All types of nonprofit agencies from across Dane County are looking for assistance through this special collection of holiday-related volunteer and donation opportunities.
You can make a difference in the life of a child, family, older adult, organization or individual in Dane County during the holiday season. Here, you’ll learn exactly what each agency is hoping to receive — including volunteer service, food, toys and gifts, clothing and personal items, decorations and more!
Simply browse the agency descriptions and categories to find a need that you can fill, and get in touch with the right contacts to make it happen.
Don’t forget, you can help others at all times of year! Find opportunities that match your interests and availability at www.volunteeryourtime.org.
United Way of Dane County engages the community, mobilizes volunteers and strengthens local nonprofits to achieve measurable results and change lives through the three priority areas of our community’s Agenda for Change: education, income, and health. For more information, visit www.unitedwaydanecounty.org. The Holiday Wish List has been compiled by United Way Volunteer Center and distributed in partnership with Isthmus. This publication is sponsored by the Business Volunteer Network and BMO Harris Bank.
4-C (Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc.)
4-C is a non- profit early childhood organization serving families, early childhood professionals and the community. Services include free child care referrals, free play and learn play groups, free developmental screening and education, early childhood training, Young Star consultation, family child care certification and the CACFP Food Program.
Joyce Schneider, development@4-c.org, (608) 271-9181, www.4-C.org, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Toys and Gifts
Folkmanis little turtle hand puppet available on Amazon (25), Folkmanis turtle finer puppet available on Amazon (25), English & Spanish children’s books, new ethnically diverse baby dolls, social emotional children’s books, Flabbersmashed About You by Rachel Vail (10), Mean Soup by Betsy Everitt (10), No No Yes Yes by Leslie Patricelli (10), On Monday When It Rained by Cherryl Kachenmeister (10), Lots of Feelings by Shelley Rotner (10).
Program-Office-Agency Needs
9x11” construction paper, 8.5x11” colored cardstock, copier paper, glue sticks, markers, adult scissors, gift cards (Amazon, Walmart, Office Depot, Woodman’s, HyVee), disinfecting wipes.
9 Lives Rescue
9 Lives Rescue is a small, foster based cat rescue serving the Dane County area. Rescue is passionate about providing personalized adoptions and enriching the lives of people and cats by finding the right forever homes for homeless, unwanted and abused cats and kittens.
Janell Moody, Janell@9livesrescue.com, (608) 212-7226, www.9livesrescue.com, 10:00 AM -9:00 PM M-Su
Food
Wet and dry cat and kitten food, clumping litter and gift cards to pet stores or stores selling cat food and litter.
Agrace HospiceCare
For more than 35 years, Agrace has been a non-profit, community based health care agency dedicated to providing expert physical, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families through the stages of serious illness. Agrace HospiceCare is nationally recognized for the comprehensive hospice services we provide.
Amanda Husk, amanda.husk@agrace.org, (608) 327-7298, www.agrace.org, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM M-F
Toys and Gifts
Teddy bears to be given to hospice patients and family members through Agrace HospiceCare’s Dori Bear Program. The program brings comfort to patients as well as to children and older family members who are coping with the serious illness of a loved one. Donated bears must be at least 10” tall and new with tags still on (for infection control purposes.) Both holiday and non holiday themed bears are welcome.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross helps people in emergencies by assisting disaster victims, supporting veterans and teaching the community lifesaving skills.
Ann Taff, ann.taff@redcross.org, (877) 618-6628 x5822, www.redcross.org/volunteer, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Items for art therapy program at the VA hospital; leather craft kits, sun or dream catcher craft kits, paint by number kits (acrylic), plastic model building with/out paint or glue kits, sketch pads, sketch pencils, charcoal pencils, colored pencils, markers, adult coloring books, wood craft kits, paint kits (non-toxic acrylic paints), paint brushes, small canvas boards for painting (4x4”, 5x7”or 8x10”), air dry modeling clay, drawing paper, cross stitch or yarn stitch kits.
Bayview Foundation
Bayview Townhomes and Community Center is located in Madison’s “Triangle” neighborhood and is home to more than 270 low income immigrants and refugees from over 12 countries. Free services and programs provided to residents include: After-School, Summer Camp, Teen Nights, Senior Bingo and Lunches, Resource/Referral, Wellness and Education.
Xue Vang, nkaoxuevang@bayviewfoundation.org, (608) 256-7808 x206, www.bayviewfoundation.org, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help wrap gifts December 1 - 15.
Toys and Gifts
Arts and crafts supplies, movie passes, pre-school age toys, school-age toys, LEGO kits, jewelry kits, board games, sports equipment (basketballs, footballs, soccer balls), gift cards to local businesses (coffee, clothing, food, music).
Clothing and Personal Items
Ages birth-12: children’s coats, winter boots, gloves/mittens, hats, sweaters, pants. Ages 13-17: local sports gear (Badgers, Brewers and Packers), hoodies, sweaters, hair accessories and nail polish.
Big Oak Child Care
Provide child-centered, play-based learning experiences for young children in a safe and nurturing environment.
Mary Niec, mary@bigoakchildcare.org, (608) 249-3991, www.bigoakchildcare.org, 9:30 AM-3:30 PM M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Binders, tape, pens, printer paper, scotch thermal lamination pouches, push-pins, sheet protectors (to use in binders), binder clips, paper clips, sticky notes, dry-erase markers, children art supplies, Band-Aid, hand sanitizer, and cold packs.
Box of Balloons
Box of Balloons is a non-profit organization providing birthday parties to children in need. Families/caregivers are provided a box of party supplies customized for their child for a memorable birthday celebration.
Sarah Wells, support@boxofballoons.org, (567) 230-6132, www.boxofballoons.org, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM M-F, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Sa-Su
Toys and Gifts
Board games, party games, Happy Birthday to You! by Dr. Seuss (bulk order), Uline 18x12x12”” white cardboard boxes (item number S-4634)
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Birthday candles, rolls of tape, birthday cards, birthday gift bags, punch ballons, tissue paper, crepe paper rolls (especially pink, purple, & blue), postage stamps, Box of Balloons logo balloons, helium tank, colored/patterned duct tape, Box of Balloon logo table cloth for events, 6ft collapsible banquet tables for events (2), folding utility wagon, gift cards from Amazon, Hobby Lobby, Micheal’s, Target, Costco, Party City.
Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County is one of the leading organizations in youth development programs, developing partnerships to produce positive outcomes for young people, families, and communities.
Bri Patten, bpatten@bgcdc.org, (608) 257-2606 x723, www.bgcdc.org, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
Food
Gift cards for families to Woodman’s, Aldi’s, Copps or other local grocery stores; gift cards to restaurants such as Subway, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, etc.
Toys and Gifts
Gift cards, baby dolls, art kits, sports equipment, headphones, video games.
Clothing and Personal Items
Sports apparel-Badger & Packer, finger nail polish, make-up, body sprays/cologne and lotions.
Breast Cancer Recovery
Breast Cancer Recovery’s mission is to provide an environment for women breast cancer survivors to heal emotionally. All programs are designed and conducted by survivors for survivors.
Megan Purtell, megan@brecovery.org, (608) 661-4178, www.brecovery.org, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM M - W 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM R
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Copy paper, paper clips, bankers boxes for filing.
Canopy Center - Oasis
Canopy Center is an umbrella organization with several programs. Oasis is one of these programs, and it provides resources such as therapy and counseling to children and their non-offending caregivers who have experienced sexual abuse.
Makenzi Rasmussen, makenzir@canopycenter.org, (608) 729-1130, www.canopycenter.org, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-T, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM F
Toys and Gifts
Toysmith spiral glitter wand, puffer balls, mesh-and-marble fidget toy, pull and stretch bounce ball, Sargent Art 50 count fine tip washable marker pack, Pressman checkers board game, deck of cards, Elmer’s washable school glue 4 oz., black paint, vinyl clever catch ice breaker ball by American Educational, Bendeez (purple passion), wacky tracks by Toysmith, Whatz It fidget toy, Kinetic Sand 1.5 lb brown, liquid motion bubbler for sensory play at www.superzoutlet.com, Tangle Jr. original fidget toy, TOOB educational toys (call agency for specific sets), Dowling Magnets Simply Science magnet mania kit, Ker Plunk game, Crayola color switchers, Play-Doh, glitter glue, latex balloons, aromatherapy essential oils, ball mason jars, 20 copies of each book: Helping your Child Recover from Sexual Abuse by Caren Adams, How Long Does it Hurt by Cynthia L. Mathers, A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret Holmes.
