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Giving Season United Way of Chittenden County Volunteer Center Wish Lists The Burlington Free Press November 2008 Weblogssunsentinelcom
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See instructions for fixing the problem. Giving Season United Way of Chittenden County Volunteer Center Wish Lists Nonprofits in need of assistance at the holidays November Print this page E mail this article Share Del.icio.us Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine The listings below were compiled by the United Way of Chittenden County Volunteer Center. The Agency Wishlists in the Giving Season are made possible in part by generous donations to the United Way of Chittenden County. For more information call or e mail volctrunitedwaycc.org . Please call the agency ahead of time to make sure the item is still needed. ALS Association Northern New England Chapter Burlington Wish List Computer and technology Printer ink HP HP HP HP HP ink new or refilled portable color projector for PC new or used Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop software new or used unregistered only with registration materials computer mice Optical button USB preferably cordless digital camera new or used with software or Internet driver USB Hubs new or used rolling computer case or small rolling luggage new or used . Office supplies Postage stamps any denomination paper copy multipurpose resume cover stock or card stock gift cards for Staples Office Max Walmart etc. for online purchases of office supplies. Miscellaneous Portable display board for tabletop displays tri fold half fold accordion or single panel with stand upright vacuum cleaner new or used bagless or bags included as long as bags are still available in stores red foot shaped carabineers bottled water. Contact Kimberly Tonneson at or e mail eventsalsanne.org Boys Wish List Electronics Digital cameras plus megapixel digital video camera good to excellent condition DVD players good to excellent condition Toys games music Musical instruments any kind especially percussive instruments musical equipment for recording or producing music including sheet music men s and women s basketballs up to up to new jewelry making kits up to new drawing or painting kits Miscellaneous Bar stools up to six excellent condition for the Cyber Cafe new sets of white boards and markers snow blower leaf blower yard rake. Contact Marnie Long at or e mail mlongbandgclub.org Brownell Library Essex Wish List DVD VCR combo player for in house patron use and staff training Contact Alison Pierce at or e mail alison sover.net Buell Street Dismas House Burlington Wish List A computer monitor and printer that is no more than to years old for a client who is returning to school. New clothing such as hats gloves socks long underwear sweatshirts and coats. Contact Kimberly Parsons at or e mail kimdismasofvermont.org Burlington Children s Space N. Winooski Ave. Burlington VT Wish List Classroom supplies Rhythm sticks preschool computer learning games balance scale easel drying rack face paints letter and number painting sponges draft sticks paint roller trays magnetic wall paint overhead projector markers adult scissors watercolor paper small wooden cars small wagons bubbles and wands magnetic blocks light table toys clear color magna tiles storage baskets small CD player and naptime music CDs. Miscellaneous A commercial or industrial heavy duty washer digital cameras small grandma chair not rocker light table LCD and overhead projectors. Contact Heather Duhamel at ext. or e mail hduhamelburlingtonchildrensspace.org Burlington Emergency Shelter North St. Burlington VT Wish List HP ink cartidges single blankets single bed sheet sets standard new pillows kitchen towels bath towels and washcloths socks digital camera. Contact Jim Guiel at or e mail beshelterjimverizon.net Burlington Parks organic vegetable seeds from previous years gardening how to books. Contact Lisa Coven at or e mail lcovenci.burlington.vt.us Cathedral Square Corporation Various locations Wish List Hawk s Nest residence in St. Albans Gently used furniture chair couch lamp and end table for the TV room a gently used working treadmill one or two NEW computers with Internet capability. Other sites Two large screen TVs one portable TV at least inches two DVD players one VHS player volleyball net for balloon volleyball new or gently used poinsettias for holiday decorations. Contact Paula Fitzpatrick at or e mail fitzpatrickcathedralsquare.org Champlain Adaptive Mounted Program CHAMP South Hero Wish List Horse supplies Muck buckets water buckets and rakes winter blankets that are waterproof and sheets that can be worn outside Building supplies Wood insulation wiring and plumbing supplies for a barn addition mirror for riding arena call for size concrete French doors for the CHAMP house fencing for fields paving for our parking lot to improve wheelchair access a gator vehicle to help with fence repairs. Classroom supplies or foot table and folding chairs. Contact Jean Desranleau at or e mail EGDJAD aol.com Committee on Temporary Shelter COTS S. Winooski Ave. Burlington VT Wish List Clothing Hats gloves and mittens new warm winter coats men women children new or gently used . Gift cards Phone grocery store pharmacy gas. CCTA bus passes. Kitchen items New knife set knife sharpener scratch resistant pots and pans with lids laundry and dish detergent cleaning supplies. Contact Florence McCloud at ext. or e mail florencemcotsonline.org Common Ground Center Camp Common Ground Starksboro Wish List Children s items Up to infant backpacks child safety gates wooden Infant changing table highchairs and children s tables and chairs good condition for family camp programs Tools Hammers hand saws screwdrivers garden rakes hoes and hand tools Equipment GPS units kick wheel Contact Pam Durda at or e mail pamcgcvt.org Community Health Center of Burlington Riverside Ave. Suite Burlington VT Wish List Clothing Blankets Warm Weather Help Homemade cotton booties caps and receiving blankets hand knit wool mittens hats and scarves wool socks wool blanket hand foot warmers ponchos new socks new cotton underwear for Men size and and women medium large Contact Carrie Perkins at ext. or e mail cperkinschcb.org Essex CHIPS and Teen Center Lincoln St. Essex Junction VT Wish List Kitchen Utensils Serrated knife serving knife