You can help the victims of Hurricane Katrina by making monetary donations to the organizations below through mail, by phone or on their web site.

* The Houston SPCA took in nearly 300 animals from the Louisiana SPCA. In addition to monetary donations, dog food, cat food and cat litter are needed to care for the extra animals.

Organization bio: Almighty Ministries is a faith-based, 501 C 3 organization that addresses the recreational, social and spiritual needs of indigent youth, ages 9-15, while emphasizing discipline, leadership, achievement and respect. AMI currently provides an after-school program at the Hobby Place Apartments, 11911 Martin Luther King Blvd, where indigent youths are participating in drill, and arts and crafts activities. Youths are taken on field trips as a reward for good behavior as measured by a demerit system.

Contact: Judy Baptist (713) 437-5092, judybaptist@almightyministries.com

15-passenger van

40 folding chairs

5 long folding tables

1 TV/VCR Combo w/ Cart

1 blk/white and color copier

1 scanner

After-school snacks (crackers, fruit/fruit bars, chips, cookies, pudding, pretzels/cheese, individual juices) for @ 12 youths

Uniforms: 12 black penny loafers, 12 black berets.

Arts/Crafts supplies (12 cardboard frames,12 white poster boards, 5 pkgs. of watercolor paper, 5 bottles of waterproof ink, 12 pkgs. of modeling clay, 5 containers of soda ash, 5 bottles each of red, blue, black, orange, green, yellow dye,(Fiber-reactive, 5 cans of varnish, 12 potato ricers, 25 cigar boxes, 5 cans of gold spray paint, 5 pkgs. of Plaster of Paris, )

12 white T-shirts (5 med, 5 large, 2 ex-large)

Organization bio: Assistance League(R) of Houston raises funds to clothe 2,000 needy children in school uniforms each year. We also provide scholarships to needy high school students and patients at The Institute for Research and Rehabilitation. We provided jackets, coats and sweaters to homeless people and heaters and blankets to senior citizens during this holiday season.

Official site: www.assistanceleaguehou.org

Contact: Vicki Beitler (713) 526-7983

Money

Donations of goods for our Thrift Shop, such as:

gently used clothes

housewares

books

furniture

baby clothes

jewelry

linens

Organization bio: B A T E S` Pregnancy and Family Counseling Center, a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) and 509 (a) (1) and 170 (b) (1) (A) (VI) public charitable organization that's committed to servicing the needs of those that are facing a crisis or the effects there of. We are a non-denomination refugee that offers confidential services, community education, mentor programs and continuous counseling support.

Official site: www.batespregnancy.org

Contact: D` Bates (281) 208-1705

Pampers

Wipes

Car Seats

Strollers

Newborn Items

Financial Donations

Diaper Bags

Adopt * A * Care (Teen mom's monthly sponsorship)

Center Sponsors

Organization bio: It is our MISSION to improve the quality of life for children with multiple disabilities or profound deafness by providing adaptive equipment and select services to individuals and institutions that require a supplement to alternative means of funding.

Official site: www.BeAnAngel.org

Contact: Michael Musters (281) 219-3313

Pediasure (vanilla) 8-oz cans

Large Enclosed Trailer

Digital Camera

Event Sponsors (please visit our Web site for details)

Postage Stamps

Vehicle Donations

Silent Auction Items

Copy Paper

Monetary Donation

Volunteers

Organization bio: The Bonita House of Hope is committed to the redevelopment and revitalization of communities where the conditions of poverty, crime, drugs and violence have staggered the hope and wounded the dream of its people. Our Mission is to Revive hope to a dying community and Inspire people to DREAM again!

Official site: www.bonitahope.org

Contact: Kelli Kimberly (713) 691-0900

School Uniforms and Supplies for children

Transportation Vans

Tools for Maintenance (cleaning supplies)

Supply Sheds for Storage

Computers for the Women to do job search in the computer center

Teaching materials: Large white boards/pens; Large sticky notes; T.V.'s with VCR, copier

Clothes/shoes for the women and children that are appropriate

Items for children 12 years and younger: car seats, boosters, strollers, games, developmental toys, and educational items

Office supplies: files, pens, computers for staff desks, chairs

Vinyl chairs for the dining room area

Organization bio: Our grief support program provides a safe place for children and their parents following the death of a loved one. At Bo's Place, children receive the healing gift of meeting other children who are just like them...grieving the death of a loved one. The knowledge that they are not alone in their suffering and that what they are feeling is normal, helps children immensely in accepting and talking about their loss experience. Trained volunteer group facilitators use art, writing, acting and play to help each child find their individual way to communicate their difficult feelings. Parental participation is an integral part of our program as well. Parents meet separately from their children in support groups that focus on the issues they face individually, as families and as parents of grieving children.

