Holiday Wish Lists 2006
Give 'til it helps: Part 2
Fri., Dec. 22, 2006
We invited local nonprofits to ask for all the things they need to be able to serve our community with the impact they have. This is a great way, not only to enjoy an end-of-the-year tax-write-off, but to give back to our community in a major way.
These lists are edited as space dictates. Please call your intended benefactee(s) for details on what specific kinds/brands/sizes of things they need. Here's a big hint: They always need your cash and love (i.e., volunteer hours).
So have at it, Austin. Go share our bounty and show them all how much we appreciate their place in our community and the good they do all year long.
– Kate X Messer; list compiled by X, Meghan Ruth Speakerman, Meredith Barnhill, and Richard Whittaker
ALLGO
701 Tillery, 472-2001.
www.allgo.org
Recordable compact drive (CD-R)
External hard drive
Color paper
Web support
Nice love seat
Nice plants
AUSTIN FREE-NET
2209 Rosewood, 236-8225.
www.austinfree.net
3 1/4-inch floppy disks – new or used
Computer headsets and/or earbuds
17-inch flat-panel monitors
Pentium 4 or higher PCs or laptops (or comparable with 1.0 gigabyte speeds)
Copier that collates and staples
AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL
4110 Guadalupe, 452-0381.
Men and women: Walkmans, watches, house shoes, sweats, wallets
Men: cologne (no glass), cards, dominoes, board games
Women: bath sets, sweaters, jewelry, make-up
AUSTIN ZOO
10807 Rawhide Trail, 288-1490.
www.austinzoo.org
Canned and dry cat and dog food
CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK
8201 S. Congress, 282-2111.
www.austinfoodbank.org
Cash donations for fresh meat, fruits, and vegetables. (You can't put those in a food drive barrel.) Every $1 equals five healthy meals for hungry Central Texans.
CASA MARIANELLA
821 Gunter, 385-5571.
Phone cards to Latin America
HEB gift cards
Fleece sweaters
Discmans
CASA OF TRAVIS COUNTY
6330 Hwy. 290 E. #350,
459-2272.
www.casatravis.org
Laptops
L-shaped desk
A laser printer
HEB gift cards
Parking spaces near the courthouse
Gift cards for restaurants and movies (to treat the kids)
Digital camera
DIVERSEARTS LITTLE GALLERY
1705 Guadalupe #234, 477-9438
www.diversearts.org/gallery.html
Design/merchandising/fundraising consultation
Furniture for art gallery, etc.
Mounting/hanging hardware, book/storage shelves
Track lighting and installation
Outdoor tables/chairs/umbrellas
Patio heaters for Kenny Dorham's Backyard
Web site design, updates, maintenance
Digital video/audio services (call for specs)
Use of moving van and labor for moving to new space
Free storage space
DOUGHERTY ARTS CENTER
1110 Barton Springs, 397-1468.
www.ci.austin.tx.us/dougherty
Upright piano in good condition
Outdoor storage unit
EAST SIDE SOCIAL ACTION COALITION
6510 Berkman, 454-8459.
Video camera equipment
Computers with DVD-burning capability
Reading materials (Hooked on Phonics, etc.)
EL BUEN SAMARITANO EPISCOPAL CENTER
7000 Woodhue, 439-0700.
www.elbuen.org
Baby dolls
Barbie, Bratz, or Polly Pocket dolls
Four-square balls
Hand and body lotion sets
Soccer and footballs
EQUAL JUSTICE CENTER
510 S. Congress #206, 474-0007.
www.equaljusticecenter.org
Mini DV or similar video camera
Expert video help
Design help
Southwest Rapid Rewards
Help with filing system
Administrative assistance
EQUALITY TEXAS
PO Box 2340, 474-5475.
