A Common Bond
We provide care packages to mothers of critically ill babies@Childrens Hosp Melissa Norris, 425-741-1240.
NEEDS: Pre-paid phone cards (100-200 min.),
Disposable cameras,
Hand Lotion,
Gift Cards to Pagliacci Pizza ($25),
Gift Cards to Tullys Coffee ($5),
Gum,
Lifesavers,
Stamps
ACAP Child & Family Services
Provides childcare for very low income; family support & parent education Rachel, 253-939-0870.
NEEDS: Coats,shoes, underwear for- infants to 9 years:
Diapers & pullups for- infants to 3 to 4 years:
Leaf blower:
Beauty bark for playground:
Computer software for children's learning programs:
Gift cards for families:
Digital camera
American Leadership Coalition
Sponsor youth community service activities and Leadership education. Dr. David Burgess, 425-359-6907.
NEEDS: 12 passenger van -
Computer and Printer -
Office space for one year (300-600 sf)-
Gift certificates for food -
Gift certificates for Gas -
T-shirts for participants, printed -
Movie passes for participants -
Walkie-talkies -
Angelorum Pregnancy Services
Provides baby clothes, diapers, baby items and maternity clothes to clients Kathy Gipson, 206-533-6264.
NEEDS: warm baby clothes including sleepers, pants, shirts, sweaters & coats size NB-24 mos, bibs, hats, blankets, baby wipes, shampoo, powder, lotion, bottles, gift cards for toys, diapers up to size 5, maternity clothes, gifts for new mothers.
Arlington Kids' Kloset
Provides clothing, school supplies, and hygiene items to needy children. Linda Dussault, 360-387-5270.
NEEDS: New pants and pajamas, new socks and underwear, new shoes, new mittens, hats and gloves, coats, books, new backpacks, new school supplies, and hygiene items such as shampoo, deodorant, brushes and combs.
Assistance League of Seattle-Operation School Bell Project
Provides new clothing and school supplies to children in need - SEA Sch Dis Georgia Oistad, Public Rel. Chair., 206-329-5877.
NEEDS: Backpacks, girls and boys T-shirts, girls tights (all for ages 5 - 12 yrs), children's underwear, age appropriate books.
Assistance League of the Eastside
Provides children in need with new clothing, shoes, and hygiene items. Jody Orbits, 425-882-2986.
NEEDS: Five new laptop computers. All capable of running Windows Vista.
Ballard Boys and Girls Clubs
The Boys and Girls Club provides a SAFE and FUN place for youth 6 to 18. Mark Hendricks, 206-783-5775.
NEEDS: We would like to provide our youth with new board games and nerf balls of any size and shape.
Bellevue Young Life
Christian youth outreach to middle and high school students. Kari Rowberg, 425-746-9556.
NEEDS: Video projection unit, printer, Starbucks gift cards.
Bethany Open Bible
Fun place to learn about God! Trevor Hanson, 253-380-7986.
NEEDS: 15 passenger van to pick up children who cannot otherwise make it to church that evening.
Boots 'n Breeches Therapeutic Horsemanship
Boots 'n Breeches Therapeutic Horsemanship provides horseback riding classes and other related activities for therapeutic purposes for children and adults with special needs. Paul Drzewiecki, 253-761-9414.
NEEDS: Riding Helmets,
Horse Supplements,
Laptop, Fax Machine,
Office Supplies, Grooming Tools,
Rain Blanket for Horse,
Editing DVD for 30 second PSA
Cascade People's Center (Lutheran Community Services Northwest)
Free programs for kids, families & people. Community, support, empowerment Ngoc Do, 206-587-0320.
NEEDS: Gift cards to Safeway, new computers, bus tickets, kitchen & cleaning supplies (garbage bags, sponges), art supplies (markers, construction paper, tempera paint), picture books (English/Spanish), nonperishable healthy snacks, coffee/tea/sugar/cream
Changes Parent Support Network
Support and educational programs that benefit adolescent behavior. Lisa Mallory, 206-618-2673.
NEEDS: Organized volunteers within the group host presentations within King County and now Snohomish County. Our wish would be for any or all of the following; a multimedia projector, new laptop, computer software, computer paper and bus passes.