Official site: www.bosplace.org

Contact: Patricia Lind (713) 942-8339

Glitter and Glitter Glue

Fabric Paint and Pens

Large Plastic Beads

Large Pillar Candles

DVD Player

Paper Cutter

Digital Camera

Lapel Microphone

Postage Stamps

Paper Goods (plates, napkins, tissues, cups)

Organization bio: Boys and Girls Country was established in 1971. We are located in Hockley, Texas. We provide high quality residential care in a Christian environment for children in crisis, primarily from the greater Houston area. We provide a safe and loving home for 88 school age children and 36 College and Career kids. Boys and Girls Country does not receive any government grants and is not a United Way member agency and therefore looks to individuals, businesses,foundations, churches and civic groups for funding and volunteer support. Because of generous community support, no child is turned away because of a family's inability to pay.

Official site: www.boysandgirlscountry.org

Contact: Rae Taylor (281) 351-4976

Band-aids

Facial Tissue

Canned Chili

Low Cut Ankle socks

Ladies Jeans & Pants sz 16,18,20

Men's Jeans sz 34 & up

towels

dish & wash cloths

Wal-Mart Gift Cards

Organization bio: Camp Quality is a unique international camping program founded in Sydney, Australia, in 1983. There are now over 50 locations worldwide. Its purpose is to bring a week of fun and joy into the lives of children with cancer.

Official site: http://tx.campqualityusa.org/

Contact: Connie Glover (281) 871-7546

New toys to give away as prizes/gifts to the children (male and female ages 4 to 17) (50 needed)

Disposable camera

Paper Towels

AA Batteries

Ladder - 6'

White painters caps

Trash Bags, 55 or 60gal

Bug Spray

Sunscreen

12 x 12 inch or 8 x 8 inch ceramic tiles

Organization bio: CLSH is a not for profit, 501 (c) 3 organization providing training to lawyers and other professionals working with maltreated children in the legal system. Through our holistic multidisciplinary approach we seek to insure that children receive competent and zealous advocacy. We provide support services to attorneys representing children and also recruit pro bono attorneys to serve as ad litems to children in court. Through outreach and education we develop community collaborations that assist in meeting the needs of the whole child.

Official site: www.childrenslegalservices.org

Contact: Barbara Stalder (713) 982-1985

Computer

Color printer

Office desks and chairs

Kids toys

Monetary donations

Sponsors for events

New white t-shirts for clothesline projects

Easels

Art supplies

Pop tabs for recycling project

Organization bio: The mission of CCSC is to serve the poor, hungry, homebound, disabled, and otherwise needy while respecting their religious, ethnic or cultural differences. Work is carried out in the southwest and inner-city Houston area through five programs and more than 1,900 volunteers.

Official site: www.ccschouston.com

Contact: Kelly Finkenbinder (713) 961-3993

Volunteers

81/2 x 11 white copy paper

Tabletop copier/scanner

Food for food pantry (cereal, peanut butter, canned vegetables & fruit)

Diapers for Emergency Services program

Carpet for Administrative Offices

Shop Vac

Organization bio: Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas - Houston is a 501(c) nonprofit charitable organization that rescues Cocker Spaniels that have been abandoned, are on death row at the shelters, wandering the streets, from puppy mills, from owners who don't want them any more and ones that have been abused. We fully vet each and every cocker and foster them in our own homes, unless we have so many as we do now - over 80 - then we have to board a few of them. We have adoptions almost every weekend at local Petsmarts.

Official site: www.cockerkids.org

Contact: Alyson Clark (713) 772-6400 / (281) 479-7123

Monetary donations for vet care and surgeries

Foster homes for homeless cocker spaniels

Good dog food

Publicity

Loving forever homes for these cocker kids to start over

Vets that will work for us for discounts in spaying/neutering; shots; general check ups; eye surgeries; other surgeries

People to help transport

Grooming equipment

Leashes and collars

Again, monetary donations to help with vet bills and boarding bills

Organization bio: Dionysus Theatre is a non-profit organization that brings the theatre experience to teens and young adults who are disabled and able-bodied. We are a one of its kind in Texas. Together, we educate and entertain with our originally written shows on diversity. We recently got our own theatre space and need office equipment.

