This week
VOL. 26 NO. 40, DEC. 12-18, 2005
Holiday Wish ListThe following is a list of Indianapolis-area not-for-profit organizations and the five things each needs most.
This is an opportunity for businesses and individuals to make tax-deductible gifts in the spirit of the season. Anyone who wishes to make a contribution should contact the organization directly.
This list will be published through Dec. 19. Organizations can send requests for up to five goods or services (not cash), along with a contact name, telephone number and e-mail address to: Holiday Wish List, Indianapolis Business Journal, 41 E. Washington St., 46204; fax to 263-5406; or e-mail to
cbaysinger@alternativesdv.org. Conference room tables and chairs for 25, maintenance truck, lawn mower, vacuum cleaner, gas cards.
At-Your-School Inc., Leslie Hankins, 803-3134,
info@compassion4kids.org. Shipping services, office/storage space in the Lawrence Township area, projector, now or gently used child and youth-sized coats, non-perishable food such as ravioli, stew.
500 Festival, Jeff Graves 614-6128,
development@fameworld.org. Office furniture, passenger vehicles, commercial -grade flooring, bathroom fixtures, laptop.
Girl Scouts of Hoosier Capital Council, LaQuita Maxey, 924-3450,
greatdanemommy.1@juno.com. Large crates and pads, heartworm pills, pre-paid calling cards, pre-paid gas cards, veterinary services.
Greater Educational Opportunities Foundation, Brandy Wood, 536-1027. Library books for grades 6-12, periodical subscriptions, six sets of encyclopedias, four 30-inch-plus TVs with VCR/DVD and PowerPoint capable, furniture for a resource center.
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, Kelly Siegert, 639-4534,
ckahlo@hecweb.org. Three laptops, CD player, digital camera, environmental artwork.
Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation Inc., Tina Shelley, 951-0688,
info@indianarecycling.org. Hotel overnight stays, public service announcement space and/or time, postage stamps, Staples or Office Depot gift cards, fund-raising items such as event tickets and certificates.
Indy Great Pyrenees Rescue, Jane Rose, 251-3179,
julie@janus-inc.org. Large dry-erase board, four-drawer filing cabinets, marketing/public relations services, computer projector, copy paper for a year.
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Inc., Linda Broadfoot, 264-7555. Circular saw, 15-passenger van, power drills, executive services, LCD projector.
LBC Community Center, Jay R. Kennedy, 727-7595,
mscarolyn@sbcglobal.net. Computer desk, recliner, children's videos, bath towels, twin bedspreads.
Morris-Butler House Museum, Alan Goebes, 636-5409,
swilliams@msindiana.org. TV with DVD and VCR, radio with tape deck and CD player, rolling desk chair without arms, computer workstation, two lobby chairs.
North Park Academy, Terry DeBruhl 347-0450,
bhickman@pathwayfamily.org. Bookcases, 12 training room tables, 16 conference room chairs, 25 plastic floor mats, L-shaped desks and matching furniture.
People's Burn Foundation, Shelley Reeves, 217-1747,
pkamrath@stelizabeths.org. Laptops; gift cards for gas, major discount stores, grocery stores, bath and body; diapers for newborns to size 3; Fisher Price toys; AM/FM/CD alarm clocks.
Volunteers of America, Debi Marshall, 686-5806. Storage lockers, furniture such as bed frames and dressers, bathroom mirrors and vanities, bus passes, gloves and scarves for men and women.
Writer's Center of Indiana, Penelope Cray, 255-0710,
volunteer@adoptarpo.org. Foster homes, printing services, postage, classified ads, veterinary care.
Boone County Senior Services Inc., Susan T. Ritz, (765) 482-5220 or 873-8939,
will.austin@drivebuv.org. Pickup trucks, air compressor, 500 copies of organizational promo, projector, wall- or ceiling-mounted electric shop heater.
Jameson Camp, David L. McDonald, 241-2661. Hydraulic wood splitter, commercial lawn mower, robotic pool cleaner, blank CDs, network computer server.
Local Initiatives Support Corp., Shawn Thomas, 396-0588,
mtrotter@lutheranfamily.org. Large area or play rugs, 27-inch TV, extra-large clear plastic storage bins, board games, Commotion exercise program and materials.
Noble of Indiana, Philana Cunningham, 375-4241,
mhatch@pbeye.org. Multi-purpose standard copy paper, teal or blue twin-pocket portfolio report covers, Avery labels in 5160 and 5164 format, QuickBooks non-profit edition.
Second Helpings, Jill Bennett, 632-2664,
dawnmmaylatth@aol.com, or Larry Cooney, 340-7931,
imelp@ips.k12.in.us. Digital camera and printer, management software, storage bins with wheels, musical instruments, copier.
Training Inc., Nika Croom or Linda Williams, 264-6740,
linda@traininginc-indy.org. New or gently used business portfolios, bus passes, two-drawer locking filing cabinet, laser printer, ink cartridges.
Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources Inc., Kevin Allender, 773-7433, agaperiding.org. Mini cargo van, Bobcat, kitchenette and classroom cabinets, carpeting.
Alzheimer's Association of Greater Indiana, LaNita Garmany, 575-9620. Bookkeeping and help-line assistance.
American Diabetes Association, Renea Marsh, (888) 342-2383,
kdixon@asantechildrenstheatre.org. Flat-panel 17-inch monitor; laptop; all-in-one fax, copier, scanner and printer; tabletop four-panel fabric display board; $250 Staples gift card.
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, Sr. Mary Luke Jones, 788-7581,
dschmidt@ebethesda.org. Twenty-four network capable computers, elementary playground equipment, public address system, 12 teachers' desks and chairs, and bookshelves.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana Inc., Kristene Ruddle, 921-2201. Drawing and door prizes, 30 rose buds, board and card games, Kings Island tickets.
