Nonprofit wish lists

826 Seattle
Provides free writing assistance and after school tutoring to area youth. Teri Hein, 206-725-2625.
NEEDS: Macintosh computers running OS X, Networkable laser printer, laptop bags, IBM Selectric typewriter, compact CD player, IKEA Noden tables, IKEA Expedite bookshelves, movie screen, Brita water cooler,gift certs: Trader Joes, Costco, hardware, office

Bahia Street
Breaks cycles of poverty for impoverished girls living in Salvador, Brazil Nancy Bacon, 206-633-1724.
NEEDS: *Children's books (simple English/pictures) *Books for young adults (in English) *Classic literature books (in English) *Art supplies *School supplies These will be used at the Bahia Street Center as part of the English and art therapy classes.

Books To Prisoners
Provides free reading materials to incarcerated individuals Andy, 206-442-2013.
NEEDS: Stamps. Paperback books: dictionaries, spanish-english dictionaries, books in spanish, Aztec/Mayan history, black studies, GED prep manuals, american sign language, Chomsky, Sun Tzu, Macchiavelli, Zinn, Goines, 48 Laws of Power, Wicca.

Bridges to Understanding
promotes cross-cultural understanding between students worldwide Cheryl Crow, 206-925-5302.
NEEDS: late model Macintosh computer (G5 or iMac), late model Windows desktop PC, Adobe Creative Suite software for the Mac, digital cameras (4 megapixel or greater), blank DVDs, portable sound recording equipment

C-TOT College Text-On-Tape
This is a work program. Inmates at WCCW provide text reading to disabled. Dr. Steve Nourse, 206-463-5344.
NEEDS: We would like some courtesy gift bags for the 10 inmate readers. Clean plastic zipper bags (like make-up bags or bigger) they can put supplies into, kleenex boxes, hand lotion, cough drops, pens, Xmas pencils, insulated coffee mugs, coffee.

Catholic Community Services- Youth Tutoring Program
Tutoring & mentoring for kids living in Seattle public housing communities. Laura Collins, Assistant Director, 206-328-5650.
NEEDS: books for beginning readers, computer paper, colored copy paper, white boards, dry erase markers, 2006 world maps/globes, digital cameras, photo paper, electric pencil sharpeners, grocery store gift cards, coffee (for our tutors!)

Center for Career Alternatives
Provides free education, training & employment services to Youth and Adults Peter Tsai, 206-322-9080.
NEEDS: LCD projector, DVD player, 2 digital cameras w/5.0+ mega pixels, scanner, set of 35-50 blue, gray, or maroon (matching) stacking chairs, 2 sm. fridges aprox. 3' tall, 2 tools to pick up litter, men's dress clothing, graduation gifts, pamphlet rack.

Chabad at University of Washington
Provides Jewish students with a home to learn & experience Judaism E. Estrin, 206-523-1359.
NEEDS: books of Jewish interest, games (billiards, board games, etc.), folding tables, folding chairs, computer, donations welcome

Children's Institute for Learning Differences
School for kids with special needs from all of Puget Sound; prof. training Kristine Frost, 206-232-8680.
NEEDS: Spring rocking horse, lcd projectors, laptop computers (PC's), childrens books, Adobe Creative Suite software

Community School Partners of Highline
Works with Highline District schools to offer on-site educational programs. jeannie@csphighline.org, 206-433-2357.
NEEDS: Grade level books (grades 1-8) Children's books on CD Portable CD players and headsets, Rechargeable AA batteries, Math flash cards, Calculators, Educational games, Gift cards to book stores, Novelty pens an pencils, Coffee, Volunteer tutors

Cool Mountain Education Fund
Fostering educational opportunities for the Nuosu people of China Tami Blumenfield, 206-200-8157.
NEEDS: We would appreciate donations of the following items to support our work: frequent flyer miles, digital cameras, digital voice recorders, memory cards, external hard drives, laptop computers, and donated business card and/or brochure printing

Cooper Elementary PTA
Provides a safe and productive experience for Cooper students and community Mason Wardell, 206-218-3297.
NEEDS: (in order of priority) - Musical Instruments for Music Dept (Clarinets, Violins etc.), DVD Player, Unicycles (for PE), adding machine w/paper, general office supplies, furniture for parent lounge, video camera, cashier's box, Thanks

DBA Zoomvita
We teach youth skills how to be proactive about ending school bullying. J Parker, 206-683-3847.
NEEDS: A lap top computer, office furniture, office supplies, printer ink, stamps, fax ink, a small free or cheap office space.

