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UNITED WAY OF DANE COUNTY
Our neighbors need us
Please give back this holiday season.
2 018 has been an especially challenging year for thou-
sands of families across Dane County. Our neighbors
in Sun Prairie were rocked by a shocking explosion in
July, and in August much of southern Wisconsin was dev-
astated by historic flooding. Events like these can cause
there struggling to pay for their next meal, repair their car,
or afford the medical care they need.
For all those reasons, we encourage you to read through
this agency directory and find a way to give back. By sup-
porting local nonprofits, you can make a huge difference
Spring into Action, Summer Day of Action, and Fall Community
Kickoff. There are also hundreds of opportunities to volunteer
year-round. You can find opportunities that match your skill-
set, interests and schedule at www.volunteeryourtime.org.
United Way fights for the education, financial stability
a huge financial and emotional strain on families, and we in a family’s life. and health of everyone in Dane County. For more informa-
keep them in our hearts and minds as we head into the It’s easy – read through the agency descriptions and tion, visit www.unitedwaydanecounty.org.
holiday season. categories to find a need that you can fill and get in touch The Holiday Wish List is compiled by United Way of
Other families need our help this time of year, too. with the right contacts to make it happen. Dane County and distributed in partnership with the Isth-
While the holidays are typically a time to celebrate and The Holiday Wishlist is just one of United Way of Dane mus. This publication is generously supported by the Busi-
reconnect with friends and family, there are families out County’s Seasons of Caring Programs which also includes: ness Volunteer Network (BVN) and BMO Harris Bank.
100 Black Men of Toys and Gifts
My Heart Fills With Happiness by Monique Gray Smith
Kari Paterson
kpaterson@alz.org
Food
Holiday food basket items: frozen turkey and hams,
Madison, Inc. & Julie Flett (20 copies), Big Questions for Young Minds (608) 203-8500 x8001
www.alz.org/scwisc
whole chickens, frozen vegetables, fresh produce and
by Lisa Mufson Strasser and Bresson (20 copies), Lisa fruit, feminine products and other personal essentials,
100 Black Men of Madison, Inc. seeks to serve as a Murphy on Play: The Foundation of Children’s Learning 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM M-F dish soap and laundry detergent, grocery store gift
beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents
by Lisa Murphy (25-35 copies), Folkmanis Turtle puppets Food cards and gas cards.
to create environments where our children are
– any size (up to 40). Snacks with long shelf-life, Keurig-style coffee Toys and Gifts
motivated to achieve, and to empower our people to
become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic pods. Toys for children (unwrapped) all ages, store gift cards
and social fabric of the communities we serve. Their
holiday program, Christmas for Children with
9 Lives Rescue Program-Office-Agency Needs for older children and seniors and holiday gift wrap
and tape.
iPads, office printer, gift cards to restaurants,
Responsibilities is designed to support local high 9 Lives Rescue is a small, foster-based cat and kitten
rescue serving Dane County and the South Central
Overture Center event tickets, binders, Clothing and Personal Items
school students who are trying to make the holidays collapsible wagon, small suitcases (carry on size),
Wisconsin area. 9 Lives Rescue is passionate about New mittens, gloves, coats, snowsuits, snow pants,
a little brighter for their children and/or younger 10x10 purple outdoor tents, mini storage unit on
enriching the lives of people and cats by providing scarves, hats, and socks for individuals of all ages,
siblings. Please help ease the parental stress these the Eastside of Madison.
personalized adoptions for homeless cats and kittens. shampoo, deodorant, combs/brushes, barrettes,
students feel. All donations can be dropped off at
Janell Moody headbands, toothpaste and toothbrushes.
Group Heath Cooperative (1265 John Q Hammons Dr.)
from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Nov. 26-Dec. 19. janell@9livesrescue.com Angel’s Wish Program-Office-Agency Needs
Floyd Rose (608) 212-7226 Garbage bags (39 gallon +), window spray cleaner,
www.9livesrescue.com Angel’s Wish is an all-volunteer, foster home- paper towels, paper napkins, drink mix, ground coffee
president@100blackmenmadison.org
10:00 AM-9:00 PM M-Su based, animal welfare organization that cares and coffee maker, small crock pot, Ziplock freezer bags
(608) 205-8572 for and adopts out homeless cats and kittens
www.100blackmenmadison.org Food (quart and gallon), Amazon gift cards, deep chrome
throughout South Central Wisconsin.
8:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F Canned and dry cat and kitten food (pate preferred), storage shelving.
donations@angelswish.org
Holiday Volunteers clumping litter, gift cards for pet stores or those (608) 848-4174
Volunteers are needed to transport gifts from pick selling cat food and litter. www.angelswish.org Bayview Foundation
up site at Group Heath Cooperative (1265 John Q Toys and Gifts Emails preferred. Calls 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Sa,
Hammons Dr.) to area schools for Christmas for Bayview Townhomes and Community Center is
Cat toys, wand toys, small scratching posts or 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Su
located in Madison’s “Triangle” neighborhood and
Children with Responsibilities initiative. scratching pads. Holiday Volunteers is home to more than 270 low income immigrants
Food Volunteers are needed to decorate the Verona and refugees from over 12 countries. Free services
Grocery store and restaurant gift cards.
Agrace Hospice Adoption Center morning of Sunday, December 2. and programs provided to residents include: After-
School, Summer Camp, Teen Nights, Senior Bingo
Toys and Gifts Food
Games, books (ethnically diverse), soccer balls, kick Agrace is a nonprofit, community-based health and Lunches, Resource/Referral, Wellness and
Canned cat/kitten food. (especially pâté style),
care agency. We provide hospice and palliative care Education.
balls, basketballs, headphones, stuffed animal, dolls dry cat/kitten food, kitten milk replacement
services in private homes, and skilled nursing, in Nou Thao
(boys and girls, ethnically diverse), LEGOS, building (KMR, Just Born), K-cups coffee packs, snack size
assisted living and other community residential nouthao@bayviewfoundation.org
blocks, science sets, arts and crafts sets, paints sets for candy bars, individually wrapped candies/mints,
facilities across southern Wisconsin and northern (608) 256-7808 x206
children ages 0-12. homemade baked goods, soda and bottled water.
Illinois. Our offices are located in Madison, Janesville www.bayviewfoundation.org
Clothing and Personal Items and Baraboo, Wisconsin; and in Rockford, Illinois. Toys and Gifts 11:00-5:00 M, W, F, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM T, R
Clothing, boots, gloves, hats, snow pants, shirts, Caitlin Paterson Cat toys, especially laser light toys and wand toys.
jackets, shoes, fleece jackets, pants, mittens, ear muffs, caitlin.paterson@agrace.org
Holiday Volunteers
Program-Office-Agency Needs Volunteers are needed to help pick up Thanksgiving
toiletries, feminine products, makeup kits, hygiene (608) 327-7147 Paper towels, Dawn dish soap, toilet paper, Kleenex, Baskets from Goodman Community Center and
products. www.agrace.org Ziploc bags (quart, gallon, sandwich), garbage bags deliver them to residents who live on the Triangle on
Holiday Decorations 9:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F (35 gallon), batteries (AA, 9 volt), baby scales, postage November 17 from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, and to help wrap
Large holiday gift bags. Toys and Gifts scales, household rubber gloves, disposable latex gifts between December 4-19 from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
You can help support Agrace’s Dori Bear Program, gloves, white copy paper, color copy paper, stamps, at 601 Bayview Triangle.