Center for Families
Center for Families partner with parents in their efforts to nurture, protect and teach their children. Programs include home visits to support new parents, play & learn activities to promote school readiness support groups and workshops to foster strong parenting, and 24 hour respite/crisis child care during tough times.
Julie Sheldon, julies@centerforfamilies.org, (608) 729-1142, www.centerforfamilies.org, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM M-F
Food
Baby formula with iron or soy or lactose-free, individual snacks (bagged)
Toys and Gifts
LEGO kits (small), new or gently used board books (bilingual English/Spanish a bonus), current Disney and Pixar DVDs and cartoon episodes (SpongeBob, Dora, etc.), art supplies, art kits, remote controlled cars, bath/water toys, Crayola watercolors, non-toxic tempera paint.
Clothing and Personal Items
Diapers (sizes 4, 5, & 6), Pull-Ups, baby wipes, winter coats (children), winter boots (children), costumes and dress-up clothes, new children’s underwear (preschool to teen), gym shorts for children, changing pads, nursing pillows, child and adult toothbrushes and paste.
Holiday Decorations
Non-denominational wrapping paper, gift bags and bows.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Childproofing products, baby gates, personal first aid kits, gas cards for families to attend programs, gift cards to give to parents, AA and AAA batteries.
Centro Hispano
Centro Hispano works to improve the quality of life for Latinos and others living in Dane County by empowering youth, strengthening families, and engaging the community.
Nina Gehan, nina@micentro.org, (608) 255-3018, www.micentro.org, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts for Tres Reyes during the first week of January.
Toys and Gifts
Toys and books to be given at the Tres Reyes event in January. Books in Spanish for middle school and high school students, up-to-date pocket dictionaries, up-to-date Spanish/English dictionaries, water bottles, coloring books, puzzles, board games, grocery store gift cards, graphic novels and comic books.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Expo markers, small white boards, coat rack, small book shelf, thank you cards, Vista Print gift cards, new white t-shirts, standing fans, world map, white board with tripod, crayons, markers, graphing calculators, new foldable projector screen, microphone and speakers, reams of copier paper, white mail envelopes, round tables for offices or classrooms, conference tables for classrooms, matching chairs, diagram and/or model skeleton and human organs for Caminos 2.0 class, media cart for projector and laptop.Tablecloths for round tables and 6’ rectangular tables, colored paper, projector, laptop, wooden desk, 12 cup coffeemaker, toilet paper, paper towels, disinfectant gel, and a large visible sign for the Community Garden.
Colonial Club Senior Activity Center
The Colonial Club Senior Activity Center is a non-profit senior activity center that is a gathering place for seniors to participate in classes, activities, and entertainment/educational programs. The Colonial Club also provides daily meals on-site, meals-on-wheels to homebound seniors, an adult day center, and case management services.
Kim Peterson, kpeterson@colonialclub.org, (608) 837-4611 x120, www.colonialclub.org, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM M-R
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help with snow shoveling for seniors in their homes, holiday decorating at our facility, and substitutes as needed during the holiday season for meal delivery to homebound seniors.
Food
Holiday food baskets, microwave popcorn, food donations for annual holiday party in December (please call for items needed)
Toys and Gifts
Small holiday ornaments or other holiday items for 85 seniors at the holiday party in December, small gift items for 35 Meals-on-Wheels volunteer drivers, gas cards, grocery store gift cards for program clients.
Clothing and Personal Items
Soap, shampoo, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, toilet paper and laundry detergent.
Holiday Decorations
Holiday paper products (plates, napkins, cups, place mats, tablecloths), fresh pine wreaths, scotch tape, wrapping paper, holiday cards, seasonal CDs/DVDs and dry eraser markers.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
New laptop for programs/presentations, LCD projector, white copier paper, printer ink (call for printer model), stamps, lunch-sized brown paper bags for Meals-on-Wheels, 3 ring binders, miscellaneous door or bingo prizes ($5.00 or less) such as puzzle books, stationery and/or beverage mugs.
Community Action Coalition For South Central Wisconsin, Inc.
Develops economic and social capacities of individuals, families and communities to reduce poverty in Dane, Jefferson and Waukesha Counties.
Carissa Cornwell, carissac@cacscw.org, (608) 246-4730 x229, www.cacscw.org, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM M-F
Food
Pet food, gift cards to grocery stores, department stores, Visa/MC and gas.
Toys and Gifts
Gift cards, new underwear and socks
Clothing and Personal Items
New items include underwear, socks, bath towels and washcloths. Toilet paper, deodorant, body lotion, shampoo/conditioner, laundry baskets, paper towels, cleaning supplies, dish soap, laundry soap, all purpose cleaners, disinfectant wipes.
Community Work Services, Inc.
CWC assists individuals with developmental disabilities to work in the community by providing them with individualized assessment, job development, on the job training, and job retention services. The agency also provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in a variety of recreational activities in the community.
Sarah Cutler, sarahandsharon@cwsmadison.com, (608) 233-0115, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Shredders for client use, shredding oil and gift cards to office supply stores.
Dane County Humane Society
Dane County Humane Society is a private, non-profit, open admission shelter assisting companion animals, exotic species, farm animals, small mammals, and orphaned or injured wildlife.
Patty Zehl, volunteer@giveshelter.org, (608) 838-0413 x114, www.giveshelter.org, 12:00 PM-7:00 PM M-T-R-F, 12:00 PM- 5:00 PM Sa-Su, closed Wednesday
Food
Pate canned cat food, Royal Canin Baby Cat canned or dry food, canned dog food, non-beef hot dogs, soft and chewy training treats (for dogs), squeeze cheese, creamy peanut butter, rolled rawhides, pig ears, bully sticks, Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR), rodent block food, wild bird seed, Timothy Hay, and Manna Pro bite size horse treats (any flavor).
Toys and Gifts
Plush, squeaky and durable rubber dog toys, Slim Cat interactive feeders, Kong Wobbler or Kibble Nibble food, dispensing dog toys, cat toys, stretch and scratch cat boards, Feliway diffusers and refills, small critter wood chews, child-sized gardening gloves, garden hand trowels, Crayola crayons, Crayola markers, bird house kits, bat house kits, and children’s CDs (Kidz Bop, Frozen soundtrack, etc.)
Clothing and Personal Items
Disposable scrubs, Cowboy Magic concentrated detangler and shine, and fleece remnants (by the yard)
Holiday Decorations
Helium tank.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Unscented/non-clumping clay litter, Cuddle Disc (used to keep young kittens warm), small kitchen scales, kitten bottle kits, large bales of aspen or pine wood shavings, quality white copier paper, pens, sharpies, dry eraser markers, Scotch tape, sticky notes, Elmer’s glue and glue sticks, alligator clips, 2-pocket folders, manila folders, soft-sided pet carriers, Dawn dish soap, disposable baggies (sandwich, quart or gallon), liquid laundry detergent,facial tissue, paper towels, gift cards (Mounds Pet Food Warehouse, Target, Menards, Walmart, Farm and Fleet and Copps), Android tablets, hardware firewall, small floor server rack for a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, flat screen monitors (19” and above preferred).
Dane County Juvenile Shelter Home
Dane County Juvenile Shelter Home is a temporary living facility for juveniles. The mission is to provide youth in crisis who are in need of a stable environment or temporary home, while instilling accountability, teaching competency skills and ensuring community safety. Shelter Home can house up to 16 juveniles (8 boys, 8 girls) ages 12 - 17.
Catherine Arnold, arnold@countyofdane.com, (608) 246-3278, www.countyofdane.com/juvenilecourt, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM M - F
Toys and Gifts
Adult size bike helmets, gift cards in small amounts, movies, Wii games, board games, coloring books, crayons, color pencils, game books, LEGO kits, beads, craft supplies, sports balls, Frisbees, outdoor games, baseball gloves, air hockey table, ping pong table, playing cards, art supplies, drawing paper, puzzles and books for teens.
Clothing and Personal Items
Lip balm, body wash, back packs, duffle bags, male boxers, female underwear, bras, socks,twin size blankets, planners and luggage.
