Wishlist

Our Wish list....

There are often many things we need to help us in the delivery of services to our clients that you may be able to provide. Below are some of the items that our programs have identified.

Home Supplies and Food Bank - Caribou
We are looking for donations of household items such as left over yard sale items like bedding, curtains, dishes, pots & pans nic nacs and doo dads, working appliances, decent furniture etc. for our Home Supplies store. All items are sold to help us run our food bank. Any thing you have or people that you know that could help would be greatly appreciated.

Although the program is located in Caribou we are often able to make arrangements to pick up large quantities of items or bulky items like furniture in other parts of the state!

Refugee Resettlement - Portland & Lewiston

When refugee families arrive in this country they bring few if any personal belongings. In getting them set up in housing we have need of furniture and household items to furnish their living space. Sometimes we are able to also take clothing for families. Some pick up of items may be able to be coordinated. See the current list of items needed .

Communications Opportunities

* Advertising Space
* A retail or business window area wherewe could put an informational display
* Sponsor an ad in the local newspaper

Child Development Centers - Biddeford, Portland, & Auburn

* Toddler Playground Equipment
* Outside storage shed
* Handicap ramp (St. E's in Portland)
* Early Education Supplies and Toys
* washable markers
* crayons
* children’s books
* toys suitable for children under 6 years old
* construction paper
* chalk and erasers
* 1 large capacity air conditioner - could be window or wall units
(Auburn Center)

Christopher Home - Caribou

* New area rug
* New carpeting
* New shutters outside (preferably 6-12 shutters, black)
* Fire doors (2 preferably new)

Counseling Services - Portland

* TV set and DVD player for training purposes

Dental Supplies - Bath

* tooth brushes for young adults and children (must be new andsealed in packaging)
* toothpaste tubes preferably travel size (must be new and sealed in packaging)
* dental floss (must be new and sealed in packaging)

St Francis House - Auburn

* Heavy Duty Commercial Grade Carpet Cleaner
* Fans
* Table Lamps
* Art and Crafts Supplies
* AA Big Books

SEARCH Program - Auburn

* 4-ply yarn in bright colors and in good condition