spatulas serving spoons spreading knives Contact Ryan Polly at or e mail ryanessexchips.org First Night Burlington Inc. Wish List Clean office chairs in very good condition up to desk chairs on wheels and up to standard office chairs with armrests. Contact Linsey Foster Mason at or e mail linseyfirstnightburlington.com Fletcher Free Library Burlington Wish List PlayStation Wii or game cube consoles and games T or E rated controllers especially guitars for the PS Wiimotes or gamecube controllers used but functional equipment for monthly tournaments for teens Contact Rebecca Goldberg at or e mail rebgoldberggmail.com Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity P.O. Box Burlington VT Wish List An enclosed lockable storage trailer on wheels to feet long we would be happy to put the donors name on it Contact David Mullin at or e mail davemullincomcast.net Heineberg Senior And Community Center Burlington Wish List A new computer and laptop for our lab which is used everyday by seniors to stay in touch a new vacuum cleaner. Contact Gail Moreau at or e mail gmmoreauverizon.net Highgate Public Library P.O. Box Highgate Center VT Wish List Games for teens for our monthly teen events. Contact Liza Comiskey at or e mail highgate pubvals.state.vt.us Hilltop Light Ministries Burlington Wish List Two laser printers good condition laptop PC or Mac Contact Rev. Patricia Davis at or e mail pdavishilltoplight.org Hospice of the Champlain Valley Burlington Wish List Gift certificates Staples gift cards for medicine lock boxes and office supplies gift cards to bookstores. Computers electronics A radio CD player baby monitors basic model only and computer library software that reads ISBN off books to allow automated system of entering Contact Kris Maille at or e mail mailleVNACares.org HowardCenter Child Youth Wish List Autism Spectrum Program Portable DVD player or video I pod Gameboy with games other fun learning geared computer games. Community Friends Mentoring Program sets of small computer speakers gift certificates to grocery stores and pizza restaurants. FCBS Therapeutic Groups Living Skills Kids swimming goggles yoga videos for kids of all ages winter gloves all sizes ski snowboard helmets all sizes . First Call program Craft supplies floor lamps with day light bulbs office chairs new or gently used . Outpatient Office New portable CD player and karaoke machine new multicultural baby dolls and doll house dolls yoga mats. Pine Forest Child Care Photo paper CD tape players with sleep repeat mode area carpets of various sizes colors child s wagon radio flyer type with high sides diapers any size non allergenic wipes. White Street Program Swing set door basketball hoop kiddie pool arts and crafts supplies construction paper crayons markers pipe cleaners fimo clay etc. . School Services Model cars art paper markers Sculpty Play Doh watercolors colored pencils beads beading equipment sand balloons games. Contact Kym Asam at or e mail kymahowardcenter.org HowardCenter Northern Lights Burlington Wish List Twin sheet sets towels bath hand and wash cloth sets pots and pans drinking glasses tampons and pads Gift Cards for incentives Contact Cara Gleason at or e mail caraghowardcenter.org Humane Society of Chittenden County Kindness Court South Burlington VT Wish List Pet Shelter Supplies Yesterday s News cat litter non clumping cat litter pet food guinea pigs rats ferrets and rabbits high quality canned dog and cat food hot dogs and string cheese great motivators while training dogs new cat toys peanut butter Clorox bleach four electric CD or CD Radio players boom box type to be placed in key locations about the shelter research shows animals are calmer and happier when soft music is played latex gloves. Office supplies White copy paper bright colored paper for fliers toilet paper Avery Address Labels Contact Amanda Parham at ext. or e mail amandachittendenhumane.org Imani Youth And Family Center N. Winooski Ave. Burlington VT Wish List Floor buffer polisher folding chairs for events at center. Contact Trista Baker at or e mail Imanisover.net King Street Youth Center P.O. Box King St. Burlington VT Wish List Technology Equipment Analog wall clock and cage for gym timers egg timers digital cameras used or new no more than three years old Flip video camera computer headphones no ear buds or clip ons computer microphones. Art Office School Supplies Durable pencil sharpeners manual or electric for classroom use glitter sequins construction paper clay Fimo and modeling fusion beads glue sticks tape all kinds especially duct markers plastic lanyard string beads fun fabric for crafts all shapes and sizes rechargeable AA and D batteries flip chart easel for literacy work white board or chalk board ideally to attach flip chart paper Extra large flip chart pads lined wide lined and blank . Up to Individual sized chalk boards or white boards reams of paper for computers copiers and academic and art projects. Toys Games New board games especially the classics Wii controllers Mario cart and Mario party for Wii New LEGO sets levels from preschool to teens toy cars and trucks regulation size basketballs Hula hoops clothing for in baby dolls pencils regular and or mechanical and decorative pencils for incentives. Gift cards Cards to craft stores electronics stores for educational software and other technology items gift cards to food stores to provide food for children in various programs gift cards to clothing stores to purchase items such as snow pants mittens etc. used in winter in order to take kids outdoors. Miscellaneous New chapstick of any variety ultimately sticks Contact Kristin Burdge at or e mail kristinkingstreetyouth.org Lake Champlain Men s Resource Center Burlington Wish List Computer hardware Contact Mark Montalban at or e mail lcmrcriseup.net Lund Family Center Burlington Wish List Childcare Program ring binders disposable cameras page protectors solid color card stock . x glue sticks digital camera color printer laptop computers Dell s Kitchen Commercial immersion blender small commercial salad spinner grill pan Cuisinart mixing bowls small appliances glassware dishes silverware utensils. Adoption Program Arts and crafts supplies stuffed animals new for adoption finalizations Heather has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman My New Family A First Look at Adoption by Pat Thomas ABC A Family Alphabet Book by Bobbie