Edmonds Community College Foundation
Provides scholarships and support for the college and its facilities. Anne Cassidy, 425-640-1884.
NEEDS: Cash and vehicle donations. Honor a loved one, give a scholarship in memory or in tribute.

Emerald Heights Academy
We help our children to grow intellectually and to develop good character. Jeanne Belmonte, 425-643-1671.
NEEDS: 12 laptop computers, 8 desktop computers with flat-screen monitors, 3 wireless phones, 1 articulating keyboard, lateral files (3,4 & 5 high), 1 mobile projector. Please call for details. Thank you for your support!

Foundation for International Understanding Through Students
Inspires friendship beetween int'l students at the UW and community members Era Schrepfer, Executive Director, 206-543-0735.
NEEDS: coupons and gift certificates for local attractions, color printer, banquet coffee pot, tablecloths, paper goods, party supplies, language dictionaries, international flags, photo archiving supplies

Friends of the Hidden River
Creating inspiring environmental & energy education programs for our region Aaron Feik, 206-799-7029.
NEEDS: Any of the above Legal expertise for Board, Webpage software,ex Dreamweaver,GoLive; Acrobat Professional V 7.0, laser printer, Stationary, Business cards,

Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH)
Provides education about the salmon life cycle and watershed stewardship. Gestin Suttle, 425-392-1118.
NEEDS: desktop computer, laptop computer, software, small desk, gift cards for local grocery and office supply stores for volunteer program

Gatewood Elementary: GONZO Creative Media Network
Publish 40-page creative newspaper with 120, K-5 kids quarterly. HILARIOUS! Kelli Mabe / Brian Enriquez, 206-252-9410.
NEEDS: Children's Costumes, for exciting GONZO storytelling; Comfy Furniture for the Reading/Writing Lounge; Plants For Room ; Supplies with which to build the layout for a toy city (e.g. Legos, Lincoln Logs, etc.); Toy characters/props for the GONZO city

Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (or GLSEN) Washington State
Seeks to end anti-gay harrassment in K-12 schools. Supports GSAs. Robert Raketty, 206-330-2099.
NEEDS: Office supplies, gay books/videos, gift cards/miles, matching rolling chairs, flat screen PC monitors, color laser printer, digital camera, working laptop and computers, multi-media projector/screen, HP Laser Jet 5 si/Brother MFC 210 C printer toner.

Greenwood Elementary School PTA
Support Greenwood community Children and their families to enrich education Raj Patel, 206-985-6862.
NEEDS: Grocery Store Gift Cards to help our efforts in sponsorship of needy families in the Greenwood Community during this holiday season.

Hearing Loss Assoc - Washington
Education/support to people with hearing loss Sue Campbell, 206-772-5694.
NEEDS: Laptop and projector for training and volunteer captioners

Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Educating the whole child spiritually, academically & emotionally. Kristine Rohlinger, 425-349-7777.
NEEDS: New cyclone fence, updated playground structure, science lab supplies i.e. microscopes, glass slides, petri dishes, DVD players, TVs, school bus, portable kitchen warmers, updated alarm system, new range/stove, classroom maps, printers, software.

Indian American Education Foundation
Provides educational materials to children with disabilities. Prem Kumar, 425-830-8158.
NEEDS: Funds to purchase Braille printers, Braille kits, computers and software for visually impaired and hearing impaired children.

Kirkland Seventh-day Adventist School
A nonprofit small private school. Susan, 425-822-7554.
NEEDS: Vacuum cleaners, playground balls, markers, scissors, pencils, colored paper, white board markers, white board erasers, bus passes, heavy duty electric pencil sharpeners, AA batteries, set of new encyclopedias, band instruments

Lafayette Playground Committe / LPTA
working to revitalize the Lafayette playground to benefit the community Sonya Elliott, 206-250-3011.
NEEDS: 150 c yds asphalt removal, 265 linear ft asphalt saw cutting, 3 Type 241 catch basins, 1200 linear ft drain pipe, 450 linear ft QVC irrigation mainline, 10,400 Sq ft new asphalt paving, 6 basketball hoops, 530 c yds of sandy topsoil amendment, 800 one gal. native shrubs, 43 c yds woodchip mulch,

