HOLIDAY WISH LIST: Greater Hartford Charities Ask For Your Help [The Hartford Courant, Conn.]
| By The Hartford Courant, Conn. | |
| McClatchy-Tribune Information Services |
"We received more responses from nonprofits than any time in the 22-year history of the Holiday Wish List," said
The list, which includes organizations serving
The listing below offers a small portion of the wishes of local organizations included in "Ways To Share... A Holiday Wish List." But the number of organizations on the list and their needs remain much larger.
Individuals, companies and civic groups can visit http://www.holidaywishlist.CTphilanthropy.net for the council's full online database -- searchable by town, type of service provided and organization.
The Holiday Wish List is primarily intended for the winter holidays, ending on Three Kings Day,
"We hope 'Ways to Share...A Holiday Wish List' will encourage anyone who can make charitable gifts of time, money or goods to make a real difference in people's lives, especially those hit hardest by the economy," Roberts said.
Some Ways To Share
A sampling of organizations serving
A Better World --
Contact:
Title: Family Coordinator
Tel: 860-677-0470
Email: [email protected]
A Better World provides adoption services and humanitarian aid to children and families in our local community and abroad.
Wishes: Grocery store gift cards; Go Phones and minutes; Christmas gifts for children (boys and girls) aged 2-7; frequent flier miles. BIG WISH -- Two new computers. Our computers are very old and do not function well.
A
P.O. Box 270323
Contact:
Title: President
Tel: 860-424-2980
Email: [email protected]
A Hand Up volunteers collect and deliver donated furniture and household goods free to help people moving out of homelessness into independent living.
Wishes: Gift cards to
AFCAMP
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Contact:
Title: Administrative Assistant
Tel: 860-548-9959
Email: [email protected]
AFCAMP is a parent run grassroots organization in
Wishes: Coats, hats and gloves for toddlers through teenagers; Turkeys and non-perishables; Grocery store gift cards; Activity books and games for kindergarten through 6th grade; Calculator. BIG WISH -- Automobile or van for carpool to get parents to sessions; Coffee machine; new or gently used office furniture.
Contact:
Title: Director of Institutional Advancement
Tel: 860-570-2353
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: Funds are needed to support
Contact:
Title: Associate Director
Tel: 860-527-3205
Email: [email protected]
http://www.artistscollective.org
We are a community based cultural arts institution located in
Wishes: Grocery store gift card
Contact:
Title: Program Manager
Tel: 860-757-0801
Email: [email protected]
Our agency empowers residents and neighborhoods to become self sufficient through advocacy, organizing, and services in order to affect a better greater
Wishes:
Contact:
Title: Unite Director
Tel: 860-727-4154
Email: [email protected]
We enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
Wishes: Various toys for 125 boys and girls, ages 5 to 12; Gift cards for 50 teen members, ages 13 to 18; Gift wrapping paper or gift bags; Funds for decorations, entertainment and dinner for 125 youth for our holiday celebration. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- Entertainers or performers to provide entertainment for our holiday party on
One
Contact:
Title: Unit Director
Tel: 860-242-5553
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: Coats for members; winter hats, gloves, and grocery store gift cards to give to needy families;
Contact:
Title: Unit Director
Tel: 860-951-6416
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: $25+ grocery store gift cards; $10+ gift cards for teen members to
Contact:
Title: Director of
Tel: 860-524-4065
Email: [email protected]
We run schools and programs that provide education and resources for children and families in the
Wishes: We need grocery store gift cards and general store gift cards to places like Target and
Contact:
Title: Development Associate
Tel: 860-728-2564
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: Gift cards to
Contact:
Title: Office Manager
Tel: 860-570-5327
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: Gifts for young children such as toys or games; gift cards for teens that can be used for clothing, personal items, music and movie tickets. We could also use new books for grades 4 and up. BIG WISH -- Tickets to take the children to sporting events (football, basketball, hockey) or XL Center events (e.g., skating shows).
