for Women YWCA
Offers housing for homeless single mothers, counseling, legal services, parenting classes, employment services for men and women in Snohomish County.

NEEDS: Gift cards for gasoline, telephone and grocery stores. Bedding, nonperishable food items, personal-care products. Luanne C. Kunz, 425-774-9843.

Sanctuary Art Center
Provides art studio for homeless and street teens in Seattle's University District.

NEEDS: One or two newer computers that run current generation of graphic-design programs, one computer for office. Jennifer Holmes, Program Manager, 206-849-3956.

Bread of Life Mission
Provides Christian rehabilitation program for drug, alcohol abusers; shelter, food, clothing for Seattle's homeless.

NEEDS: Blankets, men's coats, underwear, socks, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, toiletry items (deodorant, bar soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes). Elaine Mast, 206-682-3579.

Street Youth Ministries
Provides food, clothing, shelter for homeless youths 13-22 in the University District.

NEEDS: Backpacks, socks, women's/men's underwear, $25 gift certificates to Fred Meyer and Target, books of stamps, art supplies, pre-paid phone cards, toothbrushes, toothpaste, night stands. Cami Ostman, 206-524-7301.

Cityteam Ministries
Provides homeless shelter in downtown Seattle; meals, drug/alcohol recovery.

NEEDS: Mens clothes (especially socks, underwear), toiletries, medical supplies (especially foot, respiratory and hygiene needs), bulk food items, kitchen paper/plastic products. Arlene Seeley, 206-352-1300.

YWCA/Opportunity Place
Has 145 new apartments to provide safety and comfort to women in need.

NEEDS: Items for new kitchens. Call for full details. Brenda McCallon, 206-461-3214.

Acres of Diamonds transitional home
Offers a Christian-structured home for single women and their children.

NEEDS: Consumable products for transitional home (for example, light bulbs, dish soap, cleaning products, meat, adopt-a-room). Laura or Jackie, 425-788-9999.

Church of Mary Magdalene
Offers Mary's Place day center for homeless women.

NEEDS: Deodorant — a seldom-received and much-needed hygiene item. Hoping for a year's supply. Tamarra Henley, 206-621-8474.

Dorothy Day House-Archdiocesan Housing Authority
Provides permanent housing for homeless women.

NEEDS: Crockpots, blenders, coffee pots, George Foreman grills, blow dryers, twin sheet sets, dishes, kitchen/bath towels, art supplies, computers, theater tickets, books/dictionaries, picture frames, candles, makeup/perfume, jewelry, backpacks, umbrellas, grocery gift certificates, robes/slippers, gloves, scarves, hats. Bridget Kubes, 206-374-4364.

YouthCare
Serves youths and families experiencing alienation, conflict, homelessness.

NEEDS: Portable CD player, winter jacket, gift cards (Hot Topic, Barnes & Noble, Fred Meyer, Target, Payless Shoes, McDonald's, coffee, movies), blankets, bus passes, phone cards, basketball, hooded sweatshirts, art supplies, batteries, digital camera, bedding, towels, backpacks, sleeping bags, flashlights, portable videogame player, socks and underwear. Sarah Walczyk, 206-694-4500.

Plymouth Housing Group
Provides safe, affordable permanent housing, support services for the homeless and very low income.

NEEDS: New or gently used: pots, pans, dishes, kitchen utensils, toasters, toaster ovens, small microwave ovens, twin sheets, blankets, pillows, clock radios, small lamps. Jan Chapman, 206-267-4723.

University Young Adult Shelter
Offers temporary overnight shelter for homeless men and women.

NEEDS: Socks, clean clothing, board games, art supplies, clean washable warm blankets, nonperishable food items, new sleeping bags, clean backpacks, warm hats, clean warm jackets, mittens, gloves, new underwear in original packages, personal-hygiene products (toothbrushes, small tubes of toothpaste, small bottles of shampoo, combs, brushes, soap, feminine products), playing cards, handheld videogames, videos, playing cards, food vouchers, bus tokens and tickets. Jon Berkedal, board member, 206-547-2450.

Interfaith Family Shelter
Serves homeless families with children in Snohomish County.

NEEDS: Meat, cheeses, dairy products, three computers (Pentium 3 or better), cleaning supplies, large diapers, baby and toddler walkers, high chairs, toddler interactive games, Polaroid film, educational and child-development posters, tickets to children's and family events, gift certificates (shoe, clothing, grocery stores), locking file cabinet, fax machine (standard paper), window shades. Joanne Conger, 425-347-0555.

Vision House
Provides transitional housing and services for homeless single moms with children, homeless single men recovering from alcohol and chemical dependency.

NEEDS: Grocery and department-store gift certificates. We also have Christmas giving trees for your office. Maggie Heintz, 425-228-6356.

FareStart
Addresses homelessness through comprehensive culinary and life-skills training.

NEEDS: For students: unisex toiletries, new men's/women's underwear, socks, T-shirts, alarm clocks, books, gift certificates for clothing, shoes, movie passes, zoo/aquarium, CD/DVDs, phone cards, decks of cards, games, small toys, radios, CD/DVD players. For our kitchen: commercial refrigerator, freezer, microwave, catering trays, platters, bowls, utensils, cutting boards, cake pans, bundt pans. Debby Nagusky, 206-443-1233.

Church Council of Greater Seattle
Offers a self-managed housing program for homeless youth, single adults and families.

NEEDS: Twin sheets and blankets, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, towels, pots, pans, dishes, move-out baskets containing cleaning products, dish towels, dishes, utensils, iron, vacuum cleaners, small appliances. Misti Uptain or DeAnza Spaulding, 206-525-1213.

Broadview Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing Program
Helps women/children at a secure Seattle location.

NEEDS: Adopt-a-family to fill needs of homeless women/children in shelter and transitional housing; new toys or gift certificates to Toys 'R Us and Target. Joanna Tarr, 206-299-2530.

Catholic Community Services
Provides meals in Bellevue and Issaquah. Homeless shelter for men in Eastside churches.

NEEDS: Personal-hygiene kits for men/women/children (for example, toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, shampoo/soap, etc.); books in Spanish; diapers; bus tickets; grocery or fast-food gift certificates; gas gift certificates. Hazel Singer, 206-324-5401.

Salvation Army/Financial Assistance Program
Helps those who are homeless.

NEEDS: Small gift bags (items such as AA batteries, stamps, lip balm, gloves hat, scarf, pen and notepad, toiletries). Sleeping bags, warm socks, sweatshirts/pants, blankets, umbrellas, gift certificates for coffee. Diane DeLapp, 206-442-8371.

