Spring 2015 - Pony Bird Inc.

Pony Bird’s Western-themed
Taste Never
Tasted Better!
Spring 2015
Also featured in this issue:
• DeSoto Groundbreaking
• Capital Campaign
Update
• Valentine’s Dance
...and more!
Ann Ferguson of the Ferguson Family
Foundation, Gourmet Sponsor of Pony
Bird’s Great Taste, with her son, Bobby.
Letter from the President
Dear Friends,
Spring brings new life and growth. Pony Bird is
blossoming as we embark on the groundbreaking
phase of our “Spreads Its Wings” capital project.
For more than two years we have been cultivating the
seeds of this project to ensure its success. We look
forward to celebrating with the community on Friday,
April 24th to break ground and plant the seeds of
continued growth.
The expansion of services will allow more individuals to experience the Pony Bird difference, while
ensuring our loved ones are appropriately
supported in their homes. The number of
respite hours that we will be able to provide
will significantly increase, which will bring
relief to families in Jefferson, St. Louis and
surrounding counties.
As with all successful gardens it takes love,
thoughtful care and attention to detail to see
success. The larger our garden grows, the more
support we will need from our Pony Bird
family. Will you help us till the soil by making
a contribution to the Capital Campaign?
Donations of all sizes can help provide funds for
items like specialized lifts, beds and the recreational
equipment that is needed to support the service
expansion. For larger contributors, naming rights
for portions of the new homes are available. Call
Cheryl Hughey at 636-797-8206 to receive your
personalized donation packet.
To stay up-to-date on our progress visit our website
www.ponybird.org or follow us on Facebook and
Twitter-ponybirdblue. Thank you for helping us grow!
Warmest Regards,
Sara Sucharski
President & CEO
Cover photo: Ted Howell
Thanks to Ted and Nancy Howell
for volunteering at so many of the Pony Bird
events. Ted’s photos grace many of our
covers and Pony Pages. We appreciate the
visual contribution to our stories.
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Pony Bird, Inc. Announces
DeSoto Groundbreaking
Pony Bird Inc. will break ground on April 24, 2015 to celebrate the expansion of
their DeSoto homes. The event at 1525 Villa Drive in DeSoto, Mo., is scheduled
from 3-5 p.m. with the groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. The new building
will provide new living quarters for several individuals currently living in Mapaville.
This 1.9 million dollar project is partially funded by a generous $1 million dollar
grant from the Jefferson Memorial Community Foundation and Pony Bird’s “Spreads
Its Wings” capital campaign that is still underway.
“Providing respite services to the St. Louis and Jefferson county communities will
give families struggling with the care of a loved one a chance to rejuvenate
themselves,” said Sara Sucharski, Pony Bird President and CEO.
Since 1977, Pony Bird has been
providing a family atmosphere for
non-ambulatory individuals with severe to
profound physical and mental disabilities
with clients in St. Louis, St. Charles and
Jefferson counties. From the personalized
décor of bedrooms to relaxing recliners
in the living and programming areas,
Pony Bird cares for individuals
just like a family would in an
atmosphere of love, laughter and
compassion. Individuals enjoy learning,
activities, community outings and therapy services to
create their highest possible quality of life.
Members of the community and the media are invited to attend the groundbreaking
ceremony on April 24 by sending an RSVP to cheryl@ponybird.org.
Capital CampaignUpdate
The recent St. Louis Post-Dispatch article highlighted the expansion of services in
our DeSoto location. Once the new homes are completed, Pony Bird will be able
to provide over 20,000 hours of respite services to families with loved
ones that are in wheelchairs and may have significant intellectual challenges.
Our approach to caring for non-ambulatory individuals is based on a concept
of respect and love. We understand that an individual has a choice as to where
they’d like live and that being surrounded by people that care about your future
makes the challenges of daily living easier.
However, the adaptive equipment that is needed to care for those with limited
range of motion is expensive. Equipping one bedroom with a specialized bed
and lift can cost up to $15,000. Although we do own some equipment and/or
grants to cover some additional costs, it is not enough.
It can be difficult to visualize the needs our individuals encounter until you spend
time with us. If you have not visited a Pony Bird home, we’d like to share a tour of
our homes with you. Please call our development department at 636.797.8206
to schedule your visit to Pony Bird and/or to learn more about donating to our
Capital Campaign.
Pony Bird’s Great Taste
Never Tasted So Good!
