United Way Volunteer Center Holiday Wish List

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United Way Volunteer Center Holiday Wish List
UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER CENTER
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
WISH LIST
WISH
LIST
2015
2015
Make a wish come true!
The United Way Volunteer Center Holiday Wish List helps you help others.
A
ll types of nonprofit
agencies from across Dane
County are looking for
assistance through this
special collection of holiday-related
volunteer and donation opportunities.
You can make a difference in the
life of a child, family, older adult,
organization or individual in Dane
United Way
Volunteer Center
Holiday
Wish List
for 2015
4-C
4-C is part of a network of non-profit WI Child
Care Resource and Referral agencies providing
advocacy & support services for early childhood.
4-C offers child care referrals, play and learn
playgroups, family child care certification, early
childhood professional development, Child and
Adult Care Food Program and is a YoungStar
regional office.
Joyce Schneider
joyces@4-c.org
271-9181 x7013
www.4-c.org
8:00-4:30 M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Amazon.com gift cards, Walmart gift cards, Office
Depot gift cards, Woodman’s or Hy-Vee gift cards, 4
new iPod Nanos, 4 new compact Bluetooth speakers,
English and Spanish children’s books, new ethnically
diverse baby dolls, 4 carpet sweepers, 4 six-foot
foldable adjustable height hard plastic tables, 9x11
construction paper, 8.5x11 colored cardstock, copier
paper, glue sticks, disinfecting wipes.
Access Community
Health Centers
Access Community Health Centers provides
primary medical, dental, behavioral health,
and pharmacy services at five clinics in Dane
and Iowa counties. The majority of the patients
Access serves live in poverty and suffer from
chronic health conditions.
Judy Keel
judy.keel@accesshealthwi.org
663-5109
www.accesscommunityhealthcenters.org
8:30-4:30 M-F
Clothing and Personal Items
Electric breast pumps for new mothers, sleep sacks/
swaddlers for families in newborn care class, slow flow
bottles/nipples, books for prenatal class participants.
County during the holiday season. Here,
you’ll learn exactly what each agency is
hoping to receive — including volunteer
service, food, toys and gifts, clothing and
personal items, decorations and more!
Simply browse the agency descriptions
and categories to find a need that you can
fill, and get in touch with the right contacts
to make it happen.
Agrace HospiceCare
For more than 35 years, Agrace HospiceCare
has been a nonprofit, community based health
care agency dedicated to providing expert
physical, emotional and spiritual support
to patients and families through the stages
of serious illness. Agrace HospiceCare is
nationally recognized for the comprehensive
hospice services provided in patients’ homes.
Amanda Husk
amanda.husk@agrace.org
327-7298
www.agrace.org
8:30-4:30 M-F
Toys and Gifts
Agrace HospiceCare patient Doris Klubertanz,
who died in 1994, believed in the power of teddy
bears to bring warmth, love and smiles to people
of all ages–and because of that she left a gift to
Agrace HospiceCare to establish the Dori Bear
program. The “Dori Bears” are given to patients
and/or family members in need of a bear hug.
“Dori Bear” donations must be new teddy bears
with original tags, at least 10” tall. Both holiday
and non-holiday themed bears are welcome.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Alliance of Wisconsin
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
helps people navigate the complex maze of issues that can arise with dementia-type disease.
Nichole Hawkins
nichole.hawkins@alzwisc.org
232-3400
www.alzwisc.org
8:30-4:30 M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
3 logo purple tablecloths for health fair booths and
events.
American Red Cross
Every single day, the American Red Cross
helps people in emergencies. Whether its
assisting disaster victims, supporting
veterans, teaching the community lifesaving skills, or supplying the gift of
life, their vital work is made possible
by the generosity of individuals.
Josh Rei
josh.reiter@redcross.org
618-6628 x5846
www.redcross.org
9:00-4:00 M-F
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Don’t forget, you can help others at
all times of year! Find opportunities that
match your interests and availability at
www.volunteeryourtime.org.
United Way of Dane County engages
the community, mobilizes volunteers and
strengthens local nonprofits to achieve
measurable results and change lives
through the three priority areas of the
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Grocery store gift cards; hot dog cart,
volleyball set, commercial size snow
cone machine, commercial size popcorn
maker, sporting equipment, positive
family board games; gas gift cards for
Disaster Response volunteers.
Angel’s Wish Pet
Adoption and
Resource Center
Angel’s Wish specializes in facilitating
successful cat and kitten adoptions.
All animals are cared for in volunteer
foster homes until they are ready
to go to their new homes.
Amy Good
amyg@angelswish.org
www.angelswish.org
Email only please
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to care for
homeless animals until they find their
forever homes. A short-term commitment
of at least two months is requested.
Food
Canned cat and kitten food, dry cat
and kitten food, quart and gallon size
resealable bags, K-cups coffee packs,
snack size candy bars, individually
wrapped candies, soda, bottled water.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Paper towels, cat litter, holiday postage
stamps.
Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation is leading
the fight against arthritis and are
committed to finding a cure for the
disease. They provide help and support
for individuals living with arthritis.
Hana Johnson
hjohnson@arthritis.org
221-9800 x5202
www.arthritis.org
8:00-5:00 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help at the Jingle
Bell Run/Walk on Saturday, December
12 at Verona Area High School. Volunteer
positions include: course volunteers, water
stop volunteers, set-up and tear-down.
Agenda for Change: education, income, and
health. For more information, visit www.
unitedwaydanecounty.org. The Holiday
Wish List has been compiled by United
Way Volunteer Center and distributed in
partnership with Isthmus and Milwaukee
Journal Sentinel. This publication has been
made possible by Business Volunteer
Network and BMO Harris Bank.
Backyard Mosaic
Women’s Project
The Backyard Mosaic Women’s Project is a safe
and sober place for women to recreate their lives
as they return to their families and communities
from incarceration. Women learn new skills,
work with their hands in the garden and create
mosaics and weavings. They have an opportunity to give back to the community through
public art projects.
Julia Weaver
thejweaver@yahoo.com
658-5854
www.backyardmosaicwomensproject.org
9:00-5:00 M-F
Food
Items for two holiday meals, Thanksgiving and a
Celebration of Winter Traditions in December, to
feed up to 20 people at each meal.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Stained glass, sustainably produced yarns, silicon
glue, weld bond, grout, Thinset mortar.
Badger Childhood
Cancer Network
Badger Childhood Cancer Network works at
supporting families of children with cancer and
blood disorders with information, comfort items,
support groups, parties, transportation, car
repairs, groceries, household bills and holiday
assistance.
Susannah Peterson
susannah@badgerchildhoodcancer.org
231-8006
www.badgerchildhoodcancer.org
8:30-4:30 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for the Adopt-a-Family
program to provide holiday gifts and groceries for
families of kids with cancer. Holiday party volunteers
are also needed to help the party committee prepare
food, wrap gifts before the party and help set up, run
and clean up after the party in mid-December.
Food
Packs of gum, nutritious individually packaged
snacks such as granola bars, crackers, baby formula,
cans or cases of PediaSure.
Toys and Gifts
Toys and gifts for children and teens with cancer at
the holiday party; small, new gender neutral toys (no
stuffed animals); decks of cards, card games such as
Blink, Uno, Apples to Apples; puzzle books, coloring
books, and maze books; travel sized games; iTunes
gift cards, gas cards, restaurant or store gift cards.
Clothing and Personal Items
Blankets, diapers, packs of disinfectant wipes,
hand sanitizer, winter hats, gloves, scarves.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Wrapping paper with Santa, snowmen,
snowflakes, winter scenes; white, blue, red,
green tissue paper. HP Inkjet 933 combo
color ink cartridges, 932 black ink cartridges,
inkjet printer paper; Office Depot gift
cards, blank thank you cards and envelopes,
children’s birthday cards, postage stamps.
BadgerBOTS Robotics
Corporation
BadgerBOTS Robotics engages young
people with hands-on programs to build
self-confidence, develop leadership skills,
and create opportunities to succeed in the
21st century. Programs are offered in science,
technology, engineering, entrepreneurship
and mathematics related experiences.
Benjamin Senson
director@badgerbots.org
831-6479
www.badgerbots.org
3:00-9:00 M-R
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help at robotics
scrimmages and competitions, work as mentors/
coaches for robotic teams, help to improve
our website and promotional material for
programs, activities and summer camp offerings,
clean and reimage classroom laptops. A group
of volunteers is also needed to help sort and
organize LEGO Mindstoms kits and pieces.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Semi trailer 53’ dry van; color laser printer and
toner, laser engraver/cutter, vinyl cutter; HD
video cameras with RCA video outputs, 3D
printer and filament, laptop carrying cases;
clear plastic storage bins with lids (any size);
12’ x 12’ pop up canopy tent, 4’ long hanging
LED shop lights; aluminum stock for robot
construction (sheet, bar, angle, C-channel, square
tube, 80/20); locking file cabinet, 2-door metal
storage cabinets, heavy duty storage shelving;
LEGO NXT or EV3 Mindstorms kits or pieces.
Bayview Foundation
Bayview Townhomes and Community Center is
located in Madison’s “Triangle” neighborhood
and is home to more than 270 low income
immigrants and refugees from over 12 countries.
Free services and programs provided include:
after-school, summer camp, teen nights, senior
bingo and lunches, resource and referral,
and wellness and education classes.
Xue Vang
nkaoxuevang@bayviewfoundation.org
256-7808 x206
www.bayviewfoundation.org
9:00-5:00 M-R
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help wrap and organize
gifts for over 115 youth who call Bayview home.
Toys and Gifts
Arts and crafts supplies, pre-school age
toys, school-age toys, LEGO kits, jewelry
kits, board games, sports equipment
(basketballs, footballs, soccer balls), movie
passes, gift cards to local businesses
such as coffee, clothing, food, music.
Clothing and Personal Items
Ages Birth-12: children’s coats, winter
boots, gloves/mittens, hats, sweaters,
pants; Ages 13-17: local sports gear
(Badgers, Brewers and Packers), hoodies,
sweaters, hair accessories, nail polish.
Boys & Girls Club
of Dane County
The Boys & Girls Club of Dane County
is one of the leading organizations in
youth development programs, developing
partnerships to produce positive outcomes for
young people, families, and communities.
Janine Stephens
jstephens@bgcdc.org
257-2606 x723
www.bgcdc.org
9:00-5:00 M-F
Toys and Gifts
Sports balls (basketballs, footballs, etc.), skate
boards, sports apparel (Badgers, Packers, Bears);
card games, Bop-It game, live butterfly gardens kits,
stomp rocket glow kit, LEGO kits, scooter artist kits;
Barbies/dolls, Monster High dolls and accessories,
Hello Kitty apparel and accessories, Hulk gloves;
board games, jewelry making kits, science kits,
remote helicopters, Robo fish, Hexbugs Nanos and
Aquabots, nail kits with finger nail polish, lip gloss;
MP3 players, headphones, newly released movies/
DVDs; men and women’s scented lotions and
sprays, flat irons, cell phone cases; gift cards (iTunes,
Walmart, Target, etc.), Xbox and PS4 video games.