Combs Desiree Keane and Brian Rippa. New Horizons Love seat bean bag chairs school supplies. BigDogs Baby Bears portable CD players digital camera washcloths and towels scissors T shirts play sand rocking chair suet art supplies ribbon yarn feathers construction paper cardstock markers glue etc. art smocks bottles drib sheets changing table pad music movement CDs assorted wicker baby toddler silverware standing fan body pillows Contact Pam Castelli at Ext. or e mail pamclundfamilycenter.org Mobius The Mentoring Movement Pine St. Burlington VT Wish List Network Server We are in need of a server that can handle host up to desktops. Contact Tracy MacLean at or e mail tracymobiusmentors.org Peace Wish List LCD monitors LCD projector dual processor computers used In working condition Adobe Dreamweaver software Contact Wendy Coe at Ext. or e mail wcoepjcvt.org Prevent Child Abuse Vermont P.O. Box Montpelier VT Wish List Paper cups plates plastic utensils or napkins for family meals children s books for use during fee time and in our prison program where inmates can record themselves reading the book and send the tape along with the book to their child. Art Supplies crayons markers paper glue scissors popsicle sticks stickers Play Doh etc. gift certificates to food stores puppets used to model appropriate behaviors Contact Jessie LaCroix at or e mail jlacroixpcavt.org ReCycle North Pine St. Burlington VT Wish List Building Materials Center Work gloves sawstop table saw wood lathe cordless drills particle masks bandsaw with rip fence pallet racks linear ft ft wide to feet of industrial heavy duty cantilever racks for display and access to reuseable lumber. Woodshop tools gently used in good condition one tool trailer good condition for YouthBuild Team job sites. Tilt Truck For transporting and dumping bulky materials and garbage new or barely used preferably with a polyethylene body all welded steel chassis and push handle and within OSHA requirements for material handling. L x W x H Classroom supplies ring binders pens pencils calculators markers index cards tri fold display boards letter size printer paper date books computer headphones Office supplies Office copier color printers laptop computers for trainees copy paper presentation folders mechanical pencils Sharpies ballpoint pens Post It notes labels for laser printer garbage bags CDRs file folders manila envelopes speaker phone for conference calls triangular speaker Smart Board System http www .smarttech.com st en US Products SMART Boards default.htm Lockers for on site volunteers three separate high locker towers each locker measuring x x would be ideal but we re not picky . Magazine subscriptions to support reading programs news magazine People This Old House and or Fine Home Building Smithsonian and or National Geographic. December Holiday Party Food Donations of cookies and cake and savory appetizers for our upcoming holiday party for staff and their families will help allow funds to be directed toward our mission reuse job skills training poverty relief. Contact Jessica Terrill at x or e mail jterrillrecyclenorth.org Ronald McDonald House Charities of Burlington South Winooski Ave. Burlington VT Wish List New toys age gas cards grocery cards phone cards taxi vouchers restaurant gift certificates movie passes stamps . . and . white copy paper x pens and pencils ink jet cartridges paper clips transparent tape non perishable food paper towels bathroom cleaner packing tape laundry detergent. Contact Amy Laframboise at or e mail alaframcomcast.net Sara Holbrook Community Center North Ave. Burlington VT Wish List Gift cards Gas cards for youth van Hannafords gift cards iTunes gift cards. Office Equipment Computers with monitors and printers for the new computer lab must have Windows XP and be in decent condition photocopier office supplies Games Entertainment Contact Casey Sexton at or e mail csextonsaraholbrookcc.org Save Our Strays P.O. Box Huntington VT Wish List Animal Rescue Shelter Supplies Bleach paper towels laundry detergent cat Contact Lisa Haynes at or e mail LoveThosePetsaol.com Save the Greyhound Dogs Essex Wish List A new or gently used desk table top copier in good working condition to be used for small volume copying. Contact Scotti Devens at or e mail STGDsover.net Somali Bantu Community Association Of Vermont Burlington Wish List Clothing Children s Items Home Items Winter clothing shoes Men women and children blankets couches beds pots Contact Mohamed Abdi at or e mail sbcavtsomalibantuvermont.org South Burlington Community Housing Wish List Gift certificates small gift items for resident s gift baskets small denomination gift cards candies chocolates small sized personal care items such as shampoos or specialty soaps socks and other small goods sturdy couch and or a couple of chairs that will support a weight of up to lbs. A large outdoor table and chairs table must be fairly high to allow space for residents wheelchairs to fit underneath preferably the kind with the support legs in the center rather than on each corner. Contact Kimberly Whitney at or e mail whitneycathedralsquare.org Spectrum Youth Wish List For Teens New or nearly new clean adult size sleeping bags and new white socks for youth living on the street. Mini Date Books Planners for youth attending education classes. Gift Certificates To Border s and local fast food restaurants and coffee shops It would be great if gift certificates were each worth about just enough to buy a sandwich or a cup of coffee. They are used as incentives for youth doing well with their educational plan. Movie ticket vouchers or gift certificates for movies to provide the youth we serve. Outdoor Backpacking and Hiking Gear Backpacks cubic inches tents sleeping bags stoves and cooking supplies stuff sacks waterproof jackets and pants hiking boots bike panniers bike racks water bottles water purification equipment climbing gear crash pads hiking clothing and other gear for climbing backpacking or cycling trips. Electronics Two DVD Players for the Youth Co op residence and iPod MP players or other portable personal music players for the Drop In Center so youth can enjoy their music individually. Contact Deanna Cameron at Ext. or e mail dcameronspectrumvt.org The Children s School Patchen Road South Burlington VT Wish List One office chair in good to excellent condition preferably black with high back arms and adjustable