Thank you to the 350 plus people that helped us raise over $40,000 for Pony
Bird’s Great Taste held March 7, 2015. We deeply appreciate the many
vendors that provided food and wine samples to
our guests, as well as the service provided by
emcee Monica Adams. Four of our individuals also
were in attendance and had a fantastic time.
Additional pictures for the event are available for
viewing at: www.facebook.com/ponybirdblue
Pony Bird’s Great Taste Sponsors:
Our President & CEO, Sara Sucharski, kicked-off the evening!
Gourmet Sponsor
Ferguson Family Foundation
Bon Appetit Sponsor
Lakeside Children’s Academy
Connoisseur Sponsors
Missouri Foundation
for Health and NuMotion
Community Outing
Sponsor
Twin City Toyota
Volunteer Harriet
Kettenhofen proudly
struts her western-wear
as she gets ready to
mingle with the
attendees and sell
50/50 tickets.
Friend Sponsors
Laura and Sue Hockensmith of Lakeside Children’s Academy.
Bloomsdale Bank, Circle of Life Animal Hospital, First State Community Bank,
Gary and Linda Dallas, Govero Land Services, Hopson Lumber Company,
Kenrick’s Catering, Roberts, Wooten & Zimmer, LLC and Southern Commercial Bank
Our Generous Food and Wine Vendors:
Andre’s Banquets & Catering
Chili’s
Culver’s
Dylan’s Sports Bar & Grill
Frankie Gianino’s
King Daddy Catering
Pizza Junction
Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream
Smugala’s Pizza Pub
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
The Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery
Chandler Hill Winery
St. James Winery
Texas Roadhouse
A Special Thanks
to the Following
Steve’s CARSTAR –
Booze Raffle
Dave Blum entertained our guest again this year.
We sincerely appreciate the many years that he has
donated his talents to be a part of this special evening.
Scotsman Coin and Jewelry – Earring Raffle
Oral auction donors – Lee Lottes, St. Louis Blues, Darryl &
Robbie Kuenzle, Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation, Heath Harris,
St. Louis Cardinals and MSG Jewelers.
THANK YOU to all our silent auction donors and fantastic volunteers!
Do you have gift baskets or items that you’d like to donate for one of
our future fundraisers? Gift baskets are a fantastic way to support Pony
Bird, while also introducing your business to our eager donors. Sponsorships and naming rights may still be available for our groundbreaking
of the new DeSoto home(s). Call Development Manager Cheryl Hughey
at 636.797.8206 for donations or to receive a sponsorship packet.
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Taking Pony Bird’s Core Values into the Future
The Pegasus Society
THE PEGASUS SOCIETY
continuing the legacy
(front to back, left to right) Dana and Sue Hockensmith, Paul and Cheryl Drury, Arline and Richard Aurin,
Ann Ferguson, Joe Garbacz and Harriet Kettenhofen
Thank you to Ann Ferguson for hosting a fantastic Pegasus Society dinner on January 31st.
The Pegasus Society is a group of Pony Bird friends and family that lovingly have chosen to share a planned gift. The core values
of compassion, dignity and respect are reflected in their decision to share in the future care of our individuals.
Embracing the Mission of Pony Bird, members desire to facilitate quality care to non-ambulatory persons of all ages with significant
intellectual and physical disabilities.
Members understand Pony Bird’s vision of the future is to be the premier provider for
maximizing the quality of life for non-ambulatory persons with significant intellectual
and physical disabilities. To learn about planned giving, please contact cheryl@ponybird.org
or 636.797.8206.
Upcoming
Calendar of Events
April 24Groundbreaking
Pony Bird DeSoto
3-5 p.m.
Introducing Pony Bird’s
New Board Member
Pony Bird Inc. would like to welcome Charles “Charlie”
Wooten to the Board of Directors. Charlie is a partner at the
law firm of Roberts, Wooten and Zimmer LLC. We are excited to
have his seasoned insight to support our endeavors in the St. Louis
and Jefferson County community.
A member of the Missouri Bar, Jefferson County Bar Association,
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Missouri Association
of Trial Attorneys, American Association for Justice, Hillsboro
Community Civic Club and the Hillsboro Rotary Club, Charlie has served as the President of
the Jefferson County Bar Association and the President of the Hillsboro Rotary Club and is a
member of the Board of Governors of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys.