4-C (Community by yourself, with your family, or as part of a
bear collection drive conducted by your service
Avery 5160 printer labels, computer projector,
Revolution catnip, Feliway spray/refills. Food
Coordinated Child organization, church/faith community, social club or
Holiday food baskets for each household (102
households); accepting both perishable and canned
Care, Inc.)
business. New teddy bears larger than 10 inches tall
are needed year-round. For health safety reasons, all Badger Prairie foods.
4-C is a non-profit child care resource and referral donated bears must be new, with tags still attached. Needs Network Toys and Gifts
Arts and crafts supplies, movie passes,
agency providing early childhood related services
BPNN is a 100% volunteer organization dedicated preschool-age toys, school-age toys, LEGO kits, jewelry
to families, early childhood professionals and
the community. Services include free referrals to
Alzheimer’s Association to fighting poverty and ending hunger locally. kits, board games, sports equipment (basketballs,
regulated child care providers, family child care of South Central They provide food assistance to more than 14,000
individuals each year, serve a free community
footballs, soccer balls), new books, gift cards (local
businesses: coffee, clothing, food, music).
certification, early childhood training, Resource
Room and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Wisconsin meal on Saturdays, and offer free legal assistance
in landlord-tenant disputes, predatory lending Clothing and Personal Items
Joyce Schneider Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary abuses and senior housing issues. Ages birth-12: children’s coats, winter boots, gloves/
joyces@4-c.org health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and mittens, hats, sweaters, socks, pants. Ages 13-17: local
Marcia Kasieta
(607) 271-9181 research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s sports gear (Badgers, Brewers, Packers), hoodies,
info@bpnn.org
www.4-c.org disease through the advancement of research; sweaters, hair accessories, face masks, fashion scarves,
(608) 848-2499
8:00 AM-4:30 PM M-F to provide and enhance care and support for all socks, coats, nail polish.
www.bpnn.org
affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through
10:00 AM-12:00 PM M, T, F; 10:00 AM-6:00 PM R;
the promotion of brain health.
10:00 AM-12:30 PM Sa
2 f UNITED WAY SEASONS OF CARING f HOLIDAY WISH LIST f 2018 f
Big Oak Child Care Brighter Tanzania Joey Graffagnino
joey@micentro.org
Kim Peterson
kpeterson@colonialclub.org
Big Oak Child Care is a small child care center, Foundation (608) 255-3018
www.micentro.org
(608) 837-4611 x120
www.colonialclub.org
established in 1987 on Madison’s near-Eastside. They
provide child-centered learning experiences within Brighter Tanzania Foundation (BTF) is committed 8:00 AM-5:00 PM M-R; 8:00 AM-4:00 PM F 7:30 AM-3:00 PM M-R
an anti-bias framework where every child can freely to alleviating poverty and inequality in Tanzania.
BTF provides funding to Saving Grace School, which Toys and Gifts Holiday Volunteers
investigate a wide variety of interests in a safe and
offers free, high quality education for impoverished Any children’s toys for boys and girls age 6 months-16 Volunteers are needed to help with holiday
nurturing environment.
children, helping children and families escape the years, wrapping paper, paper towels, diapers, coffee, decorating of the facility, snow shoveling for
Mary Niec large Post-it Note pads (1 ft.) and books in Spanish for homebound seniors and substitutes for holiday
cycle of poverty.
mary@bigoakchildcare.org middle school and high school students. season meal deliveries.
(608) 249-3991 Felicia McKenzie
www.bigoakchildcare.org f.mckenzie@brighter-tanzania.org Food
8:00 AM-4:30 PM M-F (608) 886-9160
www.brighter-tz-fund.org
Children’s Theater Holiday food baskets, microwave popcorn, candy
bars or individually packaged treats to use for gifts
Toys and Gifts
Boat and stairs toy for toddlers, an example can be
4:00 PM-8:00 PM M-F; 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Sa-Su of Madison at holiday activities.
found at schooloutfitters.com Toys and Gifts CTM is a nonprofit institution in Madison providing Toys and Gifts
Books for ages 3-7 featuring black/African characters/ exceptional theatre productions for family Small holiday ornaments or other gift items to be
Program-Office-Agency Needs themes, stickers, jump ropes and baby puzzles. audiences. CTM’s mission is to create vibrant theater used at holiday party or Memory Café, gas cards or
Canon Laser Toner 131 black, cyan, yellow, and/or experiences that engage, educate and inspire young grocery store gift cards for program clients.
magenta, Canon Laser Toner 116 black, cyan, yellow, Program-Office-Agency Needs
people and their communities. This is done through
and/or magenta, Walgreens gift card for photo #9 envelopes, #10 envelopes, postage stamps, paper Clothing and Personal Items
exceptional main stage productions, educational
processing, Label maker refills 12mm .47" laminated shredder and 24 lb cotton blend paper. Soap, shampoo, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, toilet
programs and community outreach.
white for Brother PTD210, 1-4 foam football(s). paper, laundry detergent, and new hats/gloves/
Amy Montoya
Canopy Center admin@ctmtheater.org
mittens/scarves.
Holiday Decorations
Box of Balloons Canopy Center is a child abuse treatment and
(608) 255-2080
www.ctmtheater.org Holiday paper plates, napkins, tablecloths, scotch
Box of Balloons is a nonprofit organization that prevention agency created by a mother who tape, holiday wrapping paper, holiday cards,
9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
began in Sun Prairie, WI. Box of Balloons is on a recognized that abuse she experienced as a child seasonal CDs/DVDs and Dry Erase markers.
mission to make every birthday happy and every was affecting her own parenting. Canopy Center Holiday Volunteers
protects children and strengthens families by Volunteers are needed to help take down Christmas Program-Office-Agency Needs
child celebrated by providing birthday celebrations
helping parents end the cycle of abuse and by decorations after the last show of A Christmas White copier paper, calculators, stamps, lunch-
for children in need. These are children often living
supporting children, teens and adults impacted by Carol on Sunday, December 23 from 5:30-7 PM. sized brown bags, 3-ring binders, thank you cards,
in homeless shelters, domestic abuse shelters and
trauma and adversity. miscellaneous prizes ($5 or less) such as puzzle
served by other social services agencies. Program-Office-Agency Needs books, stationery and beverage mugs.