Contact:
Title: Grants Manager
Tel: 860-249-1207
Email: [email protected]
http://www.charteroakcenter.org
Wishes: Musical instruments, art supplies, movie passes, boots, sneakers, sweatshirts, coats, gloves, hats and books. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITITES -- We are always looking for volunteers to assist with our youth programming, read books to children, help with our garden, events and marketing. BIG WISH -- We are in dire need of a bus to transport the children in our after school programs.
Chrysalis Center
P.O. Box 320613
Contact:
Title: Chief Development Officer
Tel: 860-263-4417
Email: [email protected]
http://www.chrysaliscenterct.org
Chrysalis Center provides community support services to people who live in poverty who struggle with mental illness, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, release from incarceration and homelessness.
Wishes: Canned foods; folding shopping carts; new clothing: sweatshirts (in adult sizes XL, XXL, XXXL), warm gloves/hats/scarves, socks; toiletries (toothbrush/toothpast, soap, shampoo, lotion); housekeeping items (broom, dustpan, mop, dishcloth/sponges, dish detergent); household items (dishes, pots and pans, towels, alarm clocks, calendars, pens/pencils, staplers, paper clips). VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- Please contact us to volunteer throughout the year; we have no special volunteer needs during the holidays. BIG WISH -- Digital cameras for clients to use to create art exhibits on homelessness and poverty in our community.
Contact:
Title: Program Coordinator
Tel: 860-527-8700
Email: [email protected]
We welcome hungry, working poor and homeless people and offer meals, clothing and toiletries to our guests on Saturdays and Sundays. We welcome all who are in need of a hot meal every Friday at the Cathedral, Saturday in
Wishes: We are in need of toiletries, socks, warm clothes, blankets and sleeping bags. Gift cards to
Contact:
Title: Program Assistant
Tel: 860-683-2178
Email: [email protected]
http://www.communityenterprises.com
The mission of
Wishes: Gift cards to AC Moore,
Contact:
Title: Director of
Tel: 860-731-5522 ext: 214
Email: [email protected]
CHR provides a full range of high quality behavioral health and addiction treatment services for children, adults and families who live and work in central and eastern
Wishes:
Contact:
Title: Director of Development
Tel: 860-566-2030 ext: 28
Email: [email protected]
CPA is a criminal justice nonprofit agency that provides help and support through 19 cost-effective programs focused on achieving restorative justice for our clients, their families and the community as a whole.
Wishes: Any and all food items; toys and games; gift cards (for phone, gas, grocery stores, CT Transit bus passes,
Contact:
Title: Marketing Specialist
Tel: 860-560-5471
Email: [email protected]
CRT is a not for profit community action agency that provides a wide variety of services to the economically disadvantaged throughout
Wishes: Funds are needed to purchase holiday toys for needy children and teens; gift cards for the homeless; groceries for families in need of food for holiday dinners. We are also in need of warm winter outerwear, socks and underwear. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- Volunteers are needed to donate and deliver gifts to needy families. BIG WISH -- A generator for the CRT kitchen that produces 5,800 meals per day for children enrolled in our programs and elderly citizens who receive
Community Solutions -- Drapelick and Berman Treatment Program
Contact:
Title: Program Director
Tel: 860-286-9833
Email: [email protected]
Community Solution's Drapelick and Berman Treatment Programs provide residential re-entry work release and inpatient substance abuse treatment for adult men.
Wishes: Gift cards and clothing are always welcome; Bus tokens for transportation; We could use a couple of computers and monitors for the case managers. BIG WISH -- Refrigerator.