Official site: www.dionysustheatre.org

Contact: Deborah Nowinski (713) 728-0041

Computer for theatre office

Organization bio: Dress for Success Houston (DFSH) is a non-profit organization that provides interview suits, confidence boosts and career development to more than 2000 women annually. With suits from DFSH women not only look their best, they feel their best, and they have the confidence to succeed.

Official site: www.dressforsuccess.org

Contact: Stacy Lord (713) 957-3779

Interview appropriate black handbags (drop-off at any Craig's Cleaners).

Organization bio: Mission: To provide free eye examinations and eyeglasses to indigent and deserving children through high school, whose parents or guardians cannot afford to pay for these services.

Official site: www.eyecareforkids.com

Contact: Sheila M. Turner (713) 526-5397

Funding for indigent children to receive comprehensive eye exams & glasses.

Organization bio: Family to Family Network is a non-profit organization devoted to helping families of children with disabilities by providing families with information, training, mentoring, referrals and support. We do this through programs involved in teaching families and caregivers about policy, advocacy and community leadership. We also recruit volunteers ages 55+ to mentor children with disabilities.

Official site: www.familytofamilynetwork.org

Contact: Eve Cugini (713) 466-6304

DVD Burner

Digital Camera

Organization bio: In nearly 25 years of serving the community, the Fort Bend County Women*s Center has helped more than 16,000 women and children achieve violence-free lifestyles. Through fundraisers, donations and community support, the Center can continue to provide emergency shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, support services and educational outreach to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault, please call the Center*s 24-hour Hotline at 281.342.4357 (HELP).

Official site: www.fortbendwomenscenter.org

Contact: Vita Rogers (281) 494-4545

fundraiser sponsors

large size diapers

furniture

home accessories

clothing (all sizes)

linens

volunteers

Organization bio: Gabriel's Gifts Missing Children's Organization provides missing child prevention program, ID kits, and coordinates the Amber Alert system and missing child search efforts.

Official site: www.gabrielsgifts.org

Contact: Beth Alberts (713) 521-2694

Volunteers

Color and B&W copies of missing person flyers

Graphics Assistance

Marketing Assistance

Funding, of course

Stamps for mailings

Batteries (AA, AAA) for search equipment and cameras

Organization bio: Gems of Wisdom Foster Care Program believes it is first and foremost indebted to contributing to the care of each child in need of our services. Our number one priority is the protection of children from further abuse and neglect, and the establishment of support services that extend beyond reunification with the biological family or emancipation to independent living. Gems of Wisdom is unique because we believe that it is essential to provide the capacity to keep siblings together.

Contact: Cathy Baines (281) 679-6886

Computers

Vans

Infant car seats

Toddler car seats

Office equipment

Desk

Chairs

File cabinets

Monetary donations

Organization bio: Giving Heart of America, a faith-based non-profit organization, is committed to serving people in need -- the disadvantaged, the hungry, the homeless, and those without the means to satisfy their basic human needs.

Official site: www.givingheartofamerica.org

Contact: George McLure (713) 460-4990

Cars

Trucks

Boats (with trailers, in usable condition)

Travel Trailers

RV's and Motor Homes

Motorcycles

Organization bio: Golden Beginnings Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc (GBGRR) is a local non-profit 501 (c) 3 charity funded entirely by donations and staffed by volunteers. GBGRR services Houston and the surrounding area, rescuing golden retrievers facing euthanasia in shelters,strays, puppy mills and owner turn-ins.

Official site: www.goldenbeginnings.org

Contact: 281.480.4942

Tax deductible Monetary Contributions for vet care and surgeries

A Golden Beginning for goldens who deserve a new start: adoptive families wanted for forever homes!

Can you give a month or two of your time and love and be a foster home for rescued golden retrievers? Veterinary care is paid for by GBGRR

How about a few hours of your time to transport a golden at a shelter facing euthanasia to its new foster home?

Or a few hours to assist our adoption counselors in processing adoption applications?

High quality dog food

Gently used large and extra large wire crates and crate pads

Groomers willing to donate time and services to goldens needing a mini-makeover before going to their new homes.