He has been recognized by various legal publications and organizations, including The
National Trial Lawyers and Super Lawyers publications. In 2013, Charlie was selected by
the Missouri Bar as the recipient of The Tom Cochran Community Service Award. The Tom
Cochran Community Service Award is presented annually to a lawyer whose service and
professionalism have significantly enhanced his or her community.
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Charlie is married to Jan Wooten, and they have three children – Avery, Marin and
John Thomas.
May 13 Bloomsdale
Excavating Charity
Golf Tournament
Ste. Genevieve
Golf Club
July 18Surdyke Harley
Davidson Poker
Ride for Pony Bird
ultiple Pony Bird
M
locations included
Sept. 19Lake LaSata trip
for individuals
Sept. 23Streetscape Presents:
Romancing the
Runway
Lambert Int’l Airport
6:30 pm.
Sept. 28Pony Bird Annual
Golf Tournament
Pevely Farms
Details coming soon!
Department of Mental Health
Visits Pony Bird
Make sure to check us out
on Facebook and Twitter
(ponybirdblue) to stay
current with our news,
events and activities. We
include many photos of the
individuals as we highlight
Pony Bird happenings!
Email Database
The new director visited all the homes and was able to spend time with the individuals during
the always fun Valentine’s Dance.
(front) Stephanie Taylor; (L-R back) Marci Volner, Department of Mental Health, Assistant Director of Division
of Developmental Disabilities, Betty McKim, and Valerie Huhn, Department of Mental Health, Director of
Division of Developmental Disabilities.
In our efforts to communicate the most up-to-date
information on upcoming
events and fundraisers,
we are sending out emails
through our Constant Contact account. We would love
to add you to our database.
Email Cheryl at cheryl@
ponybird.org and let her
know if you prefer email
only or if you would still like
a printed newsletter.
Dancing & Music Abound at the Pony Bird’s
Valentine’s Day
Party
Smiles were bountiful during the Valentine’s Day dance that was held
on February 13th in Mapaville. With their favorite music and staff as
dancing partners, it was a day when everyone had a chance to
feel like royalty. As you can see from one of our pictures, we were
also honored to have a gorgeous princess in attendance at our party.
We have an assortment of engaging opportunities planned for our
individuals. If you would like to volunteer at one of our upcoming Pony
Bird activities, please contact jenny@ponybird.org. You can choose
how much time you’d like to spend with us. No extensive commitment
is required from Pony Bird volunteers. If you want to have fun, while
enriching the lives of the individuals in our homes, please contact us.
During January and February, Pony Bird supporters donated over
$3,000 to the 2015 Give Your Heart campaign. This was an
increase of more than 300% from 2014.
The hearts that were displayed in the guest reception area of
Mapaville were a beautiful example of loving stewardship. President and CEO Sara Sucharski wrote about the need
to tend to the Pony Bird garden in this month’s letter (located on
the inside page of this newsletter).
From parents to staff, we are all stewards of our Pony Bird family.
Your donations to the Give Your Heart campaign are valuable
seeds that will enhance the Pony Bird mission to provide quality
care to non-ambulatory persons of all ages with significant
intellectual and physical disabilities. Thank you!
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General Donations
11/01/14 – 02/28/15
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Angela & John Gantzer
Ann Ferguson
Anne Webb
Arch Johnston Company Inc
Art and Dot Gormley
Audubon’s of Ste. Genevieve
Barb Reece
Barbara Bakhit
Barbara Steidley
Barrett and Sally Thiele
Bart Amatetti
Ben and Ashley Gormley
Berwin Insurance Agency Inc.
Betty Williams
Bev Adreon
Bill and Debbie McKenna
Bill and Mary Lou Peters
Bill and Sara Sucharski
Bill and Susan Muller
Bloomsdale Bank
Bob and Susan Steiner
Bob Schmalz
Brent Porlier
& Susie Mullholland
Bruce & Pat King & Hay
Bruce S Benz
Carla Karay Karay-Ott
Carol Drumm
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.
Catherine Duerst
Charles and Susie Moody
Charles Woodrum
Cheryl Hughey
Christina Sparling
Christopher & Sherryle Waitrovich
Christy Amos
Christy Ferrell
Circle of Life Animal Hospital
Cliff Zell
Constance & Curtis Ruff
CVS Pharmacy
Dana and Sue Hockensmith
Daniel and Jan Baldenweck
Darlene Linderer
Dave & Annie Moenster
Dave & Dinah Myers
Dave and Carol Shelley
David & Patty Dews
David & Tara Taylor
David and Glenna Mangelsdorf
David and Jeanne Puettmann
David and Julie Hockensmith
Defiance Business Association
Dennis & Sherri Zumsteg
Dennis and Tina Koenen
Dennis C. Hovis & Associates Inc.