Contact:
Title: Outreach Coordinator
Tel: 860-258-3400
Email: [email protected]
We provide support services, training and advocacy for licensed foster and adoptive families statewide. In addition, we provide support, training and advocacy for all licensed foster and adoptive families in the state, as well as offer a
Wishes: Gifts for older youths, such as gift cards. Mittens, hats, pajamas, books, toys, etc. BIG WISH -- Monetary donation for the
Contact:
Title: President
Tel: 860-610-5710
Email: [email protected]
http://www.connecticutchildrens.org
Wishes: The holidays are a difficult time for children who have to be in the hospital and for many of our patient families who are in their homes but lack financial resources. Therefore, we seek donations of funds, gift cards, toys and arts and crafts to be able to provide a holiday celebration for every inpatient and his or her siblings and for patient families who we know cannot afford to give gifts to their children or have a holiday celebration of their own. BIG WISH -- Many families cannot afford to meet the health needs for their children once they leave the hospital. It can be as simple as needing a bed for a child who is recovering from surgery when the family sleeps on the floor in their home, to buying a particular medication that is not covered by available insurance or where the family has no insurance. Our
20-28
Contact:
Title: Executive Assistant
Tel: 860-236-3617
Email: [email protected]
Create neighborhood stability and economic prosperity by increasing the income, earnings and wealth of low- and moderate-income individuals and families.
Wishes: Gift baskets with warm socks, thermals, work gloves and possibly a gift certificate to Lowes or
Covenant to Care for Children
Contact:
Title: Executive Director
Tel: 860-243-1806 ext: 18
Email: [email protected]
We mobilize and channel the generosity of caring and faithful people to mentor, advocate for and provide direct assistance to
Wishes: Winter clothing of all kinds for younger children; twin size sheet sets; dressers, tables and chairs sets; any furniture in very good condition; stuffed holiday stockings; new toys and games for preteens; placement packs (see webiste for inventory list); backpacks filled with school supplies (see website for inventory list). Gift cards for teenagers clothing needs or holiday gifts. Funds to purchase new mattresses and cribs for children; funds to cover pickup and delivery costs for goods, clothing and furniture; and funds for extra special requests. Funds are needed for emergency situations at the Crisis Food Pantry in the Greater New Britain DCF service area; Sponsorships to support the
Contact:
Title: Program Manager
Tel: 860-232-3549
Email: [email protected]
Everybody Wins CT provides mentor-based, one-on-one read-aloud programs for at-risk students in greater
Wishes: New children's books (appropriate for ages 5 to 16) to distribute as gifts to the students in our programs; arts and crafts supplies for book related activities, and for students to make holiday cards for their volunteer mentors; grocery store gift cards or bulk juices, cookies, etc. for student/volunteer holiday celebrations. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES -- Assistance with student mentor holiday parties; volunteers to organize workplace community book drives. BIG WISH -- library-style book carts to store and display the books we select for our programs, as well as laptop computers for staff and student use. iPads to incorporate hands-on technology into our literacy program.
2nd Floor
Contact:
Title: Development Director
Tel: 860-727-5816
Email: [email protected]
http://www.familiesincrisis.org
Families in
Wishes:
Contact:
Title: Executive Director
Tel: 860-231-7744 ext: 11
Email: [email protected]
Family Life Education provides direct, culturally appropriate, community-based social services including education, outreach and support for families, children and youth.
Wishes: Gift certificates for department and grocery stores so families may purchase basic needs including clothing, necessary household items and food. Warm clothing for children and adults; coats, sweatshirts, pants, socks, hats, scarves and gloves. Comforters and blankets. New books for children ages 0 to 8; Cash donations for holiday program activities including family arts and crafts, food and music. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- Volunteers to help coordinate collections of gifts for parents among your own faith-based or civic group, co-workers, family, etc. before
Contact:
Title: Development Director
Tel: 860-286-9999 ext: 145
Email: [email protected]
As the heart of greater
BIG WISH -- Eight computers with wireless/cellular modems and eight document scanners. The equipment will be used to screen and pre-qualify clients for the
Contact:
Title: Literacy Coach
Tel: 860-695-5627
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: We have planned a Polar Express Family Reading Night and would like to give students a holiday coloring book and crayons and book prizes to get families involved. We expect aproximately 200 students and their families will attend the event. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- We would love to have carolers and book readers for the Polar Express Family Reading Night on
Contact:
Title: CEO/Education Consultant
Tel: 860-840-6393
Email: [email protected]
http://www.genesisnehbcucollegefair.web.com
Incorporated in 2005,
Wishes: Funding to provide 100 families with holiday meals with all the trimmings, plus warm hats, gloves, coats, shoes and boots to as many as possible. BIG WISH -- Funds for a staff of four to work all year to support our mission.