Briarpatch Youth
Services
Briarpatch Youth Services, Inc. is a private, nonprofit organization serving Dane County. The
agency’s mission is to provide innovative services
dedicated to strengthening and improving the
lives of youth, their families and our community.
Services include shelter and counseling for runaway,
homeless and at-risk youth and their families.
Joseph Bednarowski
joseph.bednarowski@briarpatch.org
245-2550 x1306
www.briarpatch.org
10:30-5:00 M-F
Food
play clothes, bean bag chairs, balls, jump ropes,
outdoor toys, sidewalk chalk, LEGO kits/toys.
Clothing and Personal Items
All sizes of children’s pants, shirts, coats, sweaters,
shoes, winter clothing; all sizes of baby blankets,
socks, onesies, diapers, wipes, winter clothing, bibs,
bottles; all ages and sizes of adult’s coats, shirts,
pants, shoes, toilet paper, feminine products.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Cleaning supplies, paper towels, batteries, changing
table, hand sanitizer, dish soap, floor lamps, fans,
children area rugs, bottle warmer, permanent
markers, facial tissue, trash bags, tin foil, weighted
blankets, diaper genie, CD player, Blu-Ray player,
fidget toys, sensory toys, $10 PDQ gas cards,
Metro Transit fare cards, multi-purpose printer
paper, adult scissors, small dry erase board, dry
erase markers, file folders, file labels, 2 drawer
file cabinet with keys, Amazon.com gift cards
Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities Madison has served individuals
and families in an 11 county area in south-central
Wisconsin since 1946 with programs for people
facing the transitions of aging, living with a
disability, having marital or family problems, need
post adoption resources, live in rural communities
or seeking help with alcohol or drug abuse.
Anita Guthrie
ccharities@ccmadison.org
826-8000
www.ccmadison.org
8:00-4:00 M-F
Toys and Gifts
hospital); Happy family doll sets , Bendeez, “Color
Me Calm” coloring book, coloring pencils, small
or medium dry erase board, sensory gel pad, small
notebooks for journaling.
Clothing and Personal Items
Shampoos, soaps, body wash, lotions, washcloths,
hand towels, bath towels; flatware such as
spoons and forks, 6-8 oz. plastic drinking glasses,
air popper popcorn machine; sweatpants (L, XL,
2XL), adult-sized hats, mittens, scarves, blankets,
used or new iPod shuffles, iTunes gift cards.
Center for Families
Center for Families partners with parents
in their efforts to nurture, protect and
teach their children. Programs include
home visits to support new parents, play
and learn activities to promote school
readiness, support groups, workshops to
foster strong parenting, and 24 hour respite/
crisis child care during tough times.
Julie Sheldon
julies@centerforfamilies.org
729-1142
www.centerforfamilies.org
9:00-5:00 M-F
Food
Soy or lactose-free baby formula with iron,
bagged individual snacks.
Toys and Gifts
Amazon.com gift cards, Learning Express gift cards,
bibliotherapy books, sensory seats for kids, LEGO
kits, indoor kid tents, bean bag chairs, Play-Doh,
Theraputty, kinetic sand, books for ages 4 – 13, Boogie
Boards (eWriters); “The Time Garden: A Magical
Journey and Coloring Book”, soothing rain tubes,
body socks, toys, stress balls, weighted lap pads,
tangle therapies, sensation paper, Thera-Snow, sand
tray materials (kinetic sand, figurines, Tupperware);
Playmobile safety vehicles (ambulance, police car, bus,
LEGO kits, new or gently used board books
(bilingual English/Spanish); current Disney
and Pixar movies and cartoon episodes
(SpongeBob, Dora, etc.); art supplies and
art kits, remote controlled cars, bath/
water toys, Crayola watercolors, non-toxic
tempera paint, children’s tool bench.
Clothing and Personal Items
Diapers (sizes 4,5,6), pull-ups, baby wipes,
children’s winter coats, winter boots, gym
shorts, costumes, and dress-up clothes;
new children’s underwear (preschool to
teen), changing pads, Boppy pillows.
Granola bars, snacks, candy, assorted tea,
coffee, hot chocolate, $10-20 gift card cards
for area restaurants, grocery stores, etc.
Toys and Gifts
Gift cards for bowling, Target, music stores,
movie theaters, etc.; stress balls, fidget toys.
Clothing and Personal Items
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Socks, underwear, adult and teenage sized pajamas.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Bus passes, gas cards, art supplies,
markers, colored pencils.
Canopy Center
Canopy Center, Inc. is a non-profit
agency that seeks to prevent child
abuse and neglect, strengthen families,
and promote healing of those affected
by abuse. The agency is committed to
providing culturally competent and diverse
professional, volunteer and peer services.
Claudia O’Connor
claudiao@canopycenter.org
729-1119
www.canopycenter.org
8:00-7:00 M-F
Food
Copps and Woodman’s gift cards, granola bars,
Juicy Juice boxes, fruit snacks, chips, crackers,
K-cups, hot chocolate, coffee, veggie straws,
popcorn, animal crackers, Goldfish crackers.
Toys and Gifts
Children’s toys, books, games, stuffed animals,
baby dolls, puzzles, markers; liquid glue, adult
scissors, butcher paper, construction paper,
paint brushes, face paint, tempera paint,
paint pallets, coloring books, crayons, craft
bracelets, beads, sleds, Play-Doh, foam sheets,
This guide was produced by Isthmus Publishing Co., Inc.
and printed courtesy of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Additional copies of the Holiday Wish List can be found at your local
library branch, and online at unitedwaydanecounty.org/wishlist,
and isthmus.com, or by contacting the United Way Volunteer Center
at (608) 246-4380 or volctr@uwdc.org
The inclusion of any organization or person in this Wish List does not
constitute a representation, warranty, or endorsement with respect
to the competence, suitability, or reliability of such organization or
person by the United Way of Dane County.
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Holiday Decorations
Holiday paper products (plates, napkins, cups,
place mats, tablecloths) fresh pine wreaths,
seasonal CDs and DVDs, magic markers.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
New laptop to use for programming and
presentations, white copier paper, printer ink (call
for printer model) assorted copier paper, stamps
and luncheon sized brown paper bags for Mealson-Wheels home delivery program, mahjong set,
miscellaneous door prize items ($5.00 or less value)
such as puzzle books, beverage mugs, stationery, etc.
Community Action
Coalition For South
Central Wisconsin
Independent Living – Meals on Wheels delivery from the U.W. marching band.
Holiday Decorations
Non-denominational wrapping
paper and gift bags, bows.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Safety proofing supplies, baby gates,
personal first aid kits, gas cards for families
to attend programs, gift cards to give
to parents, AA and AAA batteries.
Centro Hispano of
Dane County
Centro Hispano works to improve the quality of
life for Latinos and others living in Dane County
by empowering youth, strengthening families,
and engaging the community. Currently, the
largest program area is the academic support
and development work with Latino youth. The
agency’s goal is to see Latino youth prepared
to succeed in life by finishing high school.
Anna Aragon
anna@micentro.org
255-3018
www.micentro.org
9:00-11:00 T
Toys and Gifts
Toys and gifts for the community
during the Three Kings Celebration at
Centro Hispano of Dane County.
Children’s Service
Society of WI
Children’s Service Society of WI, Madison
location is part of the Children’s Hospital of
Wisconsin Community Services. CSSW Madison
provides treatment foster care, special needs
adoption, child and family counseling, education
and employment and KinderReady home
visiting and supervised visitation and exchange
to children and families in Dane County.
Jennifer Zehr
jennifer.zehr@cssw.org
442-4170
www.chw.org
8:00-5:00 M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
PG-13 DVD movies, games for older
kids such as Battleship, UNO, Chess;
art supplies/activities for 8+ years old
(bracelet loom); coloring books for older
kids, Sudoko, word find books; kids hats
and mittens all ages, especially 8+; waiting
room toys for young children (coloring
books, paper for art projects, etc.)
City of Madison CDA
Triangle Housing Site
The CDA Triangle Housing Site provides
independent affordable housing to low income
elderly and disabled individuals and families.
Lauren Andersen
landersen@cityofmadison.com
266-4383
www.cityofmadison.com/dpced/housing
8:30-4:30 M-F
Food
Copps, Walmart and Walgreens gift cards, healthy nonperishable food items, vegetable seeds for next year’s
community garden, potting soil, seed starting trays.
Clothing and Personal Items
Blankets, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene
items such as shampoo, soap, razors, feminine
products, deodorant, laundry detergent,
adult-size winter coats, hats and gloves,
brand new men’s and women’s socks, toilet
paper, paper towel, dish soap, plastic totes
with lids, 13 gallon trash bags, 13 gallon
trash cans, brooms, dustpans, mops.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Cab vouchers, elderly/disabled Madison Metro
bus passes, supplies for resident library (2 boxes
of Bic pens, 2 boxes of black permanent markers,
Inkjet printer cartridges HP61 (2 color, 4 black),
3 reams 8.5 x 11 white copier paper, scotch tape
dispenser, 3 rolls of tape, 2 cans compressed gas
duster for computer keyboards, 1 box of computer
monitor wipes/cleaners, 2 bags of dust rags, 2
cans of Pledge, 2 boxes of 8.5 x 11 accordion files.
Colonial Club Senior
Activity Center
The Colonial Club Senior Activity Center is
a nonprofit senior activity center that is a
gathering place for seniors to participate
in classes, activities, and entertainment/
educational programs. Colonial Club also
provides daily meals onsite and meals-on
wheels to homebound seniors, an adult day
center and case management services.
Donna Malaise
dmalaise@colonialclub.org
837-4611 x120
www.colonialclub.org
8:30-2:45 M-R
Toys and Gifts
Small holiday ornaments or other holiday items
for 70 seniors at the holiday party in December.
Small gift items for 30 Meals-on-Wheels volunteer
drivers, gas cards, grocery store gift cards for clients.
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The mission of the Community Action Coalition
is to develop economic and social capacities
of individuals, families and communities to
reduce poverty in Dane, Jefferson and Waukesha
Counties. CAC annually provides more than 20
thousand people in Dane, Jefferson and Waukesha
counties with support, hope and opportunities.
Carissa Cornwell
carissac@cacscw.org
246-4730
www.cacscw.org
8:00-4:30 M-F
Food
Miscellaneous food for pantries.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Laptops, diapers, gas cards, bus passes, Menards
or Farm and Fleet gift cards, 50 thermometers
for indoor food storage at food pantries.
Community
GroundWorks
Community GroundWorks is a nonprofit
organization that connects people to nature and
local food. Through hands-on education, children
and adults learn gardening, urban farming,
healthful eating and to care for natural areas.