Don and Ann Kelley
Dorothy Stafford
Drury Development Corporation
Drury Hotels
Drury Properties
Pony Bird Supporters
Drury Properties
Dwight Cartier
Dylan’s Sports Bar & Grill
Eagle Bank and Trust Co.
East-West Gateway
Elisabeth Josef
Elmer and Sandy Hearst
Emma Okenfuss
Erick and Mary Stephenson
Ernest & Mary Ann Meyerhoff
Eunice Beukes
Fandango Bar & Grill
Ferguson Family Foundation
Festus Crystal Monument
First Freewill Baptist Church
Joymakers
First State Community Bank
Frank and Anna Harnacker
Frank and Peggy Matye
Garden Society of Wildwood
Gary and Janet Williams
Gentlemen of Sound
Barbershop Chorus
Gerri Chervenak
Glen and Susan Gay
GoodShop
Govero Land Services
Greg & Regina Brockwell
Greg and Jennifer Wooldridge
Greg and Pat Ferguson
Gus’ Pretzel Shop
Harriet Kettenhofen
Heather Williams
Hematite Christian Church
Hidden Valley Ski Area
Hillsboro Lions Club
Hope United Church of Christ
Hopson Lumber Company
Iness Panni
Interstate Property Services, Inc.
Jack in the Box, Inc.
Jacqueline D. Adams
James & Judy Kottmeier
James and Frances Carr
James Loud
James M. Moser
Jan and Fred Horner
Janice Broekelmann
Jason Stacy
Jay Kitson
Jeanne Strickland
Jeannine’s Beautique
Jefferson College Baseball Team
Jefferson Memorial Community
Foundation
Jennifer Steward
Jerome and Elizabeth Govero
Jerry & Chris Limpert
Jim and Carleen Anderson
Jim and Gayle Truesdell
Joan Brackett
Joan Dieckmann
Jodi Barbagallo
John & Nancy Frederiksen
John and Marjorie Bosman
John and Sandy Irace
Judy Malich
Julie Livingston & Dwight Johnson
Julie Worthington
Kansas City Royals
Karen Bonifacius
Katherine Thompson
Kathy J. Rose
Kenrick’s Catering
Knights of Columbus
Council #1185
Knights of Columbus
Council #13762
Knights of Columbus
Ladies Auxillary #1230
Knights of Columbus,
Good Shepherd Council 6401
Knights of Columbus,
Pope John XXIII Council 6018
Lake Wauwanoka Riding Club
Lakeside Childrens Academy
Laurie & Craig Wiethop
Laurie Lauterwasser
Laverne C. Ehlmann
Lila Schuetz
Lo Bearden
Loren and Christine Bodendieck
Lori Parker
Lucas Smith Chrysler Centre
Lucky Leong
Lucy Lee Nails & Spa
Lynn Suiter
Margaret Briscoe
Margaret Russell
Margie Schwren
Marian Marcinkiewicz
Mark Coulter
Martell and Shirley Mills
Matthew Maniaci
Meramec Eagles
Ladies Auxillary #3678
Michael and Ruth Whitelaw
Michele Fite
Mike Pierce
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Department of
Transportation
Missouri Foundation
for Health
Mona and Charles Denny
Monica Adams
Mrs. Denise Hampton
Mrs. Marilyn King
MSG Jewelers
NuMotion
Ozarks Federal Savings
& Loan Association
Pam Hunt
Pamela Johnson
Paul & Cheryl Drury
Peggy A. Kleffner
Peter and Marianne Gleich
Pevely Farms Golf Club
Pogolino’s Pizza Place
Porlier Outdoor Advertising Co.
Quonset Lanes
Raging Rivers Waterpark
Ralph and Lucille Drury
Ralph and Norma McFarland
Raymond and Shirley Knorpp
Richard and Arline Aurin
Richard C. Joern
Rick and Beth Moss
River City Rascals
Robin Yeo
Ron Grant
Rose Schuster
Sam Rauls
Sapaugh GM Country
SBC Contracting, Inc.