seat one or drawer locking lateral file cabinet in oak or cherry wood finish in good to excellent condition. Contact Roberta Couture at or e mail robertatcsvt.org The Nature Conservancy of Vermont State St. Suite Montpelier VT Wish List Tools Good quality new or used hand tools for use in maintaining our walking trails and cutting down non native invasive plants sturdy hand clippers folding pruning saws and loppers with ratchet action are preferred professional grade light weight. Stihl Husky or Jonsereds chainsaw cc s . Miscellaneous New good quality leather gloves in men s women s and children s sizes for trail maintenance any brand or type of adult size snowshoes two filing cabinets in good working condition for our office. Contact Emily Seifert at ext. or e mail eseiferttnc.org The Philo Center Shelburne Road Suite No. Shelburne VT Wish List Office chairs new carpeting for office an office cubicle wall divider or gently used sofas for our waiting room computers and printers for our therapists to write reports plastic bins large medium Contact Dawn Holbrook at or e mail infophilocenter.org The RATC Nest Richmond Area Teen Center Wish List Pop CDs PG DVDs Pop Karaoke CDs area rugs paper towels toilet paper tissues liquid hand soap. Contact Sue Pochop at or e mail sue.pochopuvm.edu Turning Point Center Of Chittenden County Burlington Wish List DVD player good working condition brochure racks vacuum cleaner in good working condition with a supply of bags sturdy bookshelves books on addiction recovery self help or spirituality board games Scrabble Risk Pictionary craft supplies scissors paper glitter etc. coffee creamer sugar bulletin boards. Contact Maggie Gordon at or e mail mgordongmavt.net Vermont Children s Aid Winooski Wish List Gift Gas Cards For teens families new infant safe teddy bears to present to new adoptive families. Clothing Personal items Diapers size diapers girls clothing size T girls winter clothes including hats boots gloves Desacream like Desitin and bath and beauty gift sets for caregivers of children whose parents are incarcerated. Miscellaneous disposable cameras for kids making life books in counseling journals and nice pens for children journaling toddler bed small microwave oven. Contact Connie Rafoul at or e mail mainadmnvtcas.org Vermont Odyssey Of The Mind Richmond Wish List Computer equipment office supplies and goods for a fundraising auction. Contact Timothy Perkins at or e mail vtootmaccess.vt.com Vermont Respite House Williston Wish List Personal Items Lubriderm unscented lotion any size disposable razors unscented baby wipes artificial tears travel size baby powder and toothpaste. Miscellaneous Unflavored decaf coffee white washcloths Tide unscented high efficiency laundry detergent black oil sunflower seeds new portable CD players. Contact Susan Abell at or e mail abellVNACares.org Vermont Works For Women Park St. Essex Junction VT Wish List Tools for women Contact Sybil Thomas at ext. or e mail sthomasvtworksforwomen.org VNA Adult Day Program Wish List Craft Supplies Kits for wooden birdhouses unpainted or other projects. Kitchen Supplies New toaster spice rack coffee carafes blender and food processor. Also would like tea service for . Program Supplies Gift certificates to craft stores grocery stores or bakeries. Holiday Decorations One new artificial tree decorations Miscellaneous Three recliners new preferred used must be in perfect shape with no holes or soiling feet of Track System to help transfer clients from one area to another small electric fireplace to add to our cozy atmosphere Contact Linda Martinez at or e mail martinezvnacares.org VNA Adult Day Program Prim Road Suite Colchester VT Wish List Craft Supplies Kits for wooden birdhouses unpainted or other projects. Kitchen Supplies New toaster spice rack coffee carafes blender and food processor. Also would like tea service for large pots and pans potholders adult aprons canisters Program Supplies Gift certificates to craft stores grocery stores or bakeries. Holiday Decorations One new artificial tree decorations Computers electronics Laptop computers fax machine combination CD and cassette player. Miscellaneous Three recliners new preferred used must be in perfect shape with no holes or soiling feet of Track System to help transfer clients from one area to another small electric fireplace to add to our cozy atmosphere thermometer temporal manicure supplies books puzzles and board games. The Rhythmic Arts Project TRAP Percussion Package View online at http www.traponline.com trapstore.htm . Contact Debra Kokotoff program director at or e mail Kokotoffvnacares.org VNA Family Room Prim Road Colchester VT Wish List Aquarium to make a terrarium diapers laptop computers. Contact Susan Landsman at Ext. or e mail landsmanVNACares.org Women Helping Battered Women P.O. Box Burlington VT Wish List Cell Phones Give us your old cell phone and charger which will directly support people who use our services. Shelter Supplies New pillows a new vacuum unopened kitchen staples i.e. flour sugar Office supplies Forever postage stamps white x copy paper toilet paper paper towels trash bags household cleaning supplies. For Women Bras and women s underwear Contact Jennie D at Ext. or e mail jenniedwhbw.org YWCA Of Vermont Inc. P.O. Box South Hero VT Wish List Camp Hochelaga Wacky noodles kayak new or good condition life Jackets PFDs lbs. new or in good condition arts and crafts materials chain saw video camera. Office Cordless phone system desktop letter folder a conference phone that will accommodate a by foot room computers no more than years old which run Windows XP desk lamps coat tree Contact Rebecca Gurney at or e mail rebecca.gurney.ywcaverizon.net In your voice Read reactions to this story Newest first Oldest first Add your comment max maxchars characters You must be logged in to leave a comment. 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Giving Season United Way of Chittenden County Volunteer Center Wish Lists The Burlington Free Press November 2008 Weblogssunsentinelcom