Child Learning and Care Center
Childcare to all families regardless of income. Michele Sorenson, 206-524-3400.
NEEDS: To help us complete our emergency disaster 3 days of supplies: First Aid Supplies, hand tools, duct tape, dust masks, D Batteries, glow sticks, space mylar blankets, tarps or ground covers, wool blankets, children's socks & underwear, hats, mittens
Children of Promise Mentoring Program
Provides mentoring relationship to children with incarcerated parents Nancy Silverman, 360-536-2369.
NEEDS: A working Fax machine
Children's Country Home
Provide 24-hr nursing care for medically fragile children in a home setting Carla Arnold, 425-806-9453.
NEEDS: childrens & youth books on cd, educational toys, recliners, over-the-bed tables, 4 wood dining room chairs, baby wipes, hand sanitizer, twin sheets, assistive & augmentative communication devices, technology & software, cleaning supplies, gift cards
Children's Therapy Center
Provide therapy services for children with neuromuscular disorders. Lois Maier, 253-854-5660.
NEEDS: Learning toys and games (all ages), puzzles, bibs made from towels, large containers of bubbles, blocks, glitter wands, arts & crafts supplies, books, pull toys, and/or gift cards from stores who sell the above items.
Cinderella's Trunk
Build self-esteem in teens in our communities Jackie Hallstrom or Shelli Hugg, 425-806-7429.
NEEDS: Prom dresses, tuxes, evening shoes, evening bags, prom jewelry, unopened cosmetics, floor length mirrors, track lighting, garment bags, clothing racks, office supplies, printing, desktop computer (CPU), Adobe, data key
Community Day School Association
Provides affordable quality childcare at seven Seattle Public Schools Cheryl Villalobos, 206-568-2608.
NEEDS: Copiers, copier paper, printers, printer ink, computer software, boom boxes, heaters, musical instruments, sports equipment, board games, construction paper, children's books, sidewalk chalk, glue sticks, tape, crayons, disposable cameras, bus passes
Community for Youth
Inspires/supports Seattle public h.s. students to achieve their goals. Kim Burgess, 206-325-8480.
NEEDS: Sturdy/collapsible hand truck, presentation easels, large post-it brand flip charts, digital camera, copy/printer paper, colored paper, HP #78 & 15 cartridges, pens, tape, scissors, large bookshelf, office/desk chairs, stamps, envelopes.
Coyote Central
Out of school workshops; adolescents learn from talented professionals Althea Scully, 206-323-7276.
NEEDS: digital cameras with memory cards; sewing machine in exc. condition; laptop computers w/WindowsXP; desktop printer; ink cartridges for Canon iP6700D; electirc drills; skill saws.
Curiosity Corner School
A child care center in Burien serving 40 low income working families-20yrs Kathy Wahlborg, 206-242-9936.
NEEDS: toys for our toddler room- riding toys, playsets,balls,puzzles,dolls,action/reaction toys,toy cabinet with doors,board books,push/pull toys,board books in Spanish,all appropriate for 13months-24months
Denise Louie Education Center
Provides early childhood education and family support services in Seattle. Brad Wilke, 206-621-7880.
NEEDS: educational games, bilingual children's books, crayons, markers, glue sticks, area carpets , wooden puzzles, back packs, wooden toys, coloring books, colored pencils
Eastside Baby Corner
Eastside Baby Corner has a mission to collect all items used by children from birth to age twelve and distribute them to service providers who work with families in need. Karen Ridlon, 425-865-0234.
NEEDS: car seats, porta cribs, high chairs,
diapers,
blanket sleepers,
stretch sleepers,
pants sizes 3T to 8
coats sizes 3T to 8
sweatshirts, sweaters sizes 3T to 8
shoes sizes 12 to 4
baby formula,
baby shampoo,
pull ups size L
Family Law CASA of King County
Volunteers advocate for kids' best interests in contested custody cases. Emily Bader, 206-748-9700.
NEEDS: Two lateral file cabinets, prefer four drawers each; file folders; mailing envelopes.
Federal Way & Auburn Boys & Girls Clubs of King County
Provides AM/PM childcare and programs for kids and teens in the community. Shelley Puariea - Executive Director, 253-941-2722.