Real Change News Homeless Empowerment Project
Provides opportunity and a voice for low-income people to end poverty

NEEDS: Boots, socks, hats, waterproof ponchos and umbrellas, food coupons, bus tickets, backpacks, tents, movie passes Anne Barnes (until Dec. 12), 206-441-3247.

Broadway House- LIHI/Archdiocesan Housing Authority
Offers permanent, resident-managed housing for homeless women.

NEEDS: Hand-mixer, Pyrex cooking-dish set, two round cake pans, two ironing boards, two irons, griddle for stove, large Teflon frying pan; two bath rug sets (purple, blue), sponge mops, plunger, coat rack, air pot for coffee. Bridget Kubes, 206-374-4364.

Hospitality House
Offers a church-sponsored shelter for homeless women in South King County.

NEEDS: Metro passes; sleeping pillows; socks; pajamas (S, M, L); postage stamps; Polaroid instant film; computer, prefer Pentium II or better; typing tutorial; publisher software; fax machine new or used; copy machine new or used; women's underwear; VCR; TV; computer work station; movie passes; gas voucher. Martha Martin, 206-242-1860.

Downtown Emergency Service Center
Helps the most vulnerable homeless who suffer from conditions such as severe mental illness or addictions.

NEEDS: Clothing, hygiene, gift items; most needed are new sweatpants, socks, men's jeans, gloves, men's and women's underwear, men's warm jackets, towels. Kay Klotz, 206-464-1570.

New Horizons Ministries
Helps homeless youths through emergency services and life-skill activities.

NEEDS: Socks (wool/cotton blend), stocking caps (dark unisex colors cotton/poly), gloves/mittens (dark colors), lip balm, cough drops, blankets, bus tokens ($2.50), phone cards ($5), movie passes ($10), McDonald's/Dick's certificates ($5), Tower Records certificates ($15), sleeping bags. Naomi A. Yonemura, 206-374-0866.

YMCA/Young Adults in transition
Serves homeless young adults up to two years with apartments, case management, life skills.

NEEDS: Comforters, twin-sheet sets, pillows, towels, dishes, flatware, toaster ovens, microwaves, nonperishable foods, spices, craft supplies, hats, gloves, scarves, VHS and DVD movies, DVD player, "how-to" and educational books, school supplies, movie passes, magazine subscriptions, gift certificates. Lee Colbert, 206-382-5018.

Community Voice Mail
Provides free voice mail for people in need, linking them to jobs, housing and stability.

NEEDS: Conference table for 12 to 14 (could be modular pieces); 12 matching chairs; Large white board and stand. Patricia Bonnell, 206-441-7872.

Cocoon House
Offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, support services for teens younger than 18.

NEEDS: Watches, CD players with batteries, CDs, makeup, hair accessories, teen-appropriate books or magazines (new), journals with pens, nail polish/kits, slippers, pajamas, movie passes, bowling passes, day planners, lotions, perfume/cologne, T-shirts, sweatpants, craft kits, gift certificates Rachel McStay, 425-259-5802.

Homelessness Project
Provides transitional housing/services for families, mostly moms and their children.

NEEDS: Food gift cards; discount-clothing store gift cards; diapers sizes 3, 4, 5, 6; bus tickets; laundry soap; dish soap; toothpaste; women's hygiene products; stamps; 2004 calendars and Daytimers; HP Laserjet Print Cartridge, Model 15A. Erica Richey, 206-525-1213.

Worksource Everett
Offers services for homeless veterans of Snohomish County; shelter, job development, resources.

NEEDS: Coats, gloves, scarves, bus passes, food vouchers, outdoor clothing, workshoes, hygiene items. Patrick M. Martinez, 425-258-6320.

TeenHope
Provides overnight shelter near Aurora Village for youths 13-17.

NEEDS: AAA and AA batteries, super-single sheets and bedding, white and color copy paper, stamps, bus tickets/passes, paper products, toiletries, movie passes, grocery gift cards, fast-food certificates, office supplies and gift cards, bottled water, phone cards, prepared meals, large plastic containers with lids. Jill or Henry, 206-546-1010.

Compass Center
Offers transitional/emergency services for the homeless.

NEEDS: For holiday gifts: new coats, sweatsuits and backpacks. Call for ways to donate. Mandy Hoffman, 206-357-3138.

Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets
Offers a homeless-advocacy program for youths on Seattle's Capitol Hill.

NEEDS: CD Discmans with batteries, black Carhartt pants, gift certificates, tickets to cultural/sports events, art supplies, sleeping bags, phone cards. To sponsor a youth, call for specific wishes. For agency: gift certificates (Costco, Office Depot, Safeway); DVD player. Elaine Simons, 206-726-8500.

University Street Ministry
Provides meals and case-management services for homeless youths.

NEEDS: Gift certificates, personal CD players with batteries, extra-large sweatshirts, tube socks, sleeping bags, backpacks, bus tokens, phone cards, cold-weather gear, travel-sized toiletries, novels, art supplies, vacuum cleaner, handyman services, TV/VCR combination, copy machine, fax machine, two printers, new carpet. Melanie Hoover, 206-522-4366.

Seattle Youth Garden Works
Empowers homeless and underserved youths through garden-based education and employment.

NEEDS: Garden tools, clippers, leaf rakes, hoes, hoses, 20-foot gutters, 100-foot tape measure, scales, sunglasses, rain boots, raincoats, overalls, plastic bins with lids, 5-gallon buckets, wheelbarrows, lawnmower, hand cultivators, tractor, a van, laser printer, video camera, digital camera, photocopy machine. Ginger Stevens, 206-525-1213.

Noel House Programs
Provides women-only emergency shelter; hot meals, showers, mail, referrals and case management.

NEEDS: Gift certificates (McDonald's, KFC, Fred Meyer), women's underwear (large), phone cards, bus tickets, movie passes, sweatpants/shirts (women's large), pajamas (new, women's large), backpacks, socks, gloves, scarves, hygiene supplies, blankets, batteries (AA and AAA), portable-cassette players. Dorothy Finlay, 206-956-9366.

Rose of Lima House
Provides transitional housing, support services for homeless women.

NEEDS: Warm blankets, flannel sheets, quilts and electric blankets (twin-size), bedroom and shower slippers, Walkman CD players with batteries, personal journal books, shower curtains, food-storage containers, small area rugs, new mops, brooms, sponges, stove-top grill, garden tools and soil, new mattress pads Cynthia Shaw, 206-441-1200.

Community Health Advancement Program (UW)
Offers student directed community-service learning projects; dermatology care for homeless.

NEEDS: 250 flipflops to help prevent athlete's foot. Connie Huffine, 206-543-9425.

Welcome Home Society
Provides food, shelter, clothing, life-skills and job-skills training for homeless men.