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See instructions for fixing the problem. Giving Season United Way of Chittenden County Volunteer Center Wish Lists Nonprofits in need of assistance at the holidays November Print this page E mail this article Share Del.icio.us Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine The listings below were compiled by the United Way of Chittenden County Volunteer Center. The Agency Wishlists in the Giving Season are made possible in part by generous donations to the United Way of Chittenden County. For more information call or e mail volctrunitedwaycc.org . Please call the agency ahead of time to make sure the item is still needed. ALS Association Northern New England Chapter Burlington Wish List Computer and technology Printer ink HP HP HP HP HP ink new or refilled portable color projector for PC new or used Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop software new or used unregistered only with registration materials computer mice Optical button USB preferably cordless digital camera new or used with software or Internet driver USB Hubs new or used rolling computer case or small rolling luggage new or used . Office supplies Postage stamps any denomination paper copy multipurpose resume cover stock or card stock gift cards for Staples Office Max Walmart etc. for online purchases of office supplies. Miscellaneous Portable display board for tabletop displays tri fold half fold accordion or single panel with stand upright vacuum cleaner new or used bagless or bags included as long as bags are still available in stores red foot shaped carabineers bottled water. Contact Kimberly Tonneson at or e mail eventsalsanne.org Boys Wish List Electronics Digital cameras plus megapixel digital video camera good to excellent condition DVD players good to excellent condition Toys games music Musical instruments any kind especially percussive instruments musical equipment for recording or producing music including sheet music men s and women s basketballs up to up to new jewelry making kits up to new drawing or painting kits Miscellaneous Bar stools up to six excellent condition for the Cyber Cafe new sets of white boards and markers snow blower leaf blower yard rake. Contact Marnie Long at or e mail mlongbandgclub.org Brownell Library Essex Wish List DVD VCR combo player for in house patron use and staff training Contact Alison Pierce at or e mail alison sover.net Buell Street Dismas House Burlington Wish List A computer monitor and printer that is no more than to years old for a client who is returning to school. New clothing such as hats gloves socks long underwear sweatshirts and coats. Contact Kimberly Parsons at or e mail kimdismasofvermont.org Burlington Children s Space N. Winooski Ave. Burlington VT Wish List Classroom supplies Rhythm sticks preschool computer learning games balance scale easel drying rack face paints letter and number painting sponges draft sticks paint roller trays magnetic wall paint overhead projector markers adult scissors watercolor paper small wooden cars small wagons bubbles and wands magnetic blocks light table toys clear color magna tiles storage baskets small CD player and naptime music CDs. Miscellaneous A commercial or industrial heavy duty washer digital cameras small grandma chair not rocker light table LCD and overhead projectors. Contact Heather Duhamel at ext. or e mail hduhamelburlingtonchildrensspace.org Burlington Emergency Shelter North St. Burlington VT Wish List HP ink cartidges single blankets single bed sheet sets standard new pillows kitchen towels bath towels and washcloths socks digital camera. Contact Jim Guiel at or e mail beshelterjimverizon.net Burlington Parks organic vegetable seeds from previous years gardening how to books. Contact Lisa Coven at or e mail lcovenci.burlington.vt.us Cathedral Square Corporation Various locations Wish List Hawk s Nest residence in St. Albans Gently used furniture chair couch lamp and end table for the TV room a gently used working treadmill one or two NEW computers with Internet capability. Other sites Two large screen TVs one portable TV at least inches two DVD players one VHS player volleyball net for balloon volleyball new or gently used poinsettias for holiday decorations. Contact Paula Fitzpatrick at or e mail fitzpatrickcathedralsquare.org Champlain Adaptive Mounted Program CHAMP South Hero Wish List Horse supplies Muck buckets water buckets and rakes winter blankets that are waterproof and sheets that can be worn outside Building supplies Wood insulation wiring and plumbing supplies for a barn addition mirror for riding arena call for size concrete French doors for the CHAMP house fencing for fields paving for our parking lot to improve wheelchair access a gator vehicle to help with fence repairs. Classroom supplies or foot table and folding chairs. Contact Jean Desranleau at or e mail EGDJAD aol.com Committee on Temporary Shelter COTS S. Winooski Ave. Burlington VT Wish List Clothing Hats gloves and mittens new warm winter coats men women children new or gently used . Gift cards Phone grocery store pharmacy gas. CCTA bus passes. Kitchen items New knife set knife sharpener scratch resistant pots and pans with lids laundry and dish detergent cleaning supplies. Contact Florence McCloud at ext. or e mail florencemcotsonline.org Common Ground Center Camp Common Ground Starksboro Wish List Children s items Up to infant backpacks child safety gates wooden Infant changing table highchairs and children s tables and chairs good condition for family camp programs Tools Hammers hand saws screwdrivers garden rakes hoes and hand tools Equipment GPS units kick wheel Contact Pam Durda at or e mail pamcgcvt.org Community Health Center of Burlington Riverside Ave. Suite Burlington VT Wish List Clothing Blankets Warm Weather Help Homemade cotton booties caps and receiving blankets hand knit wool mittens hats and scarves wool socks wool blanket hand foot warmers ponchos new socks new cotton underwear for Men size and and women medium large Contact Carrie Perkins at ext. or e mail cperkinschcb.org Essex CHIPS and Teen Center Lincoln St. Essex Junction VT Wish List Kitchen Utensils Serrated knife serving knife spatulas serving spoons spreading knives Contact Ryan Polly at or e mail ryanessexchips.org First Night Burlington Inc. Wish List Clean office chairs in very good condition up to desk chairs on wheels and up to standard office chairs with armrests. Contact Linsey Foster Mason at or e mail linseyfirstnightburlington.com Fletcher Free Library Burlington Wish List PlayStation Wii or game cube consoles and games T or E rated controllers especially guitars for the PS Wiimotes or gamecube controllers used but functional equipment for monthly tournaments