Altrusa International, Inc.; Lake Washington East Chapter
Mission: Identify needs in our community & fundraise for them. Marsha Christensen, 425-823-5018.
NEEDS: We need volunteers, customers, or donations for our yearly fundraiser project. In December we wrap gifts at Crossroads mall. All income (minus supplies) is then donated to a wide range of community needs.
Anna Armstrong White Foundation
Provides free taxi vouchers to keep people from driving after drinking. Rylee O'Brien, 206-914-9523.
NEEDS: Color copier, free and/or discount poster and t-shirt printing services.
Bryant Manor Computer Learning Center
The Bryant Manor Computer Learning Center (BMCLC) responds to community needs by offering a comprehensive set of telecommuting programs. As an opportunity-centered approached focused on academic excellence and career preparation, BMCLC embraces diversity Adrienne W. Bailey, 206-323-3738.
NEEDS: Internet service (ISP - High Speed) for at least a year
Software - Replacements/Upgrades
Rewiring to fully link all the computers and network them
Expandable cards to increase capacity of server
Computer Tables/Desks (9)
Laser Printer
Computerized Overhead Projector 2500 Lumens+
Projector Ceiling Mount
Screen for projector, wall mount
4 Computers for academics- Pentium IV or Dual Core with 512 RAM
4 Monitors 17" LCD
Computer for video editing- fast processor, 2 GB RAM, 200GB HD, high end video
David Colwell Building/Plymouth Housing Group
Low and moderate income apartment community Jason, 206-381-8448.
NEEDS: games and arts/crafts supplies for community events, piano tuning
Dispute Resolution Center of King County
Provide low-cost conflict resolution, mediation services and training. Patti Dudley, 206-443-9603.
NEEDS: Two new lazer jet printers, a good heavy duty paper shredder, paper eisel pads, hands-free telephone head sets, donor management software, and four lap top computers for our free small claims court mediation program.
Dunshee House - Home of Seattle AIDS Support Group
Provides emotional support and other services to those affected by HIV/AIDS David French, Outreach Coordinator, 206-322-2437.
NEEDS: New vacuum cleaner,
Halogen bulbs,
Framed artwork,
Gift cards,
Housekeeping services,
Gardening services,
Custom Signage,
Printing services,
New rugs/ runners,
New (or slightly used) livingroom furnishings,
Adobe training material
Edmonds Driftwood Players, Inc.
Provides theatre arts education and live performances during the year Dibra M. Kildow, Treasurer, 425-778-4166.
NEEDS: Plastic laundry baskets (for costume shop)
Copy paper
Commercial grade toilets (up to 6)
New commercial grade carpet & Instal- lation for lobby and auditorium
Equal Rights Washington Education Fund
Provides education for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. Barbara Green, 206-324-2570.
NEEDS: laptop computers, 8 1/2 x 11 paper
(all colors), bottled water, card stock
Family Federation for World Peace and Unification
Provides programs and services to strengthen families. Larry Krishnek, 360-223-1616.
NEEDS: Office Furniture
Generational Leadership
Generational Leadership is an eleven month character training program focusing on character development, leadership training and community service for young adults between the ages of 18 and 25. Peggy Sue Drury, 425-432-8928.
NEEDS: projectors, flat screen for classroom,
microsoft&adobe software, standing workstation, gift cards, cleaning supplies, office supplies, tents, sleeping bags, laptop computer, computerIntuos3 Pen tablet, head phones, cd players, garden supp,sport equp
Hmong Farmers Aid (Hmong Eastside Association)
Emergency relief for Hmong farmers who were devastated in the recent floods Heidi Bohan or Bee Cha, 425-844-8210.
NEEDS: Dahlia tubers (large size); Daffodil, tulip, iris and other spring bulbs; Rototillers; Tractors/ tractor parts
Homes Without Boundaries
Builds housing in Tijuana slums.Supports orphanage & local kids' education. Eric Stelter, 206-548-0800.