NEEDS: Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Baseball Gear, Baseballs, Kitchen Supplies,
Blockbuster, Costco, grocery, & Target gift cards, gas cards, Tickets to sporting events, snacks, art supplies, board games, pool sticks, magazine subscripitons, Xbox360 games
Friendly Horse Acres
Puts at risk children together with horses. Laverne Harris, 360-825-3628.
NEEDS: ASTM approved riding helmets - assorted sizes.
Friends of the Children King County
Provides long term mentoring to the most at-risk children in King County. Edgar Masmela, 206-328-3535.
NEEDS: Board games/
Gaming system/
Movie passes-
Admission passes (Museums,Zoo, etc)/
Gift cards/
Kitchen supplies/
Art Supplies/
School supplies/
Books/
Movies/
Quilts/
Bikes/
Free standing basketball hoop/
Gardening tools/
Sports Equipment.
Friends of the Orphans
Supports orphaned & abandoned children in Latin America & the Caribbean. Michelle Swanson, 425-646-3935.
NEEDS: Cash counter, desks, file cabinets, small conference table, office chairs, Office Depot gift cards, low-maintenance potted plants.
Friends of Youth
A wide range of services to help grow healthy youth and families. Kathleen Barry, 425-869-6490.
NEEDS: Basic hsehld items (towels, bedding, cookware, dishes); books-Eng./Span. ages 0-17; hats; scarves; gloves; socks; backpacks; all school supplies; bus tickets; pre-paid phone cards; new hygiene items, art&craft supplies, CDs, DVDs, instruments, camera
Girls on the Run of Puget Sound
A running program for girls that promotes self-respect and healthy living. Kirsten Varg, 206-355-9103.
NEEDS: Business copier, new pc, high-capacity laser printer, digital camera, white and color printer paper, walkie talkies, headlamps, plastic ponchos, 80 pairs of gloves, non-perishable healthy snacks, Kinko's, Costco, and running/sports store gift cards.
Harambee Community Development Association
HCDA serves youth in king county through mentoring and other programs Matt Topping, 425-282-5097.
NEEDS: Copier (canon image runner 3170),
6 adjustable folding tables
(6 foot), 50 folding chairs, tables and chairs for a cafe, portable projector, 2 macbooks, 4 LCD 17" flat panel monitors
Harborview Medical Center- Literacy Program
We promote early literacy to our pediatric patients and thier families. Deanna Clark, 206-731-6912.
NEEDS: New books for children birth- 17 years, gift cards for book stores, book bags, book marks for kids.
Healthy Start: Shoreline/Lake Forest Park - Shorenorth
Family suport for teen parents living in Shoreline/Lake Forest Park area. April Carl, 206-440-1411.
NEEDS: New or gently used clothing (especially 2T - 5T)
New sleepers, socks and underwear (Size newborn - 5T)
New socks and shoes (little kids size 0-12)
New Car Seats for Toddler (20lbs+)
Diapers, wipes and ointment
Helping Youth Pursue Excellence
Provides youth (ages 6-14) with educational and recreational programs Duane Hill, 206-229-9629.
NEEDS: Football equipment (used is welcome):
Shoulder pads
Practice jerseys
hip, thigh, knee and butt pads
Game jerseys
Cheerleading uniforms
School Supplies:
Pencils
Lined Paper
Backpacks
notebooks
Easy to read books that are age appropriate
Holiday Stockings For Homeless Children
We make and fill holiday stockings for homeless children around the Seattle and Puget Sound area. Our goal is to make the season a little brighter for children most in need. We work with 43 shelters around the area then fill stockings for children aged bi Bobette Scheid, 206-232-9854.
NEEDS: Small items for stockings
Games
Toys
Cars
Puzzles
Books
Pens
Notebooks
Hats
Gloves
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Floss
Nail clippers
Socks
Baby bottles
Bibs
dolls
Coloring books
Crayons
Hair ornaments
Playing cards
cash donations
Institute for Family Development
In home family crisis counseling to prevent child abuse/neglect. Pam Jolly, 253-874-3630.
NEEDS: Grocery store gift certificates to be used by clients for food for the holidays. Many of our clients are low income and struggle to make ends meet.