for teens Contact Rebecca Goldberg at or e mail rebgoldberggmail.com Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity P.O. Box Burlington VT Wish List An enclosed lockable storage trailer on wheels to feet long we would be happy to put the donors name on it Contact David Mullin at or e mail davemullincomcast.net Heineberg Senior And Community Center Burlington Wish List A new computer and laptop for our lab which is used everyday by seniors to stay in touch a new vacuum cleaner. Contact Gail Moreau at or e mail gmmoreauverizon.net Highgate Public Library P.O. Box Highgate Center VT Wish List Games for teens for our monthly teen events. Contact Liza Comiskey at or e mail highgate pubvals.state.vt.us Hilltop Light Ministries Burlington Wish List Two laser printers good condition laptop PC or Mac Contact Rev. Patricia Davis at or e mail pdavishilltoplight.org Hospice of the Champlain Valley Burlington Wish List Gift certificates Staples gift cards for medicine lock boxes and office supplies gift cards to bookstores. Computers electronics A radio CD player baby monitors basic model only and computer library software that reads ISBN off books to allow automated system of entering Contact Kris Maille at or e mail mailleVNACares.org HowardCenter Child Youth Wish List Autism Spectrum Program Portable DVD player or video I pod Gameboy with games other fun learning geared computer games. Community Friends Mentoring Program sets of small computer speakers gift certificates to grocery stores and pizza restaurants. FCBS Therapeutic Groups Living Skills Kids swimming goggles yoga videos for kids of all ages winter gloves all sizes ski snowboard helmets all sizes . First Call program Craft supplies floor lamps with day light bulbs office chairs new or gently used . Outpatient Office New portable CD player and karaoke machine new multicultural baby dolls and doll house dolls yoga mats. Pine Forest Child Care Photo paper CD tape players with sleep repeat mode area carpets of various sizes colors child s wagon radio flyer type with high sides diapers any size non allergenic wipes. White Street Program Swing set door basketball hoop kiddie pool arts and crafts supplies construction paper crayons markers pipe cleaners fimo clay etc. . School Services Model cars art paper markers Sculpty Play Doh watercolors colored pencils beads beading equipment sand balloons games. Contact Kym Asam at or e mail kymahowardcenter.org HowardCenter Northern Lights Burlington Wish List Twin sheet sets towels bath hand and wash cloth sets pots and pans drinking glasses tampons and pads Gift Cards for incentives Contact Cara Gleason at or e mail caraghowardcenter.org Humane Society of Chittenden County Kindness Court South Burlington VT Wish List Pet Shelter Supplies Yesterday s News cat litter non clumping cat litter pet food guinea pigs rats ferrets and rabbits high quality canned dog and cat food hot dogs and string cheese great motivators while training dogs new cat toys peanut butter Clorox bleach four electric CD or CD Radio players boom box type to be placed in key locations about the shelter research shows animals are calmer and happier when soft music is played latex gloves. Office supplies White copy paper bright colored paper for fliers toilet paper Avery Address Labels Contact Amanda Parham at ext. or e mail amandachittendenhumane.org Imani Youth And Family Center N. Winooski Ave. Burlington VT Wish List Floor buffer polisher folding chairs for events at center. Contact Trista Baker at or e mail Imanisover.net King Street Youth Center P.O. Box King St. Burlington VT Wish List Technology Equipment Analog wall clock and cage for gym timers egg timers digital cameras used or new no more than three years old Flip video camera computer headphones no ear buds or clip ons computer microphones. Art Office School Supplies Durable pencil sharpeners manual or electric for classroom use glitter sequins construction paper clay Fimo and modeling fusion beads glue sticks tape all kinds especially duct markers plastic lanyard string beads fun fabric for crafts all shapes and sizes rechargeable AA and D batteries flip chart easel for literacy work white board or chalk board ideally to attach flip chart paper Extra large flip chart pads lined wide lined and blank . Up to Individual sized chalk boards or white boards reams of paper for computers copiers and academic and art projects. Toys Games New board games especially the classics Wii controllers Mario cart and Mario party for Wii New LEGO sets levels from preschool to teens toy cars and trucks regulation size basketballs Hula hoops clothing for in baby dolls pencils regular and or mechanical and decorative pencils for incentives. Gift cards Cards to craft stores electronics stores for educational software and other technology items gift cards to food stores to provide food for children in various programs gift cards to clothing stores to purchase items such as snow pants mittens etc. used in winter in order to take kids outdoors. Miscellaneous New chapstick of any variety ultimately sticks Contact Kristin Burdge at or e mail kristinkingstreetyouth.org Lake Champlain Men s Resource Center Burlington Wish List Computer hardware Contact Mark Montalban at or e mail lcmrcriseup.net Lund Family Center Burlington Wish List Childcare Program ring binders disposable cameras page protectors solid color card stock . x glue sticks digital camera color printer laptop computers Dell s Kitchen Commercial immersion blender small commercial salad spinner grill pan Cuisinart mixing bowls small appliances glassware dishes silverware utensils. Adoption Program Arts and crafts supplies stuffed animals new for adoption finalizations Heather has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman My New Family A First Look at Adoption by Pat Thomas ABC A Family Alphabet Book by Bobbie Combs Desiree Keane and Brian Rippa. New Horizons Love seat bean bag chairs school supplies. BigDogs Baby Bears portable CD players digital camera washcloths and towels scissors T shirts play sand rocking chair suet art supplies ribbon yarn feathers construction paper cardstock markers glue etc. art smocks bottles drib sheets changing table pad music movement CDs assorted wicker baby toddler silverware standing fan body pillows Contact Pam Castelli at Ext. or e mail pamclundfamilycenter.org Mobius The Mentoring Movement Pine St. Burlington VT