Sarah Wells Maria Khokhar 3 Blue Tooth speakers, 1 laminator machine, 1 folding
development@boxofballoons.org volunteercoordinator@canopycenter.org table, 2 food platters, 1 large bowl, rubber spot
(608) 444-2100 (608) 729-1134
www.canopycenter.org
marker set, 20 child sized scissors, 1 paper folding Community Action
www.boxofballoons.org machine, reams of brightly colored paper, reams of
8:00 AM-7:00 PM M-F; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Sa 7:30 AM-3:30 PM M-R, 7:30 AM-10:30 AM F 65 lb cardstock paper 8.5x11", 10"x13" and 6"x9" manila Coalition For South
Toys and Gifts Toys and Gifts envelopes, 1 pressure foam roller, 1 Transformer sensory Central Wisconsin, Inc.
Building Stronger
Board games, birthday party games, children’s toys Sensory/fidget toys, balloons, Orbeez, Theraputty, sack, 1 Crawl and Calm resistance tunnel, 3 Hopper Balls,
clear glue, Nerf basketball hoop set, glitter, glitter 1 Bilibo, 5 Yoga Pretzels and 18-20" computer monitor. Community Action Coalition works to develop
that can be given as birthday gifts, small toy items for
glue, essential oils, children’s books, young adult economic and social capacities of individuals,
party favors. families and communities to reduce poverty in
Program-Office-Agency Needs
books, markers, crayons, colored pencils, oil pastels,
acrylics, paint brushes, canvases, air dry clay, Play-Doh, Colonial Club Senior Dane, Jefferson and Waukesha Counties.
Uline 18x12x12 white cardboard boxes (item number
S-4634) (to pack birthday celebration in), birthday
other art supplies, LEGOS sets, footballs, soccer balls,
basketballs, outdoor games, infant and toddler toys.
Activity Center Carissa Cornwell
carissac@cacscw.org
Communities.
candles, rolls of tape, birthday cards, birthday gift The Colonial Club is a nonprofit senior activity (608) 246-4730 x229
bags, punch balloons, tissue paper, crepe paper rolls, center where seniors gather to attend classes, www.cacscw.org
postage stamps, Box of Balloons logo balloons, Center for Suicide activities and entertainment programs. In addition, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM M-F
helium tank, colored/pattern duct tape, Box of
Balloons logo tablecloth for events, 6 ft collapsible
Awareness the Colonial Club provides: on-site meals, meal
delivery to homebound seniors, adult day center and
banquet tables for events (2), folding utility wagon, The Center for Suicide Awareness operates case management services. CONTINUE D ➡
gift cards from Amazon, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, HOPELINE, Wisconsin’s text based emotional
Target, Costco, Party City. support service providing help, hope, and resources
at no cost to anyone, 24/7 by texting HOPELINE
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(608) 661-4763
www.bgcdc.org Holiday Decorations
9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F Holiday themed napkins, plates, and utensils, 25
Remembrance Ornaments (general in theme -- non-
Holiday Volunteers
gender or relationship specific).
Volunteers are needed to participate in the holiday
wrapping party to wrap presents for children in Program-Office-Agency Needs
need (time TBD on December 18), the community Medium size padded envelopes to send HOPELINE
Thanksgiving dinner on November 20 from TBD-9:00 material to schools across the state of Wisconsin,
PM at 4617 Jenewein Road in Madison, and the Turkey carton sealing tape, sticky notes, pads of paper,
Trot 5K on Thanksgiving morning. binder clips, rubber bands, markers, file folders, and
®any other items, plastic bags in both gallon and quart
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Additional copies of the Holiday Wish List can be found at your local
Games, books (gender specific and ethnically diverse),
or gently used), wicker/wood baskets, stamps, boxes
footballs, soccer balls, kick balls, basketballs, headphones,
fidget spinners, stuffed animals, dolls (boys and girls),
of facial tissue and garment tag device for putting library branch, and online at unitedwaydanecounty.org/wishlist,
tags on apparel.
LEGOS, building blocks, science sets, arts and crafts and isthmus.com, or by contacting the United Way Volunteer Center
sets, paint sets, board/card games (Connect 4, Jenga,
at (608) 246-4380 or volctr@uwdc.org
Monopoly, Sorry!, Trouble, Candy Land, Chutes and
Ladders, Uno Attack, playing cards), jewelry sets, cologne,
Centro Hispano of
perfume, nail polish. Dane County The inclusion of any organization or person in this Wish List
Clothing and Personal Items Centro Hispano of Dane County’s mission is
Clothing, boots, gloves, hats, snow pants, shirts, empowering youth, strengthening families and
does not constitute a representation, warranty, or endorsement
jackets, shoes, fleece jackets, pants, mittens, earmuffs, engaging the community. They aspire to a vision with respect to the competence, suitability, or reliability of such
beanies, toiletries, feminine products, makeup kits and where Dane County, Wisconsin will be a community organization or person by the United Way of Dane County.
hygiene products. where Latino families can aspire upward to reach
their personal goals and dreams because they feel
engaged and strengthened with the tools for success.
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Holiday Volunteers
Holiday Magic at the Lussier
Volunteers are needed to assist with food pantry on
Tuesdays during the holiday season. Two-hour shifts
are available between the hours of 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Volunteer roles include sorting donations, organizing
Community Education Center food items, light cleaning, welcoming clients and
assisting them with their selections. Volunteers are also
W
needed to unload food from trucks and set up a choice
hether you're 8 years old or 80, the magic of a wrapped present never goes out of style pantry for families to visit *Volunteers must be
style. For decades generous neighbors and local businesses have teamed up to bring able to lift at least 10 pounds.
the magic of holiday gifts, bus passes, gas cards, and other basic necessities to hundreds Food
Seasons/spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves,
of young people and families through the Lussier Community Education Center. This year the LCEC pumpkin pie spice, allspice, bay leaves, turmeric, chili
is celebrating 10 years since opening the doors at 55 South Gammon Road in Madison – and 40 years powder, cumin, curry powder, fennel, garlic, basil,
since a bold group of neighbors put their vision of caring for one another into action. Spreading oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, cayenne, salt, pepper,
vanilla/almond extract), sugar, flour, cornmeal and
joy. Making winter easier. Turning everyday acts of kindness into the essential work of building canned goods.
community. That's what it's all about. Toys and Gifts
To give a special gift through the LCEC this holiday season, visit www.LCECmadison.org/give/ Gifts for teenagers, children’s toys, acrylic paint, board
holiday-giving or call Claire at 608.833.4979 x208 games, color pencils, craft kits, finger nail polish and
remover, puzzles, watercolor paint sets and dress-up
clothes/costumes.