Job's Daughters
Prepares young women for civic, business,& leadership roles. Michelle Galaz, 253-589-1580.
NEEDS: Laptop and printer, 20-New King James bibles, arts and craft supplies, new prom dresses-sizes 2-22, basic office supplies, food gift cards for families in need.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Funds research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications. Becky, 206-838-5153.
NEEDS: Adobe Photoshop,
Adobe Acrobat,
Laser Printer,
Lap Top/Notebook Computer.
* Equipment not older than 2 years please.
Keys to Harmony
Provides music instruction to children of incarcerated mothers. Keeley Perrin, 206-851-3021.
NEEDS: Suzuki music supplies: Suzuki Vol 1 CD, Mrs. Kataoka, Suzuki Volume 1 piano music.
Keyboard: Yamaha, 88 full sized keys
Office Supplies: paper, ink toners (HP photosmart 3210), envelopes, stamps, copy cards for UPS.
Upright Kawaii or Yamaha piano
Leschi Music Partnership
Provides after-school instrumental music lessons to elementary school students, creating opportunities for volunteers to help children who might not otherwise have access to instruments or private lessons build the foundation to read and play music. Marnie O'Sullivan, 206-329-2931.
NEEDS: Musical instruments, hard cases for cello and bass, rosin, reeds (clarinet/sax), laptop (w/ msft office), easy sheet music and duet books, music stands, music games, music software, music teaching materials, CD's and DVD's for music library (classical/jazz preferred)
Little Red School House
Provides therapuetic & educational services to children, 0-3 yrs. Barbara George, Executive Director, 425-775-6070.
NEEDS: Kids books, toys & puzzles (up to 3 yrs), washable crayons, markers & paint, construction paper, Play Doh, kids stickers, bubbles, white glue, dry noodles, dry beans,diaper wipes, wash cloths,kids toothbrushes,latex & vinyl gloves, bleach
Lutheran Community Services
Foster care for local children and refugee youth placed from overseas. Sarah Johnson, 206-694-5713.
NEEDS: Gift cards for clothing and accessories.
Martial Arts in the Public Interest
Our organization, Martial Arts in the Public Interest, is a non-profit school with a focus on healing, creating community, and supporting each individual's journey through the martial arts. Our mission is to help instill the concepts of self-discipline, r Gary Thomson, 206-322-4799.
NEEDS: Brochure printing services and materials, website design and web hosting, a van to transport kids, gas card, frequent flyer miles, bottled water, awning/sign service, rubber floor tiles, color copier/printer, cleaning supplies, ipod music system,
New Futures
Provides after school program to students living in low-income communities. Lexi Keeler, 206-248-9647.
NEEDS: New children's books, new board games, classroom furniture such as kid-sized tables & stackable chairs. New coats to fit children age 0 to 12. School supplies including: youth-sized backpacks, binders, spiral notebooks, glue sticks, & stickers.
North Seattle Boys & Girls Club
programs instilling sense of belonging, confidence and usefulness in youth Elizabeth List, 206-784-5396.
NEEDS: Healthy snacks, cleaning supplies, pens and pencils, paper, staplers, glue, art supplies, bottled water, basketballs, flash cards, office desk, push pins, fish food, books, gift certificates, plants, rugs, scissors, cooking supplies, mop, lawn mower
North Seattle Family Center
Provide programs, services & basic needs to low-income children & families. Jaci Dahlvang, 206-364-7930.
NEEDS: Adopt a family! Provide gifts and food, and show the giving spirit of the season to single moms, teen parents, refugees, and other struggling local families. Call, or email HolidayHelper@chs-wa.org to adopt a family or volunteer in the gift room.
Northwest Behavioral Associates
Provides individualized education for children with autism. Jane Shively, 425-823-6442.
NEEDS: Digital camera, overhead projector, LCD projector, children's clothing (toddler to 7 yrs), student desks, QuickBooks, Toy chest, Language for Thinking curriculum, Making Connections Reading Curricula grades 1-6 (EPS publishers)
Northwest Community Services
Food Bank in SE Seattle, provide food and Christmas toys for needy families Ms. Anther Teague, 206-723-4105.
