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Emporia wish list for area non-profits
By Regina Murphy
The Salvation Army
327 Constitution
342-3093
“We serve families and individuals in
need of emergency services which can
include spiritual counseling, rent, utilities,
food and clothing,” writes Lt. Lynn
Lopez. “We provide character-building
youth programs and church services
weekly. We provide classes in budgeting;
renters’ rights and responsibilities; credit,
debt and repayment; do’s and don’ts of
getting work; mental health and you;
banking basics; healthy relationships;
and nutrition classes monthly and much
more!”
Wishes
Non-perishable food items for the
pantry, gently-used clothing, bric-a-brac
and furniture items we provide vouchers
for and sell in our Thrift Store to fund
our programs. We need volunteers in all
areas of office, pantry, breadline, youth
leaders, Celebrate Recovery leaders,
thrift store sorting and cleaning, seasonal
volunteers and Youth Program cooks.
Sign up through myvolunteerpage.com.
[email protected]
A
rea nonprofit agencies quietly serve thousands of people every year. Despite tight budgets,
these organizations have not cut their services. The Gazette asked local nonprofits what was on their
Christmas wish list in the hopes that readers will help provide what they can. As you will see, many
agencies are asking for basic items like toilet paper or paper towels, dish soap and other cleaners, and
basic office or kitchen supplies. If you go out shopping this week, please consider helping area nonprofits who
spend their time helping others.
Emporia
Rescue Mission
Emporia
Animal Shelter
1119 Merchant St.
342-3351
1216 Hatcher St.
340-6345
Wishes
Wishes
Hetlinger Developmental Services
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the
Flint Hills
Wishes
Glue sticks, glue bottles, colored card stock,
black Sharpies, Sharpie pens, activity books
for kids (coloring books, word search, etc.),
bulletin board decorations (cut outs, borders, etc.) and two lightweight tables.
Wishes
Coffee and crock pots, cleaning supplies, paper products,
kitchen and body towels, wipes and diapers (all sizes),
laundry detergent, clock radios, frozen/canned goods,
flashlights/batteries, gas cards, grocery certificates,
socks, movie, skating, or bowling passes, Wii or Xbox
games “Rated E for Everyone” (no violence) for use at
the shelter and Child Visitation and Exchange Center.
Needs at the Mission are
men’s work boots, socks,
gloves, bath towels and
deodorant.
Kitty litter, cat and dog toys, milk
replacement powder (KMR),
leashes, small square bales of
straw, monetary donations.
BBBSFH matches adults with are children who
need a friend and role model in their lives.
SOS provides a variety of services to assist victims of
sexual and domestic violence, child abuse and neglect,
stalking and human trafficking. We provide shelter to
women, men and children in need, court appointed child
advocates, safe child visits and exchanges, and advocate
support for victims abuse.
The Rescue Mission
serves homeless men in
the community, helping
them get back on their feet
and become productive
citizens.
The Humane Society of the Flint
Hills/Emporia Animal Shelter
is a not for profit organization.
We provide temporary care and
facilitate the adoption of animals.
Volunteers to work with the
animals, and foster animal homes
are always needed.
609 Merchant St.
342-5645
[email protected]
SOS
618 Merchant St.
343-8799
707 S. Commercial St.
342-1087
Hetlinger Developmental Services provides day services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The
organization was established in 1961 and currently serves 80 individuals.
“Thank you for the opportunity to participate again this year,” writes Executive Director Trudy Hutchinson. “Last
year’s results were amazing! Our wish list came straight from our clients.”
Wishes
Adult coloring and puzzle activity books, construction paper, crayons and markers, painting easels, Bop-It Game, Pay
Day Game, new CD player, movies rated G or PG-13, gift cards for pizza and fast food restaurants for community
outings, ping pong table, white or clear Christmas lights and a 55” flat screen TV for workshop.
Catholic Charities
616 Merchant St.
343-2296
[email protected]
Catholic Charities provides free Emergency Assistance services, which include food
and basic household goods, rent assistance, utility assistance (gas, electricity, water),
transitional housing assistance and case management. Catholic Charities also offers
classes for healthy relationships, basic budgeting and CA$H Program, a matching-funds
savings program.
Wishes
Frozen meats (beef, chicken, etc.), fresh produce and bakery items such as breads and
rolls, sugar, flour, salt, pepper, non-caloric sweetener, coffee, tea, laundry detergent,
dish soap, feminine hygiene products, diapers (all sizes), toilet paper and crock pots.
Equipment needs: pallets, working refrigerator, upright freezer, clothing and shoe
racks, shelving, non-upholstered chairs for the waiting area.
Shiloh Home for Women
615 Congress St.
342-2244
Shiloh provides a residential program to help stabilize
the lives of struggling young women, so they can parent
their children responsibly and become productive
citizens.
Wishes
A new central air conditioner, two new vacuums,
diapers (size 5 & 6), and a VHS player.
Abundant Harvest Food Kitchen
1028 Whittier St.
342-7439
Abundant Harvest soup kitchen provides free hot meals,
free clothing and free boxed food to the community.
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