Organization bio: We are a support group for all victims of homicide. We send out 250 newsletters a month and every month we send out birthday & anniversary cards in memory of their loved one's to everyone on our mailing list. We hold monthly meetings attend court with the surviving family. We have four candlelight vigils a year. Attend once a year conference. We are on call 24/7 for support. Any items will help as we are a non-profit organization. Donation are tax-deductable

Official site: www.pomc.com/heights

Contact: Ruth Eason (713) 392-8236

stamps

ink cartrige (hp45 & hp23)

blank business cards

paper

card stock

crafts materials

(no.10) envelopes

white invitation envelopes 4-3/8" X 5-3/4"

Organization bio: This museum proves to be a unique computer learning experience that will take the student from the dawn of the computer age to our current Internet driven society. One of the many things which makes the museum special, is the feature of interactivity that allows the museum patron to touch, play with, and explore technologies from the past and really appreciate and understand the current Internet phenomenon we are experiencing. A converted school bus will be used to create a mobile computer museum and will be named the “Computerhistorymobile” TM. The bus will be driven to schools (elementary, middle, high school, and colleges) within the city of Houston and the surrounding communities and parked at each school for a scheduled amount of time. The targeted age group is age 7 and above.

Official site: www.houstoncomputermuseum.org

Contact: John Keys (281) 293-7919

A box truck for pickup of donations

A building to house the museum or land to build on

Cash donations

Old computer items (see our Web site)

Help to rebuild old equipment

Organization bio: The Houston Food Bank, is a private, nonprofit organization that feeds the hungry by providing food and other essentials to more than 400 member programs in 18 southeast Texas counties. Since its inception, the Houston Food Bank has distributed more than 343 million pounds of food to pantries, shelters for the homeless, nutrition programs for children and the elderly, and disaster relief efforts. In addition to its food distribution activities, the Houston Food Bank provides nutrition education directly to those in need through programs including Kids Cafe and Operation Frontline. The Houston Food Bank is a certified affiliate of America's Second Harvest food bank network.

Official site: www.houstonfoodbank.org

Contact: Jenna Franceski (713) 223-3700

Digital camera

35 mm camera

Automatic paper folder

Automatic envelope sealer

Award and certificate supplies (frames, plaques, etc)

General office supplies

Computer needs (please check with us to ensure compatibility):

Scanner

High quality color printer

Laptop(s)

Warehouse supplies

Office furniture

TV/VCR Combo

Organization bio: The Houston Humane Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating cruelty, abuse and the overpopulation of animals. We do not receive any government or national group funding. It is through the generosity of people throughout Southeast Texas that we continue our care of more than 30,000 animals each year. During that time we offer a variety of services including Pet Adoptions; Acceptance of All Animals; Pet Burials; "Burnies Buddies," providing safe keeping for the pets of domestic abuse victims; Pawprints, working the Houston Aids Foundation, providing care for the pets of AIDS patients; $30 Spay/Neuter Clinic/Low Cost Wellness Center both open to the general public; Microchipping and Houston's A.C.I. (Animal Cruelty Investigations). These Houston Humane Society Texas Law Enforcement officers are setting the standard and working every day to stop animal cruelty in its tracks.

Official site: www.houstonhumane.org

Contact: Stacey L. Wilbanks (713) 433-6421 Ext. 5555

Pet Supplies

Bleach

Stationary

Notebooks

Horse Trailer

Office Equipment

Feed & Hay for Livestock

Small animal feed & bedding

Pet Food

Organization bio: MISSION Houston Institute for Culture is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural education and awareness through cultural activities. Our goal is to provide free and low-cost events, services and classes for the community. The organization's sphere of interest is Houston, the regions that have affected Houston's cultural history and the international origins of Houston's diverse population.

Official site: www.houstonculture.org

Contact: Chad McMillan (713) 664-9751

Half of lease for 2006

Student Intern Budget

Four Educational Computer Workstations (Windows XP)

Computer for Media Library (Mac w/80gb Hard Drive)

Funds for printing brochures and/or Booklet

Digital Projector

Funds for Educational Programming

15 - 25 chairs for educational space

4 to 6 48" x 24" Workstation Tables

1 to 2 Computer Desk Chairs

Organization bio: We are a food pantry in Dobbin TX, and serve the communties of Dobbin, Richards, Plantersville, and Montgomery. We serve over 150 families a month. Currently we are providing food, clothing, fans, blankets, Christmas for over a 100 children and tennis shoes.