Boaz Project Inc., Don Burdsall or Jim Jurgensen, 889-7606,
Lindsay.meyer@biai.org. New or gently used LCD projector, stackable board-room chairs, new or gently used fax, office supplies.
Building Block's with T.L.C. Child Care, Nicole Collins-Tunsill,
Raquel.ravinet@childrenstheraplay.org. Web site re-design services, horseback-riding helmets and English-style adult saddle, new flooring and heat in clinic, Lite Gait Trainer and hydraulic floor lift.
Chrysalis Academy of Life and Learning, Joyce Duvall, 786-3456,
kerryannmay@yahoo.com. Saturday meeting space with breakout rooms to accommodate 75 people, video production services, new laptop, QuickBooks Pro 2006, donation canisters with literature holder.
Coburn Place, Laura Henn, 923-5750,
maslo@purdue.edu.. High-mega-pixel digital camera, video camera, high-quality laser color printer, accounting services, PowerBooks or G5 MAC.
Damar Services Inc., Katie McCoy, 856-5201,
bethh@daynursery.org. New or gently used books and puzzles for ages 2 through 6, art supplies, disposable cameras, gardening supplies.
Dayspring Center, Anne Marshall, 635-6780,
mcassini@exodusrefugee.org. Family passes to the Children's Museum, IndyGo bus passes, paper shredder, fax/answering machine, passenger/moving van.
Family Service of Central Indiana Inc., Stacy Clark, 634-6341,
wooglett@gmail.com. Photocopier, repair services for a photocopier, legal services, multi-purpose printer, heavy-duty shelving.
Girls Inc. of Franklin, Pamela Janning, 736-0043. Refrigerator, DVD/VCR, snow blower, new office desk, picnic table.
Girls Inc. of Indianapolis, Bevin Prater, 283-0086,
dwilson@gleaners.org. Food, two-inch box-sealing tape, cardboard boxes, letter-size manila file folders.
Hamilton Centers Youth Service Bureau Inc., Stephanie Lyons, 773-6342,
jsorg@insightbb.com. Legal assistance, insurance assistance, accounting assistance, basketball equipment, gym time.
Helping Our Own People Inc., Linda Cuff, 625-4479,
heritageplac@iquest.net. Tractor-feed paper and labels, Rubbermaid utility cart, postage stamps, plastic ware, foam cups.
Indiana Juvenile Justice Task Force Inc., Victoria Rempel, 926-6100,
edenharter@imhm.org. Digital camera, carpeting, carpet runners, copy/printer paper, artwork storage unit.
Indiana Sheltie Rescue Inc., Teresa Cotton, 984-5737,
rfrance@yourcenter.org. Four-drawer fireproof letter-size file cabinet with lock, laminating machine, 10 28-inch traffic cones, small ice-making machine, portable public-address system.
Indy Feral, Verna Boggs,
ifoa01@sbcglobal.net. Carriers/kennels, classified ads, foster homes, volunteers for adoption events, transport van.
IPS George Buck School 94, Ruthanne Adams, 226-4294. Rocking chair, DVD player, 100 dry-erase slates and 60 third-grade dictionaries, talking/lighted globe, Polaroid 600 film.
JobWorks, Lana Taylor, 546-7180. Color copier, microwave cart, small and large silk plants.
Julian Center, Jen Reichwage, 941-2212,
snoel@jdrf.org. Laptop computers, multimedia player, gas cards, printing services.
Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Augustine's Home for the Aged, Tracy Desserich, 872-6420,
maryr@littlestarschool.com. Painted mural, indoor climbing equipment, carpet cleaning.
Love of Labs, Linda Acup, 770-5095. Foster homes, gift cards to pet retailers, large crates for labrador retrievers, Nutro Natural Balance Lamb and Rice or Purina ProPlan dog food.
Lutheran High School, Tom Finchum. 787-5474,
jdeane@makeawishindiana.org. Printer, digital camera, colored paper, copy paper, two-pocket folders in all colors.
Marion County Children's Guardian Home, Linda Cuff, 356-5281,
dave@elliottequipment.com. Multifunction fax and copy machine, laser printer, presentation projector for use with a laptop, paper shredder.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Melody Stevens, 781-6233,
info@movetoact.org. Billboard space, printing services, event coordination assistance.
Our Town, Michelle Danner, 423-7217,
gaylehutchens@sbcglobal.net. Facility access for youth assistance dog training, digital video and still camera, four-in-one printer, printer cartridges, corporate support for events.
Raphael Health Center, Hoagland Elliott, 860-3961,
info@spayneuterservices.org. Printing services, general volunteer assistance, office supplies, digital camera, 26-gallon plastic storage tubs with lids.
St. Mary's Child Center, Lynn McGuire, 635-1491,
stridestosuccess@aol.com. Publishing services, artistic services, legal real estate services, audit services, 30 pine trees, including excavating services.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation of Indianapolis, Jinger Moore, 638-2873. Color printer, Power- Point projector.
Timmy Foundation, Scott Keller, 253-8466, timmyfoundation.org. Discounted lease for 8,000 square feet.
The Villages, Linda Adams, 273-7575,
tdinicola@yaindy.org. Receptionist desk, free-standing shelving, color laser printer, digital camera, partition walls.
Young Survival, Rachel Daeger, 767-0167,
http://www.ibj.com/topstories.asp?A=17783 say what you will about the sweet miracle of unquestioning faith, I consider a capacity for it terrifying and absolutely vile.
--Kurt Vonnegut, American author
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