NEEDS: new children's toys, food donations, or cash donations
Parent Trust for Washington Children
We work to strengthen families and provide parents with new skills. Christine Stoll, 206-233-0156.
NEEDS: Baby needs: disposable diapers, clothes, bottles, car seats, walkers & baby carriers. Children: back packs, unopened toys, school and art supplies, clothing, coats, sweaters. Families: blankets, sheets, towels, food gift cards, bus tickets.
Park Lodge PTA
Work for the health, welfare, safety, education, care/protection of youth Michelle G, PTA President, 253-583-5350.
NEEDS: New unwrapped toys and noperishable food/food gift cards for children and families that need help this holiday season. ITems can be dropped off or mailed to 6300 100th St SW, Lakewood WA 98499
Pediatric Interim Care Center (PICC)
PICC provides 24 hour care for drug-exposed and medically fragile newborns. Pam Huffman, 253-852-5253.
NEEDS: cotton snap-front sleepers, snap-front t-shirts,diaper wraps,thermal receiving blankets, disposable diapers (newborn to small),Johnson's Baby Powder w/cornstarch, Johnson's Baby Shampoo (original formula), A&D ointment, white cotton-knit crib sheets,
Perinatal Treatment Services
Provides therapeutic childcare to at-risk children Annemarie Proctor, 206-223-1300.
NEEDS: Disposable diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, powdered formula, baby bottles, baby food, toys for ages 0-6 years, gift cards to Target or Albertson's
Peter M. Putnam Foundation
Helping kids play Sports that would otherwise not be able to. Chris Turnley, 206-790-1315.
NEEDS: printing services, paper, a computer, office supplies: stamps envelopes, paper, pens ect. athletic equipment, whistles, soccer balls, basketballs, baseballs, bats, uniforms etc
Pierce County Alliance
Services Children & Youth, Emergency & safety, Homeless & Housing Kathy Bannon, 253-502-5487.
NEEDS: Make this "The BEST CHRISTMAS EVER" for Foster Kids in this program: (The majority are teenagers)
Needs:
Tacoma Mall or Target Gift Cards
Gift Cert. for Haircuts/manicures
Ipods/Laptop Computers(new&used)
Ipod Docks
Leapfrog item/younger kids
Redmond/Sammamish Boys and Girls Club
Provides after-school activities and programs to youth age 3-18. Todd Volkmann, 425-836-9295.
NEEDS: electric pencil sharpeners, large umbrellas, couple boxes of pencils
erasers, Crayola color markers
crayola crayons
Ball bags for basketballs etc.
Board games ages 6-12
Volleyball Standards
Oversize volleyballs
Basketballs size 110
REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT FAMILY CENTER
Provides Earlychildhood Education,ESL for low income families. Luis E. Gomez, 206-767-6896.
NEEDS: Puzzles for 3-5 years old
Construction paper
watercolors
paint brushes, various sizes
contact paper
dishwasher soap
hand soap
shoes for children sizes 8-12
toner cartridge for a canon image class D860
Refugee Women's Alliance Child Care and Preschool
Provides care and ed. for children of refugee families. Anna Erickson, 206-696-0159.
NEEDS: trikes, musical instruments, multi-cultural dolls, maps, picture flash cards, paper, pens, markers, paint, glue, clay, balance beem, tumbling mats, cars and trucks, beads, parachute, tunnels, tents, balls and bean bags, blocks, puzzles, contact paper
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Western Washington & Alaska
Provides housing for families with sick children at Ronald McDonald House Kaarin Stowell, 206-838-0609.
NEEDS: Telephone calling cards, postage stamps, taxi vouchers.
Rotary Boys and Girls Club
After school tutoring program for 4th - 12th. Also, serves youth ages 6-18 Miss Patrick Carter, 206-324-7317.
NEEDS: gift cards for teens, new gifts youth 6-18, new microwave, new winter coats, dictionaries, scientific calculators, Art supplies, magazine subscriptions, school supplies, cash donations for after school snacks, juice or milk, volunteers & basketballs.
Ruth Dykeman Children's Center
Provides care and treatment for abused and neglected children & youth 6-17. Susan Alotrico, 206-242-1698.
