Our Wish List

Housing Program

VOLUNTEERS for Residences

  • Handyperson -  Approximately 8 hours per month, to complete household repairs.
  • Shopper -  Approximately 3-5 hours per week, to drive a staff member to Costco and sometimes other locations to purchase perishable food and supplies. Must have a large car and/or SUV.

REGULARLY NEEDED SUPPLIES for Residences

Gift cards -  Costco, grocery stores, office supply stores, mass merchandisers such as Target or Wal-Mart.

Birthday Cards -  we try to keep a stock of cards for resident events, especially birthdays.  We can also use “Congratulations” and “Great Job” cards for when residents reach special milestones.    

Paper/plastic goods -  napkins, plates, drinking cups, paper towels, toilet tissue, facial tissue, plastic forks, spoons, and knives, zip-top food storage bags, foil, saran wrap, trash can liners (13 and 30 gallon sizes)

Cleaning supplies -  Vacuum cleaners, chlorine bleach, Pine Sol, Formula 409, Windex, liquid dish soap, sponges (with scrubber on one side), steel wool pads (such as SOS or Brillo), powder cleansers (such as Comet), cleaning rags, rubber gloves, Lysol spray, unscented liquid laundry detergent, liquid hand soap.

Non-perishable foods -  peanut butter, jam, canned fruits and vegetables, olive and canola oils,  canned soups, cold cereals, brown rice, dried beans, pastas, tea bags, coffee, powdered coffee creamer, Jell-O, lemonade or fruit punch concentrate, cake or brownie mixes, frosting, crackers, Sweet ‘n Low, condiments (such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce,  salad dressings).

Emergency supplies -  First Aid kit supplies, Band-Aids, moist towelettes, antibiotic ointment in single-use packages, Ace bandages, 10-gallon plastic containers for water, respirator masks (N95 or comparable).

Office supplies -  white copy paper, file folders, mailing labels in inkjet sheets (1” x 2.5” or 1” x 3” sizes), postage stamps, HP ink cartridges.

Cooking equipment -  skillets, hand-held electric mixer, toaster, blender, waffle iron, metal silverware, coffeemakers, large serving bowls (suitable for hot foods), large sealable plastic storage containers.

Bedding and textiles (for twin size beds) -  new twin sheet sets, new hypo allergenic pillows,  mattress pads, bed skirts, duvets, twin size zippered vinyl mattress covers, under-bed plastic storage boxes, bath and hand towels, bathmats (with underside plastic gripping).

Pet supplies -  cat food, kitty litter, cat flea and tick medicines.

Tickets -  to local events and attractions including theatre, movies, musical events, museums, zoo, Sea World, amusements, etc.

Personal items -  toothpaste, sanitary napkins, tampons, deodorant, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, razor blades, various toiletry items, small gift packs of perfumes, bath sets, and make-up.

Mentor Program

VOLUNTEERS for Mentoring Program

We are always looking to develop innovative programs to help our Little Sisters develop into strong, confident women. At our events, we always appreciate volunteers who will run booths at the event to engage our girls. Past volunteers have led the group through craft projects and self-improvement techniques. The girls also appreciate fun activities as well, and other past volunteers have run make-up booths and decorating contests. Future volunteers are encouraged to consider what engaged them as a child and bring that to the girls we serve. Many times our girls have never experienced the things that we took for granted in our own childhoods.

SUPPLIES for Mentoring Program

Project Items

New Little Sister gifts -  new purses, backpacks, toys, sleeping bags, twin sheet sets, new personal items, anything age appropriate for girls 6-17 years old.

December Holiday Party -  Baskets of holiday practical foods for needy families in program. Gifts for each child from ages 6-18, including toys, bedroom décor, bed sets (in feminine and age-appropriate colors), bikes (ideally for girls aged 14-18), gift cards, brand-new backpacks, purses, or small satchels/luggage bags. Our girls are fond of items that are feminine, pink, age-appropriate, and stand out as “special.” It is particularly important that these “special” gifts be new and in their original packaging.

Career and Personal Development Workshop for older Little Sisters ages 13-19 -  acne/blemish safe make-up and mirrors, combs, brushes, conservative nail polish and remover, and other materials to prepare for a job interview.  Portfolio paper and folders for creating professional resumes. Giftcards for purchasing work appropriate clothing. Gift certificates for beauty treatments and haircuts.

Bicycles -  new bicycles for girls aged 6-17, including adult sized bicycles and helmets, bike locks.

Office Supplies -  Dymo LabelWriter Model 400 -rolls of labels. Avery mailing labels, postage stamps, envelopes, HP ink cartridges, notecard and envelope sets, markers and pens, school supplies, scissors, glue, compasses, rulers, folders, notebooks, erasers, etc.

Tickets -  to local events and attractions including things girls ages 6-17 might enjoy doing,  movies, musical events, museums, zoo, Sea World, amusements, etc.

If you are able to help, please contact us at 619-297-1172, ext. 111.

Thank you!