Contact:
Title: Executive Director
Tel: 860-242-0604
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: Funds are needed for 15 to 20 youth for warm winter coats and toys for the children for Christmas. PC computers for the youth for computer training that we provide during school and off school season. BIG WISH -- A van to provide transportation for clients without transporation.
P.O. Box 1933
Contact:
Title: Development Officer-Private Grants
Tel: 860-541-2208 ext: 110
Email: [email protected]
http://www.hartfordhabitat.org
Wishes: Unrestriced donations help Hartford Habitat build safe, decent, affordable housing for low-to-moderate income families in the
Hands On Hartford
Contact:
Title: Communications/Development Coordinator
Tel: 860-728-3201 ext: 2014
Email: [email protected]
http://www.handsonhartford.org
Hands On Hartford seeks to meet the needs of
Wishes: Grocery store gift cards for holiday party for families;
MS 1002
Contact:
Title: Director of Communications
Tel: 860-218-6047
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: Elderly life enrichment program: Holiday gifts for older individuals such as scarves, hats, mittens, inexpensive jewelry; winter coats for women and men, sizes 1X -- 3X or mens and womens sweatshirts sizes medium to extra large; various craft supplies or gift cards to purchase craft supplies at AC Moore, Michael's Crafts, etc; Sweat pants, sizes medium and 1X -- 3X mens and womens -- these are extremely helpful to have on hand for our elderly clients; Bingo type prizes such as coloring books and crayons,
Contact:
Title: Sergeant
Tel: 860-757-4401
Email: [email protected]
http://police.hartford.gov/Youth/Police%20Athletic%20League.aspx
Hartford PAL provides recreational and mentoring programs to the youth of
Wishes: Hartford PAL would like to provide an indigent family with a household makeover. We can accomplish this by giving the family clothing, food, toiletries, linen, furniture and anything else to improve their quality of life. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- We are looking for volunteers to assist us with painting, cleaning, assembling furniture and any other tasks required to makeover a home. BIG WISH -- A passenger van to transport youth to and from our programs.
Contact:
Title: Shelter Manager
Tel: 860-525-1834
Email: [email protected]
http://www.stfranciscare.org/Lead_Treatment_Center.aspx
Wishes: Our agency has a constant need for comforters for the children in the program. Gift cards to
Contact: Sister
Title: Co-director
Tel: 860-549-4188
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: Gift cards to
Contact:
Title: Deaconess
Tel: 860-954-6243
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: We provide Christmas treats to Immanuel House (Elderly complex) during Christmas holidays. BIG WISH -- Laptops for youth going off to college and those currently in college.
Housing Education Resource Center
Contact:
Title: Housing Coordinator
Tel: 860-296-4242
Email: [email protected]
The organization's mission is to promote and provide equal, affordable and expanded housing opportunities through the provision of direct counseling, information, education and assistance services. Services include tenant and landlord education and counseling, housing mobility support services, relocation assistance, home ownership counseling, and foreclosure prevention counseling.