NEEDS: Radios/CD Players, Ipods, Playing Cards, Board Games, Journals, Coats, Hats, Gift Cards, CDs, Legos, Bratz Dolls, Hair Beauty, Gameboys, Coloring Supplies, Posters, Sports & Fishing Gear, Books, Make-up, Arts and Crafts, Movies PG-13, Event Tickets.
Seattle Children's Home
Helps children facing emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges. Helen Sernett, 206-298-9651.
NEEDS: Toys-ages 3-13, Clothing-ages 14-17, Gift cards, Art supplies-no metal, large dollhouse & moveable dolls, portable digital sound recorders, digital cameras, Pentium4 Computers, MIG welder, stereos, cd players, sports equipment, medical supplies
Seattle Milk Fund
Provides assistance to students and families in the greater Seattle area. Kathleen Porch, 206-526-7944.
NEEDS: Adobe software, good condition baby gear (strollers, carseats, carriers etc), diapers, cleaning and household supplies, holiday gift sponsors, newer functional computers for distibution to students, new warm winter coats for children, new socks.
Seattle Parks & Recreation/ Teen Programs
Engages low-income at risk teens with "free" recreation programs. Idris Beauregard, 206-684-9274.
NEEDS: Snoboarding/ski equipment, gloves, hats, snow pants, snow jackets, wool socks, boots, vest, scarfs, vest, goggles, bags.
St. Joseph's Baby Corner
Serves immediate/unmet physical needs of infants/children living in poverty Jeannie Jaybush-Director, 206-726-1435.
NEEDS: Developmental toys (stacking rings, wooden puzzles,duplos,rattles);toddler toys(trucks,cars,baby dolls);board books; baby bathtubs,baby towels & washcloths;snuglis(front carriers);simple digital thermometers;infant blanket sleepers;infant snowsuits
St. Paul School Parent Organization
Provides activities for the students during recess and PE time. Mrs. Kathy Loftus, 206-725-0780.
NEEDS: Rubber four square balls,footballs, basketballs,volleyballs,a large basketball hoop that can change heights easily,tennis balls,tennis raqcuets, any nerf type ball,hoola hoops,jump ropes,flags for flag football,pennies to wear when seperated in teams
Summer Fun!
Fine arts daycamp for children focusing on music, drama and art. Kelly Foster-Griffin, 425-889-0516.
NEEDS: All art supplies, including paint (water, acrylic, and tempera), paper for painting and sketching, and sculpting clay. Software - Final Cut Studio (for DVDs of the performance).
SUMMIT SEEKERS
A tennis camp for low-income youth in the Greater Seattle area. Dennis Bradley, 206-293-1086.
NEEDS: (100)Tennis racquets,(5)cases of tennis balls,(200)wristbands,(100) pairs of tennis shoes,(100)pairs of socks,(100)T-shirts, (100)water bottles,(10)cases of Gatorade, various amounts of gift certificates.(100)duffel bags.(10)cases of bottle water.
Teen Talking Circles
Gives youth a safe space to talk & practice Compassionate Listening skills. Dawn Devine, 206-842-3000.
NEEDS: Copier
Palm Pilot
stationary
business cards
Printing brochures
Printing Handbooks
healthy food
L shaped computer desk
speaker phone
Airplane miles to support participants of our trainings, who want to start Teen Talking Circles in their communities
The Gathering
Outreach event for low-income teens in Salishan housing complex, Tacoma. ken jerzyk, 253-538-0830.
NEEDS: 10-12 Supersonics tickets and/or 10-12 Storm tickets, any seating.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation
We grant wishes to children with life threatening medical conditions. Dayna Russell, 800-304-9474.
NEEDS: Child Related Gift Cards $25,
Software:
Antivirus,
Adobe Creative Suite,
Post-Production Editing Software,
Microsoft Office,
Games (E or T),
Child Travel Activities & Backpacks
TV,
DVD/VCR,
Laptop,
Frequent Flier Miles (206) 623-5320
The Nature Consortium
Provides Youth Art Program in public housing & conducts forest restoration. Nancy Whitlock, 206-923-0853.