Contact: Linda Williams (936) 597-5877 layapostolate@hotmail.com

Air conditioning for building to store food items

Walk in freezer/refrig

Insulation for building to store food items

Monetary Donations

Organization bio: We are a 501(c) 3 providing services for individuals with mental retardation, mental illness, autism, physical disabilities and other developmental delays. These services are no longer funded by the State of Texas. We operate solely on donations, private funding, and grants. We have a day habilitation program, residential program, and supported employment program.

Contact: Norma Archer (281) 444-1781

Patio furniture with cushions

Snow cone machine

Rolling popcorn machine cart

Bar-B-Q grille

Roll-up canopy for side patio area

5 tires for van

3 small couches or loveseats for offices

2 round tables

4 office chairs

Organization bio: Literacy Advance of Houston (LAH) is a non-profit literacy organization. LAH   provides Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes.  The mission of Literacy Advance is to teach Houston residents to read, write, and communicate in English so they can achieve their highest potential as parents, workers, citizens and commnity members. 

Organization bio: Mothers Outreach and Missionary Society, Inc. in a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charitable corporation committed to meeting the needs of income eligible mothers and families with children up to age 17. The Society is nonreligious or politically affiliated which offers access to MOMS Charity Boutique, outreach, community awareness and education, and youth development programs and services.

Official site: www.momsociety.org

Contact: Dale Staggers (281) 627-0269

Diapers

Women Plus Size Business Clothes

Misses Size Business Clothes

Women Shoes Size 5,6,10 and 11

School Uniforms (all sizes and colors)

School Supplies

Computers

Household Furniture

Laundry Detergent

Feminine Hygiene Products

Official site: www.officersunitedforchrist.org

Contact: Gloria Dorsette, Maxwell Mathurin (305) 638-9700

Computers for student program

Laser printers for student program

TV's for student program

Computer desks for student program

DVD/VCR player for media programs

Transportation bus

Books for student program

Windows XP operating system software

2003 server operating system software

Computer chairs

Organization bio: Reach Unlimited, a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization, is the most comprehensive provider of programs and services for adults with mental retardation in the greater Houston northwest. Our mission is to provide quality resoures and services for persons with mental retardation that encourage personal development and active participation as responsible citizens within the community. Reach provides continuing education, group home and independent apartment living, recreation, supported employment, community service, creative development and vocational training opportunities. We provide these essential services with the help of generous individual donors, companies, foundations and service organizations.

Official site: www.reachunlimited.org

Contact: Susan White (281) 213-8132

Digital Cameras and Memory Sticks

Digital Video Camera

Defibrillator

Educational Software

Laser Printers

Portable Storage Building

Basic Shelving Units

Large Book Cases

Picture Books for Children and Adults

Locked Storage Cabinets

Organization bio: Our Mission is to provide homeless men, women and children with a stepping-stone of faith and to equip them with a spirit of confidence that will continue to strengthen them as they face new challenges. We provide job coaching skills, and educational, training and development tools for individual that are in between employment and provide housing for those that are either homeless or in transitional period with either emergency shelter or affordable housing.

Official site: www.renewedinnovations@sbcglobal.net

Contact: Patricia Burton (281) 345-4432

A private 3-4 bedroom house in the Spring branch area to provide transitional housing for 6-8 /battered homeless women or women with children.

A private 3-4 bedroom house in the Spring branch area to provide for 6-8 homeless men.

Funding for emergency shelter up to 90 days and On the Job (OJT)retail/Customer service (30/hr per week for 5 weeks) training.

Office equipment - updated computers and software, one fax machine, two phones and one file cabinet.

Volunteers to help with our organization and training center.

Advertising and Marketing efforts in the Spring Branch community.

Fundraiser for womens clothing and financial donations.

Corporate donors and sponsors.

White molding to go around the walls of our training center (2040sf).

One year of service for existing alarm system.

Organization bio: The Salvation Army's history as a religious and charitable organization dates to 1865, when it was founded to minister to the homeless in Victorian England. The founder's compassion for society's outcasts sparked a spiritual and social revolution that continues to this day. Houston welcomed The Salvation Army in 1889 and has nurtured its growth and caring spirit for over 100 years. During that time, an expanding network of dedicated officers, staff and volunteers has embraced the sick and lonely, cared for the poor and provided compassionate emergency response in times of disaster. With your contributions of money, time and resources, The Salvation Army is doing the most good for people in need.