Clothing and Personal Items
Food
Canned fruit in juice or light syrup, peanut butter,
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Quality white copier paper, sticky notes, manila
Domestic Abuse Toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent,
canned chicken or tuna. folders, liquid laundry detergent, bleach, facial tissue, Intervention Services toothpaste, toothbrushes, spray deodorant, bath soap/
wash, winter coats for youth and adults, socks, winter
Clothing and Personal Items dawn dish detergent, dish sponges, paper towels, gift
cards (Mounds Pet Food Warehouse, Target, Menards, Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) boots, gloves, mittens, scarves, winter hats, underwear
Toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, towels, believes that a world free from violence is possible. ages 5-7 boys/girls, swimsuits, swim cap and goggles.
laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, new socks, new Walmart, Farm and Fleet), Android tablets, latex exam
They work to make Dane County a safer, more just,
underwear. gloves, Feliway diffusers/refills, kitten bottle kits,
and equitable place for people who have experienced
Program-Office-Agency Needs
unscented nonclumping clay litter, Cuddle Discs (used Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, electric pencil
Program-Office-Agency Needs domestic violence, their children and the people who
to keep young kittens warm), large bales of aspen sharpener, bean bag chairs, first aid kits and paper
Office furniture, small all-in-one printer. love them.
wood shavings. shredder.
Alyssa Theder
alyssat@abuseintervention.org
Community Justice, Inc. Dane County Juvenile (608) 709-5393 East Madison/Monona
www.abuseintervention.org
Community Justice, Inc. is a nonprofit law firm that
provides direct representation on a sliding scale
Shelter Home 9:00 AM-3:00 PM M-F Coalition of the Aging
based on income to individuals and families in a Dane County Juvenile Shelter Home is a temporary Toys and Gifts The East Madison Monona Coalition of the Aging
wide variety of legal matters. living facility for juveniles between the ages of Gift cards to Walmart or Target in $25 increments. (EMMCA) empowers low income seniors to maintain
Bridgman Sheridan 11 - 17. Their mission is to provide for youth in crisis their health, safety, independence and community
who are in need of a stable, safe environment or Clothing and Personal Items connection.
marab@communityjusticeinc.org Body wash, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, lotion,
(608) 442-3005 temporary home, while instilling accountability, David Wilson
teaching competency skills and ensuring toothpaste and toothbrushes, sanitary napkins, African
www.communityjusticeinc.org davidw@emmca.org
community safety. American hair care products, hair brushes and combs,
9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-R (608) 210-6905
Catherine Arnold towels and wash cloths, women’s underwear, women’s
www.emmca.org
Holiday Volunteers arnold@countyofdane.com socks, pajamas for women and men, winter coats for
8:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F
CJI needs volunteers to fill shifts around the holidays. (608) 246-3278 women and men, hats and gloves for women, men, and
Volunteers would be responsible for conducting www.countyofdane.com/juvenilecourt children, children’s underwear, children’s socks, children’s Holiday Volunteers
phone intake interviews, basic clerical duties and pajamas, diapers - sizes 5 and 6, baby lotion and Volunteers are needed to shovel snow for seniors.
9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
assisting attorneys with projects. shampoo, baby wipes, baby socks, baby bottles (plastic) EMMCA needs healthy volunteers willing to help low
Toys and Gifts and pacifiers, forks and spoons, plastic cereal bowls, income seniors shovel their walkways and sidewalks
Program-Office-Agency Needs Gift cards (small amounts), movies (rated PG), Wii plastic glasses, plastic food containers, dish towels and this winter.
Office supplies, copy paper, desk chairs, gift cards for accessories/games, board games, card games, craft
volunteer appreciation gifts. hot pads, bed pillows, twin sheets (not flannel), gift cards Food
supplies, coloring books, colored pencils, sport to Walmart, HyVee, Target, and Woodman’s. Food and treat based gift baskets, candy, cookies,
balls, frisbees, outdoor games, air hockey table, bike
coffee, tea, cider or grocery store gift cards.
Dane County helmets, winter sleds, art paper, art kits and playing
cards. Door Creek Church Holiday Decorations
Humane Society Clothing and Personal Items Northside Madison Wreaths, ornaments, large holiday t-shirts.
Dane County Humane Society provides refuge, Lip balm, body wash, backpacks, duffle bags,
healing, and new beginnings to 9,000+ companion
animals, exotic species, farm animals and orphaned
undergarments (male and female), socks, pajamas (all
sizes), flip flops, swimsuits, sweat shirts and pants,
Door Creek Church recently launched a Northside
Madison Campus that will provide Thanksgiving Elver Park
or injured wildlife, annually. DCHS is a private, lounge pants, slippers, shampoo, conditioner, lotions, meals for over 200 residents and toys for Christmas for
families with kids in need residing on the Northside
Neighborhood Center
nonprofit, community-supported organization. hair accessories, hair brushes and gardening gloves.
of Madison. The new campus works in partnership The Elver Park Neighborhood Center offers an array
DCHS offers pet adoptions, humane education
with the Boomerangs resale store also located on the of services to its Elver Park community including
programs, community-based care for pets, dog
training and more. DeForest Area Northside of Madison (Northgate Mall). after school elementary and teen programs, summer
youth programs, community events, a computer lab
David Smith
development@giveshelter.org
(608) 838-0413 x100
Community and dsmith@doorcreekchurch.org and community resources with Joining Forces for
Families.
www.giveshelter.org Senior Center (608) 345-0148
www.doorcreekchurch.org Maria McIntyre
12:00 PM-7:00 PM M, T, R, F; 12:00 PM-5:00 PM Sa-Su mmcintyre@wisconsinyouthcompany.org
The DeForest Community and Senior Center is a 8:30 AM-4:00 PM M-F
Holiday Volunteers cooperative, inter-municipal Center providing area (608) 210-1625
Volunteers are needed to host donation drives for residents a welcoming place to meet, participate
Food wisconsinyouthcompany.org
Holiday Wish List items needed by DCHS. Contact and volunteer while promoting independence, self- Turkeys, cranberry sauce, green beans. 10:00 AM-6:00 PM M-F
acollins@giveshelter.org reliance and well-being for older adults and their Toys and Gifts Food
families. Children’s toys and games.
Food Shelf-stable food such as granola bars, crackers, cereals,
Paper plates, pâté style canned cat food, Royal Canin Mary Jorgensen ramen noodles, cans of soup, cans of vegetables, etc.
Baby Cat canned/dry food, any canned dog food,
non-beef hot dogs, soft/chewy dog training treats,
mjorgensen@deforestcenter.org
(608) 846-9469 x1606 East Madison Toys and Gifts
Greenies Pill Pockets, Easy Cheese/squeeze cheese, www.deforestcenter.org
9:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F
Community Center Academic games, young adult books, DVDs movies,
crayons, markers, paint, paintbrushes, coloring books,
creamy peanut butter, compressed or rolled rawhides, board games, fidget toys, and sports equipment.