NEEDS: School-age children's clothing, coats, underwear, school supplies and toys. Teenager clothing, coats, gift items, school supplies. Blankets, bedding for all ages.
Institute for Community Leadership
Youth nonviolence leadership training, environmental and civic service. Karen Bohlke, 206-755-3677.
NEEDS: Mini-van or passenger van for transporting students. Grounds landscaping and restoration/gardening tools: commercial lawn mower, mulcher (shredder chipper), cardboard for mulch, native plants/trees, gloves, boots, shovels, weed whacker.
Let Kids Be Kids Inc.
orchestrate young peoples involvement in social justice issues. Michael Barrett Miller, 206-604-6679.
NEEDS: The following are for shelters that students visit.
Medium sized athletic socks,AA and AAA batteries, blankets,flashlights,plastic garbage bags,duct tape,paper plates,bowls and plastic utensils.
Maharishi Enlightenment Center
An international peace organization that offers the TM program and more. Paul Stokstad, 206-938-1068.
NEEDS: Database conversion from Access to ACT (about 2k) , Projector for Computer (to give power point talks - 7-800$) , sandwich board type sign ($250), Building Awning or sign (6k), Good vastu property or agricultural land (details at cityofpeace.us)
Marine Conservation Biology Institute
MCBI protects ocean life through science and conservation advocacy. Katie Holmes, 425-274-1180.
NEEDS: 4 NEW Lenovo ThinkPad X60 series notebooks (each with Intel Core Duo processor, Microsoft Office, CD/DVD burner, wireless card, and big hard drive and memory capacity), new laserjet printer, 4 drawer letter locking filing cabinet, and toaster oven.
MAVIN Foundation
Builds healthy communities that support mixed heritage people and families. Anne Katahira-Sims, 206-622-7101.
NEEDS: Desks, computers, ergonomic keyboards, computer software (Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Acrobat & PageMaker), DVD burner, postage, bus tokens for student interns.
Michael Maier Lodge, Rosicrucian Order, AMORC
Teaches self knowledge, and the practical application of universal laws. Chris Corfman, 206-227-5619.
NEEDS: We need a modern healthy building in the Seattle area to better serve our members and the public.
Our present building in Ballard, which we own locally, covers 2 lots and is bigger than we need, and it is old and leaky.
Motorcyclist Awareness Project
Building community awareness and education to increase road safety for all. Lynn Dixon, 206-241-5575.
NEEDS: Harley-Davidson T-shirts in XL and XXL sizes. Various "board" games, and puzzles for use in the community room; to be distributed to veteran's homes by groups of motorcyclists when they visit the Vets.
Mount Baker Council Boy Scouts
Build character, leadership, self confidence, Patriotism, good citizenship. Jim Hovis, 425-338-0380.
NEEDS: pressure treated 2x4s&4x4s,duplexing copier(one that really works)2desktop lazer printers,3new toilets,laborers to build small shelters for Boy Scouts to sleep in,on demand hotH2O heater,2-4 drawer locking file cabinets,new climbing helmets&harnesses
New Life Ministries International
Provides Christian based ministry to marriage and family relational issues. Mark & Audrey Alman, 425-785-3348.
NEEDS: laser printer, scanner/copier/fax combination unit, high quality camcorder, computer desk with two chairs and shelving, telephone system with caller ID unit, digital camara, Sanyo Pro-X multi-media projector and screen, two palm pilots
Nikkei Heritage Association - Japanese Cultural & Community Center project
Building a Japanese and Japanese American Cultural and Community Center Bif (info@jcccw.org), 206-568-7114.
NEEDS: Copy/printer paper, lime green card stock, paper shredder, file folders, labels, Print cartridges: Canon BCI-24 & HP Black 56, refreshment/grocery gift cards, infocus projector, plastic storage boxes, laptop.
Northwest Harvest
Washington's only statewide hunger relief agency. Tamara , 206-625-0755.
NEEDS: Non-perishable and nutritious food items such as canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats, hot or cold cereal, pasta, peanut butter, soup, canned stew. Baby formula, baby food, infant cereal and diapers are also needed.