NEEDS: Fifteen-passenger van, 8-10 Internet-capable computers (Apple preferred, but we aren't picky), camping gear (sleeping bags, pads, tents, lanterns, cook stoves, etc.). Marlow Christensen, 206-365-1400.

Jubilee Women's Center
Provides transitional housing for women.

NEEDS: Gift certificates from Capitol Hill businesses (haircuts, grocery/drug/book/music stores, restaurants, Tully's, Home Depot/Lowe's); tickets to cultural, sporting events, Metro bus; slippers; robes; pajamas; new twin mattress pads; blankets; pillows; comforter sets; small desk lamps and clock radios. Corky Muzzy, 206-323-1932.

University Churches Emergency Fund
Serves clients in Northeast Seattle with emergency donations of money and material needs; also serves homeless people from all Seattle.

NEEDS: Backpacks (new or used), diapers (any size), disposable razors, toothbrushes, socks (white and wool). Kelly Christensen, 206-524-7885.

Operation: Sack Lunch
Offers an outdoor meal and basic-necessities program.

NEEDS: Men and women's new crew socks; underwear; new warm gloves; prepaid phone cards; Styrofoam plates, cups, bowls; plastic forks and spoons. Susan Dailey, 206-396-8123.

Homeless Outreach Mobilization Effort
Provides a traveling shelter for homeless men (Kent /Auburn area).

NEEDS: Toiletries for men, especially foot powder and razors; new socks/shoes; underwear; free haircuts. Konny Newcomb, 253-854-7008.

Mount Baker Housing Association
Provides two low-income apartment buildings in the Mount Baker/Rainier Valley communities.

NEEDS: Two Pentium 4 computers with CD and DVD read and write drives, 20 gift certificates ($25) for kids 2-16 (Target/Sears/JC Penney or similar), 29 smooth-backed carpet squares 20-by-12 feet feet any color (earth tones desired). Mykel Morgen Fonnesbeck, 206-723-4377.

INTERNATIONAL RELIEF

The Canary Moon Foundation
Provides educational programs in computer science, music, ecology, nutrition, especially in developing nations.

NEEDS: Computers with monitors, keyboards, printers and speakers to send to Tanzania. Paulette K. Wiesinger, 253-952-9192.

Caleb Good News Ministries
Provides relief supplies to villages, orphanages, hospitals in Eastern Europe.

NEEDS: Baby Wipes, disposable diapers, crayons, "Matchbox"-type cars, sweaters, coats, gloves, blankets, sleeping bags, newer sewing or knitting machines, bottled water, 2-inch packaging tape, tape guns and tape dispensers, packaged bar soap, shampoos, packaged hard candy, bicycles, tricycles, sports equipment, electrical adapters (AC 110 to DC 220), portable cassette players. Nancy Smith, 206-762-1895.

World Vision
Serves the world's poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the U.S.

NEEDS: For students: backpacks, pencils, erasers, rulers, colored pencils. Aisha Allen, 253-815-2143.

World Relief Seattle
Welcomes and helps families fleeing war, persecution and terror to the Puget Sound area.

NEEDS: SUV/truck in excellent working condition, gift certificates (food, clothing, household supplies). Sarah Showell, 206-587-0234.

East African Center for the Empowerment of Women & Children
Helps African communities: adult literacy, health education, poverty eradication.

NEEDS: Computer hard drives: Dell CPi A-series; Dell CP M233ST. Call for complete specs. Yarrow W. Goding, 206-355-4416.

MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABLED

Center for Psychiatric Recovery and Rehabilitation
Employment for people with major, long-term mental illnesses.

NEEDS: Remodeling work needed at Rose House, our clubhouse model program in Tacoma. Jolyn Wells-Moran, 206-935-4861.

Terry Home Inc.
Boarding home for young adult survivors of traumatic brain injury.

NEEDS: Gift cards to Wal-Mart or SuperMall stores, towels, washcloths, food-storage containers, commercial dishwasher, vinyl floor covering, sturdy patio sets, full-size living-room couch, ink cartridges. Jamie Daniels, 253-288-0135.

Seattle Specialized Residential Support
Assist persons with severe developmental disabilities in ways that encourage quality living and personal growth.

NEEDS: Donated vehicles, new or slightly used computers and printers. Mike Sink, 206-782-0149.

Community Psychiatric Clinic
Making psychiatric care accessible regardless of ability to pay.

NEEDS: All new items: toiletries, gloves, hats, sweatshirts/pants, batteries, art supplies, calendars, umbrellas, towels and fast food or grocery certificates. Jennifer Lynch, 206-545-2345.

Seattle Mental Health
Mental-health services to children, families, adults and older adults.

NEEDS: Holiday gifts: family games (Clue, Monopoly, Scrabble), Legos, books for children, teen gift certificates (Target, Tower Records), sundries for older adults, grocery gift certificates. Deeanne Matz, 206-324-5640.

CARES of Washington
Employment opportunities, training, increased independence.

NEEDS: Gas-station gift cards; clothing gift cards; office copier machine, medium capacity; LCD projector; haircut/beauty salon gift cards; 3 new ergonomic office chairs. Lars Bo Nowack, 206-938-6323.

SKCAC Industries
Provides work, opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.

NEEDS: One more computer. Debbie Meyers, 253-395-1240.

United Friends Group Homes
Homes for the developmentally disabled.

NEEDS: Digital camera, bath towels and mats, filing cabinets, upright frost-free freezer (large). Phoebe A. Wold, 206-365-6847.

Compass Health
Mental-health counseling throughout Snohomish County.

NEEDS: Gifts for one of 250 families to be adopted this year — call for information; care packages of personal hygiene items, socks, underwear, and clothing of all sizes; teddy bears and new bed pillows; sheets, blankets and warm coats. Melody Bohnsack, 425-349-8397.

Seattle Children's Home
Comprehensive mental-health facility for children and families.

NEEDS: Art sets (pens, pencils, markers, etc.), gift cards (Tower Records, Fred Meyer, Target, etc.), portable cassette/CD players and stereos with batteries, Gameboy Advance and games, board games ages 10+, DVDs (PG/PG13), skateboards/body pads ages 10+, cameras/film, fleece blankets/throws, sturdy backpacks, fleece/wool hats/scarves, hooded sweatshirts (dark colors), beanie hats, men/women's long underwear. Terry McKiel, 206-298-9651.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Assisting people with a mental illness and their families; formerly WAMI.

NEEDS: Furnishings for recovery house, especially two couches and a new coffee pot. Frank Jose, 206-783-9264.

Multiple Sclerosis Helping Hands Donor Closet
Information, assistance and support in living and coping with MS.

NEEDS: Gently used durable medical equipment: wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, canes, hospital beds, hospice equipment, other items. Bill Brayer, 206-718-0426.