The East Madison Community Center was
larger bully sticks, Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR), wild bird Food established to promote educational, recreational,
seed, cockatiel/finch/parrot/parakeet food, timothy Individually wrapped chocolate candy, coffee - regular Clothing and Personal Items
and community activities for all citizens in its service Clothing for ages 5 - 16 including shirts, sweaters, pants,
hay, wood chews, guinea pig and rabbit Oxbow foods. and decaf, individual creamers - plain and flavored. area. EMCC strives to enhance the opportunities of
shorts, socks, shoes, coats, snow boots, snow pants,
Toys and Gifts Toys and Gifts as many individuals and groups as possible, with the
gloves and hats.
Dog toys (plush, squeaky, durable rubber), Kong Adult-sized mittens and scarves, gas cards, gift and assistance of public and private funds and with the
Wobbler or Kibble Nibble food dispensing dog toys restaurant cards, first-class stamps, Kleenex, paper support of paid and volunteer staff. Program-Office-Agency Needs
and cat toys (without catnip). towels, 10 oz bottles of hand sanitizer. De'Kendrea Stamps Bean bag chairs, ChapStick, Vaseline, laptops, desktops
dstamps@eastmadisoncc.org and tablets.
Clothing and Personal Items Holiday Decorations
Disposable or re-useable long sleeve scrub tops and (608) 249-0861
Seasonal holiday and birthday napkins.
lab coats. www.eastmadisoncc.org/
10:00 AM-3:00 PM M-F
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Empty Stocking Club
For 100 years, Empty Stocking Club, the charitable
arm of the Wisconsin State Journal, has had a mission A Fresh START for the Holidays
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of providing new toys for children in Dane County
during the holidays. Since 2014, United Way has been a he Stoughton Area Resource Team Inc. (START) provides a confidential, caring way to
collaborative partner in also providing gifts to teens. link Stoughton residents under age 55 with community resources, offers advocacy
Lynn Wood
emptystockingclub@gmail.com
and provides support in housing, utilities, transportation, health and employment.
(608) 575-6547 Case management is offered as well as short term financial assistance when appropriate.
www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4ea9ae22a2fc1- In 2017, START was able to provide 66 children and 25 different families in need
toydepot
8:30 AM-6:00 PM M-R
throughout Stoughton with holiday gifts and donations. These donations were given
to children, teens, and adults who were experiencing homelessness or were at risk of
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to run the 2018 Toy Giveaway homelessness over the holiday season. The goal is to be able to provide more individuals
on December 17-19 at the Alliant Energy Center (1919 and families with support during the cold winter months.
Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison). Hours: December
17 from 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, December 18 from 7:30 AM-
Donations of gift cards, gas cards and/or items for teenagers is something START
6:30 PM, December 19 from 7:30 AM-8:00 PM. Sign up always needs. Contact Cindy Thompson at cthompson@startstoughton.org or 609-577-
for a shift on the website. 5650 to make a gift.
Toys and Gifts
Volunteers are also needed to coordinate Teen Gift
Drives for new, unwrapped gifts and gift cards for
teens who would not otherwise get a gift this holiday Program-Office-Agency Needs Vikki Enright garbage bags, building supply gift cards (Home Depot,
season. Donations can be dropped off December 4-5 Shredder, gift cards (office supplies stores), electric togracechurchpantry@gmail.com Menards), paper towels, Kleenex, latex-free disposable
from 8:00 AM-4:30 PM at United Way of Dane County staplers, copy paper, sticky notes, pens, pencils, Dry (608) 255-5147 gloves, Forever stamps, white printer paper, black/
(2059 Atwood Ave, Madison). For information on Teen Erase markers, 3 ring binders, file folders, envelopes , www.gracechurchmadison.org color ink cartridges (HP Office Jet Pro 8710, HP Office
Gift Drives, call United Way, (608) 246-4380. large reusable grocery bags, minivan (or vehicle that 9:00 AM-3:00 PM M-R, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM F Jet Pro 8600), office supply gift cards (Staples, Office
holds 7-8 people), projector and projector screen, Food Depot, Office Max).
Freedom Inc. Metro Bus passes/Badger Cab vouchers, speakers Non-perishable food.
Freedom Inc. provides direct services to survivors
and microphones, Bluetooth speakers, white copy
paper, color copy paper, stamps, Avery 5160 printer Clothing and Personal Items Hope & A Future
of domestic violence and sexual assault. Clients labels, postage stamps, vacuum, 5 tablets, prepaid Personal essentials (shampoo, conditioner, etc.), Hope & A Future is taking a fresh look at the needs
receive services such as crisis intervention, housing, cell phones, new refrigerator or freezer for pantry. feminine hygiene products and diapers. and strengths of the two fastest growing segments
economic advocacy and safety planning. They bring of Dane County’s population: seniors and young at-
queer analysis to all their work and provide specific
programming for queer people of color. All our Good Shepherd Hancock Center for risk families. Hope & A Future is developing a new
care model based on strengthening the generations
programs are culturally specific.
Jessica Williams
Food Pantry Dance/Movement by bringing them together in a Therapeutic,
Interactive, Intergenerational Neighborhood (TIIN).
jwilliams@freedom-inc.org Good Shepherd’s Food Pantry is located inside Therapy, Inc. Karin Krause
(608) 416-5337 their Madison campus, and open to patrons every Hancock Center provides dance/movement info@hopeandafutureinc.org
www.freedom-inc.org Thursday 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. therapy services to people of all ages and abilities. (608) 831-0243
10:00 AM-4:00 PM M-F They provide food and personal items to those in Programs include the In-School Therapy and www.hopeandafutureinc.org
need that live in the 53711 and 53719 zip codes.
Holiday Volunteers Building Connection through Movement for 9:00 AM-7:00 PM Su-Sa
Volunteers are needed to help put together gift Rick Thomas classrooms program in Madison schools, a
rthomas@gslcwi.com Holiday Decorations
packages and wrap presents. parenting group for families, a creative movement
(608) 212-7582 Fabric and paper scissors, card stock paper and 3
group for adults with developmental challenges,
Food gslcwi.com/volunteer/local-ministries and individual and group therapy.
strings solar Christmas lights.
Prepared and heated lunches for 150. Pick up 7:00 AM-4:30 PM M-F Program-Office-Agency Needs
Paul Manning
prepared food, heat it up and bring to clients, Accordion files and 4 drawer locking file cabinet.
children’s healthy snacks, breakfast items, fresh fruit Clothing and Personal Items paul@hancockcenter.net
Diapers sizes 5 and 6 and baby wipes. (608) 251-0908 x13
(especially soft fruit), holiday cookies, etc., baby
formula, and holiday food baskets.
www.hancockcenter.net
9:00 AM-12:00 PM M-F
Independent Living, Inc.