Lao Highland Association of King County
Provides a after-school tutoring program to low-income families. Mey Saelee, 206-854-1558.
NEEDS: Transportation van, computers, computer software, kiddy chairs, desks, school supplies, copying machine, water-cooler, shelves, file cabinets, board games or any games, basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, bean-bags, LCD media projections, microwave,

Listen and Talk Education for Children with Hearing Loss
Listen and Talk teaches deaf children speaking, listening and literacy skills. Eileen Brickley, 425-483-9700.
NEEDS: Wooden desks and chairs, 4-drawer locking fire files, carpeting, tricycles, lighting, gift certificates for educational toys, books, furniture, cooking equipment, computers

Literacy Source - A Community Learning Center
Provides learner-centered instruction to adults in ESL & basic life skills. Tasha Marsden, 206-782-2050.
NEEDS: general office supplies (paper, pens), 3-ring binders, reams of colored paper, dry erase markers, Casio FX-260 calculators, large print dictionaries, cassette walkmans w/ headsets, rechargeable batteries, conference table, flat-screen LCD monitors.

Louis Braille School
Private day school for blind and visually impaired children (K-8) Christina Ivanna, 425-778-2384.
NEEDS: DVD player,or DVD/VCR player, and TV for educational and training purposes

Mevlevi Order of America
classes, workshops, Rumi/Whirling Dervish performance - music, poetry, film Scott Hofmann, 206-784-1532.
NEEDS: lateral file, legal folders, boombox, chafing dishes, 8oz 100% cotton twill fabric - natural, miniDV tape stock, Photoshop CS, JBL Eon 10, stage mics, Microsoft Access, printing services, Microsoft Sharepoint Server, Focus FS-4 pro hard disk

Mukilteo Schools Foundation
Provides mini-grants to teachers and sets of books to classrooms Gail Gretencort, 425-348-0714.
NEEDS: Money for books and grants

New Horizon School
For students grade 6-12 with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit Margaret Soularie, 425-226-3717.
NEEDS: Technology: Computer Boxes - 1G or better processor, Monitors - 17 inch or larger, Mice - PS2 style plug, Keyboards - PS2 style plug, Hard Drives - 40G or better, Color Lazer Printers and B/W Laser Printers, Projector that attaches to computer

North Queen Anne Child Care
We provide child care for children ages 1 - 12. Open since January 1969. Royale Gueswel, 206-281-2919.
NEEDS: Tables and Chairs, teacher incentive gifts, childrens books, a van, new toys, table games for school age children, music cd's, books on cd, computer software, a couple of new lap top computers, drawing paper, craft supplies

Northwest Perennial Alliance
Provides education in perennials, gardening techniques and horticulture Susan Latter, 425-481-6557.
NEEDS: The Northwest Perennial Alliance Borders at the Bellevue Botanical Garden has a big wish list for our volunters that includes hand tools, garden tools and other garden related items. Contact NPA for more information and details of specific needs.

Northwest Yeshiva High School
Seattle's only Jewish HS proving both a Yeshiva and college prep education. Larry Azose, 206-232-5272.
NEEDS: 3 new televisions; 3 dvd players or video cassette players; a Smart Board See www.smart-boards.com; Security cameras and monitors for two entrances (high priority) - Thank you.

Pacific Northwest Writers Association (PNWA)
Develop writing skills through classes,access to publishers, & networking Pam Binder, 425-591-4329.
NEEDS: writing tablets, pens, tote bags for writers gatherings and summer conference

Pacific Sound Chorus
Women's a cappella chorus, focused on secondary school music educ. support. Susan Soderberg, Team Manager, 206-931-8927.
NEEDS: CD/DVD burner (multi-copy at once), preferably w/print-on-cd capabilty, for music learning tracks, teaching tools, marketing opportunities, advertising, membership drives, workshops and other community sharing opportunities.

Pacific Sound Chorus
Provides continuing education in vocal production and performance Gayle Robinson, 425-820-9825.
NEEDS: a machine that makes multiple copies of vocal teaching tapes or cd's

Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program
Provides new books and promotes reading activities for children in need. Jacki Crowther, 206-461-0123.
NEEDS: NEW children's books, especially board books (the ones with stiff pages), picture books, chapter books and books geared for kids in 1st and 2nd grade. Please no used books or ones with a holiday theme. Thank you!