DeForest Area Community & Senior Center
DeForest Area Community and Senior Center is a cooperative intermunicipal organization dedicated to serving older adults and their families to promote indpendence and well being while providing a welcoming place to participate and volunteer. The Center provides outreach, information/referral, case management and social events and serves lunch M-F.
Mary Jorgensen, mjorgensen@thecommunitycornerstone.org, (609) 846-9469 x224, www.thecommunitycornerstone.org, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM M-F
Food
Chocolate mini sized individually wrapped candy bars, M&Ms, individual non refrigerated creamers, regular and decaf cans of coffee.
Holiday Decorations
White and colored tissue paper, 8.5 x 11” white and colored cardstock, seasonal napkins, placemats, white mini-lights, postcard stamps, AAA batteries and D batteries
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (or DAIS) believes that a world free from violence is possible. DAIS works to make Dane County, WI, a safer, just, equitable place for people who have experienced domestic violence, their children, and the people who love them.
Liz Klaus, elizabethk@abuseintervention.org, (608) 338-0077, www.abuseintervention.org, 9:00 AM- 3:30 PM M-W
Clothing and Personal Items
DAIS requests all items must be new. Twin size comforters, twin size sheet sets, bed pillows, large bath towels, and washcloths.
East Madison Community Center
The East Madison Community Center is a neighborhood focal point, serving children and families from the surrounding area, collaborating to help community residents achieve goals, gain skills and strengthen the community through education, employment, fitness and socialization.
Typhanny Greene, tgreene@eastmadisoncc.org, (608) 249-0861, www.eastmadisoncc.org, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM M-R 8:00 AM-9:00 PM F, 9:00 AM -5:00 PM Sa
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for holiday party preparation, decorating, gift wrapping, distributing food and toys, and creating holiday cards or crafts with children.
Food
Non-perishable food items, particularly items for a holiday meal (turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, dessert mixes, etc.).
Toys and Gifts
Books, music, toys, games, sports equipment, videos for children ages 0-17, ethnically diverse and culturally enriching toys and books.
Clothing and Personal Items
Blankets, winter coats for children ages 3-17, hats, gloves, scarves, boots, snow pants, other winter clothes, gently used or new clothing for women, men and children, infant supplies (diapers, lotion, baby wipes, etc.), unopened personal care items for children and adults (toothpaste, soaps, body wash, antiperspirant/deodorant, shampoo, hair care products, shaving razors, cosmetics and feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, facial tissue and paper towels.
Holiday Decorations
Wrapping paper, gift tags, paper plates, cups, napkins and plastic cutlery.
Elver Park Neighborhood Center
The Elver Park Neighborhood Center (EPNC) provides support to children and families in the Greater Elver Park neighborhood. We support children through programming that targets academics, social/emotional learning, and health/wellness. We provide after school and summer day camp programming for youth in grades K-12.
Carlie Toland, ctoland@wisconsinyouthcompany.org, (608) 276-9785 x625, www.wisconsinyouthcompany.org/neighborhood-centers/elver-park-k-5-program, 10:00 AM -6:00 PM M-F
Clothing and Personal Items
Children’s socks, and underwears, winter clothing for K-12th graders, hats, waterproof gloves, winter boots, feminine hygiene products, deodorant and facial tissue
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Crayons, markers, colored pencils, construction paper, Elmer’s glue, glue sticks, action heroes, dolls, dress up clothes for boys and girls, ethnically diverse books, board games, white printer paper, pens, pencils, calculators, rulers, composition notebooks, sticky notes, masking tape, duct tape, fleece fabric, sewing supplies, Woodman’s and Walmart gift cards, basketballs, footballs, volleyballs, soccer balls, jump ropes, noise cancelling earmuffs, headphones, blankets.
Goodman Community Center
The Goodman Community Center strengthens lives and secures futures by engaging the community in a nourishing, educational and welcoming environment. Programs include pre-K, 4K, elementary, middle, and high school afterschool, teen employment, senior meals & activities, food pantry, and a fitness center.
Kate Katzban-Beren, kate@goodmancenter.org, (608) 204-8056, www.goodmancenter.org, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers to help provide over 3,500 families everything they need to cook Thanksgiving dinner in their homes! Make a difference by volunteering at food drives, answering registration lines, and baking homemade pumpkin pies. Opportunities available throughout November.
Food
Help over 15,000 people enjoy Thanksgiving dinner through the Thanksgiving Basket Program. Donations of frozen turkeys, canned vegetables, canned fruit, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, canned broth, and aluminum roaster pans will be distributed to families in need the week of Thanksgiving. Donations accepted beginning November 14.
Toys and Gifts
Gift items for children and families. Call starting November 14 to be paired with a specific wish. Items always needed include dolls, LEGO sets, footballs, rubber bouncy balls, movie passes to Marcus Theatres, Visa/MasterCard gift cards other cards include Walgreens, Walmart, Woodman’s, Target and gas stations
Clothing and Personal Items
Children’s winter boots (all sizes) and underwear sizes 4-10, laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels. Wii console, Wii nun chuck controllers, Wii games for adults.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Reusable grocery bags to help make food pantry more eco-friendly.
Habitat for Humanity of Dane County
Habitat for Humanity of Dane County builds and rehabilitates simple, decent homes with the help of our partner families to provide affordable housing. Habitat partner families provide labor and make monthly mortgage payments on their homes at a 0% interest rate.
Meghann Albert, malbert@habitatdane.org, (608) 255-1549 x111, www.habitatdane.org, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
14’ Cube Truck and ¾ ton truck with flatbed and hoist
Hancock Center for Dance/Movement Therapy
Hancock Center provides dance/movement therapy services to people of all ages and abilities. Programs include the Violence Prevention Program in Madison area schools, individual and group therapy for adults and children and creative movement groups for adults with developmental issues. Workshops and trainings are also offered.
Dori Weigel, dori@hancockcenter.net, (608) 251-0908 x10, www.hancockcenter.net, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
Toys and Gifts
Multicultural dolls; African American 18”” dolls
non-denominational gift wrapping paper, non-denominational cards”
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Washable markers, drawing paper, blank thank you cards, iPads, iPod docks, yoga mats, blocks and bolsters, physio balls of various sizes, hula hoops, new large floor pillows and gifts cards for CD’s and music.
Healing Horsemanship Foundation
Supports nature-based, animal-assisted activities provided by Rhythms Of Hope, LLP at The Forever Farm near Stoughton. In a natural setting, activities provide powerful tools for building self-esteem self-awareness, appropriate boundaries and a sense of responsibility.
Nikki Cohen-Wichner, LMFT, healinghorseman@aol.com, (608) 347-2392, www.healinghorsemanship.org, Contact via Email
Food
Holiday food basket items for 20 families, ingredients and recipes for favorite family holiday foods to cook, Purina Cat Chow for 12 barn cats, sugar free hot chocolate and jugs of apple cider
Toys and Gifts
Stuffed animals of all types, model horses, animal or nature themed books and games, Heartland and Black Stallion tv series, Misty Of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry, Warrior series, Jack London and Jean Craighead-George books.
Clothing and Personal Items
All sizes of clothing appropriate for working outdoors, winter coveralls, coats, hats, gloves, winter boots, scarves, long underwear, also nice winter outerwear to give youth of all ages whose families lack funds to keep kids warm.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Organic seed for community garden and for cover crop of radish on hayfield, several 2-wheeled wheelbarrows, garden tools of all types, white latex exterior paint. Composting toilets and cement and plumbing for new bathroom in barn, new garden tractor with 3 point hitch and bucket for WKLC Hope Community Garden.
Heartland Farm Sanctuary
Heartland Farm Sanctuary is dedicated to helping homeless farm animals in Wisconsin, and building connections between animals and vulnerable youth. Heartland was created to provide a safe, peaceful environment where youth and farm animals could come together to heal, grow, and have fun.
Jamie Monroe, jamie.monroe@heartlandfarmsanctuary.org, (920) 328-8280, www.heartlandfarmsanctuary.org, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM M-Sa
Program-Office-Agency Needs
White copy/printer paper, black and color ink for HP Officejet Pro 8600 printer, paper towels, 39-gallon or 55-gallon trash bags, large bags of pine shavings, jars of peanut butter, Cat’s Pride Fresh and Light Premium Clumping Fragrance Free Scoopable Cat Litter, heavy-duty tarps, Forever stamps, Dr. Bronner’s Castile Liquid Soap, D-batteries, headlamps, canned pumpkin, gift cards to Country View Vet Services (in Oregon), Menards, Mounds Pet Food Warehouse, Farm and Fleet.
