Children aren’t all the ones who create Santa lists. Nonprofit organizations in the area also have wish lists. Many were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many are still recovering. Although most non-profits accept cash donations at anytime, some have particular needs. So, the Times Record News and Midwestern State University’s Center for Nonprofit Management gathered some of these wish lists. These wish lists were provided to TRN along with contact information.
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Adult Literacy Council
Provides tutoring in adult literacy
- Cordless mouse for your PC
- Library book cart with slanted shelving
- 8 hard plastic pallets 48 inches by 42 inches
- Copy paper – 24lb and 28lb Bright White
- Cardstock – 67lb Bright White
- Avery 5630 and Avery 55160 – Address Labels
- Avery 5963 Shipping labels
- Small No. 8s, 6 ¾” size, white security
- Red file folders – letter size, 3 tab
Call: 940-766-1954 or 2301 Kell E. Boulevard. Suite 218
The ARC in Wichita County
Serving individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Apple iPads for adult and child classrooms (any model).
- Chromebooks to our Teen Program
- Diapers available in all sizes for child care
- For your office, a printer
- Our supply closet storage cabinet with doors
Beacon Lighthouse for the Blind – Wichita Falls
Through employment in the production and sale of high quality goods and services, it enhances the economic independence and personal freedom of blind and visually impaired people.
- Klick-Paw KP-CPN Stapler Gun ($315) – needed to ship their products.
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Mentoring for children who are facing adversity
- Board games
- Card games like Uno
- Puzzles
- Individually wrapped Capri Suns and snacks
- Disposable cups/napkins/paper dishes
- Copy paper
Contact: 940-767-2447. 100
Boy Scouts of America Northwest Texas Council
- Yarn
- Pony Beads
- Glue
- Markers
- Crayons
- Paint
- Small paintbrushes
- Buttons
- Paper Plates
- Corn Starch
- Baking soda
- Food coloring
- Construction Paper
- Cardstock
- Leather Stamps & Tools
Children’s Aid Society
A children’s home and teen emergency shelter
- For younger children, action figures, Legos and dolls, Hot Wheels sets, Remote Control Vehicles, Hot Wheels toys, board games, and Hot Wheels sets are all available.
- Gift cards for clothes, shoes and sports items, grooming and spa sets, make-up in all skin tones and arts and crafts kits, as well as board and video games for teens
- Two new vacuums and large food storage containers, gift cards for groceries, household items, gasoline, youth recreation/outings. Movies. There are also two PS5 video game stations that have games for the agency.
Visit www.caswt.org for a complete list.
Contact: 940-322-3141. Drop off at Children’s Aid Society, 1101 30th St., Wichita falls, Texas 76302.
Clay County Animal Shelter
Shelter and rescue of animals
- Dry/canned dog food (Purina, Pedigree, Kerr’s Blue Bag)
- Piurina is a dry/canned catfood
- Dog treats
- Kitten milk
- Pine pellet bedding (cat litter)
- Dog leashes/collars/harnesses
- Beds for cat and dog
- Toys for dogs and cats
- Pet carriers and dog crates
Contact: 940-538-6757. Drop of at 503 North Carroll, Henrietta,TX, 76365
The First Step
This organization provides services for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.
First Step is for people with special needs. To view those needs, go to https://www.amazon.com/registries/custom/2OFF0H73Z8H8O/guest-view
Humane Society of Wichita County
Adoptions of pets and foster care
- Dog food from Pedigree
- Cat litter
- Laundry detergent
- Fabuloso cleaner
Contact: 940-855-4941, 4360 Old Iowa Park Road
Inheritance Adoptions
Christian child placement agency
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Formula
- Children’s clothing
Contact: 940-322-3678, 909 8th St Suite 201, Wichita Falls
K.R.O.S.S.: Support Johnson House by Keeping Rising in All Situations
Safe space for children and women fleeing domestic violence or abuse.
Contact: 817-664-3698, 800-340-9571, www.kjhouse.org
Rathgeber Hospitality House
Provides a “home-away-from-home” to families of patients of United Regional and all other medical facilities in Wichita Falls.
- Alarm clocks
- Copier machine paper
- Paper towels
- 12 oz styrofoam cups
- Windex & Clorox Bleach
- Forever stamps
- Individual snacks
- Single cans of soup & chili
- Liquid detergent & dryer Sheets
- Try-size Toiletries
Contact: Kim Tomlinson 940-764-2400
Straight Street
Offers safe Christian environment for at-risk youth to learn skills and receive training
- Folding Chairs
- Vacuum Cleaners
- Sponge Mops
- Cleaning Supplies
- Paper goods
Contact: www.straightstreettx.org
Wichita Christian School
Private Christian school
- IPads
- Headphones
- Expand 18-month-2’s playground
- All ages can enjoy playground toys and bicycles
- Rugs for classroom use
- Students in junior high and high schools need desks or seating.
- Finance for STEAM and science equipment.
- Funding to purchase textbooks and novel sets for middle- and high schools.
- Funding for upgrades in our playground area (ground covering, paint to create 4 square & hopscotch) & outdoor garden area.
- Equipment for elementary PE
Contact: Office: 940-687-1643, 4729 Neta Lane, Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Wichita Falls Area Food Bank
We are focused on feeding the hungry
- $10 Walmart gift cards
- Outdoor utility cart, collapsible wagon equipped with big wheels
- Low profile floor scale – 4′ x 4′, 5,000 lbs (capacity) x 1 lb H-754 – Uline
- Accuteck 440lb Heavy Duty Digital Metal Industry Shipping Postal Scale, (ACB440).
- Philips OnSite (Automated External Debrisator) Healthcare Package
- Air fryers
- Rubbermaid Clear 30-Quart Storage Containers
- Temperature gun with infrared thermometer
- PEIPU Nitrile Disposable Hand Gloves (large, 100 count)
- Rubbermaid Commercial Invader 60-Inch Fiberglass Wet mop Handle
Youth Symphony Orchestra
Programs for K-12 students
- For teaching programs, violas, cellos, and violins of all sizes are available
- Stamps
- Get bottled water and snacks that are not perishable
- Sams Club or Walmart gift cards
Contact: 940-723-6202, www.wfyouthsymphony.org, 1300 Lamar Ave.