Toys and Gifts Goodman Community Toys and Gifts Independent Living, Inc. is a local nonprofit
Tickets to see Hamilton at the Overture Center
and other Overture shows, tickets to shows and Center Non-denominational holiday cards, holiday gift
that helps seniors and adults with disabilities
live with as much independence as possible.
wrapping paper and blank thank you cards.
performances in Madison, books for Black, Hmong Goodman Community Center’s mission is to This is accomplished through a comprehensive
and Cambodian children and adults, books for strengthen the lives and secure futures of Program-Office-Agency Needs array of in-home services, health care support
transgender, bisexual, and non-binary issues, coming participants, giving them the skills and resources to Birthday cards, gift cards to buy new music for including nursing and therapies, and senior living
out, intersectionality (race, religion, disability, etc.), navigate economic and social barriers so that they young people (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Shopko, communities in the Madison area.
movies (DVD or Blu-ray) that are centered around may grow into healthy, educated and independent etc.), new art supplies (drawing paper, washable Sue Berg
LGBTQ people, hotel gift cards, gas cards, massages for community members. They serve lower-income markers, oil pastels, Play-Doh, etc.), printing paper, volunteer@independentlivinginc.org
survivors and advocates, February 2nd-4th cabin rental individuals who do not have the resources and file folders, pocket folders, Post-it Note pads, (608) 274-7900
for wellness retreat for 12 girls, June 14th-16th cabin support needed to reach their maximum potential. pens, iPad, laptops, new key lockbox, an adult size www.independentlivingInc.org
rental for survivors retreat for 12 seniors, 12 tickets to Tom Powell weighted blanket, yoga mats, yoga bolsters and 8:30 AM-4:00 PM M-F
escape room, photoshoot, paint, glue sticks, canvasses, tom@goodmancenter.org yoga blocks.
Holiday Volunteers
paint brushes, movie passes, school-age toys, African (608) 204-8016 Volunteers are needed to deliver hot, nutritious
American dolls, jewelry kits, board games, gift cards
(Target, Walmart, TJ Maxx, grocery stores), used video
www.goodmancenter.org
9:00 AM-5:30 PM M-F Heartland Farm meals to older adults on Thanksgiving Day and to
cover the December holidays as substitute drivers.
game equipment/games, bean bag chairs, headphones/ Toys and Gifts Sanctuary It’s a great opportunity for families or individual
ear buds, Play- Doh, coloring books, sports equipment Snap Circuit game, Operation game, Escape Room in volunteers! Thanksgiving Day delivery is about a
(basketballs, footballs, soccer balls), new books. Heartland Farm Sanctuary is dedicated to helping
a Box: The Werewolf Experiment Game, gift cards, homeless farm animals in Wisconsin, and building one-hour commitment during the lunch hour; during
Clothing and Personal Items basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, tennis balls, connections between animals and vulnerable youth. the December holidays, it is after-hours from 4:30
For ages birth-12: children’s coats, winter boots, fishing poles, candles, iTunes cards, literature written Heartland was created to provide a safe, peaceful PM to 6:00 PM. Volunteers who enjoy offering
gloves/mittens, hats, sweaters, new socks, snow pants, by women from all cultures, nail polish, nail polish environment where youth and farm animals can presentations are also requested, such as musicians/
new underwear. For ages 13+: hoodies, sweaters, new sets, small make up palettes, note books, canvas come together to heal, grow and have fun. carolers, lecturers, hobbyists, crafters and group
socks, coats, new underwear, pajamas, sweatpants, stands, gifts cards to Walmart/Target/Barnes & Jamie Monroe activity leaders (chair yoga, exercise).
personal size blankets, slippers. queer and trans youth Noble and restaurants and department stores, slime jamie.monroe@heartlandfarmsanctuary.org Food
clothing. Diapers/wipes (baby-toddler), baby bottles, science kits, LEGOS, art kits, headphones, Bluetooth (608) 440-1118 Diabetic candy, gingerbread houses, holiday
sippy cups, Black hair products (grease and gel), soap, speakers, perfumes, jewelry. www.heartlandfarmsanctuary.org chocolates, wet and dry cat and dog food.
shampoo, hand/body lotion, hand sanitizer, toilet Program-Office-Agency Needs 9:00 AM-7:00 PM M-F
paper, feminine hygiene products, razors, shaving Toys and Gifts
Commercial coat racks. Food Holiday-themed Bingo prizes, puzzles, classic movies,
cream, deodorant, lip balm, body wash, hair brushes,
laundry detergent, paper towels, cleaning supplies, Plastic jars of jelly or jam, sliced bread, hay, straw, large print books, books-on-tape, Wii Golf, iPods,
backpacks, duffle bags, luggage, dish soap, Kleenex, Grace Food Pantry canned pumpkin and canned fruit. card making supplies, construction paper, pet toys/
treats, leashes, $10 gas cards, $10 gift cards (Target,
Ziploc bags (quart, gallon), garbage bags (35 gallon),
The Grace Church Food Pantry has been a
Toys and Gifts
batteries (AA, 9 volt), baby scales, postage scales, Animal supply gift cards (Mounds, Farm and Fleet, Walgreens, etc.), gardening equipment, rakes, snow
welcoming place for the hungry on the Capitol shovels, and cleaning supplies to assist program
household rubber gloves, disposable latex gloves, Oregon Farm Center).
Square for over forty years. clients such as all-purpose cleaners, disinfectant
Revolution catnip, Feliway spray/refills, plastic food
Program-Office-Agency Needs wipes, paper towels, Windex, buckets, brooms, dust
prep gloves, plastic food wrap, aluminum foil, makeup
Marth brand animal bedding (pine shavings), vet care pans, and sponges.
kits (for black women and olive complexions), African
gift cards (Country View Vet, UW Vet Med), 55-gallon
American hair products, various sized tights. CONTINUE D ➡
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Community Supports Young
Children through Reach Dane’s
“Giving Tree”
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each Dane provides high-quality early who have received gifts often share the immense
childhood services to nearly 1,000 children impact and relief of being able to provide moments
ages 0-5 in Dane and Green Counties through of happiness while opening an educational toy and
center-based and home visitation programs. Its mission book for their child; a child who is often experiencing
is to change the lives of underserved children and a great deal of stress, trauma, and transitions related
families through education and supportive services. to living in poverty.
Staff work tirelessly every day to reach the most Reach Dane welcomes donations of educational
vulnerable children and families in our community, toys and books for children ages 0-5. Donations can
and the need for its services is growing. be dropped off at 2096 Red Arrow Trail in Madison
Every December, all children who are enrolled on Tuesday, December 11 or Wednesday, December 12
with Reach Dane receive both an educational toy from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. Contact Ashley Jansen with any
and book through the Giving Tree program. Families questions at 608-225-3296 or ajansen@reachdane.org.
Clothing and Personal Items
Scarves, hats, gloves, afghans or lap blankets, shower
with holiday events can be done individuals or with
friends and family, and lots of flexibility in scheduling.
stencils or poster letters for display boards, matching
10 piece desk set for office, visual timer for elementary Madison Area Food
gel, lotions, hand soaps. Toys and Gifts classroom, elementary classroom rug, early childhood
car seat (10-15 within accreditation standards).