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
Scraps & Patches Quilters Guild
Shannon Jackman
Shaw’s Coffee
Shear Ex-Salon-Ce
Shirley Elliott
Sid & Mona LeGrand
Sid & Mona LeGrand
Six Flags Friends
Southern Commercial
St. Andrews United Methodist
Church
St. Anthony’s Charitable
Foundation
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Rams
Community Outreach
St. Louis Symphony
St. Luke’s UCC Women’s Guild
St. Luke’s United Church of
Christ
St. Paul’s Imperial
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Steak ‘n Shake
Steve and Lynn Moss
Steve’s CARSTAR
Stoke and Rosemary Wischmeier
Susan & Richard Duerst
Susan Norris
Susie & Joe Thurman
T. J. Maxx
Ted and Nancy Howell
The Boeing Company Employee
Individual Giving Program
The Corner Pub & Grill
The Magic House
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis
The St. Louis Brewery Schlafly Beer
The Tenderloin Room
Theresa & Cyril Sadl
Timothy and Vallorie Jones
TJ McKenna
General Donations
(continued)
Tony and Jill Right
Tri City Community Chest Inc.
Trio Foundation of St. Louis
Troy Hardin
In Tribute
In Honor of
Kevin Flowers
Sisters of the Most Precious
Blood
Laura Winchester
Audrey Lewis
Kerri Rauch
Leo Kock
Joseph & Dolores Chiecsek
Mary Liermann
Dennis Mattli
In Memory of
Alice Irene Arney
Leroy and Reita Kraemer
Anna Reed
Bank of Hillsboro
Linda Hill
Scott & Kara Andrews
Diane and Richard Brown
Mary Ellen Hayes
Horner Shifrin
Janet H Reed
Carla Ripp
Frank Roland, Jr.
Michelle & Robert Self, Jr.
Dana and Sue Hockensmith
Rita Fears
Shawn & Mary Copeland
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Buttner
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Kanzler
Mrs. Rose Nemeth
Liz Reed
Arthur Molina, II
Christine and Thomas Frichtel
Christina White
Jon and Karen Shepherd
Charles & Janet Sue Staggs
Charles and Jane White
Nancy & Thomas Zoellner
Charles and Jane White
Edker & Ovelia Evans
Dovie J. & Morris Keeling
Ellen McCord
Leeman McCord
Elmer & Lil Mangelsdorf
Sandra Overberg
Eric Brown
Art and Dot Gormley
Frank and Anna Harnacker
Evelyn Thrune
Paul & Pat Thrune
Gen Brueggenjuergen
Cal and Jacqui Yeckel
Twin City Auto Body
Valerie E. Kaelin
Vantage Credit Union
VFW 2593 Ladies Auxiliary
Vince Coleman
Virgil and Karen Parker
Walgreens
Wallis Companies
Walmart Store #69 Festus
Wanda L. Webb
Waterway Car Wash
Wayne and Kristine Lawson
Webb and Carol Ellis
Werner and Janet Stichling
Weston and Ima Sailer
Wheel of Fortune
William & Juanita Graff
William and Sandra Taylor
Yellow Farmhouse Winery
Zach Danback
Michelle McDonald
Sisters of the Most Precious
Blood
Misty Younger
Penny Johnson
Nathan Shelley
Bill and Sara Sucharski
Bob Wacker
Dave and Carol Shelley
Joe and Nedra Courtaway
Rick & Cheryl Aurin
Richard and Arline Aurin
Robbie Howell
Raymond & Beverly Howell
Rusty Penrose
Dana and Sue Hockensmith
Linda Schindler
Sandy McFarland
Homer McFarland
Shawn Moss
Chuck and Janice Phegley
John & Donna Shain
Rick and Beth Moss
Staff of Pony Bird
Dana and Sue Hockensmith
Laurie and Ed Chod
Ted Ahrens
Nancy & George Ahrens
The Hockensmith Family
Timothy and Theresa Morrison
Tommy Eckert
Alfred and Dolores Eckert
Trisha Matye
Eileen Bertel
Frank and Peggy Matye
Pony Bird Individuals
Jaime and James Squires
Harry & Marge Lepp
Cal and Jacqui Yeckel
Jackie Monnard
James Gregg
Steve & Jodi Howard
Jeff Groenenboom
Raymond and Joyce Smith
Jill Moore
Phillips 66
Community Investments
Jill Wasielewski
Laurie Lauterwasser
Jo’nnett Claudine Girard
Gary and Patricia Girard
Katharine Torrence
Nick Calhoun
Marilyn Guidicy
Mike Nappier
Kenneth & Judy Robertson