Home Health United/Meals on Wheels
We are a community based, volunteer driven service that provides nutrition and daily safety checks to homebound seniors and disabled individuals in Madison, Middleton, Monona and Sun Prairie.
Gina Riesen, griesen@hhuvns.org, (608) 334-1221, www.homehealthunited.org, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to deliver the noontime meal 7 days a week. Pick up sites are: Oakwood Village 10:45 AM, Family Services Building 11:00 AM, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 11:15 AM and Webcrafters 11:40 AM. 300 gift cards to give to volunteers.
Independent Living, Inc.
Independent Living, Inc. is a local non-profit that works with older and disabled adults to help them manage their independence
Megan Meyer, mmeyer@independentlivinginc.org, (608) 268-9641, www.independentlivinginc.org, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM M-R
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors for a couple hours on Thanksgiving Day. Volunteers are needed to shovel snow on driveways and sidewalks for seniors.
Toys and Gifts
Jigsaw puzzles, craft kits, gingerbread house kits and diabetic candy.
Slippers, scarves, gloves, coats, hats, blankets, hand lotion, shower gels, hand soaps
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Mops, Swiffers, multipurpose cleaner, paper towel, dusting spray, window cleaner, tub and tile cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, lined legal pads, ballpoint pens, wet cat and dog food cans, cat litter, gift cards to Mounds, Copps, Woodmans and PDQ.
Ingleside Manor
Ingleside Manor is a not-for-profit community based facility providing nursing and rehabilitation services, as well as a Residential Care Apartment Complex. We offer a restful, small-town atmosphere, quality nursing care, nutritious and appealing meals, exceptional cleanliness, interesting and challenging activities, and a pleasant location.
Aimee Bohms, abohms@carriagehealthcare.com, (608) 437-5511 x117, www.inglesidehealthcare.org/, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM M-T, 9:00 AM -4:30 PM W, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM R, 9:00 AM -4:00 PM F
Clothing and Personal Items
Toiletries such as lotions, body wash, body spray, and after shave for elderly residents. Ankle & hand weights in 1, 2, 3, & 5 lbs.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
300 piece puzzles, craft supplies (i.e. acrylic paints, flat 8.5”x11” canvases, paint brushes, 5”x7” picture frames), I-pod shuffles for music and memory program and portable CD players.
Latino Academy of Workforce Development
The Latino Academy of Workforce Development’s primary goal is to create a safe, culturally competent space that empowers Latino adults to succeed and integrate into the economic and educational systems of Dane County.
Carla Garces, carla@latinoacademywi.org, (512) 299-8878, www.latinoacademywi.org, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Office furniture (small to medium size round table, manila file folders, 1” binders, 3-prong folders, Expo dry eraser markers, copy paper, color printer color paper, large cork bulletin board, sticky notes, classroom set of English or Spanish college level books such as The Alchemist or The Great Gatsby.
Literacy Network
Literacy Network teaches reading, writing and speaking skills to Dane County adults and families so they can achieve financial independence, good health, and greater involvement in community life.
Jeff Burkhart, jeff@litnetwork.org, (608) 244-3911, www.litnetwork.org, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Our wish list relates to items in our new building and is available online at http://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/intro click on “find a list or registry” then search for “Literacy Network.
Lussier Community Education Center
Lussier Community Education Center serves families on Madison’s west side by building community, creating opportunity and enriching education.
Cristina Johnson, cristina@LCECmadison.org, (608) 833-4979 x224, www.LCECmadison.org, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Sat
Food
Holiday food basket items: hearty soups, spaghetti pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruit and vegetables, tuna and other canned meats, beans, juice, peanut butter and jelly.
Toys and Gifts
Small children’s toys, educational games (K-5th grade), electronic games for high school students, pool cues, movie passes, bowling and laser tag gift cards, gift cards to local businesses and grocery stores, bus passes. Individuals are also needed to sponsor gifts and household items to families who register for the center’s Holiday Gift Program. Call the center to sponsor a child this holiday season.
Clothing and Personal Items
Diapers, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, paper towels and feminine products.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Copier paper, flash drives (1+ GB), dry erase
markers, batteries and headphones.
Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens
Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens is a local non-profit volunteer organization helping feed the needy in the Madison area. We plant, grow and provide area food pantries with fresh, nutritious first choice vegetables resulting in more than 100,000 pounds of fresh produce delivered each year to food pantries.
Thomas Parslow, thomasparslow@foodpantrygardens.org, (608) 577-6685, www.foodpantrygardens.org, 8:00 AM -12:00 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help review our accounts and set up a chart of accounts for our treasurer and finance committee to follow.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Rototiller, gently used riding lawn mower ideally electric start; first aid kits; small air compressor and knives for harvesting cabbage.
Madison Children’s Museum
Madison Children’s Museum connects children with their families, their communities, and the world beyond through discovery learning and creative play.
Jessie-Rae Starr, jstarr@madisonchildrensmuseum.org, (608) 287-2985, www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org, 9:30 AM-5:00 PM T-Su
Program-Office-Agency Needs
AED, mini van, sewing machine, pinball machine (working), inflatable outdoor movie screen, industrial shelving, coats, wraps, footwear, and accessories from many cultures, countries, and climates, 100% wool sweaters, occupation costumes (police, fire and/or race car driver), magic markers, activity paint/finger paint, art supplies, thread, fabric and sewing supplies, poly stuffing, leather, leather stamps, scrapbooking materials such as ink pads, embellishments and decorative papers, paper shape punches, rubber stamps and colored pencils. Clay tools and supplies, electric pottery wheel, laptop, flat screen monitors, computer speakers, manual typewriters (good condition), juicer, air-press coffee, pots (large, 2-liter), food dehydrator, hand-crank ice cream maker, serving platters/plates, large and small bowls for serving, serving utensils, tongs, sharp knives, ladle, wooden spoons, etc., stackable glass and plastic storage containers with lids, kids puzzles, cultural instruments, children’s books, fossil and rock collections.
Madison School & Community Recreation
Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) is the public recreation provider for the residents of Madison (within the boundaries of the Madison Metropolitan School District). MSCR is a department of the Madison Metropolitan School District and is proud to have served the community for 90 years.
Michelle Graves, mmoe@madison.k12.wi.us, (608) 204-6696, www.mscr.org, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
Toys and Gifts
Basketballs, footballs, board games, puzzles, MagnaTiles, LEGO kits, chess sets, newly released G movies DVDs, backpacks, gift cards (Woodman’s, Walgreens, Target, Walmart, etc).
Clothing and Personal Items
Children’s sweat pants, underwear, plain white t-shirts and coats sizes 4-12, Children’s socks, children’s gloves, hats and mittens, unopened personal care items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper, soap, deodorant, diapers, shampoo and wet wipes)
Program-Office-Agency Needs
String instruments in good condition for afterschool youth and senior music programming (ukuleles, guitars, mandolins, banjos, etc.), copier paper, headphones and bus passes.
Madison Senior Center
The Madison Senior Center is a full service senior center serving Madison area adults 55+. Offers classes, programs and activities that address the physical, psychological and social dimensions of an active, older adult. 6,000 Madison area seniors use the center on a yearly basis.
John Weichelt, jweichelt@cityofmadison.com, (608) 267-2344, www.madisonseniorcenter.org, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM M-F
Holiday Decorations
Cards with envelopes, wreaths, string lights, red or white ornaments and tea cups with matching saucers.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Nintendo Wii Games and fishing pole accessory for controller, iPads, Kindles, eReaders, digital LCD projector, new table tennis paddles, foldable flat bed, hand cart, HD flat screen tv with HDMI inputs minimum of 42’’, HD flat screen tv with RCA inputs between 24-30’’, HD computer monitors minimum of 24’’.
Madison-area Urban Ministry
MUM is an interfaith agency providing supportive services for individuals returning from prison, mentoring support for children who have an incarcerated parent, and vocational training in commercial baking.
Shawna Lutzow, shawna@emum.org, (608) 256-0906, www.emum.org, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
We need volunteers to help with games and crafts at our annual holiday party for children who have an incarcerated parent.