Disabled Americans Have Rights Too
Helps all ages with disabilities through education, referral, advocacy, support.

NEEDS: No-frills copy machine, board games ages 6-20, small table/copy stand, cordless phone with caller ID, colored printer paper. Joanne Lawrence, 206-241-1697.

Nellie Goodhue Group Homes
Residential and advocacy support for people with developmental disabilities.

NEEDS: Steak-knife sets, new pots and pans with lids, bakeware, kitchen utensils, 4 floor lamps, table lamps, bath mats or rugs, rugs for entryway, vacuum cleaners, artificial Christmas trees, picnic table, microwaves, toasters, coffee makers, tablecloths for 6-foot tables, placemats. Cindy Starkey, 206-362-5724.

EquiFriends
Therapeutic horseback riding to help people living with disabilities.

NEEDS: New bridles and halters/cotton lead ropes (cob and horse sizes), new "Air Rider" Pads (12), feed (timothy/grass hay, grass/alfalfa pellets, whole oats). Child- and adult-size mittens and gloves, ear warmers. Lynn Montgomery, 425-337-1137.

Youth Eastside Services
Helps kids, teens and families with mental-health counseling, drug and alcohol prevention and treatment, anti-violence programs, education.

NEEDS: New, unwrapped gift items (toys, clothing, household items). Barbara Ishitani, 425-586-2314.

West Seattle Psychiatic Hospital
Helping people who have had no treatment for mental illness and/or attempted suicide.

NEEDS: New men's/women's underwear, socks, T-shirts, nightgowns, sweaters, sweats (tops and bottoms), PJ's, pants (elastic waistbands, no drawstrings), loafers or shoes with Velcro fasteners, slippers, warm coats/jackets, pictures/posters. Elizabeth Ward, 206-933-7041.

Village Community Services
Serves people with disabilities in their homes and at their jobs.

NEEDS: Rain gear, winter coats, rubber boots (size 14), sweatshirts, pajamas, 2 wheelchairs, twin beds, living-room set, dining-room set, kitchen wares, dehumidifier, PCs, laptops, printers, quilts, dryer, refrigerator, freezer, vehicles, mowers, shredder, 10-by-10-foot woodshed, blower, specialized keyboard, rugs, TVs. Daniel Wilson, 360-653-7752.

ARC of King County
Helps children and adults with developmental disabilities.

NEEDS: Any kind of toys (Barbie playset, skates, toy drums, educational), newborn clothes, diapers, blankets, children's clothes (toddler to teen), small household appliances, pillows/bedding (queen), adult clothes (small-XL), grocery gift certificates. Marie Girard, 206-364-1613.

Highline West Seattle Mental Health Center
Support for voluntary outpatients living in the community

NEEDS: Art supplies: multicolored glass, clay for murals, glazes, flux and slips, multicolored paints, pointers, rounded bamboo and hake paint brushes, different shapes and sizes of loops. Beth Hammond, 206-241-0990.

Bridge Ministries
Serving people with physical/developmental disabilities.

NEEDS: Small men's rocker/recliner, Bally's gym yearly dues, men's winter coats (M/L/XL), therapeutic-massage gift certificates (Anam Cara Massage), combined TV/VCR, gift certificates (Wendys, Denny's, McDonald's, Taco Bell, Starbucks/Tullys/Seattle's Best), portable cassette player. Marilyn Kelly, 425-828-1431.

Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
Therapeutic horseback lessons for children and adults living with physical and/or mental disabilities.

NEEDS: Dressage tack: pads (quilted and fleece), elastic girths, bridles, Euro boots, rainbow reins, soft balls, tack-cleaning supplies, blue cotton lead ropes with brass snaps, large wheelbarrow, commercial-size front loading washer/dryer, one bale Nike Footing, folding banquet tables, metal shelving unit. Kelli Imlay, 425-882-1554.

Down Syndrome Community
Support group for families that include a person with Down syndrome.

NEEDS: Portable loudspeaker system, copy paper, address labels, printing services, printer cartridges (Epson), postage stamps. Linda Michael, 206-241-0353.

Shepherd's Counseling Services
Affordable individual/group therapy for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

NEEDS: Grant-writing, development/fund-raising expertise. Janice Palm, 206-323-7131.

MUSEUMS

SW Seattle Historical Society
Operates Log House Museum at historic Alki.

NEEDS: Santa and his elves to professionally clean shingled roof, downspouts and gutters of the museum. Cookies and milk provided. Carol J. Vincent, 206-938-5293.

Nordic Heritage Museum
Offers programs/exhibitions highlighting the Nordic-American experience.

NEEDS: Large paper cutter; reams of multicolored paper; paint and small brushes; red, white and green tissue paper; office chair for volunteers. Sharmon Maguire, 206-789-5707.

Museum of Flight
Acquires and preserves artifacts and educates young people in science, math and technology.

NEEDS: 200 golf umbrellas, tabletop copying machine. Mary Schubert-Schultz, 206-768-7204.

Eastside Heritage Center
Provides historical research services, exhibits, and classroom kits on East King County.

NEEDS: 3 fire extinguishers and rope ladders, 3 floor lamps, 2 hand trucks or carts, printing services, portable display boards. Eden Toner, 425-450-1049.

Children's Museum/Bainbridge Island

NEEDS: 25 folding chairs, black and white, two-sided, sorting copier; new computer; printer/fax machine; locking supply cabinet. Anne Griesser, 206-855-4650.

MUSIC

Kent Elementary Music Academy
An after-school music enrichment program; steel-drum bands, choir, classes.

NEEDS: Steel-drum tuning, three sets Wenger risers, six railings, three Audio Technica condenser microphones, use of 14-foot truck, any Orff xylophone, metallophone, glockenspiel, beginning band and orchestra instruments, percussion-table station. Karen A. Martin, 253-373-2773.

Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra.

NEEDS: Brass, woodwind instruments; QuickBooks Software for nonprofits software; portable PA system; music stands; equipment van; concert hall on Eastside. Ruth Brewster, 425-467-5604.

Lynnwood Trolley Days Band
Offers free concerts throughout the year letting local musicians share their talents.

NEEDS: Used musical equipment and sheet music, B-flat tuba. Becky Janecke, 425-745-9121.

Bainbridge High School Band Boosters.

NEEDS: Need wide variety of band/orchestra instruments/equipment, e.g. bass trombones, contra-bass clarinets, tuba, mellophones, oboes, bassoons, English horn, bongo stand, microphones, finger cymbals � call for others. Wendy Danzig, 206-842-9778.

Music Center of the Northwest
A community music school and resource for music study.