Pantry Gardens
Program-Office-Agency Needs Toys and gift cards (department stores, grocery stores, Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens is a local
Large insulated bags to carry 10-12 hot meals, large drug stores, gas stations, bus tickets). nonprofit volunteer organization helping feed the
reusable tote bags, paper cutter, postage stamps,
photocopy paper, color printers, flat screen 32” TV
Program-Office-Agency Needs Latino Academy of needy in the Madison, Wisconsin area. They plant,
grow and provide area food pantries with fresh,
monitor, high-efficiency washer and dryer for assisted
Laptops, docking stations and stackable chairs with arms.
Workforce Development nutritious first choice vegetables. Resulting in more
living facility, physician’s stool, copy machine, CD than 100,000 pounds of fresh produce delivered each
player, TN360 ink toner. Journey Mental The Latino Academy provides quality education and
training to adults in Dane County to move them into year to food pantries.
Health Center, Inc. sustainable-livable wages and career pathways. Thomas Parslow
Ingleside Manor Journey Mental Health Center improves people’s
Norma Gallegos
norma@latinoacademywi.org
thomasparslow@Food
pantrygardens.org
Ingleside is a nonprofit community based facility lives by pioneering and sustaining effective (608) 310-4573 (608) 577-6685
providing nursing and rehabilitation services, as mental health and substance use disorder services www.latinoacademywi.org www.foodpantrygardens.org
well as a Residential Care Apartment Complex. throughout Dane County. 9:00 AM-6:00 PM M-F; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Sa 8:00 AM-12:00 PM M-F
Ingleside offers a restful, small-town atmosphere, Dori Botts
quality nursing care, nutritious and appealing dori.botts@journeymhc.org Holiday Volunteers
meals, exceptional cleanliness, interesting and 6 volunteers are needed to participate on their Fiesta Holiday Volunteers
(608) 280-2682 Volunteers are needed to package 300 pounds of
challenging activities and a pleasant location. www.journeymhc.org Navideña (holiday party) on Saturday, December 1 from
10:00 AM-4:00 PM. pinto beans for distribution to food pantries. Groups
Stephanie Brady 8:30 AM-5:00 PM M-F will be divided up into 4 teams to label bags, place
sbrady@carriagehealthcare.com
Food Toys and Gifts beans into bags weighed for correct weight at least 24
(608) 437-5511 x117 Gifts for children from age 3 to 12 for Fiesta Navideña.
Pre-packaged individually wrapped snacks for children oz. Bags will be folded, sealed and readied for shipping
www.inglesidehealthcare.org Looking for about 30 gifts for ages 3 to 8 and 20 gifts
and baby formula. to food pantries. All materials are provided and can be
8:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F for ages 8 and up.
Toys and Gifts brought to your location for part of a holiday party or
Holiday Decorations Young reader books/first-reader books, Holiday Decorations team building effort. If interested in helping fund this
Plastic Tablecloth Roll (3 Green & 3 Red), Black Heavy XL Santa Claus costume, wrapping paper, ornaments, project, please contact us.
bilingual books for adults and children,
Duty Plastic Plates (400 Total), Black dessert plastic party supplies.
arts and craft supplies.
plates (400 total), black plastic silverware (forks 300,
knives 300, spoons 300), large white dinner napkins Clothing and Personal Items Program-Office-Agency Needs
20 combo school desk chairs, 2 to 5 laptops.
Madison Children’s
(3 total 150/ct), black plastic cups 12oz (330/ct total
of 3 ct).
In-home safety items (baby gates, latches, etc.),
car seats, diapers, socks, underwear, and flip-flops Museum
Program-Office-Agency Needs
for adult males and females, various toiletries
(toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving
Lussier Community Madison Children’s Museum’s mission is to connect
children with their families, their communities
Adult large 30-100 piece puzzles, large wide grip
crayons, sculpting clay, iPod Shuffles, portable CD
supplies, etc.). Education Center and the world beyond through discovery learning
and creative play. Madison Children’s Museum is a
players, CDs (country western, 50s and 60s, relaxation, The Lussier Community Education Center serves
nonprofit, hands-on museum offering interactive
big band), gift cards (iTunes), large print word Kennedy Heights families on Madison’s Westside by building
community, creating opportunity and enriching
exhibits and educational programs for children ages
search/crossword books, DVDs (musicals, live music
performances from musicians of the 50s, 60s, 70s and Community Center education.
birth to 12 and their families.
Joe Bazler
beyond), family/group games on DVD (interactive game Kennedy Heights Community Center is a Cristina Johnson
volunteers@madisonchildrensmuseum.org
shows, board games, etc. that use a TV/DVD player). neighborhood nonprofit organization serving cristina@lcecmadison.org
(608) 256-6445
Kennedy Heights and the City of Madison. Kennedy (608) 833-4979
www.madisonchildrensmuseum.org
www.lcecmadison.org
Jewish Social Services Heights’ mission is to create a community support
network for low to moderate income families, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM M-F
9:30 AM-5:00 PM T-Su
increase available resources and programs for Toys and Gifts
Jewish Social Services (JSS) offers services in Food
the areas of short-term advocacy, long-term children, youth and adults to improve the lives of Magic Markers, activity paint/finger paint, art supplies,
Hearty soups, spaghetti, pasta sauce, canned fruit and
case management, Jewish spiritual care and residents. thread, fabric and sewing supplies, poly stuffing,
vegetables, tuna and other canned meats, beans, juice,
immigration services. They serve people of all ages Patrina White leather, leather stamps, scrapbooking materials (ink
peanut butter, jelly, diapers, toilet paper, toothpaste,
and backgrounds. director@khcommunitycenter.org pads, embellishments and decorative papers, paper
toothbrushes, paper towels, feminine products.
Paul Borowsky (608) 244-0767 shape punches, rubber stamps, colored pencils),
paul@jssmadison.org www.khcommunitycenter.org
Toys and Gifts clay tools and supplies, electric pottery wheel, kids
Small, new children’s toys, educational games (K-5th puzzles, cultural instruments, children’s books.
(608) 442-4083 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
grade), electronic games for high school students, pool
www.jssmadison.org Toys and Gifts Clothing and Personal Items
cues, movie passes, gift cards (bowling, laser tag, local
9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F Lap trays for students, alphabet manipulatives or Unifix 100% wool sweaters, occupation costumes (police, fire,
businesses, grocery stores).
Holiday Volunteers Phonics Cubes, mechanic or construction play set, race car driver), coats, wraps, footwear, and accessories
Volunteers are needed to pick up an electric menorah LEGO table or train table, play instruments, sensory
Program-Office-Agency Needs from many cultures, countries, and climates.