Wishes: Gift cards to
P.O. Box 260669
Contact:
Title: Development Director
Tel: 860-724-4823 ext: 43
Email: [email protected]
Immaculate provides shelter and supportive housing for chronically homeless men with no others options within the
Wishes: Warm hats, mittens/gloves, coats, shoes, boots, pots & pans, glasses, serving utensils, pillows, bath mats, comforters, curtains & rods, microwaves. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- Food groups to cook and serve dinner to clients -- everyday after
Interval House
P.O. Box 340207
Contact:
Title:
Tel: 860-246-9149 ext: 323
Email: [email protected]
http://www.intervalhousect.org
Interval House provides comprehensive domestic violence intervention and prevention services, including shelter, support groups, and legal advocacy for women and children in
Wishes: Gift cards to grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies and phone cards. Bus tokens for clients can get to important appointments. Teen gift items; pajamas and slippers for adults and children; winter coats and accessories for women and children. VOLUNTEER -- Entertainment for the children's holiday party (magician, clown and musicians)
Contact:
Title: Interim Executive Director
Tel: 860-258-6640
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: Toy donations for our toy drive; Funds to purchase hats, mittens and coats for the homeless, particularly homeless veterans; Grocery store gift cards to purchase holiday meals. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- Toy Drive asisstance at the
Lawyers for Children America
Contact:
Title: Executive Director
Tel: 860-273-0441
Email: [email protected]
http://www.lawyersforchildrenamerica.org
Lawyers for Children America is a lead child advocacy organization protecting the rights of children who are victims of abuse; abandonment and neglect by providing quality pro bono legal representation and collaborating for systematic change to improve the lives of children. We implement services that will help children and youth who are victims of abuse and neglect.
Wishes: Warm clothing, toys, games for the holidays for children birth to age 18. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES and BIG WISH -- We are always looking for pro bono attorneys to represent children.
Contact:
Title: Executive Director
Tel: 860-524-1730
Email: [email protected]
http://www.loavesfishesministries.org
Loaves and Fishes Ministries provides food, counseling, education, and job training programs to the poor in
Wishes: Stop & Shop gift cards, warm gloves and hats, blankets (twin, full and/or double bed size), small folding umbrellas. BIG WISH -- clothes dryer for use with clothing donations received for our soup kitchen clients. Very large plastic bins (with airtight lids) for storage needs in our soup kitchen program.
Mary's Place, A Center for Grieving Children and Families
Six
Contact:
Title: Executive Director
Tel: 860-688-9621
Email: [email protected]
Mary's Place provides an atmosphere of trust in which children and families who are grieving a death share their experiences, receive support and find comfort.
Wishes: Gift Cards for:
Contact:
Title: Associate Director of Program
Tel: 860-808-2052
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: Sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, face cloths, socks,; men and women's basic hygiene products; movie theater gift cards. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- individual and community groups are needed on-going to assist with preparing and serving meals in our two transitional housing programs at St. Elizabeth House in
Contact:
Title: Program Assistant
Tel: 860-522-5222 ext: 316
Email: [email protected]
MI CASA's mission is to provide education, strengthen skills and build bridges to success for Hispanic Youth and Families. Our Strategic Focus Areas are: providing youth and families with academic supports, skills training, financial education and family support services needed to be successful in the workforce. Our primary services are our after-school academic support and youth development program, including homework and tutoring help, arts and cultural activities, leadership development, and sports; and our
Wishes: Funds for a Holiday celebration to the poor families in our neighborhood. 60 gift cards for groceries for the 60 families currently attending our program. BIG WISH -- We are in need of a new van due to the number of kids that would like to attend our program that reside outside our neighborhood.
Contact:
Title: Volunteer and Donations Coordinator
Tel: 860-549-1634 ext: 12
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: Grocery store gift cards to purchase items that have not been donated, gift wrap, tape, labels, bows, holiday projects (gingerbread houses, etc.),
Nutmeg
Contact:
Title: Development Director
Tel: 860 525-5437 ext: 22
Email: [email protected]
http://www.nutmegbigbrothersbigsisters.com
NBBBS saves lives by matching an at-risk child with a mentor who dependably engages the child in one-on-one attention and introductions to the wider world.