Toys and Gifts
$20 gift cards to Target or Kohls for gifts to children in our mentoring, family and Reading Connections programs; culturally diverse new books (for Reading Connections), games and toys for children ages 2-10.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
New full size refrigerator for our office space.
Make-A-Wish Wisconsin
Granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. A wish helps a child feel stronger, more energetic and more willing and able to battle their life-threatening medical condition. For many, it marks a turning point in the fight against their illness.
Christy Ehlert, cehlert@wisconsin.wish.org, (608) 252-4321, www.wisconsin.wish.org, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
Food
Gift cards to restaurants.
Toys and Gifts
DVDs, portable DVD players, handheld travel games, iPods, iPads, kids music CDs. SpongeBob Square Pants, Disney, Star Wars and superhero toys. Footballs, basketballs, soccer balls,frisbees, Nerf toys, children’s books, board games, puzzles, infant toys, coloring books, markers, crayons, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, gift cards to Walmart, Target, Best Buy, shopping malls, gaming and sporting goods stores.
Clothing and Personal Items
Child and youth size Badger, Packer, and Brewer clothing and hats, Disney child and youth size clothing, Bath & Body Works items/sets and gift cards
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Printer paper, white card stock, legal pads, sticky notes, manila file folders, address labels, 3-ring binders, scotch tape, packing tape, gift cards to Staples, Office Depot and Office Max.
MARC, Inc., Madison Area Rehabilitation Centers, Inc.
MARC’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for adults with significant disabilities. MARC is the largest provider of employment and day services in Dane and surrounding counties. MARC accomplishes its mission through the provision of Individualized employment support, educational & training opportunities and personal care services.
Suzanne Hanson, sahanson2@marc-inc.org, (608) 223-9100 x26, www.marc-inc.org, 8:00 AM-3:30 PM M-F
Food
Gift cards to Miller and Sons, Schubert’s (Mt Horeb), Spring Garden (Mt Horeb), Sjolind’s Chocolate House (Mt Horeb), Perkins (Fish Hatchery), Culvers, decaf coffee, baking mixes
Toys and Gifts
Gift cards to Walmart, Middleton Sport Bowl, Bowl-A-Vard, Marcus movie theaters, Rocky Rococo.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Construction paper, glue sticks, markers, paints, colored pencils, crayons, current movies rated G or PG, coloring books, word searches, puzzles-500-1000, puzzles 50-100, wooden puzzles, art projects/kits, canvas panels 8x10”, educational or easy to read books, paper towels, paper plates, napkins, copier paper, twin xL bed sheets (fitted, flat and pillow), blankets, blue tooth speaker, board games, pots and pans, baking sheets, stand mixer, multi vegetable chopper , current music CDs, craft supplies of any shape or kind, musical instruments or toys that are sturdy, activities like simple wooden puzzles or large foam piece puzzles, gift cards for gas and office supplies. Notepads, pens, folders, binders, flash drives, desk chairs, conference room chairs, 2017 wall calendars/ desk calendars/ planners, computer speakers, keyboards, laptops, plant lights, shelves for growing plants indoors, fridge, microwave, oven, washer and dryer.
March of Dimes
The March of Dimes works to help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. From polio to prematurity the March of Dimes has focused on researching the problems that threaten our children and finding ways to prevent them.
Ashley Mucek, AMucek@marchofdimes.org, (608) 729-7802, www.marchofdimes.org/, 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help write and personalize hand written holiday/New Year cards for families touched by prematurity and the volunteers that work with the March of Dimes.
Toys and Gifts
Toys for young children while their family is in the NICU, including books, games, coloring activities, puzzles, and items easy to take around the hospital while visiting with family in the NICU
Clothing and Personal Items
Blankets, Diapers, Bibs, hats, booties/socks, gloves, clothing (boys and girls) for Preemie or NB sizes, gift cards for mothers and fathers in the NICU for restaurants downtown Madison and Holiday ornaments for families to have as a keepsake.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
For the Holiday’s the March of Dimes and Nu Iota Zeta’s will be hosting a Blankets for Babies. These blankets will be given to families in the NICU during their stay to give them some warmth and love during the holidays. People are encouraged to make fleece tie blankets for families in the NICU to have and keep. Blankets should be made out of No-Pill Fleece and should be one-squared yard.
McFarland Youth Center
The McFarland Youth Center provides after school programs and activities for middle school youth in the greater McFarland area. Some of the available programs include Fresh Food Friday, Service Club, Youth Leadership Meetings, Youth Council, and Sports and Recreation. Field trips and special events are also offered.
Megan Beckler, mcfarlandyouthcenter@gmail.com, (608) 838-3839, www.mcfarlandyouthcenter.org, 3:00 AM-6:30 PM M-F
Food
Any snack items for our daily snack program are in high demand.
Toys and Gifts
Fujifilm quick snap disposable cameras; Pokémon cards (many packs); Rock em Sock em robots; Mp3 players; ear buds; bean bag chairs; Uno cards; teen board games; paint; art canvases (all sizes); clay; play dough; building toys; science toys; sleds; small paint brushes; Xbox 360 or Wii video games for teens; window makers or paint, plastic tip art boards; sensory toys; Pokémon toys; (any learning software for 5th-8th graders computer; digital picture editing computer software and art supplies.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Grocery gift cards for snacks, gift cards for programming supplies, printer paper, postage stamps, paper plates, bowls, silverware,and cups, toner and ink for printer (LaserJet Pro 200 Color M251mw), gel pen, scissors, sharpie, disinfecting wipes, kitchen sponges, dish soap,
projector with HDMI cable connection point for presentations to staff members, paper towels and label maker.
Middleton Outreach Ministry
MOM leads a community-wide effort to prevent homelessness and end hunger for people throughout Middleton, West Madison and Cross Plains. MOM provides free of charge food, clothing, housing assistance, emergency financial assistance, and special services for seniors.
Joan McGovern, joan@momhelps.org, (608) 826-3409, www.momhelps.org, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Holiday Volunteers
Group volunteers are needed to decorate the food pantry for the holidays and to help get ready for Creating for a Cause: Holiday Art Fair (December 3-4 at the food pantry). Volunteers needed to: (a) Put up holiday decorations in the food pantry in mid-to-late November (b) Clean the food pantry after it closes on December 2, 1:00-3 :00 PM (c) Help the artists unload and set up on December 2, 3:00-6:00 PM or on December 3, 8:00 AM-10:00 AM (d) Prepare the food pantry on December 4, 4:00 PM-6:30 PM to reopen for client shopping the next morning and (e) Remove the holiday decorations in the food pantry late December-early January.
Food
Top 10 food pantry items
1. dried beans
2. whole grains
3. herbs and spices
4. low-sugar beverages
5. ethnic foods
6. spaghetti & pizza sauce
7. cooking oil
8. single-serve peanut butter
9. whole grain cereal
10. laundry detergent
Also donations of spice kits or flavors from around the world are appreciated (e.g. Asian spices, Indian spices, Italian spices, Mexican spices, Thanksgiving spice kits, etc.), salt, pepper. Food donations to be brought to the MOM distribution center.”
Toys and Gifts
Purchase gifts for a family through the Sharing Christmas Program. Visit sharingchristmas.momhelps.org for more information. Gift cards (gasoline, grocery stores, drug stores) for clients, senior citizen kits items (personal health care items, snacks, small packets of cookies, crossword puzzles, pens, postage stamps, stationary, teas, coffees, hot chocolate, gift cards, etc), personal care kit items (individual items or assembled into personal care kits), holiday baking kits including cookie mix, cutters, frosting, etc. These donations should be brought to MOM’s distribution center except for senior citizen kits and gift cards, which should be brought to the MOM main office.
Clothing and Personal Items
Gently used (and clean) winter clothing, bed linens (all sizes), blankets, comforters, diapers (large sizes particularly), new socks and underwear especially in plus sizes, toilet paper, paper towels, personal care items including shampoo, deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shaving cream, laundry detergent. Cloth bags/kits/wrapped in ribbon to include new items: pj’s for all sizes both kids and adults, soap, washcloth, toothbrush, toothpaste, women bra and undergarment. Men’s boxers, socks, slippers, shirt, socks and ties.
Middleton Youth Center
The Middleton Youth Center is a free after school and summer program for 5th-8th grade students that integrates academic assistance, enrichment activities, community service, and leadership development.