NEEDS: Cassette recorder (not just player), saxophone (alto, tenor or bass), 1/8-size violin, 1/2-size and smaller violas and cellos, violin and cello bows, bass clarinet, commercial fold-down baby-changing station. Cindy Streltzov, 206-526-8443.

Choral Sounds Northwest Children's Chorus.

NEEDS: Uniforms (vests, bow ties, cummerbunds, suspenders). Auxiliary percussion instruments (such as African drums, afuche/cabasa, agogo bell, conga drum and stand, concert bar chime, finger cymbals, claves, alto glockenspiel, guiro, hand drum, maracas, alto/bass metallophone, templeblocks, triangle, soprano/alto/bass xylophone, others). Paula Hawkins, 253-529-3204, Ext. 2.

On the Boards
A contemporary performing-arts organization.

NEEDS: White paper (100 reams letter-size, 25 reams legal-size, 10 reams 11-by-17 inches), flower-arrangement donations (about 20 per year) and hospitality welcome baskets with snacks, treats, fun Seattle stuff (about 20 per year). Sara Edwards, 206-217-9886.

Northwest Girlchoir
Provides a performance-based music education.

NEEDS: High-quality cassette/digital recorder, area microphone, digital camera, music-notation software, good quality tambourine, two new (faster!) computers, two laser-jet printers, choral risers with wheels. Karen Nestvold, 206-985-3969.

Orchestra Seattle/Seattle Chamber Singers
A semiprofessional volunteer orchestra and chorus, commissioning a new work each year.

NEEDS: Two four-drawer filing cabinets for music storage. Laurie Medill, 206-682-5208.

Federal Way Symphony Orchestra
Brings classical music to residents of the South Sound.

NEEDS: Desk chair, digital recorder, vacuum cleaner, copier. Rosemarie Michaels, 253-529-9857.

Cascadian Chorale
Eastside-based; performance/promotion of fine choral music.

NEEDS: Padded grand-piano cover (approximate cost $350). Michele Berman, 206-286-6028.

OUTDOORS

Washington Park Arboretum
Has 230 acres of trees, shrubs, woodlands, wetlands and trails.

NEEDS: Garden-tool set for volunteer gardeners, backpack sprayer, two laser printers. Ashley Clark, 206-325-4510.

Friends of P-Patch
Acquires, builds, preserves and protects community gardens in Seattle.

NEEDS: Shovels, spading and turning forks, hand tools, hoses, no-flat-wheelbarrow tires, weed trimmers (gas-powered only), lawn mowers, wood chippers, landscape materials (pavers, arbors, trellises, bamboo, lumber, etc.). P-Patch Program, 206-684-0264.

Passages Northwest
Builds courage and leadership in girls/women through exploration of the arts and outdoors.

NEEDS: Photoshop or Pagemaker, digital or video camera, color printer, photo albums, laptops, art supplies, shelving units, storage bins, internal frame backpacks, snowshoes, trekking poles, long underwear, fleece tops, waterproof pants and jackets, wool/fleece hats, hiking/liner socks. Katie Hultquist, 206-286-8601.

Seattle Tilth
Inspires and educates people to garden organically, conserve natural resources and support local food systems.

NEEDS: Four wheelbarrows, small refrigerator for snacks, gift certificates from nurseries, two laptop computers (Win98 or 2000), two anasonic telephones (Model KX-T61630), wall-mount cabinets up to 12 feet wide. Karen Luetjen, 206-632-1999.

SENIORS

Leon Sullivan Health Care Center
Provides skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services in Seattle's Central Area.

NEEDS: Wall pictures, TVs, VCRs, DVD players, video and DVD movies, stuffed animals, life-size dolls, hats, scarves, woodwork craft items for men, table-top games (dominoes, backgammon, cards, puzzles), washable socks (regular and nonskid), sweaters, lap blankets, men's and women's clothing (small-4X), slippers, shoes, radios, CD and tape players, cassette tapes, large-print books, hand-held games, adult soft-bristle toothbrushes, battery-operated wall clocks, fingernail polish. Leslie Kone, 206-325-6700.

Sno-Valley Senior Activity Center
Provides fitness, lunch, transportation, health and social activities to help seniors remain independent.

NEEDS: Coffee, individual-size coffee condiments, kitchen towels/dishcloths, pancake mix and syrup, paper cups/small plates, napkins, yarn, shower bench, office supplies, standing commercial mixer, computers (128 RAM 20 GHD or better), high-speed laser printers, digital camera, two professional-quality audio speakers. Lisa Yeager, 425-333-4152.

Providence Home Services
Provides nursing/therapy for acute and chronic illnesses. Comprehensive home health agency.

NEEDS: Forty hand-held calculators for the nursing staff. Michele Staal, 425-391-2848.

ElderHealth Northwest
Serves frail elders and others with disabilities in a day health setting.

NEEDS: Sewing machine, digital camera, electric hand mixer, food processor, boom boxes, VCR, 5-by-3-foot white board, art supplies, cookie sheets, bingo set, set of wrenches and hammer, golf umbrellas. Pat Lewis, 206-224-3790.

Northshore Senior Center
Provides broad variety of services for those older than 55.

NEEDS: Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Standard for processing office documents. Barbara Berry, 425-487-2441.

Buchanan House � ElderHealth Northwest
Opens in January for 12 low-income elders with memory loss.

NEEDS: Blankets, twin size, machine washable; bed pillows; comforters, washable, any color or design suitable for adults; coffeemakers; boom boxes. Lisa Conley, 206-721-3634.

Providence ElderPlace
Provides health/social services to help participants remain healthy and independent.

NEEDS: Perfume, cologne, men's/women's gloves, hats, toiletry gift packs, scarves, umbrellas, golf umbrellas, lap fleece blankets, decks of cards, Frank Sinatra tapes, gift cards for McDonald's/Albertson's/Safeway, two boom boxes. Therese Platt, 206-281-1255.

Josephine Sunset Home
Offers intergenerational care; skilled, assisted-living facilities, and comprehensive child care and preschool.

NEEDS: Two adaptive computer systems with touch screen and large-print keyboards. Monica Mattson, 360-629-2126.

Providence Marianwood
Provides short-term, long-term respite care, including Alzheimer's, and some nonmedical in-home care.

NEEDS: Adjustable piano bench or stool. Diane Bixler, 425-391-2827.

Providence Heritage House at the Market
Offers a quality urban lifestyle with assisted-living services for a diverse low-income population.

NEEDS: General: 8-by-11-inch painting canvases, Sonicare, big box of fancy chocolates, 35-mm film (400). Men: size 10 brown loafers, khakis (W 30, L 34), cardigan. Women: warm jacket loose fit, makeup kit, size 7 rubber-sole slippers (ballet-style slip-on), large wristwatch, nail-care kit. Eileen McCloskey, 206-382-4119.

