After 5: Nonprofits' Wish List

It's the time of year when good old St. Nick is making his list and checking it twice - and people are thinking about what they hope to find under the Christmas tree. In these tight economic times, nonprofits need more help than ever. With hope that local businesses will spread some goodwill, Springfield Business Journal has compiled lists of some of area nonprofits' most critical needs. There are many more needs that are not listed here, but you get the idea. Take a look around and help someone in need this holiday season.

Isabel's House - Crisis Nursery of the Ozarks

2750 W. Bennett St.

• Diapers (sizes 4 and 5 or XL)

• Winter coats

• Pajamas

• Shoes

• Children's CDs, DVDs and player

Want to help? (417) 865-2273; gretchen@isabelshouse.org; Gretchen Gambon, executive director

Least of These, Christian County food pantry

511 Kathryn St., Nixa

• New coats for children and teens

• Ingredients for traditional Christmas dinner (for families seeking assistance)

• New blankets

• Mall gift cards for teens

• Gas, oil change or car repair gift cards

Want to help? (417) 724-2500

Tantone Sheltered Workshop

1629 E. State Highway 76, Branson

• A second baler for recycling

• Funds or services for upkeep/maintenance of truck that picks up recycling

• A mobile shredder and compactor for additional recycling

Want to help? (417) 334-7447; John Cox, manager