Gabrielle Hinahara, middletonyouthcenter@ci.middleton.wi.us, (608) 225-2451, www.ci.middleton.wi.us/index.aspx?nid=178, 1:00 PM-6:30 PM M-F
Food
Holiday desserts and other foods to serve as an after school snack for 25-35 youth
Toys and Gifts
Sports equipment, academic games, school supplies and art supplies
Clothing and Personal Items
Hats, gloves, and scarves for middle school students
Holiday Decorations
Art supplies, construction paper, markers, crayons and cardstock
Mobility Training and Independent Living Programs, Inc.
Mobility Training and Independent Living Program, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation providing quality services to adults with developmental disabilities in Dane County since 1995.
Taneil Boerner, taneil@mtilp.net, (608) 288-8663, www.mtilp.net, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are wanted to provide holiday
entertainment for clients at the day center
such as carolers, singers and musicians.
Toys and Gifts
Board games, large piece wooden puzzles, big print/picture books and handheld back massager.
Clothing and Personal Items
Lap blankets, hats, scarves, mittens, socks,
slippers, hair clips, brushes and combs.”
Holiday Decorations
Wrapping paper, holiday cards, and Christmas lights.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
MDA is leading the fight to free individuals and their families from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases that take away physical strength, independence and life. We use our collective strength to help kids and adults live longer and grow stronger by finding research breakthroughs across diseases.
Christina Heppe, cheppe@mdausa.org, (262) 432-7992, www.mda.org, 9:00 AM -5:00 PM M-F (closed for certain holidays and events)
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Gift cards for Walmart, Target, Pick n’ Save, Walgreen’s, paper towels, large cases of water bottles, large cases of soda, AA batteries, AAA batteries, 500 latex free extra large medical gloves, 30 long range walkie talkies that can last up to 8-10 hours on a charge, non-aerosol sun screen, non- aerosol bug spray.
NAMI Wisconsin
NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) Wisconsin is a grassroots organization that provides mental health advocacy, education, support and public awareness.
Julianne Carbin, nami@namiwisconsin.org, (608) 268-6000, www.namiwisconsin.org, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F
Food
Bottled water, variety of canned soda, non-perishable snacks (granola bars, Chex mix, candy, etc) and sugar-free hard candy.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
6 ft. folding (portable) tables, folding (portable) chairs, laminator & pouches, cleaning supplies, printer paper (three hole punch & regular), gift cards in $10 and $20 increments to Target and/or Walmart.
Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development
The Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development engages the greater Madison community to empower African American individuals, families, and communities to bring about hope, transformationand justice. Core programs focus on youth leadership development, community wellness, economic development and reentry services for men.
Amber Nelson-Smith, anelsonsmith@nehemiah.org, (608) 257-2453 x241, www.nehemiah.org, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM M-R, 8:30 AM -12:00 PM F
Food
Holiday food baskets for men in our reentry apartments; holiday food baskets for the families of youth we serve; baby formula grocery gift cards for Nehemiah’s program participants.
Toys and Gifts
Educational toys for children age 3-10; strategy games (all ages); math games for children ages 5-12; word games for children ages 5-12; Afro-centric children’s books; gift cards to children toy store or bookstore.
Clothing and Personal Items
Personal “essentials” toiletries, hygiene products, diapers, toilet tissue, Men’s winter coats (L, XL), Men’s steel toe work boots (sizes 8-13).
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Bus passes
Neighborhood House Community Center
Neighborhood House is Madison’s first and oldest community center. Established in 1916 to serve an influx of immigrants in the Greenbush Neighborhood, Neighborhood House’s mission is to provide high quality programming and social services that facilitate the growth of a diverse, responsible, and welcoming community.
Andy Millman, info@neighborhoodhousemadison.org, (608) 255-5337, www.neighborhoodhousemadison.org/, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM M-F
Food
Thanksgiving meal items and gift cards to local grocery stores.
Toys and Gifts
Gifts for children age 0-18, books, games and gift cards.
Clothing and Personal Items
Winter clothing including winter coats, snow pants, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, and boots.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Laptops/Chromebooks, tablets, shredder, laminator, ceiling tiles, copy paper, school supplies, bus passes, facial tissue and paper towels.
Northside Planning Council
NPC is a nonprofit community development corporation located on the Northside of Madison. With the goal of advancing racial and economic equity, areas of focus include small business incubation, food security, regional food system coordination, vocational training, commercial district revitalization, community journalism and technology.
Chris Brockel, feedcoordinator@northsidemadison.org, (608) 204-7015, www.northsideplanningcouncil.org, 8:00 AM-7:00 PM M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Three laptops, bus passes, ServSafe Training video, commercial dishwasher, scissors lift, used van or box truck, refrigerated sprinter van
Oak Park Place
Oak Park Place is a senior living facility that offers the full continuum of care. The Madison Campus has an independent living section, three memory care areas, two assisted living areas, and one nursing home area.
Annalise Doyle, adoyle@oakparkplace.com, (608) 395-2490, www.oakparkplace.com/default.aspx, 8 AM-4:30 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help decorate for the holiday, ideally on Friday, November 25, all of the decorations provided help spread holiday cheer.
Options in Community Living
Options in Community Living, Inc. (Options) is a private, non-profit organization in Madison, Wisconsin, which provides community-based supported living services to individuals who have developmental disabilities.
Emma Czarapata, eczarapata@optionsmadison.com, (608) 223-0802, www.optionsmadison.com, 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM M-F
Toys and Gifts
Assorted pony beads - different shapes and colors, braiding cord that doesn’t fray-any color, various holiday and other stamps and ink pads (any color), easy crafting kits such as painting plastic stained glass window kits, adult coloring books, brightly colored cardstock for making cards and 4 ¾ x 5 ¾” invitation envelopes.
Outreach Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center
Outreach is a non-profit social support community center for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.
Angie Rehling, angier@lgbtoutreach.org, (608) 255-8582, www.lgbtoutreach.org,12:00 PM-8:00 PM M-F
Toys and Gifts
Various board games. Gaming systems (Xbox, PlayStation, Wii) and games to match the gaming system.
Holiday Decorations
Good condition holiday decorations.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Office supplies such as pens, markers, highlighters, black and colored Sharpie markers, coloring markers, staplers, and other office supplies. Good condition office chairs, computers, monitors, computer mice, computer speakers, small office/desk computer printers, colored and white office printer paper 8.5x11” and 11x17” size manila, colored filing folders, small and medium three ring binders, three ring binder organizers, folders, good condition lamps and lampshades paper plates, cup and napkin.
Porchlight, Inc.
Porchlight provides emergency shelter, food, employment services, counseling, and affordable transitional and permanent housing to homeless people in the Dane County area. Services are designed to foster independence and the transition into permanent housing and employment.
Jessica Pastelin, jpastelin@porchlightinc.org, (608) 257-2534 x20, www.porchlightinc.org, 8:30 AM-6:00 PM M-F
Food
Help our residents prepare and share a holiday meal with their families by purchasing grocery store gift cards.
Toys and Gifts
Sponsor a holiday gift for a single individual or a family. Please call Wendy for more information (608) 257-2534 x 40.
Clothing and Personal Items
Cleaning supplies such as all purpose cleaner, window cleaner, sponges, kitchen and bathroom cleaners.Brooms, mops, small vacuums, dustpans and small garbage cans.
Laundry baskets and laundry soap (single load pods and bottles). Blankets, bath and kitchen towels .Travel size shampoo, conditioner, men’s 2-in-1, lotion and bar soap and deodorant. Coats, winter gloves, winter hats, 3XL clothing of any kind that is laundered and can be gently used.
Reach Dane/Head Start
Reach Dane provides Head Start and Early Head Start programming in Dane and Green counties. Reach Dane has 17 sites that serve over 1,000 children between the ages of 0-5 years. Reach Dane changes the lives of underserved children and families though education and supportive services.
Dawn Baker, dbaker@dcpcinc.org, (608) 294-0127, www.dcpcinc.org, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM M-Th
Holiday Volunteers
Reach Dane is in need of 2-3 volunteers per four hour shift for the Giving Tree Program. Volunteers will be sorting and distributing gifts starting on December 8 to December 16. Volunteers can sign up for 8:30 AM-12:00 PM shift and/or 12:00 PM-4:00 PM shift.