Anna Varriano
anna@communitygroundworks.org
240-0409
www.communitygroundworks.org
9:00-3:00 M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Trowels (10), scuffle hoes (5), 4-tine cultivators (5),
garden hoes (5), lumber for making garden signs
and other building projects (2x4, 1x2, 1x4, 2x2).
Community Justice Inc.
Community Justice, Incorporated (CJI) is a nonprofit law firm that provides people with access
to justice by offering affordable legal services
from qualified and dedicated attorneys. CJI
works with families and individuals to provide
affordable representation in court, protecting
their legal rights and bridging the gap to justice.
Jennifer Binkley
jenniferb@communityjusticeinc.org
204-9642
www.communityjusticeinc.org
9:00-5:00 M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Copy paper, legal pads, pens,
a new or gently used all-in-one printer, office
supply store gift cards, postage stamps, sticky
notes, general office supplies, small denomination
gift cards for volunteer appreciation.
Community
Partnerships, Inc.
Community Partnerships supports individuals
with mental health needs, to promote success
in their homes, schools and communities.
Clients range from infants to young adults.
Kristie Klus
kristie.klus@commpart.org
250-6634 x112
www.community-partnerships.org
8:00-4:30 M-F
Toys and Gifts
Children and adult board games, puzzles;
infant, toddler and children toys.
Clothing and Personal Items
Socks, hats, gloves, mittens (all sizes, ages and gender,
including adults); diapers (all sizes), wipes, pull-ups.
Cornucopia, Inc.
Cornucopia Inc. is an arts and wellness recovery
center run by and for people with mental health
issues and their allies. Cornucopia celebrates
creativity and diversity through mutual
support and promotion of growth and dignity.
Members develop individual strengths, talents,
life skills and self-directed recovery goals.
Karen Herro
copia@tds.net
249-7477
www.cornucopia-arts.org
10:00-4:00 M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Gift cards from Best Buy, Pawn
America, Office Depot.
Dane County
Friends of Ferals
Dane County Friends of Ferals is a no-kill shelter
for felines in Madison, WI. The agency is focused
on creating a no-kill standard within Dane
County, as well as promoting the value and wellbeing of under-represented feline populations.
Colin Steinke
director@daneferals.org
535-9550
www.daneferals.org
8:30-4:00 M-R
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to clean cages
and feed animals, clean the shelter and
provide other support as needed.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Gas cards, Amazon.com gift cards, litter
boxes, paper towels, scratching posts.
Dane County
Humane Society
Dane County Humane Society is a
private, nonprofit, open admission shelter
assisting companion animals, exotic
species, farm animals, small mammals,
and orphaned or injured wildlife.
Stephanie Ash
sash@giveshelter.org
838-0413 x177
www.giveshelter.org
10:00-7:00 M-F, 10:00-5:00 Sa-Su
Food
Canned ground cat and kitten food, canned dog
and puppy food, non-beef hot dogs, soft and
chewy training treats (for dogs), squeeze cheese,
peanut butter, rolled rawhides, pig ears, bully sticks,
compressed rawhides, Royal Canin Baby Cat canned
food and dry food, Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR),
rodent block food, wild bird seed, timothy hay,
and Manna Pro bite size horse treats (any flavor).
Toys and Gifts
Plush, squeaky and durable rubber animal toys, Slim
Cat interactive feeders, Kong Wobbler or Kibble
Nibble food dispensing dog toys, cat toys, Stretch
and Scratch cat boards, Feliway diffusers and refills,
small critter wood chews, child-sized gardening
gloves, hand trowels, gardening scissors, hand rakes,
Crayola crayons, Crayola markers, animal stickers
and temporary tattoos, walkie-talkies, Fiskars Eco
Sharing the Holiday Spirit at
Madison-Area Urban Ministry
Written By: Jennifer Brown
M
adison-area Urban Ministry is an interfaith
non-profit organization that advocates for
social justice and racial equity including
adults returning to Dane County after a period of
incarceration, children impacted by incarceration, and
the homeless population.
Each year, the youth programs hold a Holiday
Celebration that bring together youth, families, and
volunteers from all programs. They have food, crafts,
entertainment, and Soul Santa and Mrs. Claus distribute
gifts to all of the children in attendance. When there are
enough donations of gifts, a gift giveaway is held for the
families in the program, where they are able to come
and “shop” for gifts for their children.
Donations of gifts, books, gifts cards, gift wrap,
and decorations help to serve the community during
the holidays. These resources provided to families
Bin Compost Bin, bird house kits, bat house kits, and
children’s CDs (Kid Bopz, Frozen soundtrack, etc).
Clothing and Personal Items
Bath towels, flat bed sheets (not fitted), disposable
scrubs, Cowboy Magic concentrated detangler
and shine, and fleece remnants (by the yard).
Holiday Decorations
Helium tank.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Unscented/non-clumping clay litter, large bales
of pine wood shavings, quality white copier
paper, pens, highlighters, dry erase markers,
Scotch tape, sticky notes, medium binder clips,
staplers, paperclips, AA and AAA batteries, Elmer’s
glue and glue sticks, electric pencil sharpener,
soft-sided pet carriers, broom, dust pan, Dawn
dish soap, antibacterial liquid hand soap, Purell
hand sanitizer, disposable baggies (sandwich,
quart or gallon), liquid laundry detergent, paper
towels, set of 50 reusable plastic snack ware
plates, gift cards (Mounds Pet Food Warehouse,
Target, Menards, Walmart, Farm and Fleet,
Copps, etc.), Toshiba T-5070U printer toner, HP
LaserJet Pro printer MFP M425d (toner for this
printer is CF280A), HP printer toner CE285E,
Dell E514DW Mono Laser All-in-One Printer, HP
Color LaserJet Pro M277dw All-in-One Printer
(toner HP 201A or 201X), Android tablets, iPads,
hardware firewall, small floor server rack for a
Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, flat
screen monitors (19” and above preferred).
Dane County Juvenile
Shelter Home
Dane County Juvenile Shelter Home is a
temporary living facility for juveniles. The
mission is to provide youth in crisis who are in
need of a more stable environment a temporary
home, while instilling accountability, teaching
competency skills and ensuring community
safety. Shelter Home can house up to 16 juveniles
(8 boys, 8 girls), ages 12-17, for up to 60 days.
Catherine Arnold
arnold@countyofdane.com
246-3278
www.countyofdane.com/
juvenilecourt/shelter_home
9:00-5:00 M-F
Toys and Gifts
Adult size bike helmets, gift cards in small
amounts, movies, Wii games, board games,
coloring books, crayons, color pencils, game
books, LEGO kits, beads, craft supplies, sport
balls, Frisbees, outdoor games, baseball gloves, air
hockey table, ping-pong table, playing cards, art
supplies, drawing paper, puzzles, books for teens.
Clothing and Personal Items
Lip balm, body wash, back packs, duffle bags,
male boxers, female underwear, bras, socks,
personal size blankets, planners, luggage.
Dane County Parent
Council/Head Start
Dane County Parent Council is the grantee for
Head Start and Early Head Start in Dane and Green
Counties. DCPC has 15 sites that serve a total of
just over 1,000 children between the ages of 0 and 5
years. DCPC staff is committed to delivering quality
early childhood education to low income children
as well as comprehensive support for families.
Beth Beavers
bbeavers@dcpcinc.org
270-3422
www.dcpcinc.org
9:00-6:00 M-F
Toys and Gifts
Toys and books for 1,016 children between
the ages of 0 and 5 years in the Head
Start and Early Head Start programs.
DeForest Area
Community and
Senior Center
DeForest Area Community and Senior Center
is a cooperative intermunicipal organization
dedicated to serving older adults and their
families to promote independence and well-being
along with a welcoming place to participate
and volunteer. The Center provides outreach,
information/referral, case management,
social events and nutritious lunches M-F.
Mary Jorgensen
mjorgensen@thecommunitycornerstone.org
846-9469 x224
www.thecommunitycornerstone.org
9:00-4:00 M-F
help alleviate one more stressor in the families’ lives
during the holidays. In 2014, M.U.M. received a generous
donation of $400 worth of gift cards. Because of
this donation, each teen who attended the Holiday
Celebration received a gift card to be able to purchase
whatever they wanted. Families unable to attend the
event were also given gifts that were specific to each
youth and were delivered to their homes. Without this
donation, M.U.M. would not have been able to provide
this type of support for youth and families.
The holiday season is very stressful for parents and
everyone deserves to be able to have a happy holiday.
By alleviating some of the holiday stresses, parents are
able to focus on other areas in their lives. The Holiday
Celebration helps to supplement their holiday season
and sometimes is the only way the family gets gifts for
their children.
Food
Chocolate mini-sized/individually wrapped
candy bars, M&Ms, individual non-refrigerated
creamers (regular and decaf), cans of decaf coffee.
Holiday Decorations
Assorted sizes of gift bags, white and colored
tissue paper, 8.5 x 11 white and colored
cardstock, seasonal napkins, placemats,
white mini-lights, postcard stamps.
Domestic Abuse
Intervention Services
DAIS offers a wide array of crisis intervention
services for victims of domestic violence
and community education/prevention
programs, including a 24-hour Help Line,
programming for children from violent homes,
legal advocacy, support groups, emergency
safety planning, and the only domestic
violence shelter for all of Dane County.
Liz Klaus
elizabethk@abuseintervention.org
338-0077
www.abuseintervention.org
8:30-4:00 M-F
Food
Gift cards to Costco, Hy-Vee, and UW
Provisions, iron-fortified baby formula,
lactose-free baby formula, small packages of
Goldfish crackers, juice boxes, small bags of
fruit snacks, granola bars, bottled water,.
Toys and Gifts
Baby toys such as rattles or shape recognition
toys, Medium sized LEGO kits, Play-Doh, sports
equipment (basketballs, soccer balls, etc.), board
games, small toys for children ages 4-10, gift
cards to the Dollar Tree, Dollar Store, Michael’s.
Clothing and Personal Items
Gift cards to Target and Walmart, diapers
(size 5, newborn), baby wipes, baby lotion,
baby powder, plastic sippy cups, baby bottles,
infant and toddler socks, pajamas for children
(T3-small men’s sizes), bras (all sizes, new),
socks, slippers, flip-flops, pajamas (all sizes),
Madison Metro 10 ride bus passes, winter coats
for children and adult women, body lotion,
body wash, lip balm, loofahs, cold and flu
medication, floss, conditioner, combs, brushes.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Dishes, silverware, drinking glasses, kitchen
pans, kitchen washcloths, twin-sized sheet sets,
gift cards to Office Max or Office Depot.
East Madison
Community Center
The East Madison Community Center
promotes educational, recreational and
community activities for all citizens of its
service area. EMCC strives to enhance the
opportunities of as many individuals and
groups as possible, with the assistance
of public and private funds, and with the
support of paid and volunteer staff.
Alison Ahlgrim
aahlgrim@eastmadisoncc.org
249-0861
www.eastmadisoncc.org
9:00-5:00 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for holiday party
preparation, decorating, gift wrapping,
distributing food and toys, and creating
holiday cards or crafts with children.
