Local Outreach

HELPING TO MEET LOCAL NON-PROFITS’ NEEDS

To submit items for consideration, please contact us at outreach@wacoan.com

Advocacy Center for Crime Victims & Children

Adopt a family or child for Christmas
Blank journals
New art supplies (smaller, individual sizes are preferred): markers, glitter, glue, scissors, beads and jewelry supplies (string, clasps, etc.), white T-shirts (all sizes), fabric paints (acrylic and tempera), dye for shirts (tie-dye) for therapy work
New clothing for sexual assault survivors at the hospital (their clothing becomes evidence). Women’s: sweat pants (S, M, L), T-shirts (S, M, L), sports bras (S, M, L), panties (sizes 4, 5, and 6) and socks; Boys’ boxer shorts (all sizes) and T-shirts (4-6T)
New toys to use with boys and girls in the hospital exam room such as cars, coloring books with crayons and other small toys or books
Children’s DVDs for the waiting room at the Advocacy Center or VCR tapes for the hospital
Wal-Mart gift certificates for client’s emergency needs
Bus passes
Bottled water and canned sodas for hospital exam room
Volunteers over 21 are needed to work with children in foster care, sexual assault survivors and the 24-hour crisis hotline (all shifts available). Training begins in January; call now.

For more information, call Carol at 254-752-9330, ext. 141.

Animal Birth Control Clinic

Yellow highlighters and ink pens
Sponsor a spay/neuter for the pet of a low-income family
Powered laundry detergent
Volunteers over 17; kennel and clerical assistance on a scheduled weekly/bi-weekly basis
Volunteers to assist in completing paperwork during monthly Sunday vaccination clinics
Scotch tape refills
1″ rolls of masking tape (to label surgical packs)
A rent-free space would free funds to perform thousands more spays and neuters
Gallons of distilled water for the autoclave sterilization unit

For more information, visit www.animalbirthcontrol.org or call Carrie at 254/776-7303.

Arrow Child and Family Ministries

Portable LCD projector for community training events
Digital camera
School supplies for area foster children in pre-K through 12th grade
Car seats for infants and toddlers
Wal-Mart and HEB gift cards
Bible storybooks (for ages 0-4), children’s Bibles (for ages 5-11) and teenager study Bibles (for ages 12-18)
Sponsorships for annual summer picnic benefiting area foster children and their foster families
Sponsorships for annual Christmas event benefiting area foster children and their foster families

For more information, contact Keith Howard at 254/752-2100 (office) or 254/752-2101(fax) or visit www.arrow.org.

Christian Women’s Job Corps of McLennan County

New office and school supplies: 3-ring binders, dividers for binders, numbered dividers for binders, pencil pouches with grommets, highlighters, post-it notes, colored paper (8 ½ X 11), colored cardstock (8 ½ X 11)
Pocket dictionaries
Bottled water, coffee, tea and lemonade
Gift certificates to be used at celebrations
Volunteers needed as mentors (training provided), teachers (curriculum provided), community resource speaker, hospitality committee, encouragement team member, fundraising team member, office help (answer phones, typing, filing, mail-outs, etc.)
Volunteers needed to provide lunch for women and/or food for trainings and celebrations

For more information, call 254/757-0416, email info@cwjcwaco.org or visit www.cwjcwaco.org

Fuzzy Friends Rescue

Purina or Pedigree Kitten, Dog and Cat Chow are needed on a regular basis, as well as Purina Small Bites Dog Chow
Cat litter
6-foot dog leashes
Bleach
Liquid detergent
Paper towels
39-gallon trash bags

Call 254/754-9444 for more information or visit www.fuzzyfriendsrescue.com

Jesus Said Love

Mary Kay, Arbonne and department store brand cosmetics (representatives’ donations are tax deductable)
Gift cards to Walmart, HEB and Target
Scented candles in containers
Perfume
Bath and Body Works products
New Living Translation or The Message Bibles
Gum and mints
Small stuffed animals
Sponsorships for Jesus Said Love outreach events to the Cameron Park Zoo, The Mayborn Museum, Chuck E. Cheese’s and children’s movies