Toys and Gifts
Toys and books for over 1,000 children between the ages of 0-5 years in the Head Start and early Head Start programs to be used throughout the year.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison is a locally funded and operated non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing the well-being and health of children. Provide a “home away from home” for families whose children (18 and under) are undergoing treatment at Madison area health care facilities.
Tara Hensley, thensley@rmhcmadison.org, (608) 232-4660 x105, www.rmhcmadison.org, 8:00 AM-9:00 PM M-F, 9:00 AM-9:00 PM Sa-Su
Food
For Lunches with Love Program; individual serving size bagged chips or pretzels, individual serving size fruit cups or applesauce, individual size pudding cups or cookies, brown paper lunch bags (size 6.125x4x12.375”), sandwich and snack size zip lock baggies, plastic spoons (only), S,M,L vinyl-powder free gloves. Canned regular and decaf coffee, coffee creamer. Copps grocery store gift cards and Gordon Food Service gift cards to be used for perishable groceries for families.
Toys and Gifts
Newly released movies (rated G, PG or PG13), gift cards for local restaurants, gas stations, movies theatres, entertainment, retailers located close by such as Walgreen’s, Target, etc. Crossword or word search puzzle books. Standard sized down-alternative filled pillows.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Disinfectant wipes, paper towels, laundry detergent (powder or liquid), dishwashing machine detergent (powder or liquid), dish soap, toilet bowl cleaner, Swiffer Wet Jet (purple variety) liquid refills and pads, Drano, 30-33 gallon heavy duty trash bags, white 13 gallon trash bags, gallon sized zip lock baggies, Office Max/Depot gift cards, Forever Stamps, 8.5 x 11” recycled copy paper.
Santas Without Chimneys
Since 2012, Santas Without Chimneys has provided thousands of sacks of blankets, books, and special wishes to homeless and highly mobile children and teens in the Madison area. Gifts are carefully selected to match the kids’ interests, hobbies, and wishes, and can be delivered by Santa directly to where our families are staying.
Sara Gilbertson, swc@SantasWithoutChimneys.org, (608) 709-9792, www.SantasWithoutChimneys.org, 10:00 AM-6:30 PM M-F, 8:00 AM -8:00 PM Sa-Su
Holiday Volunteers
From mid-November until late December, volunteers are needed to organize incoming gift donations, select gifts for individual children from donations, and wrap presents. Volunteers are also needed to host gift drives and/or dropboxes at their business, community organization, or home. December 12-16, volunteers are needed to make discreet early deliveries to schools. On Christmas Eve, volunteers are needed to make deliveries as Santa (suits provided or bring your own!) and/or elves (come as you are or in costume). December 27-30, volunteers are needed to help clean up Santa’s Workshop space and organize any remaining items. Additional individual volunteer needs will be announced through www.volunteeryourtime.org and at www.facebook.com/SantasWithoutChimneys .
Toys and Gifts
New and like-new toys and gifts for children and teens of all ages; new and like-new baby/child/teen books; clean sports balls and equipment; new art supplies such as paints, pastels, crayons, colored pencils, sketchbook paper, and construction paper; new headphones/earbuds; gift cards for teenagers for food, groceries, clothing, gas, etc. Gently used electronics such as laptops, tablets, smartphones (for use as cameras and music players), video games and gaming systems (such items will be checked to make sure all personal information has been removed before they are passed along).
Clothing and Personal Items
New and like-new winter coats, snow pants, boots in all sizes; warm blankets for babies through teenagers; new makeup, nail, and hair care products for all hair types and skin colors.
Holiday Decorations
Tape, non religious wrapping paper, gift bags, ribbon, gift labels, decorating supplies for Santa’s Workshop space, Santa suits and wigs/beards.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Sturdy shelving units, coat and shoe/boot racks, wrapping paper storage bins, and one paper-slicer/cutter for making flyers and cards.
Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
Through local community programs in 16 southwestern Wisconsin, Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin provides millions of meals to individuals, families, children, and seniors who struggle with hunger.
Pam Higham, volunteerservices@shfbmadison.org, (608) 216-7214, www.secondharvestmadison.org, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to staff the Donation Window inside the warehouse from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm M-F. Volunteers greet donors, weigh donations, and help donors fill out a simple receipt. Staff backup and support available throughout each shift.
Food
Annual Stuff-a-Semi Event at Metcalfe’s Markets: Hilldale - November 5, West Towne - November 19. Volunteers are needed to assist Second Harvest staff inside the store by helping collect food/fund donations. Three shifts are available: 8:00 AM-11:00AM, 11:00 AM-2:00 PM or 2:00 PM-5:00 PM. Canned fruit (juice or water packed preferred), peanut butter, boxed cereal, spaghetti, tuna (water packed preferred) and canned soup.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Refrigerators and freezers are needed for Second Harvest’s partner agencies such as food pantries and soup kitchens. Used (but working) units are acceptable.
Shelter from the Storm Animal Rescue
Shelter from the Storm is an all breed dog and cat rescue in the Madison area and runs the Spay Me! Clinic, a high volume, low cost, full veterinary clinic. Mission is to reduce the pet overpopulation and improve the welfare of companion animals and their people.”
Allison Davies, wis_animalrescue@yahoo.com, (608) 224-1400 x1004, www.sftsrescue.org, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Clay cat litter, paper towels, Kong dog toys, bleach, peanut butter, squeeze cheese, kitten food, trash bags, copy paper, purple two pocket folders, cat toys, hand soap.
South Madison Coalition of the Elderly
Local non-profit serving older adults in South Madison with case managers to help seniors maintain optimal independence, nutritious weekday lunches for seniors. Volunteers help with the lunch program and help frail, low income older adults with household chores. Annually coordinate volunteers to make home deliveries of Thanksgiving dinners.
Peg Brunner, brunner@smcelder.com, (608) 251-8405, www.smcelder.com, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM M-R, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers needed on Thanksgiving Day to deliver Thanksgiving dinners to the home bound, car needed; volunteer musicians to perform at senior lunches.
Food
Food baskets; especially diabetic and low sodium, grocery store gift cards, Walgreen’s gift cards.
Clothing and Personal Items
Toiletries, household cleaning products (non-toxic) and equipment, bath and kitchen towels, bed sheets (full or twin), pillow cases, Metro bus passes, Metro para-transit tickets and taxi vouchers.
Spring Harbor Greenhouse & Gardens
Spring Harbor Environmental Science Middle School recently completed the first phase of construction of a sustainable greenhouse used to grow native plants for restoration projects in Dane County. The building is also used as an outdoor learning center to teach sustainability.
David Ropa, dropa@madison.k12.wi.us, (608) 239-1079, www.facebook.com/Irwin-A-and-Robert-D-Goodman-Greenhouse-at-Spring-Harbor-192770364099406/, 8:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Used pumps for aquaponics system, growing media for hydroponics system, LED grow lights/bulbs, worm bins for making vermicompost, metal hooks/hangers for hanging plants in front of windows, new or lightly used kitchen equipment (cutting boards, kitchen knives, peelers, large pots for canning), canning jars and lids.
SSM Health - Adult Day Center
SSM Health Adult Day Center is an adult day center that provides care to seniors. Family environment provide seniors with activities, nutritious food, and nursing care.
Stephanie Pritchard, stephanie.pritchard@ssmhealth.com, (608) 249-4450, www.stmarysmadison.com, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to entertain with holiday music. The ideal time of day for this is between 9:30-11:30 AM or 1:30-3:00 PM. This could be instrumental music or choral music. Clients love to sing-a-long.
Toys and Gifts
Decks of playing cards, small token prizes for bingo games, DVDs: musicals & live music performances from musicians of the 50’s, 60’s 70’s. Adult coloring books, colored pencils, Mexican Train Dominoes (3) and Phase 10 game (3).
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Small dry erase boards, unused dry erase markers, blu-ray dvd player
St. Mary’s Care Center
St. Mary’s Care Center is a Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center located on Madison’s West side. Primary purpose is to maximize the quality of life for each individual. Through their exceptional health care services, they reveal the healing presence of God each day.
Carmela Mulroe, carmela.mulroe@ssmhealth.com, (608) 845-0582, www.stmaryscarecenter.net, 8 :00 AM to 4:00 PM M-F
Toys and Gifts
Wrapping paper, water color paints/paper, nail polish (new/never opened), colored pencils, pencil bag, sharpener, magnifying glass with light, lightweigh slipper socks with gripper bottom, walker bags, lacing toys (thick ones if possibe), colored dry erase markers, glue sticks, scissors, adult color books, small strings of white Xmas lights and pretty beads for stringing.