Wish List Network Server We are in need of a server that can handle host up to desktops. Contact Tracy MacLean at or e mail tracymobiusmentors.org Peace Wish List LCD monitors LCD projector dual processor computers used In working condition Adobe Dreamweaver software Contact Wendy Coe at Ext. or e mail wcoepjcvt.org Prevent Child Abuse Vermont P.O. Box Montpelier VT Wish List Paper cups plates plastic utensils or napkins for family meals children s books for use during fee time and in our prison program where inmates can record themselves reading the book and send the tape along with the book to their child. Art Supplies crayons markers paper glue scissors popsicle sticks stickers Play Doh etc. gift certificates to food stores puppets used to model appropriate behaviors Contact Jessie LaCroix at or e mail jlacroixpcavt.org ReCycle North Pine St. Burlington VT Wish List Building Materials Center Work gloves sawstop table saw wood lathe cordless drills particle masks bandsaw with rip fence pallet racks linear ft ft wide to feet of industrial heavy duty cantilever racks for display and access to reuseable lumber. Woodshop tools gently used in good condition one tool trailer good condition for YouthBuild Team job sites. Tilt Truck For transporting and dumping bulky materials and garbage new or barely used preferably with a polyethylene body all welded steel chassis and push handle and within OSHA requirements for material handling. L x W x H Classroom supplies ring binders pens pencils calculators markers index cards tri fold display boards letter size printer paper date books computer headphones Office supplies Office copier color printers laptop computers for trainees copy paper presentation folders mechanical pencils Sharpies ballpoint pens Post It notes labels for laser printer garbage bags CDRs file folders manila envelopes speaker phone for conference calls triangular speaker Smart Board System http www .smarttech.com st en US Products SMART Boards default.htm Lockers for on site volunteers three separate high locker towers each locker measuring x x would be ideal but we re not picky . Magazine subscriptions to support reading programs news magazine People This Old House and or Fine Home Building Smithsonian and or National Geographic. December Holiday Party Food Donations of cookies and cake and savory appetizers for our upcoming holiday party for staff and their families will help allow funds to be directed toward our mission reuse job skills training poverty relief. Contact Jessica Terrill at x or e mail jterrillrecyclenorth.org Ronald McDonald House Charities of Burlington South Winooski Ave. Burlington VT Wish List New toys age gas cards grocery cards phone cards taxi vouchers restaurant gift certificates movie passes stamps . . and . white copy paper x pens and pencils ink jet cartridges paper clips transparent tape non perishable food paper towels bathroom cleaner packing tape laundry detergent. Contact Amy Laframboise at or e mail alaframcomcast.net Sara Holbrook Community Center North Ave. Burlington VT Wish List Gift cards Gas cards for youth van Hannafords gift cards iTunes gift cards. Office Equipment Computers with monitors and printers for the new computer lab must have Windows XP and be in decent condition photocopier office supplies Games Entertainment Contact Casey Sexton at or e mail csextonsaraholbrookcc.org Save Our Strays P.O. Box Huntington VT Wish List Animal Rescue Shelter Supplies Bleach paper towels laundry detergent cat Contact Lisa Haynes at or e mail LoveThosePetsaol.com Save the Greyhound Dogs Essex Wish List A new or gently used desk table top copier in good working condition to be used for small volume copying. Contact Scotti Devens at or e mail STGDsover.net Somali Bantu Community Association Of Vermont Burlington Wish List Clothing Children s Items Home Items Winter clothing shoes Men women and children blankets couches beds pots Contact Mohamed Abdi at or e mail sbcavtsomalibantuvermont.org South Burlington Community Housing Wish List Gift certificates small gift items for resident s gift baskets small denomination gift cards candies chocolates small sized personal care items such as shampoos or specialty soaps socks and other small goods sturdy couch and or a couple of chairs that will support a weight of up to lbs. A large outdoor table and chairs table must be fairly high to allow space for residents wheelchairs to fit underneath preferably the kind with the support legs in the center rather than on each corner. Contact Kimberly Whitney at or e mail whitneycathedralsquare.org Spectrum Youth Wish List For Teens New or nearly new clean adult size sleeping bags and new white socks for youth living on the street. Mini Date Books Planners for youth attending education classes. Gift Certificates To Border s and local fast food restaurants and coffee shops It would be great if gift certificates were each worth about just enough to buy a sandwich or a cup of coffee. They are used as incentives for youth doing well with their educational plan. Movie ticket vouchers or gift certificates for movies to provide the youth we serve. Outdoor Backpacking and Hiking Gear Backpacks cubic inches tents sleeping bags stoves and cooking supplies stuff sacks waterproof jackets and pants hiking boots bike panniers bike racks water bottles water purification equipment climbing gear crash pads hiking clothing and other gear for climbing backpacking or cycling trips. Electronics Two DVD Players for the Youth Co op residence and iPod MP players or other portable personal music players for the Drop In Center so youth can enjoy their music individually. Contact Deanna Cameron at Ext. or e mail dcameronspectrumvt.org The Children s School Patchen Road South Burlington VT Wish List One office chair in good to excellent condition preferably black with high back arms and adjustable seat one or drawer locking lateral file cabinet in oak or cherry wood finish in good to excellent condition. Contact Roberta Couture at or e mail robertatcsvt.org The Nature Conservancy of Vermont State St. Suite Montpelier VT Wish List Tools Good quality new or used hand tools for use in maintaining our walking trails and cutting down non native invasive plants sturdy hand clippers folding pruning saws and loppers with ratchet action are preferred professional grade light weight. Stihl Husky or Jonsereds chainsaw cc s . Miscellaneous New