Official site: www.salvationarmyhouston.org

Contact: Mechelle Henry (832) 201-8018

School and After-School Supplies

Personal Hygiene Items: Soap, Diapers, etc.

Holiday Volunteers and Bell Ringers

100,000 sq. ft. Warehouse Space for the Holidays

Sports and Games Equipment

15 Passenger Van in working condition

Canned Food

First-Aid Kits

Digital Cameras

Organization bio: The Sam Houston Area Council, Boy Scouts of America serves nearly 170,000 youth with the assistance of approximately 32,000 adult volunteers in the 17-county area in and around Houston. We maintain six camps and provide services to many area youth including Hispanic youth and urban area children.

Official site: www.samhoustonbsa.org

Contact: Terry Miller (713) 756-3301

10 - Computer Laptops - Pentium 3 or better at least 500 MHz for camps and training

1 - Dazzle converter or similar to convert analog video to digital format for distribution of training material to volunteers

1 - Combination VCR / DVD burner

1 - 13 inch color TV with component input

1 - (or as many as possible) blank DVD+R media for recording training and other videos for volunteers

1 - Mini DV camcorder, that will permit the use of hand held or clip-on microphones

1 - (or up to 6) gasoline power generators (also interested in a large diesel generated that could be installed at the Cockrell Scout center to supply emergency power)

1 - (or as many as possible) Hi quality blank VHS tapes and blank data CDs

1 - portable studio lighting equipment that can be used with video camera

1 - (or more) hand-held or clip-on microphones that can be used with video camera

Organization bio: Santa Maria is a non profit residential and outpatient psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facility for women and their children. In an average year we serve over 500 children and a thousand women in residential and outpatient care. Our goal is to assist women in parenting skills, relapse prevention skills, and in utilizing community resources to help them remain abstinent from drugs and alcohol. We provide care to infants and children. Most of them are born drug exposed and need special treatment or services.

Official site: www.santamariahostel.org

Contact: Cheryl Empey (713) 725-4746

Christmas Presents for children ages birth to 12

Baby and children clothing

Baby supplies

School Supplies

Car Seats

Strollers

Sheets/bedding-crib size and twin size

Household goods

Organization bio: SEARCH serves Houston by assisting homeless people with dignity and providing those who choose to change their lives, the resources necessary to become productive citizens. SEARCH focuses on the needs of each individual with its comprehensive programs: Resource Center, Employment Education Center, House of Tiny Treausres, Healthcare, On-site housing, Community-based housing and Mobile Outreach.

Official site: www.searchproject.org

Contact: Joni Robertson (713) 739-7752

Hygiene products for men & woman

Household items: pots/pans, linens, bath & kitchen towels, alarm clocks, etc.

Diapers & baby wipes

Hospital scrubs

Backpacks/Duffel bags

School supplies: dictionaries, binders, calculators, paper, etc.

Non-perishable food

Undergarments (new only) for men, woman and children

Nutrition Drinks: Ensure, Sustacal, bottled water

Umbrellas

Organization bio: Our vision statement - To create a world where there are no homeless dogs and cats by designing, delivering, promoting, and advancing community-based animal sterilization services. Our mission statement - To stop the destruction of healthy dogs and cats by increasing the availability and use of animal sterilization services.

Official site: www.snapus.org

Contact: Jennifer Payne (713) 862-3863

Large bath towels

Laundry soap

White copy paper

Trash bags (33-gallon or tall)

Pillowcases

Paper towels

Postage stamps

Silent auction items for Annual Gala

Volunteers

Organization bio: Southwest Area Ministry (SWAM) is an emergency assistance agency providing services to prevent homelessness and hunger in the southwest quadrant of Greater Houston Area since 1984. All services are delivered by a volunteer staff. Last year over 28,000 individuals benefited from our services.

Official site: www.southwestministry.org

Contact: Ana Garza-Ibarra (281) 530-8633

Filing Cabinets

Storage Cabinets

Multimedia Projector

Laptop Computer

Paneled Delivery Truck

A/C repair

Ceiling fans

Large canopy tent for food fairs

Office supplies

Volunteers

Organization bio: Our main objective is to provide transportation for latch-key youth, to allow them to participate in after-school programs who otherwise would not benefit due to working parents.

