Holiday Wish List: Sports equipment, toys, paper goods among requests

Holiday Wish List

The following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profits and the items each needs most. Wish List is our effort to help connect not-for-profits with people who can help them. Anyone who wishes to contribute should contact the organization directly.

Bethany Christian Services, Joseph Schulz, 317-502-1659, [email protected]. Retail gift cards, infant/toddler car seats, child size hats/gloves/scarves, school/classroom items, copy paper.

Indiana Wish, Hillary McCarley, 317-913-9402, [email protected]. Gift cards for wish families (gas, Southwest Airlines, Amazon, Regal Cinemas, AMC Cinemas, Meijer and Costco), cases of copy paper, display baskets for silent auctions (baskets, bows, stuffing and ribbon).

Institute for Affordable Transportation, Will Austin, 317-213-1088, [email protected]. Gas cards ($10, $20, $50), donated cars and trucks, small gifts for donors and volunteers, moving crates/wood boxes on skids, trailer balls (2-inch size and inserts also).

The Julian Center, Shondelle Edmonds, 317-941-2214, [email protected]. Pajamas (all sizes), T-shirts (all sizes), overnight bags, coats for women (2x-4x), women’s shoes(all sizes).

Providence Cristo Rey High School, Liam Bonner, 317-860-1000, [email protected]. Two 21-inch-long powder-coated player benches with shelf in navy, Towond 180-inch outdoor projector screen and stand, Canon image ProGraf TM-200 24-inch large format inkjet printer, 1.5 mil 27-inch by 500-foot roll of clear premium school laminating film, paper dispenser/cutter wall rack.

Sanctuary Indy Inc., Michelle Shelburne, 317-551-6793, [email protected]. Amazon gift cards, Costco gift cards, Carhartt (or equivalent) overalls, Carhartt (or equivalent) coats, iPhone with one-year phone plan.

Added Dec. 15

Adelante Schools, Jordan Habayeb, 317-998-5636, [email protected]. Backpacks, kids winter coats, gloves, Indianapolis sports team tickets/swag, books/museum passes.

Brooke’s Place for Grieving Young People, Taylor Morgan, 317-705-9650, [email protected]. “Where Do Balloons Go?” by Jamie Lee Curtis, colored pencils, “Everywhere, Still” by M.H. Clarke, Play-Doh, “Invisible String” by Patrice Karst.

Dance Kaleidoscope, Jay Hemphill, 317-419-2380, [email protected]. Wardrobe sundries (thread, hypoallergenic detergent, fabric dye), office supplies (copy paper, pens, notepads), reusable eating utensils, paper products (paper towels, tissues, toilet paper), black gaffers tape.

Freewheelin’ Community Bikes, LaNisha Clark, 317-296-3797, [email protected]. Printer/scanner, folding chairs, folding tables, tablets for programs, van for mobile programs.

Hope Healthcare Services, John Mollaun, 317-272-0708, [email protected]. Cases of 8.5-by-11 copy paper, books/rolls of postage stamps, drinking water in bottles, distilled water in gallon jugs, size 10 envelopes.

Humane Society for Boone County, Susan Austin, 317-408-8382, [email protected]. Letter-size all-purpose copy paper, paper towels, Visa or gas gift cards for shelter bus, gallon-size zipper bags, garbage bags (tall kitchen 13-gallon and 55-gallon sizes).

Indiana Artisan, Ros Demaree, 317-964-9455, [email protected]. Marketing services for Indiana Artisan Marketplace, consulting services, sponsorships for the Viewbook (annual catalog showcasing Indiana Artisans).

Jameson Camp, Kelsey Singleton, 317-241-2661, [email protected]. LEGOs (all kinds), sports balls (basketballs, footballs, kickballs, soccer balls, playground balls), yoga mats, camping cots, bagless vacuum.

Kids’ Voice of Indiana, Zachary Alexander, 317-798-6160, [email protected]. Nike winter hats, gift cards for older youth to buy clothes, LEGO sets, toiletries for older youth (shaving sets, cologne/perfume, makeup), baby dolls.

League of Miracles, Melissa Plunkett, 317-864-8884, [email protected]. Used or new sports equipment, volunteers to work with athletes, staining of shelters and picnic mini barn.

National Junior Tennis and Learning of Indianapolis, Dax Lowery, 317-287-9403, [email protected]. QuickStart tennis nets, 23- and 25-inch junior tennis racquets, tennis balls (red-dot, orange-dot and green-dot), tennis ball carts.

Partnerships for Lawrence Inc. d/b/a Arts for Lawrence, Elana Thompson, 317-875-1900, [email protected]. Commercial-size color printer, amplified headsets for theater, cleaning supplies, wine, marketing services.

Pretty Passionate Hands, Paradise Bradford, 317-737-6435, [email protected]. T-shirts, locked file cabinet, sofa, area rugs.

Sea Scope Inc., Allyson Brown, 317-203-9397, [email protected]. Kiefer fiberglass storage bin for poolside, Kiefer rolling equipment rack, towel rack for poolside storage organizer, Lyft gift cards for student transportation to pool sessions, airline mileage donation for student travel.

Second Helpings, Emily Martin, 317-632-2664, [email protected]. Volunteers, salt, mayonnaise, soy sauce, mild barbecue sauce.

Society of St. Andrew, Dawn Barnes, 317-279-5119, [email protected]. Water by the case for volunteers, sturdy garden gloves, garden knives for gleaning greens, collapsible folding outdoor utility wagons, volunteers.

St. Mary’s Early Childhood Center, Shannon Mason, 317-635-1491, [email protected]. Sweatpants size 4-8, children’s underwear size 4-8, copy paper, Kroger gift cards, forever postage stamps.

Still Waters Adult Day Center, Diana Keely, 317-284-0837, [email protected]. Washable markers, adult coloring books, crossword puzzle books, plastic tablecloths, smart TV.

Trusted Mentors, Costeena Y. Weathersby, 317-985-5041, [email protected]. Laptop, mini fridge, 52-inch TV monitor, projector, portable screen.

The Villages of Indiana, Krista Hays, 317-775-6500, [email protected]. Books, toys, gift cards, games, LEGOs.

Visually Impaired Preschool Services, Meredith Howell, 317-902-0931, [email protected]. White copy paper, AAA and AA batteries, black towels, glue sticks in various sizes, glitter peel-off stickers.

Added Dec. 22

ILADD Inc., Michele Gray, 317-313-9303, [email protected]. Pickleball equipment (net, paddles, balls), Disc Golf starter set, 8.5-by-11 printer paper, soundbar with Bluetooth capability, first aid kits.

Ausome Indy, Kate Miller, 317-331-2434, [email protected]. Gift cards of $25 (Amazon, Target, Walmart), play slime or play dough, tagless clothing (5T-10), sensory toys of any type such as kinetic sand, soft fleece blankets.

Sheltering Wings, Lisa Stiers, 317-386-5056, [email protected]. Paper towels, toilet paper, non-perishable food items, toiletries, postage stamps.•