Wishes: Gift cards in small denominations (
Contact:
Title:
Tel: 860-548-0301
Email: [email protected]
OPMAD runs after-school and summer programs in three Hartford K-8 schools , serve 300 children by providing academic, life-skills, technology, service-learning, arts, sports and recreational programs.
Wishes: Craft supplies, funding for special holiday instructors and transportation dollars for holiday events. BIG WISH -- 10 laptop computers for our mobile computer lab.
Our Piece of the
Contact:
Title: Development Associate
Tel: 860-761-7371
Email: [email protected]
Our Piece of the
Wishes: Gift cards for grocery stores,
RSVP of
Contact:
Title: Program Coordinator
Tel: 860-243-3723
Email: [email protected]
The RSVP Senior Outreach (
Wishes: 150 hats, scarves, gloves or sets of same will be distributed as gifts at our holiday parties for seniors living in 6 housing facilities in the Northend and Asylum Hill Neighborhoods in
San Juan Center
Contact:
Title: Executive Director
Tel: 860-522-2205
Email: [email protected]
The San Juan Center provides social and economic development services for the low-and moderate-income Latino residents of the
Wishes: Although our primary services are focused on adults -- trying to improve their education and employment opportunities, at this time of year, we also focus on a traditional Three Kings Day celebration to help families (and particularly their children) enjoy the holiday season. We have three specific areas of need: clothes and toys for 30 infants aged 0-1. We need toys / games for 150 youngsters ages 2-13. We need gift cards (from
Contact:
Title: CEO
Tel: 860-242-2999
Email: [email protected]
Sankofa Kuumba provides cultural arts enrichment educational after school programs to children and youth. Sankofa Kuumba partners with other community agencies to provide youth development and employment.
Wishes: Sankofa Kuumba would like to provide holiday gifts to the children and youth enrolled in their programs and to the children who attend the annual
Contact:
Title: Executive Director
Tel: 203-458-4040 ext: 311
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: Gift cards for
Contact:
Title: Volunteer Coordinator
Tel: 860-724-0071
Email: [email protected]
South Park Inn operates an 85 bed
Wishes: A very detailed list of our donations acceptance policy and current needs can be found on our website at http://www.southparkinn.org. Gift cards to grocery stors,
Spiritual Life Center
Contact:
Title: Program Director
Tel: 860-243-2374
Email: [email protected]
The Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith organization that provides spiritual support and companioning through education and direction for individuals and groups. The center also offers programs on spirituality and promotes interfaith awareness and understanding.
Wishes: Sponsorship and financial support for those unable to pay for programs and training. The holidays leave many feeling excluded and alone. The center offers special programs during the holidays for all. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- Volunteers to help in providing spiritual companioning to homeless and recently incarcerated women. BIG WISH -- An advertising campaign to increase the name recognition of the Spiritual Life Center.
St.
Contact:
Title: Executive Director
Tel: 860-313-0480
Email: [email protected]
St.
Wishes: Gift cards to purchase gifts for the young moms (
Contact: Sister
Title: Executive Director
Tel: 860-244-3876
Email: [email protected]
Wishes:
The Bridge Family Center
Contact:
Title: Director of Common Services
Tel: 860-521-8035 ext: 322
Email: [email protected]
http://www.bridgefamilycenter.org
The Bridge offers comprehensive services for children, youth and families: counseling, support groups, positive youth activities, parenting education, family resource centers in five schools that offer family support services; five youth shelters (ages 11-18), and residential programs for older youth in transition.