Ann Folkerts
Larry Wallace
Steve and Debra Schaeffer
Linda Harnacker
Frank and Anna Harnacker
Elisabeth Josef
Mary Ann & Jerome Gajdosik
Lindell Williams
Betty Williams
Lucille Maness
Warren & Mary Baisch
Marguerite Burns
Paul and Kathy Whitley
Marjorie and Davis Clymar
Jill Biundo
Marlene Koch
Joseph and Lois Obermeyer
Leo Koch
Mary Liermann
Larry & Jane Nance
Pat & Tom Mueller
Adele Reynolds
Donna Neighbors
Roger & Josephine Powers
James Dezan
Mary Liermann continued
Linda Fluchel
Mary Eileen Laman
Ed & Georgianne Scholbe
James & Judith Liermann
Frank and Peggy Matye
MJ Nordmann
Matt Towers
Mike Hogan
Conrad & Janis Towers
Mel and Stevie Staat
Chuck and Barb Puglisi
Rosemary Staat
Melvin Dietrich
Gloria Dietrich
Mr. Dennis Bauer
Denise Bauer
Paul Saruela
Ann Donoghue
Philip Hockensmith
Betty Moore
Ken and Joyce Ott
Alan and Nancy Reimer
Jackie Bathery
Laura Hockensmith
Richard Aurin
Dana and Sue Hockensmith
Dave & Annie Moenster
Rosemary Staat
Richard Roussin
John and Shirley Vest
Rick Schroeder
Bob & Kathy Evans
Robert & Maxine Carter
Werner and Janet Stichling
Ron Kremer
Leo Koch
Cal and Jacqui Yeckel
Ryan Burroughs
Bill and Sara Sucharski
Sarah Jespersen
David and Lois Hockensmith
Sarah Ruether
Steve & Tanya Byerley
Shawn Grady
John T. & Carol L. Grady
Sheila Lane
Cliff Lane
Tammy Lane Owens
Cliff Lane
A special thanks to Sue Muller
and Heather Williams for all
the incredible decorations at
Pony Bird’s Great Taste. They
really carried our western
theme throughout the venue.
Pony Bird would like to thank
the preceding individuals and
organizations that have
generously donated over the past
few months. If we have missed
your donation or there is a
mistake , please accept our
apologies and contact tina@
ponybird.org or 636.797.8206.
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Pony Bird, Inc.
P.O. Box 190
Mapaville, MO 63065
636.931.5818
www.ponybird.org
Pony Bird
Wish List
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
After Shave
Baby Wipes
Bath Towels
Bibs (made from hand towels)
Body Spray (men’s and women’s)
Deodorant-Roll-On & Stick
(men’s & women’s)
Detangle
Disposable Razors (men’s & women’s)
Emery Boards
Fingernail Clippers
Hair Conditioner
Hand Towels
Shampoo
Shaving Cream
Socks (men’s and women’s)
Sun Protection (SPF 45 or greater)
Tear Free Shampoo
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Wash Cloths
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Copier/Printer Paper (8-1/2 x 11)
File Folders (all colors)
Blue or Black Ink pens
1” binders
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Band aids (various sizes)
Gauze Rolls & Gauze (2x2, 4x4)
Gloves: powder-free latex or vinyl (M-L)
ENTERTAINMENT
Portable Radio/CD Players
CD’s / DVD’s
Wii Games
KITCHEN SUPPLIES
Can Openers
Coffee Maker
Dish Cloths
Dish Towels
Disposable Plates, Silverware, Napkins,
Cups
Drinking straws
Food Processors
Measuring Cups & Mixing Spoons
Ziploc Bags (1 gal.)
Baking Supplies (pans, cookie trays,
boxed baking goods mixes)
CRAFT SUPPLIES
Acrylic Paint
Construction Paper (Assorted colors)
Foam Art Projects
Glitter
Glue
Markers
Sidewalk Chalk
MISCELLANEOUS
Batteries - all sizes
(we use AAA & AA the most)
Twin Sheets (XL fitted)
Gift Certificates to Restaurants:
– McDonald’s, Burger King, Bread Co,etc.
BIG TICKET ITEMS
Tickets for events:
– S porting Events, Concerts, Plays, Movies,
Zoo, Science Center, Six Flags, Butterfly
House, Magic House, Missouri Botanical
Garden, BounceU, etc.
Gift Certificates:
– JC Penney
– Wal-Mart/Sam’s
– Target
– Schnuck’s
– Shop ‘n Save
Washers/Dryers (new only)