Food
Non-perishable food items, particularly items
for a holiday meal (turkey, gravy, mashed
potatoes, cranberry sauce, dessert mixes, etc).
Toys and Gifts
Books, music, toys, games, sports equipment,
videos for children ages 0-17, ethnically diverse
and culturally enriching toys and books.
Clothing and Personal Items
Blankets, winter coats for children ages 3-17, hats,
gloves, scarves, boots, snow pants, other winter
clothes, gently used or new clothing for women,
men and children, infant supplies (diapers,
lotion, baby wipes, etc.), unopened personal
care items for children and adults (toothpaste,
soaps, body wash, antiperspirant/deodorant,
shampoo, hair care products, shaving razors,
cosmetics and feminine hygiene products), paper
products (toilet paper, Kleenex, paper towels).
Holiday Decorations
Wrapping paper, gift tags, paper plates,
cups, napkins, plastic cutlery.
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East Madison/Monona
Coalition of the Aging
Epilepsy Foundation
Heart of Wisconsin
East Madison/Monona Coalition of the
Aging helps people age 60+ maintain their
independence and life satisfaction. The
coalition carries out their mission by providing
case management, caregiver support groups,
home chore program, loan closet, foot care
clinics, adult day center, and nutrition sites.
The Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin
provides supportive care services and advocacy
at home, at work or at school for people and
families coping with epilepsy or recurring
seizures. The agency conducts seizure
recognition and first aid training for human
service professionals, schools and school-aged
children, first responders and area employers.
Becky Redelings
beckyr@emmca.org
223-3100
www.emmca.org
8:00-5:00 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help string lights, hang
wreaths, and arrange other decorations in the Adult
Day Center. Spread some holiday cheer by sharing
musical talents with the seniors in the Adult Day
Center and Nutrition Sites. Volunteers who enjoy
singing, doing a presentation on something you love,
reading a story, or performing in any other capacity
are eagerly welcomed to provide entertainment
and bring joy to seniors at their Adult Day Center.
Volunteers are also needed to assist several seniors
with removing snow from their sidewalks and
driveways since the seniors are physically unable
to shovel snow and cannot afford to hire help.
Assistance with snow removal is imperative when
seniors need to get to doctor’s appointments, go
grocery shopping, or receive Meals-on-Wheels.
Food
Nonperishable snack items such
as nuts, chips, or trail mix.
Holiday Decorations
Wreaths, Christmas lights, seasonal decorations,
seasonal table centerpieces, Thanksgiving and
Christmas cards, Christmas plates and napkins.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Musical DVDs from the 40s, 50s, and 60s; rug for
office, gift card to a craft supply store, stamps,
thank you cards, MP3 player and/or Blu-Ray
player for the Adult Day Center, 1 laptop, 2
portable scanners, 4 tablets for case managers.
Elver Park
Neighborhood Center
The Elver Park Neighborhood Center
(formerly Wisconsin Youth and Family Center)
provides after school and summer day camp
programming for K-12th grade students
living in the Elver Park area. The center has a
licensed and accredited K-5th grade program,
a teen drop in center, and provides a safe,
fun atmosphere for children and teens.
Carlie Toland
ctoland@wisconsinyouthcompany.org
210-1625
www.wisconsinyouthcompany.org/neighborhoodcenters/elver-park-k-5-program/
10:00-6:00 M-F
Toys and Gifts
Academic games, dress up clothes, markers,
crayons, colored pencils, construction paper,
rolls of butcher paper, racially diverse baby
dolls, books, coloring books, board games,
rulers, pencils, folders, calculators.
Clothing and Personal Items
Sweatshirts and sweatpants for K-12th graders, socks,
underwear, and winter boots for K-5th graders,
fleece blankets, deodorant.
Holiday Decorations
Wrapping paper with a winter or general holiday
theme, blank ornaments for decorating.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Paper plates, paper bowls, paper cups, paper towel,
paper napkins, plastic silverware, disinfecting wipes.
Arthur Taggart
ataggart@epilepsywisconsin.org
442-5555 x101
www.epilepsywisconsin.org
8:30-5:00 M-F
Toys and Gifts
Children’s toys, books, games, gift cards.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Copier paper, paper towels, cleaning
supplies, Keurig coffee pods.
First Congregational
United Church of Christ
First Congregational United Church of
Christ has a diverse congregation committed
to church and community. Since 1993, the
church has hosted a free Thanksgiving dinner
for the community. Volunteers prepare,
cook, and serve meals for several hundred
people. All are welcome at the dinner.
Betta Owen
outreach@firstcongmadison.org
233-9751
www.firstcongmadison.org
9:00-4:00 M-F
Food
Large cans of green beans, corn, cranberry
sauce, lemonade mix, decaffeinated coffee.
Genesis Social Services
Corporation
Genesis Social Services Corporation (GSSC)
is a drug prevention, non-profit agency
which serves primarily Black males.
Dr. Richard Harris
rharris@genesissocialservicescorporation.com
310-3654
www.genesissocialservices.com
8:00-5:00 M-F; 8:00-12:00 Sa
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Laptop computers, large printer/copier machine.
Gilda’s Club Madison
Gilda’s Club is a nonprofit cancer support
community that is dedicated to providing
emotional support, education and hope to
men, women, children and teens affected
by cancer at no charge. Community
support allows the organization to help
friends, families and neighbors cope with
the impact of a cancer diagnosis.
Debby Deutsch
debby@gildasclubmadison.org
828-8866
www.gildasclubmadison.org
8:00-4:00 T-R
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to bake cookies
at home or at Gilda’s Club to use as thank
you gifts for community partners.
Food
Coffee, tea, cocoa, and other comforting beverages
for our members; homemade holiday cookies
for members to enjoy on Tuesdays through
the month of December.
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Program-Office-Agency Needs
Markers, coloring paper, paints for kids aged
4-12, various art supplies for teen programs,
copier paper, facial tissues, toilet paper.
Goodman Community
Center
The Goodman Community Center strengthens
lives and secures futures by engaging the
community in a nourishing, educational and
welcoming environment. Programs include
pre-K, 4K, afterschool, teen employment, senior
meals, food pantry, and a fitness center.
Kate Katzban-Beren
kate@goodmancenter.org
204-8056
www.goodmancenter.org
10:00-5:00 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers help provide over 3,000 families
everything they need to cook Thanksgiving
dinner in their homes! Make a difference by
volunteering at food drives, answering registration
lines, and distributing baskets. Opportunities
available throughout October and November.
Volunteers are also needed to serve a holiday
lunch to older adults on December 16.
Food
Help over 15,000 people enjoy Thanksgiving
dinner through the Thanksgiving Basket
program. Donations of frozen turkeys, canned
vegetables, canned fruit, gravy, cranberry sauce,
stuffing, canned green beans, fried onions,
broth, cream soup, macaroni and cheese, and
aluminum roaster pans will be distributed to
families in need the week of Thanksgiving.
Donations accepted beginning November 16.
Toys and Gifts
Support the Holiday Wish program by
purchasing gift items for children and families.
Call starting November 16 to be paired with
a specific wish. Items always needed include
matchbox cars, American Girl dolls, pots, pans,
movie passes to Marcus Theatres, gift cards
to Walgreens, Walmart, Woodman’s, Target,
gas stations, Visa/MasterCard gift cards.
Clothing and Personal Items
Children’s winter boots (all sizes) and
underwear sizes 4-10, laundry detergent,
towels, toilet paper, paper towels.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Digital cameras, Leap Frog Read and Learn
Machine, small wood cookies, key chains,
wallets, cloth reusable grocery bags,
watches, wicker baskets, live plants, body
socks size small, Jack Hartman CDs.
Habitat for Humanity
of Dane County
Through volunteer labor and donations of
money and materials, Habitat builds and
rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the
help of the partner families. Habitat homes
are sold to partner families at no profit, and
are financed with affordable, no-interest loans.
Homeowners’ monthly mortgage payments
are used to build more Habitat homes.
Sue Chiaro
schiaro@habitatdane.org
255-1549 x111
www.habitatdane.org
8:30-4:30 M-F
Food
Homemade cookies/bars.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Postage stamps, gift cards to hardware
stores, 6’ folding banquet tables.
Hancock Center for
Dance/Movement
Therapy, Inc.
Hancock Center provides dance/movement
therapy services to people of all ages and
abilities. Programs include the In-School
Violence Prevention Program in Madison area
schools, individual and group therapy for
adults and children and creative movement
groups for adults with developmental issues.
Workshops and trainings are also offered.
Dori Weigel
dori@hancockcenter.net
251-0908
www.hancockcenter.net
9:00-5:00 M-F
Holiday Decorations
Non-denominational gift wrapping
paper, holiday cards.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Gift cards for CDs and music (Amazon.com,
Shopko, iTunes, Best Buy, etc.), small Hoberman
Sphere Ball, hula hoops, thank you cards, iPads,
iPod docks, yoga mats, yoga blocks, yoga bolsters,
physio-balls of various sizes, drawing paper,
gift cards for office and program supplies.
Heartland Farm
Sanctuary
Heartland Farm Sanctuary, which opened in 2010,
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping
homeless farm animals in Wisconsin, and building
connections between animals and vulnerable youth.
Heartland was created to provide a safe, peaceful
environment where youth and farm animals
could come together to heal, grow, and have fun.
Jamie Monroe
jamie.monroe@heartlandfarmsanctuary.org
230-5352
www.heartlandfarmsanctuary.org
10:00-7:00 M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Blankets, battery-operated head lamps, flashlights
with batteries, hand warmers, bedding (pine shavings
or bales of straw), high-quality feed hay, cracked
corn or whole oats, Mazuri (Elder) Mini-Pig Food,
Purina Nature’s Match Sow and Pig Feed, Purina Goat
Chow, Mazuri Llama Feed, gift cards for Mounds,
Farm and Fleet or Country View Vet Services,
printer paper, printer ink for HP Officejet Pro 8600.
Holiday Gift Drive
for Teens - United
Way of Dane County
Volunteer Center
Each year, many teens in Dane County do not
receive a gift while celebrating the holidays.
You can help change that by donating gifts
for the 2015 Holiday Gift Drive for Teens,
coordinated by United Way’s Youth Volunteer
Corps of Dane County. This program will
provide a message of hope and support to
underserved families during the holiday season.
Pha Vang
pha.vang@uwdc.org
246-4388
www.unitedwaydanecounty.org
8:00-4:30 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed the week of December 12
to set up the gift distribution and help parents
shop for gifts. Contact Pha for more details.
Toys and Gifts
Board games, brain games, gift cards for local
department stores, iTunes and Google Play
Store, headphones, selfie sticks, art kits, any
type of acceptable gifts for teenagers.
Clothing and Personal Items
Winter clothing, makeup, clothing accessories,
clothing appropriate for teenagers.