Contact: Senakwe' (713) 446-8203

10-15 passenger vans

Communication system

CB's or two-way radios

Signage for vehicles

Parking lot to house vans

Graphic designs

Organization bio: Teddy's Train has been giving away Teddy Bears for seven years, the last two as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. Seniors and children in need of a hug are blessed by receiving a comforting Teddy Bear. Many area hospitals and organizations have benefited from Teddy's Train's Teddy Bear deliveries.

Official site: www.teddystrain.com

Contact: Barbara Blair (832) 242-1969 x309

Donations to buy 'BEARY' cute Teddy Bears at $1.50 each

New Teddy Bears and other stuffed animals to give to children and seniors in the hospital

Gently used Teddy Bears and other stuffed animals to give to non-hospitalized recipients

Organization bio: Turning Point Center is a non-profit 501(C)(3) homeless shelter for the elderly ages 50 and above. During the last 17 years of existence we have served over 2000 individuals and we house approximately 85 people at any given time. Our goal is to return the elderly homeless back into society as independent, self-sufficient individuals. We offer basic services such as shelter, meals and clothing and supportive services such as counseling, hands-on job training, assistance in acquiring benefits (SSI/Disability, food stamps, VA, and transportation). All of these services are provided within a structured drug and alcohol free environment.

Official site: www.turningpointcenter.org

Contact: Isha Salas-Desselle (713) 957-0099

Funds - Utilities

Bus tokens

Gas cards

Postage stamps

Copier Paper

Toner - HP LaserJet C7115A, Brother DR 400

Hair nets

Latex gloves

Fresh or canned vegetables

Hamburger or hot dog meat

Bath towels

Face cloths

Tools

30 mops and brooms

Fax machine

Laser printer

Official site: www.uwtgc.org

Good Neighbor Healthcare

Contact: Janet Donath (713) 529-3597

Parking lot needs removed and repaved with a new drainage system- Water is now currently flowing to building

New Roof

Adult Dental Kits

Stethoscope

Bookshelves

EKG machine

Avondale House

Contact: Barbara Boyett (713) 993-9544

2 industrial shredders

2 roofs for group home

New tile in group home kitchen

Copy machine

New storage shed

Back packs

New Van (12-15 passenger)

Personal hygiene items

Women’s Shelters

Contacts:

Bay Area Turning Point, Diane Savage, (281) 338-7600

FamilyTime Foundation, Nancy Gonzalez, (281) 446-2615

Houston Area Women's Center, Cassandra Thomas, (713) 528-6798

Montgomery County Women's Center, Nancy Harrington, (281) 292-4155

The Bridge, Contact Debbie Moseley, (713) 472-0753

Paper products

Diapers

Clothing (gently used, interview and job appropriate - especially larger sizes)

Linens

Towels

Household care packages for transitioning families (pots, pans, dishes, glasses, flatware, linens, towels, cleaning supplies, etc)

Cell phones

Double mattress and box springs

Fans (box or osculating)

Contact: Nadine Scamp (713) 460-0781

Kitchen items (pots and pans, etc)

George Foreman grill

Linens

Toiletries

Feminine hygiene products

Diapers

Formula

Cleaning supplies

Paper products

Clothing for men, women and children

Volunteers to help with fund raising activities, landscaping help, with day care playing with children, prevention program in schools, volunteers who could train clients in job training and money management.

Contact: Valerie Beckham (713) 529-6559

2 computers

Volunteers for monthly project for women & children

Envelopes

Kitchen items (pots, pans, dishes, etc)

Cleaning supplies

Personal hygiene products

Bus passes for teens

Organization bio: VIC-SW serves the frail, elderly of southwest Houston, providing one-on-one transportation for medical, shopping and errands, to help them live independently and with dignity.

Official site: www.vic-sw.org

Contact: Mary McGuire (713) 772-8181

Volunteer drivers

Stamps-first class & postcard

Copy paper

Donations

Organization bio: The North Channel Coalition is committed to serving the victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children. We operate Betty’s Haven, a 14-bed facility which houses women and children. This emergency shelter provides victims of abuse and domestic violence shelter for 30-60 days. Located in east Harris County, Betty’s Haven is the only shelter for women and children in the North Channel area and in the east end of Greater Houston/Harris County.

Official site: www.NorthChannelCoalition.org

Contact: Jim Mills, (713) 451-1321

Meat

Food

Personal Hygiene Items

Printer Ink (HP#96 and 97)

Organization bio: It is our mission to provide charitable service of independent living statue to elderly, disabled, and unemployed adults through the implematation of apartments, training, and educational services.

