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Donations:
Family & Children Association - Mineola
Adopt A Family
Donation of Play Station games and videos for 13 - 16 years old
needed for shelters. Also, unwrapped gifts for all ages
(educational toys, books, videos for infant - 12 years, phone cards,
gift certificates to Kmart, Target, movie theatres, fast food
restaurants for ages 13 - 22, gift certificates to grocery stores,
books, phone cards, new winter clothing for adults & seniors).
Call Angela Mangiaracina 516-746-0350 x 367
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Tot Spot, Inc - Roosevelt
Help provide Holiday Remembrances for some 50 children (2
mos - 12 yrs) and the volunteer staff (teenagers-seniors) at this
quality child care center for single and low income working
families.
Donate toys, books, games and clothing items.
Valerie Chung 516-379-2030
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Interfaith Nutrition Network
A not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization which
provides food and shelter for the homeless on
Long Island
and educates the public.
Need donations of food, toys, gently-used clothing and shoes, personal
care items such
as travel sized shampoo, razors, conditioner, soaps, towels, etc., as well
as baby items --
clothing, diapers, bibs, and so forth all year long.
We're in immediate need for Towels of all sizes -- face, body, wash
cloths, Undergarments
for men, women, and children, umbrellas, toothpaste, razors, and
deodorant, as well as
Metrocards.
Please call Stacey at 516-486-8506 ext.138
shalio@the-inn.org
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Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services
Your unneeded furniture is very valuable
to the Pretty New Thrift Shop on Main Street in Farmingdale.
Other household goods and clothing also needed. The Pretty
New Thrift Shop is a non-profit agency offering mental health and
substance abuse programs, deaf services, and community residences.
Open 10 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Saturday.
Please call Lynn Diamond at 516-822-6111, ext. 226 to schedule a
convenient pickup or for information.
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Donors Choose - Donate To Needy Schools
Visit www.donorschoose.org
to help teachers working in low-income schools acquire everything
from books to microscopes to sign-language materials.
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Good Will -
Donate clothes, books, electronics, furniture and any other
household items
Goodwill Industries, use the locator online to find the nearest
retail store in your area.
Website: www.goodwillny.org
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IGive.com
Support your favorite charity while shopping! When you become
a member of www.igive.com (it's
free) up to 26% of your purchases will be donated to the charity of
your choice. Visit the website for participating online
retailers.
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JDRF
(Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
Need volunteers for their Thrift Boutique at 93 Main Street, Port
Washington.
Specifically, Mondays 10 am to 1 pm and Saturdays 11 am to 3 pm (once
monthly.) Substitutes also needed, who will receive advance notice
when needed. All proceeds from the sale of merchandise directly
support diabetes research programs.
Call Lynn 516-883-1394 or Mimi 516-627-2956
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Knit For A Cause
Create cozy blankets, socks and even knit bears for those
who need an extra-special dose of comfort this fall. Check out
www.knittingforcharity.org
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Lens Crafter - Donate eyeglasses
Go to any Lenscrafter retail store and drop off your old
eyeglasses to help give the gift of sight to someone in need or you
can send them directly to:
P.O. Box 7263 West Trenton, NJ 08628
Website: www.lenscrafter.com
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North Shore Animal League
Numerous items are for sale on its Web site to help support its
mission of saving the lives of pets through adoption, rescue,
spay/neuter and advocacy initiatives.
Items for sale include toys, beds, collars and leashes, health and
grooming items, treats, bowls and feeders for dogs and cats;
t-shirts, jewelry, accessories, books, posters, holiday cards and
sleepwear for owners; and decorations, floor mats, pillows and
household solutions for the home. There are also seasonal
items, such as Easter, Father's/Mother's Day, Halloween and
Christmas.
For more information, visit www.nsalamerica.org
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Operation Phone Home
Send a prepaid phone card to our local service men & women
serving overseas.
Visit your local post office to make your donation!
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Operation USO Care Package
For $25, the USO will deliver a care package to a deployed service
member.
(Includes 100 minute prepaid calling card, toiletries & other
requested items.)
Call 877-USO-GIVE or send donations to:
Operation USO Care Package.org
P.O. Box 8069, Topeka, KS 66608
Contributions are 100% tax deductible.
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Purchase a handmade quilt
The designs are from the children (patients) of St.
Jude's Research Hospital. Other gift items are available.
Phone: 800-580-6559
Website: www.stjude.org
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St. Judes Ranch -
Donate Campbell Soup labels
Labels will be traded for much needed "new"
Dodge vans for the St. Jude's Ranch for Children Home for abused,
abandoned & neglected children of all races & faiths. OR
you can purchase recycled card made by the children of St. Jude's.
Assorted or Christmas packages of 10 cards / envelopes for $8.
Phone: 800-492-3562
Website: www.stjudesranch.org
Address: St. Jude's Ranch for Children P.O. Box 60100, Boulder City,
NV 89006-0100
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We Care Blankets
Use your talent to help children undergoing chemotherapy. During
treatment, many children are cold. A homemade, colorful blanket
makes a wonderful gift for a sick child. If you can knit,
rochet, or quilt then your services are needed.
Blankets need to be a minimum of 28" x 28" or
larger. Individually wrapped blankets are donated to children
throughout 19 hospitals in the Tri-State area. The pattern is
up to you.
Tamara Baker 516-454-0470, TamaBak9@aol.com
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We Operation Holiday Joy
Let us thank the men and women who risk their lives for our nation
by bringing a little joy to their families this holiday.
Donations are being accepted.
Checks made out to Armed Services YMCA can be sent to:
WD/Armed Services YMCA Holiday Drive
6359 Walker Lane, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22310
To donate by credit card: Call 1-800-597-1260
or go to: www.womansday.com/asymca
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Wigs for Kids - Donate your hair
Wigs For Kids
Phone: 440-333-4433
Website: www.wigsforkids.org
Address: Wigs for Kids, Executive Club Building, 21330 Center Ridge
Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
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Wireless Foundation - Donate a phone
The Wireless Foundation recycles used wireless
phones. Proceeds help fund agencies that fight domestic
violence.
Phone: 202-785-0081
Website: www.wirelessfoundation.org
Address: The Wireless Foundation CTIA 1400 16th Street, NW
Washington DC 20036
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