Para Los Niños
Foster academic success for every Latino student Geno Amador, 206-241-7900.
NEEDS: Construction paper (all sizes and colors),glue,giant penciles,giant crayons, scissors (blunt tip),manipulatives,fine motor skill games,diffrent shape blocks,childrens bilingual books,giant alphabet beads,

Pilchuck Glass School
Art education organization in the medium of glass Whitney Hazzard, 206-621-8422 x27.
NEEDS: Metal flat files for print collection, Digital camera, Undercounter refrigerator, Portable defibrillator, and a Push mower

Powerful Schools
Provides literacy programs to resource-deprived, high-needs K-5 schools Doris Wong-Estridge, 206-722-5543.
NEEDS: copy machine, scanner, network-compatible printer, digital movie camera, portable moving cart, portable writing easels, snacks for kids, grocery store gift card, napkins/paper towels, colored copy paper, new/gently-used K-2 books, dictionaries, globe

Rainier View Elementary
Dedicated to learning and achievement that is culturally relevant. Rick Perillo, 206-252-7453.
NEEDS: Jump ropes, balls, sidewalk chalk, and any other playground equipment

Reading With Rover
We privide willing listners, our therapy dogs, for children to read to. Becky Bishop, 206-384-6151.
NEEDS: Card stock paper 8.5 by 11 Water base ink pads for Pawtographs :) New children's books age 7 to 12 Bilingual books for kids Lap top computer Power point computer

Redmond Organization for Shared Environments
Provides environmental education for children & adults on Bear Creek. Linda Hussey, 425-882-1846.
NEEDS: Need signage for teaching so the volunteer docents are not needed for all tours. King County has provided some in the past but we could use more and also upgrade what is existing. The LWSD Environmental School has provided the labor to do the work.

Relief and Education for Afghan Children (REACH)
Build schools in rural areas for elementary and middle school children. Joyce Hunziker, 206-463-3839.
NEEDS: Computer projector, to present program to groups, and soccer balls. All building materials and school supplies are purchased in Afghanistan.

Saint Cecilia Catholic School
Serving grades PreK-6th for Bainbridge Island & North Kitsap. Carla Caldwell, Principal, 206-842-2017.
NEEDS: PE equipment such as volleyball and tetherball equipment

Sanctuary Art Center
Art Studio serving homeless youth ages 13-25 in the University District. Troy Carter, 206-522-6256.
NEEDS: Canvasses, Pottery Clay and Glazes, Stained Glass, Sautering Iron, Acrylic Paint, Watercolor Paper, Glue Gun Sticks, Beading Supplies, Large T-Square and New Art Frames.

Science Decathlon
Provides science education and science competitions for youth ages 9-18. Janet Colberg, 206-632-0061.
NEEDS: Sponsor a youth to attend Dr.Eddie Tunstel of NASA's Mars Rover Mission at 2:30PM on Saturday, May 12 at SPU. Presentation is geared to youth. Ticket are seven dollars each.

Seattle Education Access
Seattle Education Access provides higher education advocacy and opportunity to marginalized high-potential young adults. Polly Trout, 206-683-5536.
NEEDS: Used Books, Computers, Alarm Clocks and Scientific Calculators.

Seattle Girls' School
Seattle Girls' School is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, strong self-esteem, and a life-long love of learning in girls. With its emphasis on science, math, and technology, the school will challenge girls to think critically and seek creative s Sonia Doughty, 206-709-2228.
NEEDS: (1) CD player or sub woofer, (5) 6-person tents, (3) LCD projectors and (3) pull down projection screens, (20) Digital cameras (photo and video), Large sink and installation for chem lab, (5) med size soft coolers, (20) Digi-walkers or pedometers

Sno-Isle Genealogical Society
Provides help with family history research Phylis Jorgenson, 425-778-6062.
NEEDS: a portable public address system to be used at educational meetings

St. Alphonsus Parish School
Provides moral and academic foundation for K-8th grade students in Ballard Mr. Bob Rutledge, Principal, 206-782-4363.
NEEDS: Large pull-down screen for Science Lab to share computer demonstrations and internet lessons.