www.equalitytexas.org
Paper cutter
Cross-cut shredder
Office supplies
Three-ring binders
In-kind food donations
T-shirt, sticker, poster, brochure-printing services
Office chairs
Musicians/entertainers for fundraisers
Stamps
Trailer/float materials
EVERYWOMAN'S SELF DEFENSE
203 E. Riverside, 416-9735.
www.everywomans-selfdefense.org
Headset-ready phone
Fax machine
Folding chairs
White and colored paper
Macintosh laptop
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
825 E. 53 1/2 #E-101, 478-5725.
www.familyconnectionsonline.org
New, high volume copier
New Risograph machine
New computers (10 desktops, 10 laptops)
New mobile library van
FAMILY ELDERCARE
2210 Hancock Dr., 450-0844.
www.familyeldercare.org
70-plus volunteers to work with our younger disabled clients
New blankets (twin or larger, washable)
HEB gift cards
FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES
3036 S. First #200, 447-2026.
www.foundcom.org
Digital video cameras
Household goods
Computer-lab supplies
Employment supplies (uniforms, tools, shoes)
Fitness equipment
Tools and shed
FRONT STEPS
500 E. Seventh, 305-4100.
www.frontsteps.org
Soap, razors
Toothbrushes, toothpaste
Men's jeans, athletic socks
Blankets
GIRLS EMPOWERMENT NETWORK OF AUSTIN
201 E. Mary, 414-0472.
www.genaustin.org
Gift certificates for volunteers
Six conference-table chairs
Copier paper
Legal-sized hanging folders
Art supplies
Plants
GREENBRIAR SCHOOL/MARSALOM
1411 Old Sayers, 281-2661.
A tractor
Used or new scanner
Two microphone stands
Working band equipment
Early-childhood education materials
Special-education materials; physical rehabilitation supplies (used OK)
GRIFFIN SCHOOL
710 E. 41st, 454-5797.
www.griffinschool.org
Copy paper
Printing services
Stereo system with speakers
Laptop computers
Science lab equipment
Graphic design/marketing support
INSIDE BOOKS PROJECT
827 W. 12th, 647-4803.
www.insidebooksproject.com
Water cooler
Hand truck with solid rubber wheels
Photocopy service cards
Dictionaries – English and English-Spanish
African-American studies books
GED study books
Clear packing tape
Large envelopes, postage
KAZI 88.7 FM
8906 Wall #203, 836-2887.
www.kazifm.com
New mix system
New antenna
Studio-quality Electro-Vox microphones
New AudioArts D-70 audio engineering console
KOOP 91.7FM
3823 Airport Ste. B, 472-1369.
www.koop.org
PA system
Nice couch for front room
Round stickers
Sharpies
Date stamp
Clear packing tape
KVRX 91.7FM
SHC Building, Dean Keeton & University, 471-5106.
www.kvrx.org
Web design
Automation system
Shelving
Headphones, DAT tapes, blank CDs
CD/DVD pressing
Space for our SXSW day party
LATINITAS
PO Box 4284, 322-9947.
www.volunteermatch.org/orgs/org42185.html
White and colored paper
Photo paper (8 1/2-inches-by-11-inches and 4-inches-by-6-inches)
Rechargeable AA batteries
Digital cameras
Snacks for girl clubs
Gift certificates for girls' prizes
MONKEYWRENCH BOOKS
110 E. North Loop, 407-6925.
www.monkeywrenchbooks.org
More collective members
Help with Web
MUSIC RESOURCE CENTER
2824 Real, 524-5252
www.mrcakids.org
Musical instruments
NARAL PRO CHOICE TEXAS
PO Box 684602, 462-1661.
www.taral.org
Pro-choice governor and Legislature
10 hours of IT consulting
Digital camera
Laptop computer
DVD player
Gift certificates from local businesses for volunteers
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
707 Rio Grande, 275-0171.
www.ppaustin.org
Toys and children's books
Spanish magazines/coffee-table books
Clear plastic storage containers
Medical-record, two-, four-drawer filing cabinets
Video camera
PROJECT TRANSITIONS
7101-B Woodrow, 454-8646.
www.projecttransitions.org
General and hardware gift cards
Rakes, shovels, gloves, pruning shears, etc.
