YOU CAN HELP ~ 03/14/10
ITEMS FOR AGENCIES
United Caring Shelters, Inc. needs a van or pick-up truck in good running condition, 39-55 gallon trash bags, bleach, all-purpose spray cleaners with bleach, brooms, dustpans and mops. Call Kimron at 422-0297.

Patchwork Central needs bird seed (sunflower seeds) and an industrial vaccum. Call Shawn at 424-2735.

PAAWS No Kill Animal Rescue needs donations of dog food for puppies and adult dog, cat food for kittens and adult cats - dry and wet, cat litter - clay and scoopable, monetary donations for vet needs, puppy training pads, Frontline for dogs and cats. Call 490-1039.

ITEMS FOR CLIENTS
Evansville Arc is in need of plastic table covers - 20 green, 20 purple, 20 yellow; florist foam, florist wire, Elmers Glue and sequins. Call Kathy Oeth at 428-4500 x 309.

TSA Youth Group needs snacks, soft drinks and postage stamps. Call 480-0204 or e-mail wallypaynter@aol.com.

Boys and Girls Club of Evansville needs fuseable beads, mancala games, construction paper, play dough, easy puzzles, board games, individually wrapped candy and small prizes for Halloween Party. Call Tonya at 423-2311.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNIES
The American Red Cross Blood Services needs blood donors to ensure a safe supply of blood for local hospitals. Blood donations are accepted Tuesday through Friday, and the first Saturday of each month at the Stockwell Road location; volunteer drivers also needed. Please call 471-7200 for hours. For information on community Red Cross blood drives call 1-800-395-2038 or visit www.givebloodnow.org.

Adam’s Pantry needs volunteers for various duties at the food pantry. Call Roberta at 499-8422.

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YOU CAN HELP ~ 04/04/10
ITEMS FOR AGENCIES
Albion Fellows Bacon Center needs extra long twin sheets, conditioner, baby wipes, size 5 & 6 diapers, towels and washcloths. Call Jenny at 422-9372.

Beanies for Baghdad needs donations for shipping packages to troops serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kosovo. Contact Donna Ward at 402-1547.

Boys and Girls Club of Evansville has need of household items, toiletries, colognes, women's/men's accessories, dishware and items for all ages. Call Tonya at 425-2311

ITEMS FOR CLIENTS
Evansville Arc is in need of plastic table covers - 20 green, 20 purple, 20 yellow; florist foam, florist wire, Elmers Glue and sequins. Call Kathy Oeth at 428-4500 x 309.

Ark Crisis Child Care Center needs infant bibs, 2T-5T underwear and socks; all sizes of batteries Call Nancy at 423-9425.

Boonville Wesleyan Food Pantry & Clothing Bank needs gently used children’s clothing, new adult & children’s underwear & socks, disposable diapers, baby supplies and gently used toys, games, etc. Also need non-perishable food and long-term perishable food items, personal hygiene items, medicine chest items, toilet paper and cleaning items. Call Kim at 897-2063.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNIES
The American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers for their Road to Recovery Program that gives rides for cancer patients to treatment; flexible time schedule. Call Gene at 475-9244.

Asera Care Hospice needs volunteers to assist with office tasks and to provide companionship to patients and families in Evansville, Petersburg and Tell City. Call Ellen 858-1032.

Evansville Rescue Mission Wearhouse Store is in need of volunteers to sort donations. Call 421-3800.

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YOU CAN HELP ~ 05/09/10
ITEMS FOR AGENCIES
Albion Fellows Bacon Center needs extra long twin sheets, conditioner, baby wipes, size 5 & 6 diapers, towels and washcloths. Call Jenny at 422-9372.

Boys and Girls Club of Evansville has need of 50 locks with keys for our new locker rooms, board games and individually wrapped candy. Call Tonya at 425-2311

Brother's Keeper, a new prison after care program, is in need of the following items to complete shower rooms - 260 sq.ft. of floor tiles and $$ to finish project. Call Bob at 455=2252.

ITEMS FOR CLIENTS
AIDS Resource Group has clients in need of the following items: a stove, a refrigerator, dinnerware, flatware, pots and pans and thermometers for refrigerators and freezers. They are also in need of powder laundry detergent, personal care items and any non-perishable food items for their food pantry. Call 421-0059.

