Agency Wish List for In-kind Gifts

In addition to direct contributions, FiftyForward centers and programs also welcome the donation of in-kind gifts.

Below is a recently compiled needs list. Feel free to call the center or program director for more information.

CENTERS:

FiftyForward Bordeaux
Esther Brown, Center Director
248-2272

• Enclosed Fabric Bulletin Board – one or two doors (3’H x 2’-4’ W)
• 12 - 48” round fitted table covers (brown or gold)
• 4 – tablecloths for 6’ long tables (brown or gold)
• Digital Camera
• Brown Indoor/Outdoor floor rug for door entrance (5f.’x 2’)
• Bagged top soil for senior community garden
• Garden gloves for 20 seniors
• Young plants for community garden (cucumbers, eggplants, sweet peppers, tomatos, hot peppers)
• Small garden tools   

FiftyForward College Grove
Gayle Bradley, Center Director
368-7093

• Small Black and Decker vacuum cleaner

FiftyForward Donelson Station
Jane Schnelle, Center Director
883-8375

• TV set with DVD player
• Wii
• Coffee cups (250)
• Serger

FiftyForward Knowles
Sally Solesby, Center Director
743-3400

• 1-4 sewing machines
• Industrial dishwasher
• Washing machine
• Large microwave
• Holiday garland for lobby staircase
• Floral arrangements for lobby
• Plastic heavy duty storage shelves
• Serving utensils
• Stainless water pitchers
• Dish towels/washing rags
• Mementos for volunteer appreciation
• Patio Furniture (Iron) Tables and Chairs
• Coffee pumps

FiftyForward Madison Station
Lori Corley, Center Director
860-7180

• 60” Round Folding Tables with Storage Cart
• Small refrigerator for staff break room
• Rolling room dividers
• Yoga Mats
• 27 Inch TV with remote control

FiftyForward Martin Center
Joyce Keistler, Center Director
376-4333

• 2 Portable CD players
• 2 X 4 lightweight tables
• Plug-in Flashlights
• 2 & 3lb. hand weights with grips

FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center
Vickie Balance, Center Director
673-8715

• Gift Cards (various denominations)
• Seasonal serving supplies (plates, napkins, etc.)
• Chafing dishes
• Permanent press tablecloths (neutral color)
• Kitchen sponges and towels
• Easel

PROGRAMS:

Adult Day Services
463-2264

• Art and craft supplies – pencils, craft foam, beads, string, watercolor paints
• Pre-Made Craft Kits for assembly
• L and XL Depends®
• Two extra large umbrellas
• Wii system
• Bingo prizes

Meals on Wheels
463-2266

• Hands-free can openers (battery operated)
• Peanut butter and canned meat for inclement weather meals
• Microwave oven
• Gasoline gift cards
• Wood stove
• Electric space heater

Victory Over Crime
743-3417

• Bus and Access Ride passes
• Kroger gift cards
• Wal-Mart gift cards
• Prepaid phone cards
• Walker
• Portable, light-weight wheelchair

Senior Companions/Respite Caregivers
743-3421

• Bus and Access ride passes
• Prepaid gas cards
• Kroger or Wal-Mart gift cards
• Non-skid bathmats
• Food or sponsorship for a monthly, in-service breakfast (15 participants)

Care Management
743-3418

• Portable printer
• Non-skid bathmats
• Smoke detectors and batteries
• Kroger or Wal-Mart gift cards
• Wheelchairs
• Box fans
• Window air-conditioners
• Ensure®
• Personal care
• Household items – paper products, cleaning supplies, linens

RSVP/FLIP
Laurie Kush, Director

• A volunteer to coordinate the annual book drive that begins in October, for the FLIP program. A commitment of two hours a week. This individual can work from home making contacts to acquire 1,000 new children’s books to distribute to FLIP volunteers in April 2009.

FiftyForward Foster Grandparents
Penny Gammons, Director
743-3420

• Fresh Fruit for monthly In-Service Meetings (to be used as refreshments for Foster Grannies)
• Snacks for monthly In-Service Meetings (to be used as refreshments for Foster Grannies)
• Bottled water for grannies
• Sponsorships of Recognition events
• Door prizes for monthly In-Service Meetings
• Door prizes for Recognition events
• Snacks to be used as site location recognition rewards
• Volunteer recognition gifts
• Award plaques
• Grocery Gift Cards for Thanksgiving and Holidays
• Gas Gift Cards / recognition and rewards
• Restaurant Gift Cards / recognition and rewards
• New books, “grade-leveled readers” only - NO used

FiftyForward Administration

• Used computers with Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows 2003 operating systems.