Independent Living Inc.
Independent Living, Inc. is a Madisonbased, local nonprofit whose mission is to
help seniors and adults with disabilities
manage their independence.
Dan Barlow
dbarlow@independentlivinginc.org
268-9641
www.independentlivinginc.org
8:00-4:30 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to deliver hot meals
to home bound seniors and individuals
with disabilities at noon on Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and New Year’s day.
Ingleside Manor
Ingleside Manor is a nonprofit community
based facility providing nursing and
rehabilitation services, as well as a Residential
Care Apartment Complex. Ingleside Manor
offers a restful, small-town atmosphere,
quality nursing care, nutritious and appealing
meals, exceptional cleanliness, interesting and
challenging activities, and a pleasant location.
Aimee Bohms
abohms@carriagehealthcare.com
437-5511
www.inglesidehealthcare.org
9:00-5:00 M-F
Toys and Gifts
Books on CD/tape, socks with grippers on the
bottom, small lap blankets, homemade holiday
cards, gift cards for on-site salon services.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Portable speakers, iPod shuffles, craft
supplies (glue, card stock, etc).
Jewish Social Services
of Madison
Jewish Social Services is a nonprofit human
services agency, which, while rooted in
Jewish traditions, provides non-sectarian
services to people of all religions, ages,
backgrounds and lifestyles. JSS works with
individuals, families, seniors, immigrants
& refugees. Most of our services are
provided free or with a nominal charge.
Louise Goldstein
louise@jssmadison.org
278-1808
www.jssmadison.org
9:00-5:00 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to deliver electric menorahs
to Jewish seniors living in nursing homes and
assisted living facilities in the Madison area.
Volunteers are asked to return once or twice during
the holiday to “light” the candles together and to
pick up the menorah after the holiday to return it
to JSS. Familiarity with the customs and blessings
is preferred. The first Hanukkah candle this year is
December 6. Please apply before November 25.
Kennedy Heights
Community Center
Kennedy Heights Community Center envisions
a safe and vibrant community where people
can connect, learn, grow and thrive. Kennedy
Height’s mission is to serve as a community
focal point for low to moderate income
families. KHCC provides high quality child
care, positive youth development and access
to services and resources for families.
Claude Gilmore
director@khcommunitycenter.org
244-0767
www.khcommunitycenter.org
8:30-5:00 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to assist in the
Kennedy Heights Community Center
Food Pantry on Monday evenings.
Food
Thanksgiving/Christmas food basket items
include: turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie,
dinner rolls, green beans, corn, potatoes,
onions, celery, pie crusts, pie pans.
Toys and Gifts
Frozen puzzles, coloring puzzles, Doc McStuffins
puzzles, coloring books, plastic sleds, waterproof
gloves, winter hats, children’s snow pants and
boots (all sizes), gift cards to Walmart, math
compass, lead for mechanical pencils, small
dry erase boards, binders, folders, socks, hats,
gloves, men’s deodorant, packs of gum, fruit
snacks, granola bars, peanut butter, books for
kids K1-K2-K3, stickers, food dishes for a children’s
kitchen, dress up professional clothes for kids.
Clothing and Personal Items
Toiletries, dish soap, thread, sewing needles,
resealable bags, gloves, hats, blankets, arts and crafts
supplies, pens, pencils, washcloths, toothpaste,
toothbrushes, toilet paper, garbage bags, towels,
cleaners, plastic cups, paper plates, bowls, sponges.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
White and colored copier paper, sticky notes,
phone pads, all sizes of three ring binder
notebooks, paper towels, hand sanitizer, staples,
paper clips, note pads, thank you cards.
Lussier Community
Education Center
Lussier Community Education Center
serves families on Madison’s west side by
building community, creating opportunity
and enriching education.
Cristina Johnson
cristina@lcecmadison.org
833-4979 x224
www.lcecmadison.org
9:00-5:00 M-F, 10:00-4:00 Sa
Food
Holiday food basket items: spaghetti pasta,
pasta sauce, canned fruit and vegetables,
soups, tuna and other canned meats,
beans, juice, peanut butter, jelly.
Toys and Gifts
Small children’s toys, educational games
(K-5th grade), electronic games for high
school students, pool cues, tickets to
sporting and cultural events, gift cards
to local businesses and grocery stores.
Individuals are also needed to sponsor gifts
and household items to families who register
for the center’s Holiday Gift Program.
Clothing and Personal Items
Diapers, toilet paper, toothpaste,
toothbrushes, paper towels.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Copier paper, flash drives (1+ GB), dry erase
markers, batteries, printer ink, headphones.
Madison Area Food
Pantry Gardens, Inc.
Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens
grows food for the needy in the Madison
area. Volunteers plant, grow and provide
food pantries with fresh, nutritious first
choice vegetables, resulting in more than
100,000 pounds of fresh produce delivered
each year to area food pantries.
Thomas Parslow
pantrygarden@svdpmadison.org
577-6685
www.foodpantrygardens.org
8:00-5:00 M-Sa
Toys and Gifts
Gift cards to Walmart, KFC, Pizza Hut, Little
Caesars, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Miller
and Sons, construction paper, glue sticks,
markers, paints, notebooks, pens, colored
pencils, crayons, stuffed animals, current
movies rated G or PG, stickers, large rolls
of paper, glitter glue, coloring books, word
search books, 25-100 piece puzzles, wooden
puzzles, cigar boxes, stained glass or plastic art
projects, educational or easy to read books.
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to build shelving and
storage bins for storing various tools and supplies.
Hand washing stations are needed at each
garden. A design is available. Materials can be
provided. These items can be built off site in a
shop or garage. Help is needed in wiring a new
building. It would include simple wiring for limited
use. Call for more details.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Two recumbent stationary exercise bikes, cash
register, paper towels, paper plates, napkins,
commercial glass front refrigerator, copier paper.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Food grade pails (5 gallon used grease pails would
be ideal), garden tools such as knives, rakes, hoes,
etc., small air compressor, gas powered pressure
washer, small 18” gas powered rototiller.
Madison Area
Rehabilitation Center
MARC, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation,
provides vital day services and supported
employment opportunities for adults with
developmental disabilities throughout
the Dane County area. The purpose of
MARC is to enhance the quality of life for
individuals with developmental disabilities.
Madison School
& Community
Recreation
Madison School & Community Recreation
(MSCR) is the public recreation provider
for the residents of Madison (within the
boundaries of the Madison Metropolitan
School District). MSCR is a department
of the Madison Metropolitan School
District and is proud to have served
the community for over 80 years.
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Courtney Johnson
cjohnson@marc-inc.org
223-9100
www.marc-inc.org
8:00-3:00 M-F
Food
Eileen Otis
eotis@madison.k12.wi.us
204-3008
www.mscr.org
9:00-5:30 M-F
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Toys and Gifts
Cake mixes, frosting, decaf coffee, creamer,
sugar, popcorn, Crystal Light.
Spanish language children’s books,
children’s magazines subscriptions.
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Madison Senior Center
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The Madison Senior Center is a full service senior
center serving Madison area adults 55+. It offers
classes, programs and activities that address the
physical, psychological and social dimensions of
an active, older adult. 6,000 Madison area seniors
use the center on a yearly basis. The volunteer
program engages more than 250 volunteers.
Mobility Training and Independent Living Program,
Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation providing
quality services to adults with developmental
disabilities in Dane County since 1995.
John Weichelt
jweichelt@cityofmadison.com
267-2344
www.madisonseniorcenter.org
8:30-4:00 M-F
Taneil Boerner
taneil@mtilp.net
288-8663
www.mtilp.net
7:00-3:00 M-F
Holiday Decorations
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Cards with envelopes, wreath
lights, ornaments, tea cups.
Volunteers are wanted to provide holiday
entertainment for clients at the Day Center
such as carolers, singers, musicians, Santa
impersonator and other entertainers.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Nintendo Wii Games and fishing pole
accessory for controller, iPads, Kindles,
E-readers, digital LCD Projector, new table
tennis paddles, foldable flat bed hand cart.
Toys and Gifts
Board games, large piece wooden puzzles,
nail polish, handheld massager.
Clothing and Personal Items
Madison-area
Urban Ministry
Madison-area Urban Ministry is a social justice
agency that focuses on issues such as poverty,
homelessness, affordable housing, prisoner
re-entry, and children of incarcerated parents.
MUM also provides mentoring and family
connections work with children and families
who are impacted by parental incarceration.
Shawna Lutzow
Shawna@emum.org
256-0906
www.emum.org
9:00-5:00 M-F
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Multicultural dolls, gift cards of any amount, sled
inner tubes, footballs, basketballs, tennis rackets and
balls, men’s watches, women’s watches, jewelry, gifts
for boys ages 8-17, gifts for girls ages 8-17, books with
racially diverse characters and topics.
Clothing and Personal Items
New baby clothing, blankets, cologne/
perfume sets for teens, body wash, etc.
Holiday Decorations
Wrapping paper, bows, tissue paper, gift bags,
cards, party supplies (table cloths, holiday
decorations, seasonal ornaments, etc).
Make-A-Wish Wisconsin
Make-A-Wish Wisconsin grants the wishes
of children with life-threatening medical
conditions. The Madison Regional office
serves children and their families in Dane
and the surrounding 6 counties.
Christy Ehlert
cehlert@wisconsin.wish.org
252-4323
www.wisconsin.wish.org
9:00-5:00 M-F
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Toys for children ages 0-17, board games, travel
games, gift cards, Wisconsin Badger and Green
Bay Packer items, Disney plush toys, journals,
markers, crayons, colored pencils, books,
children’s DVDs, backpacks, sports equipment.
Clothing and Personal Items
Nail polish, nail files, Bath and Body
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McFarland Youth Center
The McFarland Youth Center provides after
school programs and activities for middle school
youth in the greater McFarland area. Some
of the available programs include Fresh Food
Friday, Service Club, Youth Leadership Meetings,
Youth Council, and Sports and Recreation.
Field trips and special events are also offered.
Lap blankets, hats, scarves, mittens, socks,
slippers, hair clips, brushes, combs.
Holiday Decorations
Wrapping paper, plastic or silk flowers, Christmas lights.
American Red Cross – Girl spreading holiday cheer to a local veteran.
Max Koch
mcfarlandyouthcenter@gmail.com
838-3839
www.mcfarlandyouthcenter.org
3:00-6:00 M-F
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Holiday desserts and other foods to serve
as an after school snack for 25-35 youth,
sandwich supplies, cookies, brownies, premade foods, packaged snacks, etc.
Toys and Gifts
Gifts appropriate for middle school boys and girls
(ages 11-14); clothing, books, school supplies, sport
equipment, board games, movies, electronics, etc.
Middleton Outreach
Ministry
MOM leads a community-wide effort to prevent
homelessness and end hunger for people
throughout Middleton, West Madison and Cross
Plains. MOM provides free of charge: food,
clothing, housing assistance, emergency financial
assistance, and special services for seniors.