DVDs
Paper towels, bath tissue
Neutrogena liquid soap
REFUGEE SERVICES OF TEXAS
3710 Cedar, 472-9472.
www.rst-austin.org
Computers
Basic kitchen items
New sheet sets, blankets, towels
Couches, beds, tables, chairs, etc.
Bus passes
RUDE MECHANICALS
2211-A Hidalgo, 476-7833.
www.rudemechs.com
Air miles
Air compressor
Nail gun
Crown staplers
Stand-alone ice maker
Freezer
Cordless screw guns
Spanish lessons
Firing-range passes
SAFEPLACE
PO Box 19454, 356-1567.
www.austin-safeplace.org
Arts & crafts supplies
Educational toys
Teen gifts
Grocery and general gift cards
Diapers size 4-6 and Pull-Ups
Baby wipes and care products
SUSTAINABLE FOOD CENTER
1106 Clayton, #480-W, 236-0074.
www.sustainablefoodcenter.org
Gardening tools and shed
Greenhouse
Cooking tools
Children's toys
Office chairs
TEXAS CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT
1405 Montopolis, 474-5073.
www.texascivilrightsproject.org
Laptops
Phone headsets
Locking file cabinets
Office supplies
Laser printer
Fax machine
Administrative assistance
TEXAS FREEDOM NETWORK
608 W. 22nd, 322-0545.
www.tfn.org
Construction services
Computers/laptops
Video equipment
TEXAS HEARING AND SERVICE DOGS
4803 Rutherglen, 891-9090,
877/TEX-DOGS.
www.servicedogs.org
New laptop computers
Two new HP printers
Large jars of peanut butter
Hot dogs, string cheese
10-foot-by-10-foot, easy-up tent (for fairs/festivals)
TEXAS HOMELESS NETWORK
1713 Fortview, 482-8270.
www.thn.org
Medium-sized (apartment) refrigerator
TOP DRAWER
4902 Burnet, 454-5161.
www.topdrawerthrift.org
Portable sign with interchangeable letters
Commercial-grade vacuum cleaner
Slat wall-display units with hardware
TREASURE CITY THRIFT
1720 E. 12th, 524-2820.
www.treasurecitythrift.org
Furniture, books, computers
Electronic goods, clothes
Household items, kitchenware, toys
Plumber and carpenter
UNKNOWN CITY
PO Box 300351,
www.unknowncity.com
Digital video camcorder
Digital camera
Digital audio recorder
Apple MacBook
VENTANA DEL SOUL
1834 E. Oltorf, 707-7447.
www.ventanadelsoul.org
Board games, cafe tables and chairs
Commercial ice machine
30 or more matching stacking chairs
20 to 40 matching rolling conference table chairs or desk chairs
Folding tables (round or rectangular)
Conference-style training tables
Point-of-sale cash register system
Refrigerated buffet or deli case
Commercial espresso machine
VICTORY GRILL
1104 E. 11th, 804-1944
Sound system (two main, two monitor, two sub)
24 tables (30-inch-by-30-inch) with chairs
Fire suppressant system
500-square-foot carpet
computer
WILLIAMSON COUNTY CRISIS CENTER
211 Commerce Blvd. #103, Round Rock, 512/255-1212.
www.wccc.info
HEB/Wal-Mart gift cards
Vacuum cleaners
Over-the-counter medicines
Heating pads, slippers, socks
First-aid kits
Diapers, baby wipes
Children's thermometers
Alarm clocks
Sheets and towels
Car repairs, oil changes
YELLOW BIKE PROJECT
2013 E. 51st, 457-9880.
www.austinyellowbike.org
Used bikes (especially kids')
Bike activists
YWCA
2015 S. I-35 #110, 326-1222.
Van paint job
New computers
Lamps and furniture
Office supplies
Phone cards
Also see "Holiday Wish Lists 2006: Part 1."
