Wish lists: Give back by shopping for these Wichita Falls nonprofits
Kids aren't the only ones who make out a list for Santa. Area nonprofit organizations have wish lists, too. Many were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are still recovering. Most nonprofits welcome cash donations at any time, but they also have some specific needs. So the Times Record News, working with Center for Nonprofit Management at Midwestern State University, gathered some of those wish lists. Here are those provided to TRN with accompanying contact information:
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Adult Literacy Council
Provides tutoring in adult literacy
Cordless mouse for a PC
Library book cart with slanted shelves
8 hard plastic pallets 48" by 42"
Copy paper - 24lb and 28lb Bright White
Cardstock - 67lb Bright White
Address Labels - Avery 5630 and Avery 5160
Shipping Labels - Avery 5963
Envelopes - small No. 8s, 6 ¾" size, white security
Red file folders - letter size, 3 tab
Contact: 940-766-1954, 2301 Kell E. Blvd. Suite 218
The ARC of Wichita County
Serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Apple iPads for our adult and children classrooms (any model)
Chromebooks for our Teen Program
Diapers for our child care (any sizes)
Printer for office
Storage cabinet with doors for our supply closet
Beacon Lighthouse for the Blind – Wichita Falls
Enhances the economic and personal independence of people who are blind and visually impaired through employment in the manufacturing and sale of quality goods and services.
Klick-Paw KP-CPN Stapler Gun ($315) – needed to ship their products.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Provides mentoring for children facing adversity
Board games
Card games like Uno
Puzzles
Individually wrapped snacks and Capri Suns
Disposable cups/napkins/paper plates
Copy paper
Contact: 940-767-2447, 1501 Midwestern Parkway No. 100
Boy Scouts of America, Northwest Texas Council
Yarn
Pony Beads
Glue
Markers
Crayons
Paint
Small Paintbrushes
Buttons
Paper Plates
Corn Starch
Baking Soda
Food Coloring
Construction Paper
Cardstock
Leather Stamps & Tools
Children's Aid Society
A children’s home and teen emergency shelter
Action figures, Legos, dolls, Hot Wheels sets, remote control vehicles and board games for younger children
Gift Cards for clothes, shoes, sports items, grooming and bath sets, makeup in all skin tones, arts and craft kits, gaming devices and board games for teens
Two new vacuums, new large food storage container sets, gift cards for groceries, household supplies, gasoline, youth recreation/outings, movies, two PS 5 video game stations with games for the agency.
For a complete list, go to www.caswt.org
Contact: 940-322-3141. Drop off at Children’s Aid Society, 1101 30th St., Wichita falls, Texas 76302.
Clay County Animal Shelter
Animal rescue and shelter
Dry/canned dog food (Purina, Pedigree, Kerr’s Blue Bag)
Dry/canned cat food (Purina)
Dog treats
Kitten milk
Pine pellet bedding (cat litter)
Dog leashes/collars/harnesses
Dog/cat beds
Dog/cat toys
Pet carriers and dog crates
Contact: 940-538-6757. Drop of at 503 North Carroll, Henrietta,TX, 76365
First Step
Provides services for those who have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
First Step's list is for individuals with specific needs. To view those needs, go to https://www.amazon.com/registries/custom/2OFF0H73Z8H8O/guest-view
Humane Society of Wichita County
Pet adoptions and fostering
Pedigree brand dog food
Cat litter
Laundry detergent
Fabuloso cleaner
Contact: 940-855-4941, 4360 Old Iowa Park Road
Inheritance Adoptions
Christian child placement agency
Diapers
Wipes
Formula
Children's clothing
Contact: 940-322-3678, 909 8th St Suite 201, Wichita Falls
K.R.O.S.S.: Keep Rising Over Situations Support Johnson House
A safe space for women and children escaping domestic violence and/or abuse.
A computer
Contact: 817-664-3698, 800-340-9571, www.kjhouse.org
Rathgeber Hospitality House
Provides a “home-away-from-home” to families of patients of United Regional and all other medical facilities in Wichita Falls.
Alarm clocks
Copy machine paper
Paper towels
12 oz styrofoam cups
Windex & Clorox Bleach
Forever stamps
Individual snacks
Single cans of soup & chili
Liquid detergent & dryer Sheets
Trial-size Toiletries
Contact: Kim Tomlinson 940-764-2400
Straight Street
Provides a safe Christian environment where at-risk youth can obtain skills and training
Folding Chairs
Vacuum Cleaners
Sponge Mops
Cleaning Supplies
Paper goods
Contact: www.straightstreettx.org
Wichita Christian School
Private Christian school
IPads
Headphones
Enlarge 18 month-2's playground
Playground toys and bikes for all ages
Classroom rugs
Desks or seating for junior high and high school students.
Funding for science lab and STEAM equipment.
Funding for textbook and novel sets for middle school and high school.
Funding for upgrades in our playground area (ground covering, paint to create 4 square & hopscotch) & outdoor garden area.
Equipment for elementary PE.
Contact: Office: 940-687-1643, 4729 Neta Lane, Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Wichita Falls Area Food Bank
Focused on feeding hungry people
$10 Walmart gift cards
Outdoor utility cart, collapsible wagon with big wheels
Low profile floor scale - 4' x 4', 5,000 lbs (capacity) x 1 lb H-754 – Uline
Accuteck 440lb Heavy Duty Digital Metal Industry Shipping Postal Scale (ACB440)
Philips OnSite AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Healthcare Package
Air fryers
Rubbermaid clear 30-qt storage containers
Infrared thermometer temperature gun
PEIPU Nitrile Disposable Gloves (large, 100-Count)
Rubbermaid Commercial Invader 60 Inch Fiberglass Wet Mop Handle
Youth Symphony Orchestra
Programs for K-12 students
Violins (all sizes), violas and cellos for teaching programs
Stamps
Bottled water and non-perishable snacks
Sams or Walmart gift cards
Contact: 940-723-6202, www.wfyouthsymphony.org, 1300 Lamar Ave.
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