Joan McGovern
joan@momhelps.org
826-3409
www.momhelps.org
9:00-4:30 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Group volunteers are needed to decorate their
Food Pantry for the holidays and to help get ready
for the Creating for a Cause: Holiday Art Fair to
be held at the Food Pantry on December 5 and 6.
Volunteers can put up holiday decorations in the
Food Pantry in mid-to-late November; Clean the
Food Pantry after it closes on Friday December 4,
1-3; Help the artists unload and set up on Friday
December 4, 3-6 or Saturday December 5, 8-10;
Prepare the Food Pantry on Sunday December
6, 4:15-6:15 to re-open for clients the next
morning; Remove the holiday decorations in the
Food Pantry, late December or early January.
Spread holiday cheer by helping with their
Sharing Christmas Program where donors
provide Christmas gifts to families in need.
An additional Sharing Christmas Committee
volunteer is needed to help coordinate the
donor/client match process to ensure that
matches are made in a timely manner. For more
information about this important program,
visit www.sharingchristmas.momhelps.org.
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Canned fruit, canned soup (not tomato), canned
corn, cereal, spaghetti noodles, macaroni and
cheese, meals in a box, fruit juice, flour, sugar,
stuffing, rice, fresh fruit, vegetables, holiday baking
kits including cookie mix, cutters, frosting, etc.
Toys and Gifts
Purchase gifts for a family through the Sharing
Christmas Program. Visit sharingchristmas.
momhelps.org for more information.
Also needed are gift cards (gasoline, grocery stores,
drug stores, etc.) for clients; senior citizen kits items
(personal health care items, snacks, small packets of
cookies, crossword puzzles, pens, stamps, stationary,
teas, coffees, hot chocolate, gift certificates, etc.);
personal care kit items (individual items or assembled
into personal care kits), holiday baking kits (cookie
mix, cutters, frosting, etc.). Call for more information.
Clothing and Personal Items
Gently used (and clean) winter clothing, bed linens
(all sizes), blankets, comforters, diapers (sizes 4,
5, 6), brand new socks and underwear (especially
plus sizes), toilet paper, paper towels, personal
care items such as shampoo, deodorant, lotion,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shaving cream.
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An outdoor clothing donation container to place
outside our Distribution Center for after-hours
donation; digital video projector, gift cards (gasoline,
grocery stores, drug stores, etc.) for clients, a step
stool to use for senior chores, cleaning supplies for
the seniors program (paper towels, dust rags, window
cleaner, Ajax, sponges, rubber gloves, mops, etc.)
Middleton Youth Center
The Middleton Youth Center is a free after
school and summer program for 5th-8th
grade students that integrates academic
assistance, enrichment activities, community
service, and leadership development.
Gabrielle Hinahara
middletonyouthcenter@ci.middleton.wi.us
225-2451
www.ci.middleton.wi.us/index.aspx?nid=178
11:00-6:00 M-F
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Soccer balls, footballs, basketballs,
Frisbees, hand drums.
Holiday Decorations
Art supplies, construction paper,
markers, crayons, cardstock.
Movin’ Out, Inc.
Movin’ Out provides tailored housing
counseling and housing solutions to low income
households with a household member with
a permanent disability. Eligible person with
a disability is defined as a child or adult who
has a permanent developmental, physical,
sensory, medical or mental health disability.
Amy Kallas
aw@movin-out.org
251-4446 x2
www.movin-out.org
8:00-3:30 M-R
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Laptop computer, gift cards to local
hardware stores (for client use).
MSCR Meadowood
Neighborhood Center
The MSCR Meadowood Neighborhood Center
offers a wide range of programs and services to
community members of all ages. Some of the
program highlights include a middle school after
school program, summer camps for elementary and
middle school youth, a computer lab, food pantry,
fitness classes, job search assistance and more.
Joe Schlesing
jschlesing@madison.k12.wi.us
467-8918
www.mscr.org
8:30-5:00 M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
A larger refrigerator and the addition of a freezer
will allow for expansion of pantry services for the
Meadowood Food Pantry opened in August 2015.
Muscular Dystrophy
Association
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the
world’s leading nonprofit health agency
dedicated to finding treatments and cures
for muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral
sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular
diseases. This is made possible by funding
worldwide research and providing
comprehensive health care services and
support to MDA families nationwide.
Abby Swift
aswift@mdausa.org
354-5363
www.mda.org
9:00-5:00 M-F
Toys and Gifts
Fujifilm Quick Snap Waterproof 35mm Fuji
Disposable/Single Use Underwater Camera (5
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Single Use Camera, 4 Pack (Blue/Green/White),
Matte Vinyl Bean Bag Chair (10), Pictionary,
Checkers, Yahtzee, Monopoly, Life, Uno, 5”
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Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer
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6’ collapsible banquet tables for events (2),
large collapsible easels for showcasing artwork
at events, various sized picture frames to be
used to frame artwork made by children,
projector with HDMI cable connection point for
presentations to staff members, sponsors and
donor, color ink for a Canon Pixma MG6220.
NAMI (National
Alliance on Mental
Illness) Dane County
NAMI Dane County is a nonprofit offering a
variety of support groups for persons with
mental health challenges and their families.
Ava Martinez
amartinez@namidanecounty.org
249-7188
www.namidanecounty.org
8:30-4:30 M-F
Clothing and Personal Items
Hygiene products, toiletries; winter
clothing (hats, scarves, gloves, etc.)
Nehemiah Center for
Urban Leadership
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Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership
Development engages the greater Madison
community to empower indigenous African
American individuals, families, and communities
to bring about hope, transformation, and justice.
Hannah Zeman
hzeman@nehemiah.org
257-2453
www.nehemiah.org
8:30-12:00 M-R, 9:00-12:00 Sa-Su
Toys and Gifts
Xbox gaming system, African American literature,
books of all levels, board games, multiple
$10-$15 gift cards for young mothers.
Clothing and Personal Items
Men’s casual and work clothing, work boots, some
with steel toe (sizes 8-13), coats, toiletries, hygiene
products, pots, pans, silverware, storage bins/crates.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Scanner, copier/fax machine, banquet tables,
van/bus or access during summer months,
office storage, organization equipment, cleaning
supplies, 15 Meridian multi-lined phones.
Neighborhood House
Community Center
Neighborhood House, Madison’s oldest
community center, offers programs for youth,
seniors, and people with disabilities, as well as
community events and charity drives. This is a
place where a diverse assortment of cultural,
recreational, and special interest groups
from throughout the city regularly meet.
Andy Millman
andy@neighborhoodhousemadison.org
255-5337
www.neighborhoodhousemadison.org
10:00-6:00 M-F
Toys and Gifts
Gift cards, prizes for bingo, board games, books
(children and adults), a Wii gaming system,
bus passes, sports equipment, pool cues, new
backpacks, school supplies for school supply
drive, new winter wear for our winter wear drive.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Laptops/Chromebooks in good condition,
flat-screen TV, tablets, shredder, laminator,
computer projector, ceiling tiles, office supplies.
Olbrich Botanical
Gardens
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is home to
14 outdoor gardens, an indoor tropical
conservatory and year-round educational
opportunities. The joy, diversity and beauty of
plants is shared by 250,000 annual visitors.
Marty Petillo
mpetillo@cityofmadison.com
246-5807
www.olbrich.org
8:00-4:30 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to welcome visitors
or host the Holiday Café at Olbrich’s Holiday
Express Flower and Train Show, December 5-31.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Grocery and gas gift cards, monthly unlimited City
of Madison Transit bus passes, CPU, computer
monitors, keyboards, computer mice and speakers,
four drawer lockable filing cabinets, disposable
plastic/paper plates, disposable forks, spoons, knives,
paper cups; pens, white and colored copier paper,
highlighters, 1”, 2”, and 3” three ring binders, portable
USB drives, desk organizers, various office supplies.
Porchlight, Inc.
Porchlight is the largest nonprofit provider of
low income housing in Dane County, with over
300 units of housing for families and individuals.
Porchlight works to decrease the homeless
population by providing shelter, housing,
supportive services and a sense of community
in ways that empower residents and program
participants to positively shape their lives.
Jessica Pastelin
jpastelin@porchlightinc.org
257-2534 x20
www.porchlightinc.org
9:00-6:00 M-F
Food
$50 grocery store gifts cards.
Toys and Gifts
Microwaves, vacuums, pots, pans,
dishware sets, silverware.
Clothing and Personal Items
Omega School provides adult basic
education instruction and GED preparation
for young adults in Dane County.
Rape Crisis Center
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Coffee supplies, pens, pencils, loose
leaf lined paper, cleaning supplies.
Operation Fresh Start
Operation Fresh Start provides disconnected
youth, ages 16-24, a path to self-sufficiency.
Operation Fresh Start has provided
comprehensive education, employment and
training services to over 7,000 youth and
adults in Dane County since 1970. Through the
Pathways program, youth who had previously
dropped out can work towards their diplomas.
Jill Pfeiffer
jpfeiffer@operationfreshstart.org
244-4721
www.operationfreshstart.org
7:30-5:00 M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
A 15 passenger window van, minivan, laptop
computers (4-8), flat screen computer monitors (4-8),
new drill bits, hammers, screwdrivers, work gloves
(100 pair), and workboats in sizes 6-14 (women and
men); all items must be in good, working condition.
OutReach LGBT
Community Center
OutReach is a community center offering
social support services for people who identify
as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/
or queer. OutReach offers social/support
groups, peer counseling, referrals to services,
a lending library, a speakers bureau,
community meeting space, and much more.
Angie Rehling
angier@lgbtoutreach.org
255-8582
www.lgbtoutreach.org
12:00-7:00 M-F
Holiday Decorations
Non-denominational holiday
decorations, stringed holiday lights.
Large sized bath towels, bathroom rugs
Rape Crisis Center provides crisis intervention
and support, counseling, support groups,
medical/legal advocacy and accompaniment
to the survivors (and their family and friends)
of all forms of sexual violence, including recent
and past sexual assault, incest (past or present),
sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation.
RCC serves women, children, and men.
Evelyn Henn
info@danecountyrcc.org
251-5126 x10
www.danecountyrcc.org
9:00-5:00 M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Letter size plastic file boxes (10), cushioned folding
chairs (2), portable projector for laptop (call for
details), photography services, small and medium
sized wicker baskets, screen printing services,
gifts cards (Costco, Staples, Office Depot), first
class postage stamps, HP 12A printer toner, Post-It
easel pads, reams of white 8.5 x 11 copier paper.
Ronald McDonald
House Charities
of Madison
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Madison
is a locally funded and operated nonprofit 501(c)
(3) organization dedicated to advancing the
well-being and health of children by providing
a “home away from home” for families whose
children (18 and under) are undergoing
treatment at Madison area health care facilities.
Tara Hensley
thensley@rmhcmadison.org
232-4671 x105
www.rmhcmadison.org
8:00-9:00 M-F, 9:00-9:00 Sa-Su
Food
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individual serving sized fruit cups or applesauce.