St. Bernadette Parish School
Educates diverse K-8th grade in Christian values and academic excellence. Mr. Joe Budde, Principal, 206-244-4934.
NEEDS: Need 30 adjustable computer chairs for the computer lab so Kindergarten students can reach the keyboards.

St. George Parish School Enrichment Program
Provides after-school care to students in grades pre-k - 8th grade. Bernadette O'Leary, 206-762-0656.
NEEDS: For children of ages 4 - 14: Board games, sports equipment,arts & crafts materials, building blocks, legos, creative play toys, puppets, computer games and software, 2-3 digital cameras, 3 card reader/writers, blank cd-rw for the development office.

St. George School
Fifth grade classroom of St. George Catholic School located on Beacon Hill Claire O'Donnell, 206-762-0656.
NEEDS: Overhead projector Games:Blokus,Scrabble Books/gift cards for books:Maniac Magee x20, Amelia series by Marissa Moss, Bridge to Terabithia x20, poetry by Janet S. Wong, Watson's Go To Birmingham Cardboard display boards for science fair projects

The 13th Regional Heritage Foundation
Provides scholarships for Alaska Natives in The 13th Regional Corp. JoAnn O'Connor, 206-575-6229.
NEEDS: Laptop computers for students who cannot afford them.

The Attic Learning Community
A progressive alternative learning community serving children ages 5-18. Alison Farrell, 425-424-0800.
NEEDS: Adding machines and tape, table top laminator, digital camera, school supplies (paper, pens, pencils, tape, rulers, etc) art supplies (colored paper, yarn, paint, etc) document camera/projector, sturdy playground equipment (balls, monkey bars)

The Netza Project
Promotes literacy & education for indigenous children in Mexico & Americas. Lisa Martin, Executive Director, 360-697-5467.
NEEDS: Reading books in Spanish or bi-lingual, grade pre-K-6; First Dictionaries, school and art supplies, personal care items: combs,toothbrushes,soap; local school collection points; shipping services such as air and by sailboat to Zihuatanejo Mexico.

The Perkins School
Tk-5th grade non-profit private school Jackie Kelly, 206-526-8217.
NEEDS: Freezer, Digital camera, LCD-data projector, Tool box, French picture books, French-English dictionaries, Used Laptops, Gently used items are fine!

The Saul and Dayee G. Haas Foundation
Haas improves the quality of life of needy secondary school students. Bonnie Hilory, Executive Director, 206-352-1199.
NEEDS: archival storage space, dry and secure for 15 boxes -gift cards/certificates for students for stationery, backpacks, calculators, caps and gowns, SAT , PSAT ,clothing, muscial instruments- -gift cards for volunteers for coffee, sports events, movies-

The Sportfishing Foundation, NFP
We are a newly formed 501c3. Master Captain Jeffrey Lown, 425-603-1365.
NEEDS: The Sportfishing Foundation is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization intended to promote the education of sportfishing and water safety to all ages, develop working careers and a trade on a working vessel, to foster oceanic research through the IGFA.

Three Tree Montessori School
Provides Montessori learning environments for children ages 1 to 12 years. Connie Blair, 206-242-5100.
NEEDS: lap top computer and projector for presentations, sports equipment rack, ping-pong table, hand-crank flashlights or lanterns, hand-crank radio, PhotoShop, Page Maker or Quark Xpress, outdoor storage unit for gardening tools and emergency supplies

Washington Music Educators Association
Provide extended learning opportunities for outstanding music students. Bruce Caldwell, 425-771-7859.
NEEDS: Scholarship help for students whose skills qualify them for high-level statewide musical ensembles but have financial needs that inhibit them from applying and participating.

Washington State Holocaust Education Resource Center
Inspire teaching and learning for humanity through study of the Holocaust. Kami Knapp, 206-441-5747.
NEEDS: External DVD Burner; sturdy bookshelves; travel speaker & mircrophone; Office Depot gift cards; quarterly bus passes for 2 employees; laminator machine; printer cartridges: HP 4200 and Desktop 950c.

Water Tenders
Provides education to preserve salmon habitat in King County. Terry Lavender, 425-885-3007.
NEEDS: Water Tenders could using funding to continue to provide the bags filled with educational materials distributed to schools and related groups for environmental education. In-kind services such as printed canvas bags, printing services, or money help