good quality leather gloves in men s women s and children s sizes for trail maintenance any brand or type of adult size snowshoes two filing cabinets in good working condition for our office. Contact Emily Seifert at ext. or e mail eseiferttnc.org The Philo Center Shelburne Road Suite No. Shelburne VT Wish List Office chairs new carpeting for office an office cubicle wall divider or gently used sofas for our waiting room computers and printers for our therapists to write reports plastic bins large medium Contact Dawn Holbrook at or e mail infophilocenter.org The RATC Nest Richmond Area Teen Center Wish List Pop CDs PG DVDs Pop Karaoke CDs area rugs paper towels toilet paper tissues liquid hand soap. Contact Sue Pochop at or e mail sue.pochopuvm.edu Turning Point Center Of Chittenden County Burlington Wish List DVD player good working condition brochure racks vacuum cleaner in good working condition with a supply of bags sturdy bookshelves books on addiction recovery self help or spirituality board games Scrabble Risk Pictionary craft supplies scissors paper glitter etc. coffee creamer sugar bulletin boards. Contact Maggie Gordon at or e mail mgordongmavt.net Vermont Children s Aid Winooski Wish List Gift Gas Cards For teens families new infant safe teddy bears to present to new adoptive families. Clothing Personal items Diapers size diapers girls clothing size T girls winter clothes including hats boots gloves Desacream like Desitin and bath and beauty gift sets for caregivers of children whose parents are incarcerated. Miscellaneous disposable cameras for kids making life books in counseling journals and nice pens for children journaling toddler bed small microwave oven. Contact Connie Rafoul at or e mail mainadmnvtcas.org Vermont Odyssey Of The Mind Richmond Wish List Computer equipment office supplies and goods for a fundraising auction. Contact Timothy Perkins at or e mail vtootmaccess.vt.com Vermont Respite House Williston Wish List Personal Items Lubriderm unscented lotion any size disposable razors unscented baby wipes artificial tears travel size baby powder and toothpaste. Miscellaneous Unflavored decaf coffee white washcloths Tide unscented high efficiency laundry detergent black oil sunflower seeds new portable CD players. Contact Susan Abell at or e mail abellVNACares.org Vermont Works For Women Park St. Essex Junction VT Wish List Tools for women Contact Sybil Thomas at ext. or e mail sthomasvtworksforwomen.org VNA Adult Day Program Wish List Craft Supplies Kits for wooden birdhouses unpainted or other projects. Kitchen Supplies New toaster spice rack coffee carafes blender and food processor. Also would like tea service for . Program Supplies Gift certificates to craft stores grocery stores or bakeries. Holiday Decorations One new artificial tree decorations Miscellaneous Three recliners new preferred used must be in perfect shape with no holes or soiling feet of Track System to help transfer clients from one area to another small electric fireplace to add to our cozy atmosphere Contact Linda Martinez at or e mail martinezvnacares.org VNA Adult Day Program Prim Road Suite Colchester VT Wish List Craft Supplies Kits for wooden birdhouses unpainted or other projects. Kitchen Supplies New toaster spice rack coffee carafes blender and food processor. Also would like tea service for large pots and pans potholders adult aprons canisters Program Supplies Gift certificates to craft stores grocery stores or bakeries. Holiday Decorations One new artificial tree decorations Computers electronics Laptop computers fax machine combination CD and cassette player. Miscellaneous Three recliners new preferred used must be in perfect shape with no holes or soiling feet of Track System to help transfer clients from one area to another small electric fireplace to add to our cozy atmosphere thermometer temporal manicure supplies books puzzles and board games. The Rhythmic Arts Project TRAP Percussion Package View online at http www.traponline.com trapstore.htm . Contact Debra Kokotoff program director at or e mail Kokotoffvnacares.org VNA Family Room Prim Road Colchester VT Wish List Aquarium to make a terrarium diapers laptop computers. Contact Susan Landsman at Ext. or e mail landsmanVNACares.org Women Helping Battered Women P.O. Box Burlington VT Wish List Cell Phones Give us your old cell phone and charger which will directly support people who use our services. Shelter Supplies New pillows a new vacuum unopened kitchen staples i.e. flour sugar Office supplies Forever postage stamps white x copy paper toilet paper paper towels trash bags household cleaning supplies. For Women Bras and women s underwear Contact Jennie D at Ext. or e mail jenniedwhbw.org YWCA Of Vermont Inc. P.O. Box South Hero VT Wish List Camp Hochelaga Wacky noodles kayak new or good condition life Jackets PFDs lbs. new or in good condition arts and crafts materials chain saw video camera. Office Cordless phone system desktop letter folder a conference phone that will accommodate a by foot room computers no more than years old which run Windows XP desk lamps coat tree Contact Rebecca Gurney at or e mail rebecca.gurney.ywcaverizon.net In your voice Read reactions to this story Newest first Oldest first Add your comment max maxchars characters You must be logged in to leave a comment. 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Advertising allows you to reach people out of your region and possibly lets you reach a nation of consumers. . Advertising persuades people to help them make their next purchasing decision. . Advertising helps salespeople and franchisees sell the product or service being featured. . Advertisements introduce new products to the market before they even hit store shelves. People are more likely to try a new item if they ve seen it before. Many companies start advertising and branding a product before it reaches stores to give consumers plenty of time to learn about the new item and to create anticipation for the release of the product. . Advertising is used as a way to establish a relationship with consumers. People buy products they are familiar with and advertising builds that familiarity. . People s perception of advertised products or services is changed by products that are advertised. These products and their brands seem better and higher quality than those not advertised. 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