Wishes: Gift cards for Marshall's,
The Open Hearth
P.O. Box 1077
Contact:
Title: Executive Assistant
Tel: 860-525-3447
Email: [email protected]
The Open Hearth provides food, shelter and clothing to 110 homeless men daily in our residential Transitional Living Program and
Wishes: Phone cards for the men to keep in contact with their family and friends; 2011 calendars/appointment diaries; bus passes and/or tokens; Dunkin' Donut gift cards;
The Salvation Army Marshall House
Contact:
Title: Director
Tel: 860-543-8430 ext: 201
Email: [email protected]
http://www.salvationarmyct.org
The
Wishes: For family shelter residents:bus tokens, bus passes; diapers (size 3 and larger); deodorant; feminine hygiene products (pads) towels, washcloths; twin sheets and Scotchbrite cleaning pads. For families moving out of the shelter to their homes: household items including pots and pans, dish sets, cup sets, utensils, microwaves, twin, full and queen size sheet sets, pillows, comforters and blankets; cleaning supplies (i.e. vacuum, mop, broom, dustpan, sponge, all purpose cleaner) toaster oven/ blenders, shower curtains, clothes hangers, fans, laundry detergent, deodorant, beds, dressers, tables, chairs and couches, gift cards to
The
Contact:
Title: Major
Tel: 860-543-8413
Email: [email protected]
http://www.salvationarmyct.org
Our agency provides housing in our family shelter, drug and alcohol rehabiltation services, recovery support groups, day care and afterschool services and children and adult recreation.
Wishes: We are looking for monetary and toy donations to distribute toys and food to needy families during the holiday as well as new outdoor clothing wear for the homeless. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Contact:
Title: Executive Director
Tel: 860-232-0050
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: What we need most are 'memories' for the LGBT youth in our mentoring program. Pairs of gift certificates to movies, bowling, museums, plays, roller skating, outdoor activities, etc. offer opportunities for mentors and mentees to do fun things together over the holidays -- creating new, happy memories for kids with abuse and neglect in their backgrounds.. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- We offer a variety of activities and often youth need rides to and from events. However, interested volunteers need to complete background checks and initial mentor training in order to participate and transport youth. BIG WISH -- We would LOVE 2-3 new computers. We have numerous interns who need them to do their work, as well as youth who drop in to check email or do research because they don't have computers of their own. Of our 10 current computers, 6 were donated used and three are virtually dead.
Contact:
Title: Community Health Specialist
Tel: 860-578-7327
Email: [email protected]
Our program provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary care for HIV-infected children, youth and parents. We also provide support to the affected family members.
Wishes: We would like to provide
Contact:
Title:
Tel: 860-297-0558
Email: dbagg@villagefor children.org
http://www.villageforchildren.org
The
Wishes: Educational toys or games for children ages infant-14 years; gift cards for 15-20 year olds; household goods for families (sheets, pillows, blankets, toasres, etc.) and grocery store gift cards. BIG WISH -- Swingset/playscape for one of our program sites.
Contact:
Title: VP Development
Tel: 860-493-7133
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: For those of you who make a donation to
Contact:
Title: Social Services Coordinator
Tel: 860-285-1839
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: Funds are deseperately needed for the fuel bank, as there is a shortfall of funding for energy assistance programs. We want to keep as many people out of the cold as possible. BIG WISH -- A new stand up freezer.
Y-US (Youth United for Survival)
P.O. Box 261140
Contact:
Title: Administrative Assistant
Tel: 860-951-7268
Email: [email protected]
Youth United for Survival is dedicated to helping youth who have experienced trauma develop into healthy and responsible people through positive youth development programs.
Wishes: Items that we can use this holiday season would be a current encyclopedia set and games -- Pictionary, Catch Phrase and Gestures. We are also interested in the following books and movies: "Holes" by
Contact:
Title: Director of Development and Marketing
Tel: 860/525-1163
Email: [email protected]
Wishes: Diapers and wipes; grocery store gift cards; infant and toddler clothes; warm coats, snow pants, boots, hats and mittens/gloves (needed for children sizes infant through size 10); personal hygiene products; toys for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age (examples: stuffed animals, dolls, toy cars, etc.); movie passes, board games for all ages, candy, and gift cards for middle and high school teens (
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