Service Agency Wish Lists as of December 2003

When cleaning our closets or reorganizing our homes or businesses, we often find items we no longer need that would be of great benefit to homeless people or the agencies that serve them. Those blankets, towels, toiletries, furniture, kitchenware, or pots and pans, may seem old to you but can be can be a godsend to those most in need. The Task Force on the Homeless periodically collects information on items needed by housing, shelter, and service agencies or their clients. These "Wish Lists" are published in our Reporter Newsletter and on this SonomaCountyHomeless.org Web Site.

We encourage everyone to directly contact the programs below to offer your unwanted items or make non-cash contributions (e.g. bus passes).

Note: Agencies or service programs wishing to be added below or to update their "Wish List" should send a request for a new listing and the complete new or revised listing, arranged in the format below, to sctaskforce@aol.com.

Catholic Charities Family Support Center – Contact Carol Kempton, 542-5426.
Pillows, blankets, baby wipes/food/formula with iron, Silverware (no knives), brooms, gift certs., bus passes, camera, hair clippers, legal paper, note pads, light bulbs.

Community Action Partnership Sonoma County- Contact Johnetta Dedrick, 544-6911.
Coffee, toilet paper, toiletries, children’s winter clothing, towels, blankets, plastic mattress covers, silverware, lawn mower, cups, baking pans, utensils, wall pictures, answering machine.

Community Resources for Independence – Contact Arlene Irizary 528-2745.
New coloring books & crayons for homeless disabled children. New adult & children’s socks. Small datebooks, notepads. $ for bus tickets, moving expenses. Grocery gift certs. ($10) for disabled homeless with special diets.

Community Support Network (CSN) Opportunity House & Outreach - Contact Cathy 573-6955.
Sleeping bags, blankets, rain ponchos, umbrellas, tents, canned food, flashlights, water, automobiles, camp-stoves, garbage bags, can openers, towels, light bulbs, cleaning supplies.

CSN Transitional Training- Contact Monica Savon, 544-2806.
Mini-blinds, furniture, refrigerator, white or light color paint, vacuum, books, carpet 12x15 (prefer blue/grey), silverware, utensils, kitchen towels, mitts, plates, cups, board games.

CSN Becker House (transitional) - Contact Rita or Jen, 570-3646.
Van, carpet or linoleum, screen doors with hinges.

COTS - Contact Debbie, 765-6593.
Lamps, vacuums, computer, refrigerator, televisions, vcr, videos, entertainment center, dressers, bunk beds, coffee tables, leather sofa, pots & pans, utensils, microwave, dishes, silverware, can openers, toaster, patio table/chairs, pictures, towels, blankets, sleeping bags, backpacks, brushes, combs, shaving crème, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, vitamins, underwear, socks, shoes, thermals, umbrellas, knit caps, gloves, flashlights, school/office supplies, sturdy doll stroller, dolls (multicultural), playground balls.

Habitat for Humanity – Contact 578-7707.
Window squeegee with extension for ceiling cobwebs, stepladder, vertical blinds, kitchen supplies (tableware, sugar & creamer, platters, baskets), sturdy picnic table with benches for garden area, good folding chairs, office supplies.

Homeless Service Center & Brookwood Shelter - Contact Mike or Kate, 525-0226.
Toilet paper, detergent, bleach, grounod coffee, disposable razors, shampoo, soap, tampons & pads, band-aids, socks, aspirin, acetaminophen, cold medicine, antibiotic/antifungal cream, underwear, t-shirts, blankets, sleeping bags, window screens for building exterior, forks and spoons, new non-skid winter slippers for adults and children, 2 burner coffee maker, sturdy bunk beds (1 or 2 sets), new industrial refrigerator.

Interlink Self Help Center - Contact Linda Picton, 546-4481.
Vacuum cleaner, 2003 PDR, razors, combs, toiletries, socks, pants, sweaters, coats/ponchos, blankets, sleeping bags, umbrellas, hats, gloves, backpacks, flashlights, batteries, herbal or decafinated teas, bicycle locks, art supplies, new refrigerator.

Interfaith Shelter Network (Armory & transition houses) - Contact B Sullivan, 546-7907.
Towels, blankets, toiletries, non-perishable food, bus passes, gift cards, operating funds.

The Living Room (drop-in center - women & children) - Contact Bonnie, 579-0142.
Cereal, juice, cocoa, coffee, creamer, blankets, sleeping bags, backpacks, duffel bags, umbrellas, new socks, disposable razors, toiletries, tampons/pads, disposable diapers/baby wipes, flashlights, batteries, bus tickets, stamps, stationery, greeting cards, pens, small notebooks, phone cards. Polaroid film, hula hoops, jump ropes, tee or waffle ball with big cone & bat, multi-cultural dolls, art supplies, books, large puzzles, games.

Redwood Gospel Mission - Contact Duane Finger, 542-4817.
Men’s tennis shoes, jeans, jackets, multivitamins. AA or NA books, recovery videos, TV-VCR combo for teaching, LaserJet Printer, late model truck.

The Rose Women & Children’s Shelter & Manna Home Women’s Recovery Program - Contact Laura Clark, 576-1471.
Women & Children’s pj’s, slippers, socks, underwear, diapers, toiletries & hygiene products, umbrellas, cereal, fresh fruits & vegetables, coffee, baking supplies, children’s videos, toy boxes, postage stamps, outdoor chairs, gardening tools & bedding plants, matching bath rugs & towels, matching twin bedspreads, window valences, praise tapes & CD’s, inspirational videos, AA & NA books, bible covers, bus passes, phone cards, gift certs., movie passes, County park pass for our van, volunteers.

Russell Avenue Shelter - Contact Mike or Kate, 525-0226.
Toilet paper, detergent, bleach, grounod coffee, disposable razors, shampoo, bar soap and soap dishes (plastic travel type), tampons & pads, band-aids, socks, aspirin, acetaminophen, cold medicine, antibiotic/antifungal cream, pillows, towels, VHS movies (we have VCR's), iron and ironing board, new commercial/industrial floor mats (3' x 5'), canned food (individual sizes - 'a meal in a can').

Russian River Counselors Transitional Housing & Drop In Center - Contact Jan DeWald 865-1200.
Towels, sheets, blankets, sleeping bags, kitchen utensils, dishes, pots, pans, pillows, file cabinets, couches, bus passes.

Social Advocates for Youth (emergency shelter) - Contact Celeste Austin or John McDonald 546-3432.
Stereo for CD’s and tapes, bus passes, winter clothing and socks, back packs, sleeping bags, plastic utensils, paper plates & cups.

Sonoma County Human Services, Information & Referral - Contact Toni Fitzpatrick 565-2335, or Linda Timmons 565-2580.
Sleeping bags, ready-to-eat food with pop-tops, canned food (non-cook), can openers, razors, toiletries, hygiene products, toilet paper, diapers, phone cards.

Women's Recovery Services - Contact Laura Brown 707-527-0412
Pillows, night lights, nail clippers, disposable razors, chap stick, umbrellas, hair brushes, diapers and wipes, children's sleeping bags.

YWCA Women’s Emergency Shelter - Contact Jennifer Lake 546-7115.
Bath, hand, and kitchen towels, face cloths, light bulbs, alarm clocks, journals, pens, cleaning supplies.