Copier paper, flash drives (1+ GB), Dry Erase markers,
at Jewish Social Services’ Westside office for Hanukkah table and oral sensory tools. Program-Office-Agency Needs
batteries, headphones.
and visit and deliver it to people living in various Program-Office-Agency Needs AED, mini van, sewing machine, pinball machine
long-term care facilities in Dane County. Hanukkah is AED medical device, new desktop computers, Dry (working), inflatable outdoor movie screen, industrial
December 2 - 10. Residents love when they receive an Erase board (48" x 96"), $500.00 or more gift certificate shelving, laptop, flat screen monitors, computer
additional visit during Hanukkah. Visiting and helping to printing company for marketing purposes, letter speakers, manual typewriters (good condition), juicer,
6 f UNITED WAY SEASONS OF CARING f HOLIDAY WISH LIST f 2018 f
air-press coffee, pots (large, 2 liter), food dehydrator, Toys and Gifts
SEASONS OF
hand-crank ice cream maker, serving platters/plates, $25 gift cards, board games, basketballs, soccer
large and small serving bowls, serving utensils (tongs, balls, volleyballs, remote control cars, watches for
sharp knives, ladle, wooden spoons, etc.), stackable teens, jewelry for teens, baby dolls, action figures,
glass and plastic storage containers with lids, fossil jewelry making kits, craft kits and baby toys.
and rock collections.
Make-A-Wish
Madison Museum of Wisconsin
Contemporary Art
CARING2018
Together, Make-A-Wish Wisconsin creates
The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art life-changing wishes for children with critical
is an independent organization that exhibits, illnesses.
collects, and preserves modern and contemporary Jade Pekol
art to provide transformative experiences that jpekol@wisconsin.wish.org
educate, reflect and inspire us as individuals and (608) 252-4323 x2202
a community. www.wisconsin.wish.org
AmyLambright Murphy 9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F
volcoord@mmoca.org
(608) 257-0158 x230
Toys and Gifts
Gift cards (Target, Walmart, Toys R’ Us, Amazon,
Teen
www.mmoca.org
Best Buy, Bath and Body Works), children’s
9:00 AM-5:00 PM M, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM T-R, 9:00 AM-
books, board games, travel games, Disney
1:00 PM F
related toys, plush dolls, Barbies, LEGOS, Star
Holiday Volunteers Wars toys, sports-related gifts (Packers, Badgers,
Volunteers are needed the weekend of November Brewers, Bucks), crayons, markers, colored
17 and 18 for MMoCA’s 48th Annual Art & Gift Fair pencils, craft kits, Nerf toys, outdoor toys, teen
to greet the public at admissions tables, stamp fair
Gift
gifts, beach towels, writing journals and dolls.
passports, provide short breaks for exhibiting artists, All toys should be new and unwrapped.
help artists load in and out, photograph the event
and more. (Event formerly known as the Holiday
Art Fair). MARC, Inc. (Madison
Area Rehabilitation
Madison Senior Center Centers, Inc.)
Drive
The Madison Senior Center (MSC) is a full service
MARC’s mission is to enhance the quality of
senior center serving Madison area adults 55+.
life for individuals with significant disabilities.
MSC offers classes, programs and activities that
MARC is the largest provider of employment
address the physical, psychological and social
and day services for adults with significant
dimensions of an active, older adult. 6,000 Madison
intellectual disabilities in Dane County. MARC
area seniors use the center on a yearly basis.
provides individualized employment, supports
John Weichelt education and training opportunities and
jweichelt@cityofmadison.com personal care services.
(608) 267-2344 Suzanne Hanson
Coordinate a Teen Gift
hwww.madisonseniorcenter.org
8:30 AM-4:00 PM M-F
sahanson2@marc-inc.org
(608) 223-9100 x26
Drive at your workplace,
school, or faith-based
Help make
Food marc-inc.org
Crackers, chips, sugar packets and creamer packets. 7:30 AM-3:30 PM M-F
Holiday Decorations Food organization from NOW
Disposable table clothes, utensils, cups, napkins,
or placemats for annual holiday lunch (red/green
Gift cards to Miller and Sons, Schubert’s (Mount
Horeb), Perkins (Fish Hatchery), Culver’s, Walmart,
through December 5 to
the holiday
colors), wall paper rolls (at least 2 feet wide in Hy-Vee, Pick N Save. help Dane County teens
variations of red/green/gold). Toys and Gifts
Program-Office-Agency Needs Gift cards to Walmart, Bowl-a-Vard, Palace receive a gift for the
iPads, Kindles, eReaders, digital LCD projector, new Cinema, Middleton Sport Bowl, Target, Kohl’s,
holidays.
season bright
table tennis paddles, foldable flat bed, hand cart, Amazon, and fuel cards for community outings.
HD flat screen TV (HDMI inputs, minimum of 42”), Gift cards to restaurants for client lunches in
HD flat screen TV (RCA inputs, between 24”-30”), HD
computer monitors (minimum of 24”) and washable
Mt Horeb, Stoughton, Madison. All new, unwrapped items,
Program-Office-Agency Needs
colored markers. 2 Wii gaming system w/games and 4 controllers, gift cards, and monetary
for local
3 recliners – vinyl upholstery, 1 rocker/recliner
donations can be dropped off
Madison Sock Exchange – vinyl upholstery, 2 gliders - vinyl upholstery,
Madison Sock Exchange is a recently-launched
nature DVDs for visual stimuli, bingo game with
tumbler, sensory room objects, craft kits and
on Tuesday, December 4
nonprofit program pairing socks with agencies supplies, construction paper, washable markers, and Wednesday, December 5
teens!
serving homeless individuals. Clean, dry socks are 4 Smart TVs for day services/day care services,
essential to both personal hygiene and foot health,
but are in short supply on the streets.
education/entertainment and skills training at from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm at
4 locations - between 30-42 inches as the larger
Saer Gilbertson size is needed for individuals who are visually United Way of Dane County,
mse@madisonsock.exchange impaired, craft paints, modeling clay, beads/
(608) 371-9734 beading cord, latch work kits with printed 2059 Atwood Ave.
www.madisonsock.exchange canvases, outdoor basketball hoop, 2 picnic
9:30 AM-12:30 PM M-F tables - all weather/long lasting, board games,
Clothing and Personal Items card games, fun and educational, canvas panels 8 If you are interested
New socks of any color or size for any age or gender. X 10, twin XL bedding for hospital bed, pillows/
pillow cases, books - educational, craft paint
in coordinating a
Madison-area
brushes, assortment of stamps, ink pads, single Teen Gift Drive, please
colors, sensory smell kits, floor fan (for rainy/
Urban Ministry snowy days), microwaves for heating up lunches. contact Sam Rosenbloom at
sam.rosenbloom@uwdc.org
Madison-area Urban Ministry supports youth and
families impacted by parental incarceration, as Middleton Outreach
well as assists those newly released from prison in
Ministry or (608) 246-4388.
their reentry.
Shawna Lutzow MOM leads a community-wide effort to prevent
shawna@emum.org homelessness and end hunger for people
(608) 256-0906 throughout Middleton, West Madison, and
www.emum.org Cross Plains. MOM provides free of charge food,
9:00 AM-5:00 PM M-F clothing, housing assistance, emergency financial
assistance and special services for seniors.
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