[ShareTompkins] Fwd: 2010 Homeless Christmas Wish List

[Shira Golding]

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> From: "K Minnix" <KMinnix at tompkins-redcross.org>
> Date: December 1, 2010 4:26:56 PM EST
> To: <TC-HSC-L at cornell.edu>
> Subject: 2010 Homeless Christmas Wish List
> Reply-To: "K Minnix" <KMinnix at tompkins-redcross.org>
>
> The Tompkins County American Red Cross
> "Make It Like Home"
> 2010 Homeless Christmas Wish List
>
> The Tompkins County American Red Cross Homeless Shelter in Ithaca is  
> asking for donations to their 2010 “Make It Like Home” Christmas  
> Wish List. Most of the donation requests are for basic supplies and  
> include:
>
> Hairbrushes and combs
> Toothbrushes and toothpaste
> Shampoo and conditioner
> Mouth wash (non-alcohol)
> Depends (small, medium and large)
> Feminine hygiene supplies – Tampax & Maxi-Pads
> Underarm & foot deodorant
> Odor eaters for shoes (sm,lg)
> Athletes foot medication
> Body soap
> Head lice kits
> Lice spray for furniture
> Hair clippers
> Nail clippers
> First aid supplies
> Towels & wash cloths
> Sewing kits
>
> Sponges & dish cloths
> Clorox disinfecting wipes
> Clorox floor cleanser
> Handi-Wipes
> Pine-Sol
> Lysol
> Dishwashing gloves (non-latex)
> Spray bottles
> Tin foil
> Plastic wrap
>
> Pots & pans
> Cups
> Silverware & cutlery
> Plastic trays (heavy duty)
> Short metal tongs
> Large plastic bowls
>
> Napkins (large & small)
> Plates (disposable - large & small)
> Bowls (disposable - large & small)
> Silverware (disposable)
> Pitchers
>
> Popcorn
> Lemonade
> Ice Tea
> Herbal tea bags
> Coffee
> Hot chocolate
> Instant oatmeal packets
> Cake mixes & frosting
> Splenda sweetener
>
> Batteries (AA and AAA)
> Snow shovels
> Door rugs with non-skid backing
> Battery jumper cables
> Dirt Devil
> Dust Buster
> Toaster
> Can openers
>
> Winter hats, gloves, mittens & scarves
> Socks (male & female, sm,med,lg)
> Winter boots
> Playing cards
>
> Diapers & baby wipes
> Baby gear – high chair, play pen, booster seat, car seat, etc.
>
> Gifts for young boys & girls: toys (all kinds), dolls, trucks, hand- 
> held games, Matchbox cars, mini Lil Bratz dolls, puzzles, coloring  
> books, crayons, board games, etc.)
>
> Christmas Tree – 6’ pre-lit
> Christmas ornaments, lights, tinsel, garlands, etc.
> Holiday lights
>
> Gift Cards: Kmart, Walmart, Wegmans, Tops, Aldi  & the Salvation  
> Army Store
>
> PCs for the Friendship Center – used but fully operational
>
> All donations will be distributed to the clients of the Tompkins  
> County American Red Cross Homeless Services Program, with shelters  
> on W. Court St. and W. State St. Please include them on your  
> Christmas List. Give so that those less fortunate can find joy in  
> this holiday season.
>
> Drop off your unwrapped donations at the Tompkins County American  
> Red Cross Chapter House, 201 W. Clinton St. in downtown Ithaca from  
> 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday or the Homeless Shelter/ 
> Friendship Center at 618 W. State Street from 9 to 4:30 daily.
>
> Any questions about donating to the “Make It Like Home” Christmas  
> Wish List, please call John Ward at
> 273-1900 x27.  Thank you and Happy Holidays!
>
>
>
> K Minnix
> Regional Communications Director
>
> American Red Cross
> South Central New York Region
> 607 273-1900 x21
> kminnix at tompkins-redcross.org
> www.tompkins-redcross.org
>
>
>
>

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