NEEDS: snacks for after school program, kid aprons/art smocks, art supplies, bus passes, Xerox Color Printer Ink Sticks, stamps, RAM, Adobe software, non-toxic cleaning supplies, paint remover, paper towels, shovels, gloves, trowels, recycled copy paper.
The Ruby Room
Provides formal dresses to low income teens. Nyla Jordan, 206-439-7575.
NEEDS: Plus size formal dresses, formal shoes, jewelry, unused make up, gift certificates for restaurants, nail & hair services.
Treehouse
Giving foster kids a childhood...and a future. Jessica Ross, 206-267-5116.
NEEDS: Preschool/Learning Toys, New Car Seats/Strollers, Action Figures/Dolls, Sports Equipment, Bikes/Skateboards, Building Toys, Board Games, Craft Kits, Watches/Wallets, CD’s/DVD’s, CD/MP3 Players, Digital Cameras.
CLOTHING: All sizes & styles ages 0-18
Trettin Drop In Preschool
A drop in preschool that provides care for 2-5 year olds up to four hours. Mary Jo Pierce, 206-729-3723.
NEEDS: Toy Airplanes (6-12 inches)
Toy Airports
Match box cars
toy motorcycles
Toy Cameras
Stuffed toy cats
Colored construction paper
Bright colored printer paper
Glue sticks
Fire Stations
New Air filters Contact preschool for order information
Unified Outreach Youth Arts Program
Free traditional and contemporary Arts programs for low income youth. David Toledo, 206-333-8118.
NEEDS: Traditional Art supplies (pens, paint, brushes, canvas, easel, light box.) Contemporary Art supplies (Wacom tablet & pen, flat screen monitors, scanner, design software, printer w/ ink.)
Transport Van or SUV.
Community center Tv, games, instruments
University of Washington MBA Challenge 4 Charity (C4C)
UW C4C is a MBA non-profit benefiting Boys & Girls Club & Special Olympics. sarajb@u.washington.edu, 206-819-3610.
NEEDS: Airline Miles, Electronics, Giftcards, Timeshare Vacation, VIP tickets to Seattle International Film Festival, Whale-watching Tour, Wine Tour & Tasting, Flight Lessons, 1990’s bottles of wine or rare vintages, Mountain Bike, WA Dinner Train, Artwork
Volunteers of America
Mentoring Children of Promise mentors children with an incarcerated parent. Jamara Knight, 425-259-3191.
NEEDS: Twenty 35mm point-and-shoot cameras preferably all of the same model. Example: Kodak 35mm Clam Kit KV250 ($12.99 each) available at Target locations.
Wallingford Boys & Girls Club
Provides a safe and positive place for children ages 5-18 years. Traci Huse, 206-547-7169.
NEEDS: gift cards for families,
bus tickets youth,
games for ages 5-10,
playground balls jumpropes,
DVD player,
high-quality walkie-talkies,
washable markers, scissors for kids,
copy paper,
construction paper,
art supplies,
West Edmonds Cooperative Preschool
Provides preschool and parent education for 2-4 year olds and their parents Dave O'Brien, 206-384-6690.
NEEDS: Bike helmets, dress-up clothes, jump ropes, balls, outdoor games/toys, bubble mix, 35mm film, photo processing, floor mop, preschool games, stickers of all kinds, construction paper, markers, tempera paints, 8x5.11 sheet protectors
WestSide Baby
We collect and distribute baby gear and diapers for families in need. Nancy Woodland, 206-767-1662.
NEEDS: diapers, carseats, cribs, strollers, color printer, desk top flat bed copier, wireless laptop, router, 2 desk chairs, desk, gift cards to reward volunteers, children's clothing.
Wonderland Developmental Center
Therapy for developmentally delayed children; support for their families. Margaret Cassady, 206-364-3777.
NEEDS: Grocery, toy, & office store gift cards; cell phones & minutes; computers; kids' books; dress-up clothes; small holiday gifts for kids; journal subscription; desks & chairs; printer & cartridges; vacuum; signage; landscaping; pool pass; board members
World Vision Storehouse
Provides clothing and toys for less fortunate families with little hope. Jim Peterson, 206-760-4100.
NEEDS: New toys, new childrens clothing, educational supplies