Official site: www.desiretolive.org

Contact: Wanda Butler (832) 512-3863

Folding tables and Chairs

Computers,

Website developer

Office space,

Employee training

Grants and Donations

Affordable apartment unit near a bus line.

Organization bio: Angels of hope provides assistance to families of children with bipolar disorder/ adhd, The elderly, Single parents and families of recovering addicts.

Contact: Tonya Bridges, (979)778-1837

Land (to build a special community for bipolar and ADHD children & Families

Fixer upper houses/construction of house

Office Supplies

Monetary donations

Fax machine

Laptop computer

Office/ & storage space

Suv type vehicle to transport the children to and from special activities

Gift cards and gas cards

Organization bio: Teach our pregnant and parenting youth the life skills that will empower them to fulfill their destiny. We offer services to further educate, encourage, equip, and empower pregnant and parenting youth, by facilitating high school graduation, career planning, higher education and supporting their efforts to become nurturing parents and responsible self-sufficient members of our community.

Contact: Connie Gay, (281)433-4428

Refrigerator (smallest full size - space issue)

Quickbooks for Nonprofits ($399)

6 computer workstation including desks and chairs

GED Program (around $3K)

Parenting Program ($900)

Graphics Software (Corel)

Computer Projector w/ remote control for presentations (ie: Proxima, NEC)

Sevices Needed:

Yardwork

Furniture (for group area)

Administrative volunteer help

Organization bio: The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation provides residential and day services to over 600 adults and children with mental retardation and similar disabilities.

Contact: Holly Mitchell, 713-525-8431

Official WebSite: www.cri-usa.org

Carpet for offices and residential rooms

Folding tables and chairs

Pictures / wall art

Landscaping Equipment

Hand tools & power tools for maintenance repairs

Organization bio: Suicide Prevention and Aftercare Network is a start up organization that was established July 28, 2004. We are located in Houston serving a seven county area from Goliad to the Woodlands. We are working to provide training to learn awareness to prevent suicide and all aspects that may lead to that point. We are also working to provide assistance programs to those in need after the death of a loved one which may include counseling assistance, burial assistance and clean-up assistance of the site. Our mission is to provide needed suicide prevention and aftercare to those in need where assistance is not easily found or readily available and to provide the most care and comfort in times of need.

Contact: Brian Martinak, (281)405-0520

Official WebSite: www.suicideprevention-aftercare.org

Luxart Quickbook Series Suicide Prevention Guide

Silent auction items

Monetary donations

Volunteers

Event sponsors for upcoming events

Portable multi media projector

2 computers for office

Printer/copier/fax machine

Any office furniture (desks, bookshelves and chairs for training)

Postage stamps

Organization bio: For 18 years Turning Point Center is non-profit organization, a shelter for the elderly homeless. We provide food shelter,clothing and supportive services to help our residents get back on there feet as self-supporting individuals.

Contact: Isha or Mark or George, 713-957-0099
Official WebSite: www.turningpointcenter.org
HAMBURGER MEAT STAMPS GAS CARDS 150 $25.00 GIFT CARDS TO WAL-MART 150 UMBRELLAS TURKEYS AND/OR HAM 150 WHITE SOCKS FOR MEN & WOMEN 150 ALARM CLOCK W/RADIO PRINTER TONER-brothrMFC-9700 laser BUS TOKENS

Organization bio: The "Angel Room" was started by three foster/adopt mothers who saw a need to help families who could foster children but need help to purchase items that are immediatly necessary to take care of children who come to us only with the clothes they have on. The room is located at Spaulding For Children. "Spaulding For Children" finds temporary and forever more homes for abused or neglected children.Spaulding is a small 27yr.agency that takes pride in its families through trainings/get togethers & more to offer the best care possible and relys on donations that are very much needed for these "special angels" in care.
Contact: Debbie Muery or Shelley Bayer, 713-466-0663 or 832-237-7271
Official WebSite: www.spauldingforchildren.org (TO BE GIVEN FOR USE SPECIFICLY IN THE ANGEL ROOM)
Shelving to organize entire "Angel Room"
Clothing for children newborn - 12 yrs. Shoes for children up to 12 yrs.
Toys for foster children's birthdays
Car seats Strollers
High Chairs
Gift cards (replinish items as needed)
Personal Hygiene items
School uniforms & supplies "Anything they can call their own!"