For more information, contact Emily Mills at 254/855-9831 or email jesussaidlove@gmail.com or visit www.jesussaidlove.com

MCYC

Children’s school supplies and school clothing
Gift certificates to HEB or Fiesta grocery stores
Volunteers over 18 are needed to tutor children for 1 hour per week at school campus (background check required)

Call Cindy Michaelis at 254/753-6002 ext. 219 with questions or visit www.mcycwaco.org

Meals On Wheels

Volunteers, particularly in the Bellmead area (must be over 18 with a driver’s license and insurance)
Small electric heaters and blankets
Ice chests (24-ounce igloo-type coolers)
Dental supplies such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss

Call 254/752-0316 to volunteer or visit www.seniorministry.org/meals.htm

Methodist Children’s Home

Mentors for residents
High school senior sponsorships
Recreation equipment (footballs, basketballs, etc.)

For former residents in transition program in Waco:

Laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, dishware, irons etc.
Sheets, towels and vacuum cleaners for apartments
Gift cards for grocery shopping and phone cards

For foster children throughout Texas:

Disposable diapers (all sizes)
A new outfit for a young child (toddlers and under; all sizes)
Crib sheet sets
Strollers, high chairs and other equipment

For more information, contact Kirsten Pasha at 254/750-1390.

Mission Waco

Upright frost-free freezer for food storage at the Meyer Center
New, unwrapped donations for Christmas Toy Store needed by the end of November: CD boom boxes, CD walkmans, CD clock/radios, video/electronic games, sports table games, infant toys, toddler toys, toy kitchen furniture, toddler riding toys, bicycles, scooters, teen jewelry sets, art/paint/drawing sets, cosmetic sets, teen toiletries, wristwatches, cameras (regular or disposable), gift certificates (video rental, shoe stores, movie theater)

Call 254/753-4900 or visit www.missionwaco.org

Talitha Koum Institute

Clear plastic storage tubs (approximate sizes: 6 quart, 12 quart, 20 quart) to finish the organization of the new Teacher Resource Area
Morning volunteers are needed to help in one of the classrooms (Infant, Toddler, Pre-K) to play with children on a scheduled basis (weekly/bi-weekly). All volunteers should first attend a volunteer orientation.

For orientation times, visit www.talithakoum.org and click on Volunteers or call 254/753-1144.

The Freeman Center

Arts and crafts supplies (picture frames, ceramics, coasters, etc.)
New VHS movies
Mini fridge
Twin beds
Automated External Defibrillation machines
Large commercial-type U.S. & Texas flags and pole
Football and soccer balls

Volunteers:

To purge archived records
MENTORS Youth, Women & Men
Gardening/Landscaping
To replace rotten wood outside of counselor’s office
Automobile Repair

For more information, call Jamie at 254/292-2099 or visit www.thefreemancenter.org

Waco ISD Education Foundation

Teacher appreciation or incentive gifts of any level and quantity (year-round)
Autographed items from celebrities to auction, or connections to celebrities to participate in cook-off fundraiser

Call Traci Marlin at 254/755-WISD (9473) or visit www.wacoisdfoundation.org

World Hunger Relief, Inc.

Volunteers to help with daily animal chores, light gardening, harvest, transplanting, weeding, landscaping and other farm tasks
Skilled volunteers (carpentry, welding, small engine repair, electrical, plumbing, construction) for a variety of tasks
Volunteers to help staff and stock our Village Store, a fair-trade gift shop located at our farm
Cook a midday meal for our interns, volunteers and staff
Any of the following items for outdoor work: trash cans, hoses, wheelbarrows, leaf rakes, hammers, tape measures, wrenches, drills, 55-gallon barrels, yardsticks
Any of the following items for indoor work: microwave, food processor, blender, plates, pots, pans, kitchen knives, paper shredder, large paper cutter, large Rubbermaid totes

For more information, visit www.worldhungerrelief.org or call Dale at 254/799-5611.