Recovery Cafe
A community that serves folks traumatized by addiction and homelessness. David Coffey, 206-374-8731.
NEEDS: Printer paper, HP#96 black ink cartridges, tickets to sporting and cultural events, metro bus passes, art supplies, scissors, toilet paper, and espresso (decaf and regular).
RECOVERY CENTERS OF KING COUNTY
Provides drug/alcohol treatment and subsidized housing for 30 men and women Linda J. Dunbar, 206-568-8214.
NEEDS: clothing gift cards, grocery gift cards, bus passes, Twin Beds and bedding, dressers, towels.
Resident Action Council of Seattle Housing Authority Residents
Organization of public housing residents helping/advocating for residents. Lynn Sereda, 206-675-3067.
NEEDS: Tickets for cultural events such as movies, theatre, sporting events, etc. Gift cards for grocery stores and retail stores. A working photocopy machine.
Seattle Gujarati Cultural Society
Hold cultural dance programs and hold Gujarati ( India ) language classes.
Dance program attended by over 2000 people annually. P. R. Patel, 425-823-0666.
NEEDS: A sound system, including 2 CDplayers, 1 mixer, 1 control board, 1 sub woofer and 2 speakers with stands and six microphones with stands, including two wireless.A laptop computer to integrate music.
Seattle-Nantes Sister City Association
Arranges people-to-people exchanges with our sister city Nantes, France Tom Bennett, 425-712-0105.
NEEDS: Laptop computer, Desktop computer, Metro bus pass January - June, Prepaid cell phone, Video projector
Tape Ministries NW
We provide free 1,100 wholesome, inspirational books on tape for the blind. Bill Wippel, 206-243-7377.
NEEDS: Color Laser printer; 5 LCD computer monitors, 17"; Sony cassette slave duplicator; black/white copier, high-speed, double sided;
The FEAR Project
Documentary work on lasting effects of sexual violence for education media Tim Matsui, 206-409-3069.
NEEDS: media production software, computer, audio equipment; DVD burner, DVD's, cases, labels; digital printing: printer, paper, inks; framing materials; packing crates
The Healing Center
Provides grief support to children, adults & families in the Seattle area. Kath McCormack or Resa Moore, 206-523-1206.
NEEDS: art supplies,ribbon, markers, craft paper,journals (new), holiday gifts (all ages), kleenex, office supplies, tea, packaged hot cocoa, gift certificates, small stuffed animals, wall clock, books on grief, relaxation CD's, Small CD player,
thank you
Tilth Producers of Washington
Education and advocacy for WA organic farmers and sustainable agriculture Nancy Allen, 206-442-7620.
NEEDS: Copier that can take card stock, copy 2-sides, scan, fax; folding travel size display board; conference name badge holding trays; large sign & flag printed with our logo; new hot air pump thermoses; new or good used farm equipment, new Felco pruners
USO Puget Sound Area
Improve the lives of military personnel and their families in the region. Kelly Carey, 206-246-1908.
NEEDS: Phone cards, prepaid cell phones, DVD player, twin mattresses, living room & lounge furniture, computer chairs, portable dishwasher, chest style freezer, refrigerator, shelving, food display/bakery racks, fuel, RV maintenance, print/graphics, PR, etc
Vedanta Society of Western Washington
Gives talks, instructions and classes on meditation and spiritual life. Devra Freedman, 206-323-1228.
NEEDS: Meditation cushions and zafus
Washington CeaseFire
Washington CeaseFire is dedicated to reducing gun violence in WA State. Natalie Reber, 206-322-1236.
NEEDS: New Computer Screens
QuickBooks
Cash Contributions
Watchman Ministries International
State Coordinator for the National Day of Prayer and Global Day of Prayer. Rev. Tim Taylor, 425-687-0994.
NEEDS: Prayer coordinators for church, city, 39 counties, notebook computers for county coordinators, Dell XPS M1210, advertising, printing, laser printer, Adobe Acrobat Professional, website make over and maintenance, and copier