Toys and Gifts
Adult and children toothbrushes, travel-size
deodorant, shaving razors, hair combs, brushes.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Disinfectant wipes, toilet bowl cleaner (without
bleach), paper towel rolls, powder-free vinyl gloves, 8
gallon trash bags, Swiffer Wet Jet refill liquid and pads
(purple packaging), white napkins, plastic spoons,
snack and sandwich sized zip lock baggies, brown
paper lunch bags (size 6.125”x4”x12.375”), standard size
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RSVP of Dane County
RSVP provides personalized volunteer placement
services to people age 55+ in Dane County allowing
them to share their knowledge, experience and
energy in meaningful and fulfilling service
opportunities meeting community needs.
Paula Reif
preif@rsvpdane.org
238-7787
www.rsvpdane.org
8:00-4:00 M-F
Omega School, Inc.
Oscar Mireles
omireles@tds.net
256-4650
www.omegaschool.org
9:00-12:00 M-R
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Toys or gifts for any age/gender (no games,
books, puzzles). Donations must be new and in
unopened packaging. Gift cards (local restaurants,
entertainment, movie theaters, Target, Walmart,
Walgreens, etc.), gas cards from local stations,
crossword or word search puzzle books for adults.
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteer drivers age 55+ to fill in for current
volunteers who are traveling. Passengers still
need rides during the holiday season and
when volunteer drivers are out of town.
Toys and Gifts
Quilt batting and yarn to make quilts, mittens,
scarves, and hats for use by nonprofit and
public agencies working with community
needs throughout Dane County.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Gift cards and/or coupons for gas for RSVP volunteer
drivers, grocery or restaurant gift cards for RSVP
volunteers and Foster Grandparents recognition.
Second Harvest
Foodbank of Southern
Wisconsin
Through local community programs in 16
southwestern Wisconsin counties, Second
Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
provides millions of meals to individuals, families,
children, and seniors who struggle with hunger.
Pam Higham
volunteerservices@shfbmadison.org
216-7214
www.secondharvestmadison.org
8:00-4:30 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
During the busy holiday season, volunteers are needed
to staff the Donation Window from 2:00-4:00 M-F. It is
preferred that volunteers commit to at least one shift
per week. Volunteers will greet donors, weigh their
donation, and help the donor fill out a simple receipt.
Food
Canned fruit (juice or water packed preferred),
peanut butter, boxed cereal, spaghetti, tuna
(water packed preferred), canned soup.
South Madison
Coalition of the Elderly
South Madison Coalition of the Elderly is
dedicated to enhancing the safety, independence
and quality of life for older adults in South
Madison and throughout Dane county.
Jeanette Arthur
volunteer@smcelder.com
251-8405
www.smcelder.com
8:00-4:00 M-R, 8:00-3:00 F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to deliver Thanksgiving meals
on November 28. Drivers are needed to bring seniors
to our holiday dinner on December 25 at Madison
Senior Center at 10:30 and bring them home at 2:30.
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Food
Diabetic food, non-perishable food
basket, chocolate candy.
Toys and Gifts
Puzzles, large print word game books
Wisconsin logo sweatshirts, winter hats, gloves,
socks, body wash, unscented lotion, supplies
for group cleaning projects.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Stamps, stationary, napkins, plates, plastic
ware, drink cups, disposable table cloths.
St. Mary’s Adult Day
Health Center
St. Mary’s ADHC provides nursing care and
stimulating activities for adults whose health is
compromised, but are attempting to live with a degree
of independence in their own homes. This enhances
the client’s quality of life and gives their families
respite to pursue other activities they need to do.
Sarah Wirth
sarah_wirth@ssmhc.com
249-4450
www.stmarysmadison.com
8:00-4:30 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to entertain with holiday
music. The ideal time of day for this is mid-morning
or early afternoon, between 9:30-11:30 or 1:30-3:00.
This could be instrumental music or choral music. Our
clients love to sing-a-long if the music is accessible.
Toys and Gifts
Decks of playing cards, small token prizes
for bingo games, movie musical DVDs.
Clothing and Personal Items
Hats, mittens, gloves, scarves.
Holiday Decorations
Thank you cards with envelopes.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Sympathy cards with envelopes,
birthday cards with envelopes
St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
responds to poverty with person-toperson assistance such as housing, food,
clothing, furniture and prescriptions.
Jennifer Troia
jenni@svdpmadison.org
442-7200 x426
www.svdpmadison.org
8:00-4:00 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed at the client-choice food
pantry to host clients around the pantry while
keeping track of their points. The host then
assists the client with loading groceries into the
client’s vehicle. The need for hosts increases
exponentially during the holiday season.
Food
Flour, sugar, cooking oil, holiday food items, etc.
State Natural Areas
Volunteer Program
Volunteers support Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources staff in completing
restoration work. Volunteers work together
to protect our state’s State Natural Areas,
so they remain some of our last refuges for
rare plants and animals and continue to
preserve our state’s genetic and biological
diversity for future generations.
Jared Urban
jared.urban@wisconsin.gov
267-0797
www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/lands/
naturalareas/volunteer.html
8:00-5:30 M-R, 9:00-12:00 Sa
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed outside to help cut and pile brush
that invades native prairie and oak plant communities,
shading out natives. Get physically rewarding
exercise, meet fun people, and learn something
along the way. Check for workday opportunities
on the website or email for more opportunities.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Chainsaws, brush cutters, hand saws, loppers,
scissors, gloves, leaf blowers, etc., gift cards
to stores selling tools and equipment.
Stoughton Area
Resource Team (START)
The Stoughton Area Resource Team (START)
provides a safety net for those in crisis. It
links Stoughton area residents under age 55
with community resources, offers advocacy
and provides support in housing, utilities,
transportation, health, and employment. Case
management is offered as well as short-term
financial assistance when appropriate.
Cindy Thompson
startofstoughton@gmail.com
577-5650
www.startstoughton.org
8:30-4:30 M-F
Toys and Gifts
Children’s toys, books, puzzles,
games, dolls, etc.; gift cards.
Clothing and Personal Items
Children (all ages): pants, shirts, coats, sweaters,
shoes/boots, winter clothing; babies (all ages):
blankets, socks, onesies, diapers, wipes, winter
clothing, bibs, bottles; adults (all ages/sizes): coats,
shirts, pants, shoes, thermal socks, winter boots
(men’s and women’s), thermal underwear (men’s
and women’s), thermal gloves (men’s and women’s),
thermal blankets, hand warmers; gift cards.
Holiday Decorations
Wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, name
tags, bows, holiday party decorations.
The First Tee of South
Central Wisconsin
The mission of First Tee of South Central
Wisconsin is to impact the lives of young people
and their families by providing educational
programs for youth that build character, instill
life-enhancing values, and promote healthy
choices through golf. It seeks a community
in which all kids, regardless of background,
have available to them the equipment, course
and range access, and comprehension.
Joe Loehnis
joe.loehnis@gmail.com
858-6292
www.thefirstteescw.org
8:30-4:00 M-R, 8:00-1:00 F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
3 desk lights/lamps, conference telephone, paper
towels, cleaning supplies, vacuum, trash cans.
The Rainbow
Project, Inc.
The Rainbow Project, Inc. is a private, nonprofit
organization providing mental health
services to children and families who have
experienced trauma such as domestic abuse,
child abuse, sexual assault and neglect.
Caitlin Bausch
frontdesk@therainbowproject.net
255-7356 x310
www.therainbowproject.net
9:00-5:00 M-F
Toys and Gifts
Multicultural dolls, new or gently-used dollhouses,
dollhouse furniture; dress-up clothes and
accessories (various child sizes), super-hero
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costumes, play-doctor’s kits, child microphone
and audio recorder sets, multi-colored craft paper,
premixed tempera paints, premixed finger paints,
watercolor paper, oil pastels, scrap wood, real clay,
multi-colored markers, exercise/therapy ball.
Clothing and Personal Items
Large new pillows (for sitting on the ground),
new extra soft blankets, diapers, wipes.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Black and blue ink pens, journals/notebooks,
copier paper, large standard-size easel paper
pads, soothing lighting/lamp shades, sturdy
wooden table and chairs for kids, cork bulletin
boards; small disposable cups, hand soap, toilet
paper, paper towels; toner for a Sharp MX2600-N
copier/printer (black, cyan, magenta, yellow).
The River Food Pantry
The River Food Pantry is a volunteer driven,
faith based project that provides food, hot
nutritious meals and clothing to those in
need. The pantry strives to treat those served
with respect and build them up through
hope and encouragement. The food pantry
distributes 38,000 pounds of food to needy
families and individuals every week.
Jenny Czerkas
river@riverfoodpantry.org
442-8815
www.riverfoodpantry.org
9:00-6:00 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help with a holiday
party on December 18, 4:30-8:00. Helpers assist in
serving a holiday meal, gift delivery and children’s
activities. The food pantry needs extra volunteers
from December 15 through the end of January.
Many regular helpers are gone for break or not
available around the holidays. Help is needed
from 11:00-1:00, 4:30-6:30 T and R, 5:00-8:00 F.
Food
Holiday food basket items, pet food,
baby formula, non-perishable food pantry
items, grocery store gift cards.
Toys and Gifts
New or gently used toys, books, games, dolls,
any type of sport ball (football, soccer, etc.); gift
cards for new clothing or department stores.
Clothing and Personal Items
New or gently used clothing, personal items,
blankets, toiletries, diapers, hygiene products,
shoes, miscellaneous household items, gift cards.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Bright colored office paper or cardstock, gift
card to office supply store, cleaning products,
heavy duty commercial floor mats
The Road Home
Dane County
The Road Home Dane County is committed
to developing long-term relationships with
homeless families with children. We are
dedicated to changing lives by working with
families, not only to relieve the immediate
crisis of homelessness, but also to build
skills, resources and relationships that
set the stage for long-term success.
Alane Conn
vol.mgr@trhome.org
225-1957
www.trhome.org
8:00-5:00 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help staff a holiday
party for both families in the housing programs
and families that reside in the shelter program.
There will be two separate parties hosted by staff
and case managers. Volunteers are needed to help
out with serving food, activities with the children
and helping with supervision of children while
parents mingle. The parties are used as a way for
families in housing programs to come together
and stay connected in their community. The party
for the families that reside in the shelter program
is smaller since that is for about 3-5 families.
Food
Gift cards for families to Woodman’s,
Aldi’s, Copps or other local grocery
stores; gift cards to restaurants such as
Subway, McDonalds, Wendy’s, etc.
Toys and Gifts
Gift cards for older children (Walmart, Target,
Walgreens, East or West Towne Malls, etc.),
iTunes gift cards; gas cards to PDQ or Mobil; small
gifts for stockings such as writing notepads with
pens, gum, candy, hair clips, brushes, combs, nail
polish sets, cologne or body spray sets, matchbox
cars, stickers, silly putty, fun snacks, etc.