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Helps the elderly and disabled.

NEEDS: Color printer with cartridges. Sue Wells, 206-842-4441.

Bethany (Pacific/Silver Lake)
Provides skilled-nursing services for seniors, people with dementia, disabilities or needing rehabilitation.

NEEDS: Sweatshirts (L, XL); sweat pants (L, XL, XXL); tube socks (especially white); nonskid socks; men's T-shirts; realistic, soft, stuffed animals and life-size dolls; body powder; men's electric shavers; greeting cards (birthday, Easter, Mother's Day, etc.); large-print books. Jim Frerichs, 425-259-5508.

Nikkei Concerns
Offers skilled nursing, assisted living, intergenerational child care, adult day program, continuing education.

NEEDS: Ten electric high-low health-care beds with mattresses, 55- to 57-inch TV monitor for visually impaired residents, Infant Adventure Crawl Path, Infant Activity Display Center, two digital cameras, CD/tape player, matting boards for artwork, small bingo prizes, costume jewelry, makeup, perfume. May Leong, 206-726-6522.

Foss Home & Village
A nursing and assisted-living home.

NEEDS: Presents for frail elderly residents: sweatshirts/pants, wall hangings/pictures, cologne/aftershave, long necklaces, clip-on earrings, hair accessories, Washington sports teams items, ankle-high non-skid slippers, baseball-style hats, lipstick/rouge. Marlene Obie, 206-834-2586.

SOCIAL SERVICES

Washington Adoption Reunion Movement
Reunites families separated by adoption; offers search, support and referral information.

NEEDS: New computer, printer, monitor, software (word processing, Internet/e-mail, database, spreadsheet, newsletter publishing), software training. Pam Queen, 206-767-9510.

Salvation Army, Renton Food Bank
Offers food bank, holiday gift program in Renton/Skyway areas.

NEEDS: Newer 16-foot box van truck, food donations for Christmas baskets, toys for children ages 13-17. Fred Steele, 425-255-5969.

FISH Food Banks of Pierce County
Operates 24 food banks.

NEEDS: Basic food; baby food, peanut butter, tuna, pasta, powdered milk, beef stew, chili, macaroni and cheese. Diapers. Gloria LaBelle, 253-383-3164.

Operational Emergency Center, Inc.
Offers food bank, clothing closet, infant-mortality prevention, baby-support program, youth tutoring.

NEEDS: Anything for babies: formula, food, diapers, clothing, car seats. Susie Kemp, 206-772-9232.

Shear Support
Barbers and stylists responding to the social, educational and personal needs of African-American youths and their families.

NEEDS: New clothing/coats for 50 boys/girls ages 1-15. School supplies, elementary through 9th grade. Toys, video games. Nonperishable food, household items. Towels, linens, blankets. Personal-care items (for example, soap, toothpaste). Derrick Harris or Sheila Callandret, 206-335-3777.

Multi-Service Center
Stabilizes families in crisis and provides food and clothing bank, housing and energy assistance, ombudsman, literacy and employment services.

NEEDS: New underwear and socks, disposable diapers (large), eight office-chair mats, four-drawer locking file cabinet, feminine products, shampoo, soap, shavers, toothpaste, toothbrushes, laundry-soap powder, shop vacuum, folding shopping carts, basketball, board games, books for teens, digital camera, laser printer, office supplies, mops, brooms, clean mattresses, upright vacuums, bedding, pots, pans, dishes, flatware. Nancy Hohenstein, 253-835-7678.

Providence Regina House
Provides food, clothing bank in the South Park neighborhood; holiday gift programs.

NEEDS: For holiday baskets: nonperishable food items, new clothing (adults/children), new kids toys, games, books, new infants' toys/clothing. Stephanie Myers, 206-763-9204.

World Impact Network
Strengthens communities locally/globally through networking, leadership, skill training and basic needs assistance.

NEEDS: Turkeys/hams, nonperishable food items, toiletries, newer reliable cargo van, more Eastside office/storage space, air mileage/tickets, travel-accommodation vouchers, activity certificates (zoo, bowling, etc.). Rich Bowen, 425-643-8246.

YWCA/Holiday Adopt-A-Family
Shares spirit of holidays by adopting local families.

NEEDS: Grocery gift certificates, toy drives and giving trees; call for details. Brenda McCallon, 206-461-3214.

Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH
Provides food and clothing bank, emergency aid, referrals, counseling for students and families.

NEEDS: Donated labor and materials to organize limited space and display the donated clothing. Carol Valstyn, 253-265-8139.

West Seattle Helpline
Offers emergency financial assistance (rent, utilities, medicine, clothing, food, etc.).

NEEDS: New children's books, toys, stuffed animals, gift certificates (food; teen gifts; educational toys), socks, underwear, gloves, scarves (children/adults), toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, diapers, soap, body lotion, laundry soap, toothpaste/tooth brushes, razors, shaving cream). June Gabriel, 206-932-4357.

South Everett Youth & Community Center
Serves the recreational, social and educational needs of youths and community members.

NEEDS: Thirty-five handheld calculators, copier paper, office supplies, children's books/games, snacks, 10 computers, diskettes, janitorial services, building repairs, grant writing, marketing professionals, D.J. services, movie CDs (PG-13), pens/pencils, poster paper, ESL books/CDs, educational toys/activities, paper plates/napkins, plastic utensils. Pam Bracy, 425-355-5270.

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Provides educational, cultural, social-support programs for local Native American community.

NEEDS: Sponsor a youth for Christmas (school supplies, winter garments 12-18 years, boys' and girls' underwear, toiletries, bath towels, bedding, bedroom furniture, housewares, gift certificates). Sponsor a child, family or an elder for Christmas (new toys, winter garments, new car-booster seats, office supplies, color paper, bedding, school supplies, gift certificates and gift cards). Items for fund-raising auction or raffle. Deborah Sioux Lee, 206-285-4425.

Salvation Army/Federal Way
Helps men, women and children with food, housing, clothing, utilities, substance rehabilitation, etc.

NEEDS: Gifts for teens, 13-17: gift certificates to music, book, art-supply, clothing store and general mall certificates, hair salon or nail salon certificates. Linda Parker, 253-946-1346.

North Helpline
Helps with eviction prevention, utility shut-off prevention, emergency food, transportation, food bank.

NEEDS: Cargo van, three heavy-duty portable wheelchair ramps, six heavy duty 4-by-8 banquet tables, three 8-foot heavy-duty outdoor canopies, two 100-cup coffee urns, canned protein items (tuna, beef stew, etc.), clothing vouchers from Value Village, hygiene items, baby food, diapers, gasoline vouchers, two desks and desk chairs, color computer printer, laptop computer. Rita Anderson, 206-367-3477.

