Springfield Business Journal solicited the wishes of area nonprofits. Organizations could submit up to five specific needs. Their Christmas wishes are listed alphabetically.
If your organization would like to submit its needs - up to five items - we'll keep a running list of nonprofit needs at www.sbj.net/wishlist2010. E-mail Web Editor Jeremy Elwood at jelwood@sbj.net. Please contact the organization directly before sending donations, as needs may change throughout the year.
Ambassadors for Children, a Council of Churches of the Ozarks agency
• New winter coats for children, sizes 3 months to 7, and size 12/14
• New children's pajamas, sizes infant to teenager
• New children's shirts, sizes 12 months to 4T
• New children's pants/jeans, sizes 12 months to 4T
• $15 gift cards to Payless Shoe Store
Contact: Agency Director Sondra Uzzell, (417) 862-3586 or www.ccozarks.org/ffc.htm
Address: 627 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks
• art supplies such as crayons, colored pencils, markers, construction paper and safety scissors
• board games for ages 4 to 12
• puzzles (less than 50 pieces)
• two-inch binders (blue, black, red or green)
• prepackaged snacks such as fruit snacks, cookies and chips
Contact: Executive Director Lisa Slavens, (417) 889-9136 or www.bigbro.com
Address: 3372 W. Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65807
Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield
• Piano for the Power of Music program
• Computer for the administrative office
• Toys - board games, electronic, model cars, trains, et cetera
• Art and craft supplies
• Pool sticks, ping pong paddles and balls
Contact: Resource Development Associate Julie Good, (417) 862-6249, or www.bgclubspringfield.org
Address: 1410 N. Fremont Springfield, MO 65803
Boys & Girls Town of Missouri - Springfield
• gift cards for teens (Battlefield Mall, Target and Walmart)
• donations for general operating costs to feed and clothe resident kids
• boys' boxers for ages 11 to 18
• hygiene items such as deodorant, shampoo, shaving accessories, soap and toothpaste
• socks, preferably ankle length
Contact: Director of Advancement Andrea Vent, (417) 865-1646 or www.bgtm.org/aboutus/springfieldcampus.htm
Address: 1212 W. Lombard St., Springfield, MO 65806
Developmental Center of the Ozarks
• new tricycles or Big Wheels for early child care and education
• money to buy Kinesio Tape and supplies for infant and child therapy
• passes to local attractions (YMCA, bowling, Discovery Center, zoo, Branson shows, etc.) for adult day centers
• new craft supplies or gift cards to craft stores for technology and learning center
• white rope lights
Contact: Development/PR Director Marisa DeClue, (417) 829-0896 or www.dcoonline.com
Address: 1545 E. Pythian, Springfield, MO 65802
Family Violence Center Inc.
• donations to the CRG Fund, which Community Foundation of the Ozarks is matching
• donations for the Adopt a Room Program
• furniture such as bunk beds, lamps, couches and dressers
• bedding such as sheets, towels, comforters and blankets
• electronics such as alarm clocks, radios, hair dryers, curling irons and straighteners
Contact: Director of Development Danielle Conti, (417) 837-7700 or www.familyviolencecenter.org
Address: PO Box 5972, Springfield, MO 65801
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland
• Financial assistance for girls
• Truck, van or cars in good working order
• Golf cart or "mule"
• Supplies for ropes courses
• Art, craft and office supplies
Contact: Chief Development Officer Laura Hinkebein, (877) 312-4764 or www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org
Address: 210 S. Ingram Mill Rd, Springfield, MO 65802
Good Samaritan Boys Ranch
• TVs with built-in DVD players for dorms
• DVD players for dorms
• recreation center items such as new Wii and Playstation 3 games (GI Joe, Guitar Hero 5, any sports games - no M-rated games), ping pong paddles, pool cues, electric dart board and portable CD/radio
Contact: Director of Development and Public Relations Julie Conway, (417) 376-2238 or www.ranchlife.org
Address: PO Box 617, Brighton, MO 65617
Least of These Inc.
• a generator to protect the fresh and frozen food stored in commercial freezers and refrigerators
• cleaning supplies and personal care items such as toilet paper, diapers, laundry detergent, dish and bath soap, toothpaste and shampoo
• donations to purchase protein items such as milk, eggs, cheese, and lean meats and poultry
• donations for a mobile food pantry to reach people living in poverty in rural Christian County such as Sparta, Chadwick and Oldfield
• volunteers for back-to-school, Thanksgiving and Christmas projects, and the Price Cutter Charity Championship
Contact: Director Susan Kendrick, (417) 724-2500 or www.leastofthesefoodpantry.com
Address: 511 Kathryn, Nixa, MO 65714
OACAC Head Start
• Donations for Holiday Smiles Dental Fundraising Campaign
• Donations for Mental Health Services
• Hats & Gloves (Head Start & Early Head Start)
• Educational materials for the classrooms (IPA Gift cards)
• Any door prize donations for "I CAN" Health Literacy Program for parents
Contact: Resource Development Director Alice Wingo, (417) 864-3448 or www.oacac-caa.org
Address: 215 S. Barnes Ave., Springfield, MO 65802
Programs for Youth
• gift cards for teens and/or parents of teens
• office space near Central High School/downtown area
• tables and chairs for life-skills classes
• silent auction items for annual Taste of Hope event
• donations to the Life Skills Program, for parent workshops and the implementation of new programs
Contact: Executive Director Suzanne Stracke, (417) 522-4654 or www.programsforyouth.org
Address: PO Box 9261, Springfield, MO 65801