Clothing and Personal Items
Diapers (sizes 4,5,6), pull-ups, diaper wipes,
toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies,
laundry detergent, bleach, dryer sheets, dish
washing liquid, laundry baskets, garbage
bags; large sized shampoo, conditioner
and body wash , razors, socks (all sizes),
underwear (all sizes), underclothing
(thermals, undershirts, underpants, etc.)
Holiday Decorations
Wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, tape.
The Salvation Army
of Dane County
For 125 years, The Salvation Army has
offered spiritual ministry, social services,
and youth programs to thousands of
Dane County residents annually without
discrimination. The Salvation Army currently
serves the most vulnerable members of
our community, providing shelter for the
homeless, food for the hungry and mentoring
and education for at-risk children.
Debra Crye
debra_crye@usc.salvationarmy.org
250-2218
www.salvationarmydanecounty.org
8:30-4:30 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are the key to the Kettle Campaign’s
success. By ringing bells for only 2 hours, over
$90 is raised to help the homeless, feed the
hungry, and provide mentoring and education
to at-risk children. The Christmas Red Kettle
Campaign runs November 13 to December 24.
Adopt-a-Family program (November 1 to November
30) is designed to connect sponsors with families
to adopt by providing them with gifts and groceries
for families enrolled in our housing programs.
The Angel Tree program (November 1 to November
30) provides new toys for children of struggling
families. Contributors remove one or more tags
from the tree and purchase appropriate gifts for one
of the children staying in their emergency shelter.
Food
Canned proteins such as tuna or chicken, canned
pasta meals with meat, canned fruit, canned
vegetables, soups, pasta sauces, boxed meals such
as Hamburger or Tuna Helper, pasta, boxed cereals
Toys and Gifts
Toys for children staying at the shelter, board
games for youth to teens to encourage
family interaction, new books to be read at
bedtime, family DVDs, art supplies for craft
activities; gift cards restaurant, movies, fast
food restaurants), Madison Metro bus ticket.
Clothing and Personal Items
Twin size blankets, fitted sheets, pillows, towels,
wash clothes, socks for families, gloves, hats,
scarves; brooms, mop buckets, laundry baskets,
laundry detergent, bleach, dryer sheets; toothpaste,
tooth brushes, lotions, lip balm, diapers, wipes,
shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, facial tissue,
paper towels, feminine hygiene products
Triangle Community
Ministry
Clothing and Personal Items
Winter hats, scarves, gloves, socks,
kitchen towels, body wash, lotion.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Triangle Community Ministry is an ecumenical
ministry of presence in solidarity with residents
of the Triangle, the area bounded by Park Street,
Regent Street and West Washington Avenue. The
ministry assists and supports residents in their
physical, emotional, and spiritual well being
by providing a chaplain, a registered parish
nurse, and an outreach development manager.
Badger Cab voucher booklets, 2016 calendars,
bingo prizes, get well cards, birthday cards,
sympathy card; gift cards or coupons for gas,
fast food, restaurants, coffee, groceries.
Wisconsin Institute for
Learning Disabilities/
Dyslexia Inc. (WILDD)
Meg Nielsen
triangleministry@sbcglobal.net
257-8517
www.triangleministry.com
8:00-4:00 M-F
The Wisconsin Institute for Learning
Disabilities/Dyslexia Inc. (WILDD) is a nonprofit
organization that provides academic therapy
to people with dyslexia/learning disabilities.
Remediating language deficits and raising
reading and spelling abilities will allow them
to achieve success at any level of education.
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to serve pumpkin
desserts, such as pies, bars, and breads for a
Thanksgiving gathering on Tuesday November
24, 2:00-4:00. Volunteers are needed to help
decorate and serve a holiday meal at a Christmas
celebration Tuesday December 22, 3:00-5:00.
Ervin Carpenter
madison@wildd.org
824-8980
www.wildd.org
8:00-4:00 M-F
Food
Canned cranberries (jellied or whole), pumpkin
pie mix, stuffing mix, mixed nuts, dried fruit
(apricots, dates, cranberries); home baked pumpkin
desserts, such as pies, bars, and bread, for a
Thanksgiving gathering on Tuesday November
24, 2:00-4:00; salads and home baked Christmas
cookies for a holiday meal at a Christmas
celebration Tuesday December 22, 3:00-5:00.
Toys and Gifts
Gift cards or coupons for gas, fast food
restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, and
pizza places, Badger Cab voucher booklets, bus
passes, 2016 calendars, postage stamps, colored
pens, pencils, small notebooks, greeting cards.
Clothing and Personal Items
Warm winter socks for men and women (especially
large sizes) in various sizes and colors, hats, mittens
and scarves; shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper,
body soap, mouth wash, floss, hand soap, dish soap,
wash cloths and towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste.
Holiday Decorations
Christmas party supplies, ornaments, wrapping
paper, ribbon, battery operated candles; various
colors of glitter glue, tacky glue, Modge Podge,
beads, adult scissors, stickers, Sharpie pens, white
muslin, sand paper, small spray bottles, paper towels.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Colored card stock and 8.5 x 11 white
copier paper, office cleaning supplies,
Lysol wipes, paper towels, Christmas and
Thanksgiving napkins, paper plates, cups.
United Cerebral Palsy
of Greater Dane County
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is dedicated
to understanding disabilities, creating
opportunities and promoting a community
where everyone belongs. Beyond cerebral palsy,
UCP supports individuals with autism, epilepsy,
down syndrome, traumatic brain injury and
delays in speech, mobility and development.
Ellen Breunig
ebreunig@ucpdane.org
273-4434
www.ucpdane.org
8:00-5:00 M-F
Food
Gardetto’s individual snack packs, canned soda,
gift cards to restaurants and grocery stores.
Toys and Gifts
Yard/outdoor games, sand toys, beach towels,
board games, LEGO kits, card games, puzzles
for teens, arts and craft supplies, stereo with
iPod dock, DVDs (PG and PG-13); gift cards
to gas stations, Shopko, Target, iTunes, gift
cards for teenage appropriate activities such
Program-Office-Agency Needs
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as mini golf, movies, hobby stores, event
tickets to plays, festivals, concerts.
Clothing and Personal Items
Sheet sets, blankets, pillows, towels, mattress
pads, adult mittens/gloves, hats, scarves,
winter coats, socks; toiletries such as shaving
cream, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner,
body soap, mouth wash, floss, hand soap,
feminine products; dish soap, dish cloths
and towels, hot pads, cake pans, pizza cutter
and pans, rubber gloves, tablecloths, paper
goods, soup pot, feeding tools such as a cut
out cup, feeder bags, straw cups, etc.; Velcro
and laminating sheets, first aid supplies.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Standard size white and colored copier
paper, white and colored card stock, teal
scrapbook paper, silver scrapbook paper,
8.5 x 11 carbon-less collated paper (white,
pink, canary), scrapbook adhesive, pocket
folders with 3-hole punch insert, push pins/
thumbtacks, nametags, raffle tickets, pens,
9 x 12 self-sealing catalog envelopes, toner
cartridges for Cannon iR3035 and CannoniR3245,
toner cartridge for Color Officejet 951, 15A
black ink cartridge for HP LaserJet 1200; bus
passes, gift cards to Staples, Office Depot,
Kinko’s, Target, Costco, Sam’s Club, Shopko.
Urban League of
Greater Madison
The mission of the Urban League of Greater
Madison is to ensure that African Americans
and other community members are educated,
employed and empowered to live well,
advance professionally and contribute to
the common good in the 21st Century.
Hedi Rudd
hrudd@ulgm.org
228-4508
www.ulgm.org
9:00-5:00 M-F
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Laminating machine and supplies, flash
drives, personal calendars; paper plates,
cups, plastic ware; steel-toed work boots
sizes 8 .5-12 for Trades Academy participant,
bus passes for workforce members, gas
and grocery gift cards for members.
Vera Court
Neighborhood Center
Vera Court Neighborhood Center’s
mission is to offer growth and enrichment
opportunities to neighborhood residents
that reflect the changing needs, strengths
and diversity of the Vera Court community.
High quality programming is delivered to
children, youth and adults, in the areas of
education, recreation, health, and nutrition.
Alison Stauffacher
alisons@veracourt.org
246-8372
www.veracourt.org
9:00-5:00 M-F
Dry erase markers, yellow sticky notes, highlighters,
copier paper, 2 and 3”” binders, table of contents
reference dividers, gift cards as positive
reinforcement for clients as they achieve goals,
desktop computers for instructor needs, headsets
with boom microphone, webcams, 4x4 or 4x8
Smart Boards (3), and 4x8 whiteboards (3-4).
YWCA Madison
The mission of the YWCA is dedicated to
eliminating racism, empowering women, and
promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity
to all. The YWCA has three divisions to promote
its mission: Race and gender equity, job training
and transportation, housing and shelter.
Marcella Ziegler
mziegler@ywcamadison.org
257-1436 x2
www.ywcamadison.org
8:30-1:30 M-R
Toys and Gifts
Art supplies and kits, new or gently used children
and teen books (diverse or bilingual books are very
appreciated), new or gently used basketballs, soccer
balls, and footballs, small children’s toys, educational
toys (1st-8th grade), dress up clothes; bus passes.
Clothing and Personal Items
Hats, gloves, scarves for elementary,
middle, and high school students.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Backless booster car seats; school supplies
such as lined paper, pencils, binders,
note cards, dry erase markers, etc.
West Madison
Senior Center
Established in 1975, the mission of the West
Madison Senior Center is to help older adults
stay independent and active in our community
by providing programs, services, and
resources. Programs and services include case
management, senior center activities, nutrition
program, and Home Chore Volunteer program.
Tiffany Schafer
tiffanys@wmseniorcenter.org
238-7368
www.wmseniorcenter.org
8:00-4:00 M-F
Holiday Volunteers
Volunteers are needed to help wrap gifts.
Food
Meals in a box, canned meals,
grocery store gifts cards.
Toys and Gifts
Gifts cards for teenagers, board books, toys for infants
and toddlers, pocket folders, planners, calendars,
women’s 3X long winter coats, 20 file boxes.
Clothing and Personal Items
Baby bottles, size 5+ diapers, pull-ups, baby wipes,
baby wash and shampoo, sleepers, bibs, onesies;
bath towels, pillows, comforter sets, blankets,
laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, twin sheets,
dish soap, dryer sheets; kitchen items such as
pots, pans. dishes, silverware, utensils, etc.
Holiday Decorations
Medium and large gifts bags, tissue
paper, Christmas tree lights.
Program-Office-Agency Needs
Laminating sheets, rice cooker,
multi-colored gels pens.
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Food
Diabetic food, non-perishable food baskets,
chocolate candy, stocking stuffers.
Toys and Gifts
Madison Metro 1 day and 10 day bus passes, Tracfone
prepaid phone cards, gift cards for groceries
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