St. Vincent de Paul Madison
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul responds to poverty with person-to-person assistance such as housing, food, clothing, furniture and prescriptions.
Jennifer Troia, jtroia@svdpmadison.org, (608) 442-7200 x424, www.svdpmadison.org, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help guide our clients through our customer choice food pantry, helping them make food selections and tallying points along the way. The need for volunteers increases greatly during the holiday season.
Food
Flour, sugar, cooking oil, baking ingredients, cereal and holiday meal food items
Clothing and Personal Items
Toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, baby formula and baby wipes
The River Food Pantry
The River Food Pantry is a volunteer driven, faith based project that provides food, hot meals and clothing to those in need. A mobile lunch program, Madison Urban Nutritional Children’s Hotspot (MUNCH) provides lunches to children and teens on all non-school days. The pantry serves over 600 households and 400 mobile lunches a week.
Jenny Czerkas, river@riverfoodpantry.org, (608) 442-8815, www.riverfoodpantry.org, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help with a holiday party on December 16, 4:30-8:00 PM. Helpers assist with serving a holiday meal, gift delivery and children’s activities. The food pantry needs extra volunteers from December 15 thru January 31, when many regular volunteers are not available. Help is needed from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, 4:30-6:30 PM T and R, 4:50-8:00 PM F. Need extra help during the winter break when MMSD meals are not available.
Food
Holiday food basket items, pet food, baby formula, non-perishable food pantry items and grocery store gift cards.
Toys and Gifts
New or gently used toys, books, games, dolls, any type of sport ball (football, soccer, etc.), gift cards for new clothing or department stores.
Clothing and Personal Items
New or gently used clothing, personal items, blankets, toiletries, diapers, hygiene products, shoes, miscellaneous household items, gift cards.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Bright colored office paper or card stock paper, gift card to office supply store, cleaning products, heavy duty commercial non-slip floor mats.
The Salvation Army of Dane County
For over 110 years, The Salavation Army’s Madison Corps has offered spiritual ministry, social services, and youth programs to thousands of Dane County residents annually without discrimination. Currently serve the most vulnerable members of our community through a wide range of programs, as well as extensive case management services.
Debra Crye, Debra_Crye@usc.salvationarmy.org, (608) 250-2218, www.salvationarmydanecounty.org, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to ring bells for the Christmas Kettle Campaign November 11-December 24, 2016. Help us change lives by registering to ring online at www.ringbells.org or call 608-250-2235. Angel Tree Sponsors needed on November 1-December 16, 2016.
Food
Canned proteins such as tuna or chicken, canned pasta meals with meat, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned soups, canned pasta sauces, Hamburger Helper or Tuna Helper, pasta, boxed cereals, pet food and baby formula.
Toys and Gifts
Action figures, building sets (LEGO, K’NEX such as tinkertoy, Lincoln Logs), board games, art & craft sets (Alex, Melissa & Doug, Crazy Art), vehicles and radio control cars, balls (footballs, basketballs, soccer), fashion scarfs, jewelry (silver necklaces, earrings, bracelets), nail polish kits, women’s body spray, make up gift sets, board games, beanie hats with sports teams (Wisconsin, Packers, Bulls, Bears), baseball caps with sports teams, duffle bags, boom box, sports equipment, headphones. gift cards to East or West Towne Mall, Best Buy, Target, Bath & Body Works, Marcus Theaters, bowling and Game Stop.
Clothing and Personal Items
Bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers, lotions, car seats (both infant and booster type), diapers: all sizes, baby wipes, diaper rash ointment, diaper bags, formula, toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shave cream, lotion, lip balm and sunscreen.
Theresa Terrace Neighborhood Center
The Theresa Terrace Neighborhood Center creates a space that empowers the community through educational, recreational, and support services for its residents. Specifically, the Center provides elementary programming, adult employment services, and a safe gathering place to enhance the capacity to be a healthy neighborhood.
Jennifer Weber, jweber@wisconsinyouthcompany.org, (608) 661-0368, www.wisconsinyouthcompany.org, 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Toys and Gifts
Toys, board games, puzzles, balls, arts and crafts materials.
Clothing and Personal Items
Children’s size coats, hats, gloves, pants, shirts, socks, and pajamas.
Triangle Community Ministry
Triangle Community Ministry is an ecumenical ministry serving the residents of the Triangle, the area bounded by Park Street, Regent Street and West Washington Avenue. The ministry assists and supports residents in their physical, emotional, and spiritual well being, by providing a chaplain, a registered parish nurse and an outreach director.
Meg Nielsen, TriangleMinistry@sbcglobal.net, (608) 257-8517, www.TriangleMinistry.com, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Two to three holiday volunteers are needed to wrap holiday ribbons around Christmas gifts for Triangle neighborhood residents. Wrapping session is December 12, 2 :00 PM-4:00 PM at the TCM office. Volunteers are also needed to help serve at TCM’s annual Christmas dinner on December 14, 3:00 PM- 5:00 PM.
Food
Herbal tea, caffeinated tea, individually packaged cocoa, and small packets of flavored coffee. In need of canned soups, stews and spaghetti sauces, quick/microwaveable meals (such as Rice-A-Roni or instant macaroni and cheese), packages of pasta, rice, couscous, noodles, canned fruit, packets of artificial sweetener and sugar.
Toys and Gifts
Gift cards and/or coupons for Copps and Walmart, gas, fast food restaurants, shops, and pizza places, Badger Cab voucher booklets, bus passes, 2017 calendars, postage stamps and unused greeting cards.
Clothing and Personal Items
Shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, body soap, mouth wash, floss, hand soap, dish soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, wash cloths and towels.
Holiday Decorations
Christmas party supplies such as battery operated candles, red, green, gold or variegated colored yarn, various colors of glitter glue, tacky glue, adult scissors, stickers, card stock and paper towels.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Colored card stock and 8.5 x 11” white copier paper, office cleaning supplies, disinfecting wipes, paper towels, facial tissue , Christmas napkins, paper plates, cups (no styrofoam, please), plastic spoons, forks and knives.
YWCA
YWCA Madison is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, support families, and strengthen communities. Part of the national YWCA movement, one of the oldest and largest women’s organizations in the nation, serving over 2 million women, girls, and their families.
Marcella Ziegler, mziegler@ywcamadison.org, (608) 257-1436 x2, www.ywcamadison.org, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Decorate lobby and shelter unit, wrap gifts and send thank you cards to donors.
Food
Meals in a box, canned meals and grocery store gifts cards.
Toys and Gifts
Gifts cards for teenagers, game boards, books, toys for infants and toddlers, pocket folders, planners, calendars, women’s 3X long winter coats and 20 file boxes.
Clothing and Personal Items
Baby bottles, size 5+ diapers, Pull-Ups, baby wipes, baby wash and shampoo, sleepers, bibs, onesies; bath towels, pillows, comforter sets, blankets, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, twin sheets, dish soap, dryer sheets, kitchen items such as pots, pans. dishes, silverware, utensils, etc.
Holiday Decorations
Medium and large gifts bags, tissue paper, Christmas tree lights.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Laminating machine and supplies, flash drives, personal calendars; paper plates, cups, plasticware; paper towels and facial tissue; gift cards to coffee shops to support mentor-mentee program at the YWCA.
West Madison Senior Center
Established in 1975, the West Madison Senior Center helps older adults stay independent and active in our community by providing programs, services, and resources. Programs and services include case management, senior center activities, nutrition program, and Home Chore Volunteer program.
Tiffany Schafer, tiffanys@wmseniorcenter.org, (608) 238-7368, www.wmseniorcenter.org, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM M-F
Food
Diabetic food, non-perishable food baskets, chocolate candy, stocking stuffers.
Toys and Gifts
Madison Metro one day and 10 day bus passes, Tracfone, prepaid phone cards, gift cards for groceries.
Clothing and Personal Items
Winter hats, scarves, gloves, socks, kitchen towels, body wash, lotion
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Badger Cab voucher booklets, 2017 calendars, bingo prizes, get well cards, sympathy cards, gift cards and/or coupons for fast food, restaurants, coffee, groceries and gas