Northwest Urban Ministries and HOPE CENTRAL
A faith-based outreach and development organization.

NEEDS: Twelve Pentium 4 computers, digital camera and video camera, Microsoft OfficeXP PRO (8 copies), Windows XP (8 copies), 1998 or newer TV, 900 MGHZ cordless phone, 4 2-way Motorola radios, color paper for crafts and copies, newer couch. Deryl Davis-Bell, 206-323-9870.

Sky Valley Food Bank
Provides food, Christmas toys in the Monroe area.

NEEDS: Nonperishable food, turkeys for holiday/winter months, new toys for children, gift cards and phone cards for senior citizens. Julie Morris or Marti deLisle, 360-794-7959.

Healing Center
Provides grief support, counseling primarily to younger widowed men and women and families.

NEEDS: Holiday gifts for children who have had a parent die (ages 1-17), adult gifts (candles, journals, etc.), grocery gift certificates, stuffed animals, art supplies, books on grieving, video projector, binder for binding training manuals. Kath McCormack, 206-261-6855.

Millionair Club
Helps unemployed men and women get back on their feet.

NEEDS: Turkeys, hams, pies, canned cranberries, stuffing mix, stainless forks and spoons, disposable razors, foot powder, men's white socks, coveralls or overalls, and personal-size hygiene products. Jaye J. Samson, 206-728-5627.

Neighborhood House
Helps low-income communities with early-childhood education, tutoring, employment training, transportation services.

NEEDS: Grocery gift certificates. New, unwrapped books for babies, toddlers, kids from pre-kindergarten to 16 years old. School backpacks, pencils, pens, paper, binders, folders, rulers, highlighters, markers, scissors (regular and safety), glue sticks, graph paper, crayons. Liz-Beth Levy, 206-461-8430.

Shoreline/South County Family YMCA
Serves children, families and community.

NEEDS: Electric range, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, pots, pans, cooking utensils, ceiling mirrors. Courtney Whitaker, 206-364-1700.

Indochina Chinese Refugee Association
Serves the ethnic Chinese refugee and immigrant community.

NEEDS: Countertop hot-water dispenser, 20 notebooks, five packs of pens and pencils, five large binders, 10 book bags, 10 raincoats, hats, gloves, 10 packs of dry-erase pens, two books of $1.50 Metro tickets, three computer chairs, CPU, monitor, digital camera, photo paper, four boxes of copier paper, five cassette recorders, five small radios. 206-625-9955.

Hopelink
Provides food, shelter, resources for low-income families.

NEEDS: Tuna and canned meat, peanut butter, soup, pasta, tomato sauce; new, unwrapped gifts/certificates for children, especially teens; food processor; computers; digital and 35-mm camera; diapers size 3 and 4; underwear size 2T-4T; fax machine. Roni Hoeg, 425-869-6000.

El Centro de la Raza
Provides culturally competent services to low-income minorities in King County.

NEEDS: A 14-passenger van, institutional first-aid kits, medical/food-handler gloves, toothbrushes/toothpaste, deodorant, soap/shampoo, hand towels, washcloths, shavers, feminine-hygiene items, diapers/wipes, strollers, pinto beans, rice, tomato sauce, paper plates/napkins, plastic ware, commercial mixer/dishwasher. Graciela Gonzalez, 206-329-9442.

Catholic Community Services/Randolph Carter Family/Learning Center
Helps with children/families, housing, counseling/mental health, elderly/disabled, child care.

NEEDS: Children's underwear, gift certificates, laptops, color printer. Evelyn Allen, 206-328-5774.

Dispute Resolution Center
Provides conflict-resolution services, training, education in King County.

NEEDS: Small-business server running at least a 1.5 gigahertz processor (call for information on specs), coffee/tea/snacks, copier paper, yellow pads. Sandra Kurjiaka, 206-443-9603.

Catholic Community Services/East King
Provides counseling, children's mental health and emergency services, Latino family support.

NEEDS: Personal hygiene kits, Spanish-language books, diapers, bus tickets, gift certificates (groceries/food/gas), men's clothing, blankets, towels, dollhouse w/furniture, toolshed, household cleaning items. Michelle Robertson, 425-284-2211.

Catholic Community Services/South King
Helps with children/families, housing, counseling/mental health, elderly/disabled, child care.

NEEDS: Girls' clothing, trailer-style child carrier for bicycles, fax machine, carpet shampooer, portable storage shed. Cameryn Flynn, 253-859-7381.

Catholic Community Services/Snohomish
Helps with children/families, housing, counseling/mental health, elderly/disabled, child care, HIV/AIDS.

NEEDS: Food gift certificates; nonperishable food; toiletries for men, women; bath towels; children's videos, books. Sharon Paskewitz, 425-257-2111.

Catholic Community Services/Pierce
Helps with children/families, housing, counseling/mental health, elderly/disabled, child care.

NEEDS: Kids' books, sofa, stacking chairs, washable sofa, chairs, stackable washers/dryers, 2 digital cameras, computer chair, shelf units. Susie Hofstedt, 253-383-3697.

Des Moines Area Food Bank
Provides emergency food services.

NEEDS: Diapers, wipes, baby food, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, dish and laundry detergent, toilet tissue, facial tissue, pet food, personal feminine-hygiene products, food of any kind, large paper bags, tea and coffee. Kris Van Gasken, 206-878-2661.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul, South King County
A Catholic lay organization, helps low-income families and individuals in need, especially with emergency assistance.

NEEDS: Yarn for hats and scarves, ham/turkey for 150 gift baskets, Christmas gifts for children/teens, general gifts or $10/$20 gift certificates for adults, a reliable computer. Maggie Steenrod, 206-991-3487.

OTHER

Saint Vincent de Paul at Holy Family
Helps homeless people and others on the Eastside with food, rental assistance, medical prescriptions, furniture and holiday baskets.

NEEDS: Gift cards (for groceries, teen and adult music and books, clothes and car seats for newborns and expectant mothers); new toys for children age 15 and under; new children's sweatsuits (2T through adult XL); fast-food gift certificates, stamps. Stephanie, 425-881-3110.

Victory Outreach Christian Women's Recovery Home
Provides aid women who are drug addicts, prostitutes, gang members, or abused.

NEEDS: Two 15-passenger vans. Bunk beds, sheets, comforters. Diane Veal, 253-529-9479.

Friends of Youth
Helps young people become healthy functioning members of our community.

NEEDS: Maternity clothes (last trimester); family board games; frozen turkeys and/or hams. Troi Coram, 425-869-6490.

YWCA/Women's Residence
Provides permanent housing and holiday gifts to single, low-income women.