Evansville State Hospital needs pre-paid phone cards, CD walkman players, batteries,new and used CD music of all kinds, card/board games, cosmetics, tissue paper, pocket tissues, chapstick, inexpensive watches, body wash, body spray, stick deodorant, two pocket folders, new greeting cards and stationery, sugarless gum/candy, diabetic socks, bound notebooks, writing tablets, gift bags/tissue paper. Call Theresa at 469-6800 ext. 4970.

Holly's House needs water and soda. Also needed is hardback childrens' books, new interactive children toys, such as board games, ethnic Barbies, Bratz, Bakugan Battle Arena, Bakugan Balls, lincoln logs, blocks, Webkinz, Lego's and Crayola Color Magic. Call 437-7233.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNIES
Adam’s Pantry needs volunteers for various duties at the food pantry. Call Roberta at 499-8422.

Carver Community Organization is seeking volunteers age 55 and older to tutor and mentor youth in an after-school setting 2-8 hours per week in its Experience Corps program. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Free Training. Stipends may be provided.

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YOU CAN HELP ~ 05/16/10
ITEMS FOR AGENCIES
Evansville Rescue Mission Thrift Store is in need of medium sized shopping carts. Call Ardella at 464-2004.

Henager's Memories & Nostalgia is in need of 200 8 x 10 picture frames to display historical photos and documents. Inexpensive frames from a dollar store are recommended - need to be able to hang on wall. Call James 795-2230.

Lucas Place Transitional Housing is in need of personal care items for the Lucas Place Store - shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, soap, dish soap, etc. Call Jennifer at 423-8422.

ITEMS FOR CLIENTS
Evansville Goodwill Industries needs bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, tooth brushes, shaving razors for clients in employment and homeless services program. Call Mary at 474-2222.

Ozanam Family Shelter is in need of twin and full size bed frames, mattresses and box springs. Call Regina at 422-2214.

The Salvation Army needs clothes, household items, furniture, refrigerators, washers, electric dryers and donations of motorized vehicles (cars, trucks, boats, etc). Call Vicki at 474-0156.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana needs volunteers for all aspects of operation. Hours and duties vary. Health & Safety Instructors for community CPR and First Aid classes. Call 471-7200 or go to www.evansvilleredcross.org

Evansville African American Museum is seeking volunteer docents, volunteer committee members, and volunteers to work at special events. Call 423-5188 or email info to eaamuseum@sbcglobal.net.

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YOU CAN HELP ~ 08/01/10
ITEMS FOR AGENCIES
Ark Crisis Child Care Center is in need of a weedeater. Call Nancy at 423-9425.

Birthright of Evansville, Inc needs diapers in all sizes, onesies, baby gowns, baby socks, bottle, nipples, liners, baby toiletries, pacifiers, rattles, non-beaded, plush toys and receiving blankets. Call 424-2555.

Boys and Girls Club of Evansville has need of household items, toiletries, colognes, women's/men's accessories, dishware and items for all ages. Call Tonya at 425-2311

ITEMS FOR CLIENTS
Aurora needs non-perishable individual-sized food items (especially canned meats), blankets for outreach, men's white crew socks, tarps, couches, dressers, beds, mattresses, chairs, men's sweatshirts and hoodies, and personal care items. Call Sr. Mary Ann at 437-2756.

YMCA/Caldwell Community Outreach Center has a need for the following items: dry erase markers, computer software, Wii games, board games, pens, pencils, markers, paper, construction paper, etc., fruit drinks (individual, jugs, or large Kool-Aid mix), snacks (individual or large packages), Call Jennifer at 437-7220 or 426-6210 x3309.

Little Lambs needs double strollers. Call 425-5262

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNIES
St Vincent’s Day Care needs volunteers for landscaping and outdoor work, major lawn mower maintenance and ice machine repair. Call 812-424-4780.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is in need of volunteers! Many children are waiting for their one-on-one mentor. Two hours a week is all that's needed - reconnect with your inner child. Call 425-6076 or visit www.bbbsevansville.org

CASA is in need of volunteers to become an advocate for a child. Call at 424-5825.

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