NEEDS: Slippers, toiletries (lotion, shampoo, etc.), gloves, scarves, notecards, candy, chocolates, ornaments, mugs, $5 gift cards, purses, picture frames, calendars. Gift baskets, raffle prizes (no alcohol). Jennifer Murphy, 206-461-4871.

India Association of Western Washington
Provides a common identity to the Indian community and opportunities for cultural integration.

NEEDS: The association needs a permanent building or cultural center. Debadutta Dash, 206-364-2008.

ACORN Housing
Provides free counseling to medium- and low-income homebuyers in four counties.

NEEDS: 4 late-model PC laptops; 2 late-model printers; installation of our 8-telephone system; 2 small matching desks with return; 2 matching printer tables; 1 small matching worktable; one or two 2-drawer locking file cabinets, putty color; LCD projector; 36" bulletin board with wood border. Jean Withers, 206-243-4663.

Intergenerational Innovations
Builds relationships between seniors and children, especially those at risk; works on academic, technology and community projects.

NEEDS: Basic art supplies, quilting supplies, origami paper, yarn, gardening tools and supplies, educational games, recognition and celebration items, books with intergenerational themes, children's books about aging, markers, flip charts, picture frames, holiday party supplies from diverse cultures. Kelly J. Phanco, 206-525-8181.

Assistance League of the Eastside
Provides new clothing and helps meet needs for students grades K-9 and victims of sexual assault.

NEEDS: Travel-size Viewmasters, Etch-a-Sketch and Matchbox cars for use as diversionary toys for child victims of sexual assault; sweat-suit tops and pants. Leslie Young, 425-556-5106.

Paige Aimi World Peace Foundation
Promotes and encourages world peace.

NEEDS: A safe, good-running vehicle, preferably a minivan; digital camera. Paulette K. Wiesinger, 253-952-9192.

EarthCorps
Teaches young people skills in conservation and citizenship.

NEEDS: Tents, sleeping bags, snacks for volunteers, power and hand tools, new computers and printers, LCD projector, large pieces of cardboard, copy paper, cash donations. Allison Riese, 206-322-9296.

SEADRUNAR
Provides residential drug treatment; behavior modification, individual/group counseling, work training. For families with children from birth to age 12.

NEEDS: Coats and sweatsuits, sweatshirts and hoodies (M/L/XL), tennis shoes (size 8-11). Cologne/perfume for 78 adult men/women. Angela Grout, 206-767-0244.

Intercommunity Ministry Volunteer Program
Offers services to the poor or marginalized groups; works on projects committed to social justice.

NEEDS: Air miles for travel, gift cards to local office-supply stores, stamps. Kari Hanson, 206-442-4268.

Dress for Success Seattle
Helps low-income women build self-sufficiency by providing interview-appropriate clothing, job-retention services, career coaching.

NEEDS: Plus-size (16+) clean clothing in good condition; 23-cent and 37-cent stamps, printing services, letter-folding machine, umbrellas, new womens' underwear, clothing racks. Marion Mohrlok, 206-490-4384.

USO Puget Sound Area
Meets the needs of our men and women in uniform and their families.

NEEDS: Gift cards for gas stations and stores, prepaid telephone cards, individually packaged snack items, stamps, tickets to sports and cultural events. Krista Cossalter Sandberg, 206-246-1908.

Lambert House
Serves lesbian, transgender, gay and bisexual youths ages 14 to 22; provides hot meals, resources, crisis counseling.

NEEDS: Monthly bus passes, winter coats, new shoes, CD players, scarves, gloves, knitted caps, winter socks, feminine-hygiene products, DVDs, games, stereo system, portable dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, steam cleaner, nonperishable food, linoleum or carpet, paper plates, napkins, paper towels, plastic flatware, gift cards (Ikea, Costco, coffee, groceries, fast food, movies). Jeff Bachman, 206-322-2515.

American Red Cross/King & Kitsap Counties
Provides disaster relief, emergency shelters, preparedness education and first aid.

NEEDS: Toys/games for ages 2-16; bus passes; pre-paid phone cards; 200 padded stacking chairs; two 19-inch mountain bikes, helmets, bike packs; new plastic jump ropes; 25-each envelopes and notepads, stamps. Mike Eagan, 206-726-3545.

Washington Community Alliance for Self-Help
Helps low-income people start and run successful small businesses.

NEEDS: Digital camera, high-resolution scanner, 17-inch to 21-inch monitors. Anee Brar, 206-352-1945.

Stanwood Assembly of God
Small church.

NEEDS: A drum set for Sunday services, new plastic tables, TVs and DVDs, children's toys, wood materials to build a small shed. Jason Avery, 360-629-2600.

Black Action Network
Provides spiritual, emotional and legal assistance.

NEEDS: Bedding and blankets/comforters, bathroom/beauty products, office supplies (paper, pens, pencils), clothing for pregnant and large women; computer, copier, printer, scanner, fax, file cabinet, desk, computer chair, bus passes, clothing and shoes for children; toys and learning products for kids. Marguerite Richard, 206-222-1687.

Seattle Audubon Society
Cultivates community that values and protects birds and the natural environment.

NEEDS: 4 or 5 digital cameras, any age or resolution, Nikon-mount Autofocus lenses for community outreach, matched set of 8 conference room chairs. Lorraine Hartmann, 206-523-8243.

United Way/Pierce County
Agencies serve adults and children.

NEEDS: Wheelchairs, up-to-date computers, event tickets, toys, food, working vehicles, washer and dryers, kitchen table and chairs, linens, personal-care items, desktop copiers, phone cards, freezers, twin beds with mattress and springs, new sweatshirts and coats, eating utensils, plates, cups. Jan Farning, 253-597-7487.

Low Income Housing Institute
Builds affordable housing and provides services for low-income and formerly homeless people.

NEEDS: Books, games, family videos, educational software (including Magic School Bus), oil-change coupons, auto-mechanic certificates, disposable diapers; kids' martial arts, gymnastic, or dance scholarships; PC computers (Pentium 3, 128MB RAM, no keyboard or monitor OK). Deirdre Godfrey, 206-749-0650.

Friends of the Snohomish Library
Supports the library.

NEEDS: 2 new/near-new adult wheelchairs. Becky Buckingham, 360-568-8717.

Mountaineers Foundation
Supports Friends of the Mountaineers Library.

NEEDS: DVD player, DVD-compatible TV, PC-compatible scanner in good condition, small portable folding metal cart, metal magazine storage boxes, metal bookends. Kathleen McCluskey, 206-284-6310, Ext. 3014.

Sumner Community Food Bank
Runs an emergency food bank.

NEEDS: Replacement freezers and refrigerators (especially glass-front cooler). Alice Sigman, 253-863-6626.

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