Charitable giving: Holiday wish list for nonprofit groups in central ...

It?s time to lend a hand. Nonprofit organizations across central Pennsylvania need help this holiday season (not to mention throughout the year), whether it?s a few cans of food, a monetary donation or a few hours of your time.

Amelia Givin Library, Mount Holly Springs ? Offering educational, recreational and technological resources and programs to people of every age to encourage lifelong learning. Wishes: Monetary donations to be used for the purchase of children?s books and materials. Contact: Cynthia Thompson. cstrattonthompson@ccpa.net, www.ameliagivinlibrary.org, 717-486-3688.

Amiracle4sure, Harrisburg/Lancaster ? We believe that any individual equipped with the necessary skills and supports can transform their lives after incarceration and other negative life experiences. Wishes: Ten CAT ride bus passes for participants seeking employment; three wireless Internet cards for computers in its lab; monetary donations to purchase supplies for Circle of Confident Women Group. Contact: Marsha R. Banks, MHS, executive director. www.amiracle4sure.org, 717-704-0282.

BARAK Inc., Harrisburg ? Community service organization using the arts as a platform to mentor youth, revitalize neighborhoods and build bridges of healing across the community. Wishes: Compact refrigerator; monetary donations for a color copier; gift cards to craft and office supply stores. Contact: Melanie Wise, program manager. www.barakarts.org, 717-695-9466.

Better Days Animal League, Shippensburg ? Operates two animal shelters in Shippensburg and Chambersburg. Wishes: Weekday volunteers to walk dogs, socialize puppies and kittens, and clean the shelter; monetary donations for improvements to the shelter; dog food (ideally Pedigree or Purina One). Contact: Richard Fahnestock, president. www.betterdaysanimalleague.org, rfahnestockcpa@aol.com, 717-439-9987.

Binky Patrol Harrisburg Metro-Area Chapter, Mechanicsburg ? Makes blankets for children in hospitals, shelters or living in any stressful situation. Wishes: Child print cotton fabric and quilt batting; volunteers to sew or crochet; gift cards to fabric stores. Contact: Mary Rowland, coordinator. www.binkypatrol.org, rowlandjm@msn.com, 717-697-0164.

The Boys & Girls Club of Central Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. Wishes: Volunteers to support its Power Hour Program, held 4-5 p.m. weekdays. Duties: Homework help, tutoring and academic enrichment. Help especially needed with reading and math for 6-year-olds. Contact: Yvonne E. Hollins, executive director. 717-234-3268.

Bridges of Hope, Harrisburg area ? To end and prevent homelessness for women and children in Harrisburg and Dauphin County. Wishes: Volunteers (child care, meal preparation - frequency flexible); mentors (from churches); gas cards. Contact: Johanna Fessenden, director. www.bridgeofhope-hbg.org, bridgeofhope.hbg@gmail.com.

Bunny People, Harrisburg ? Fostering and finding homes for homeless domestic rabbits. Wishes: Giant Food Store gift cards (used to buy greens/produce); PetSmart gift cards (for pellets, litter pans); volunteers to help clean or feed at the shelter. Contact: Tammy Paull. www.petfinder.com/shelters/pa.html, 717-877-3414.

Caitlin?s Smiles, Harrisburg ? Distributes arts and crafts kits to children in hospitals facing chronic or life threatening illnesses. Wishes: Play-Doh, gift cards from craft and office supply stores; Ziploc baggies in snack and sandwich sizes. Contact: Cheryl Hornung, director. www.caitlins-smiles.org, caitlinssmiles@comcast.net, 717-412-4759.

Calvary United Methodist Church, Lemoyne ? Provides a home-cooked meal and fellowship to those in need every Wednesday through its ?Living Manna? program. Wishes: Monetary donations of any kind for the purchase of food items. Contact: Carol Weber or Pastor Curt Dotson. www.calvaryumclemoyne.com, 717-737-6921.

Camp Koala, Gardners ? Provide grieving children, teens and their families with the tools and resources to manage their grief in a healthy way, and to offer companionship in a supportive environment. Wishes: Gift cards to local stores of all types, gas stations and restaurants to purchase supplies for our camps and support groups; monetary donations for craft supplies and therapy literature; printer ink (88XL, black, magenta, cyan and yellow). Contact: Lisa Liebetrau, executive director. www.campkoala.org, director@campkoala.org, 717-258-1122.

Camp Hebron, Halifax ? Where people connect with God, nature and each other. Wishes: Volunteer grass mowers (one day per week from late spring through early fall); skilled craftspeople to volunteer a day per month/quarter to assist with maintenance; a seven-eight passenger mini-van in good condition. Contact: Lanny Millette, executive director. www.camphebron.org, 717-896-3441, ext. 102.

Carlisle C.A.R.E.S. (Combined Area Resources for Emergency Shelter) ? A homeless shelter. Wishes: Personal care products; winter coats/clothing; individual, serving-sized meals. Contact: Shari Bellish, executive director. www.carlislecares.org, 717-249-1009.

Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry Inc. ? Assist those who use the truck stops in Carlisle by meeting physical/spiritual needs with food, transportation, prayer and counsel 24/7. Wishes: Bibles and other literature; meals for stranded people; two awnings for ministry trailer. Contact: Chaplain Dan Legigh. www.carlisletruckstopministry.org, 717-385-7932.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Harrisburg ? Faith-based organization responding to the human service needs of people throughout the 15 counties of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Wishes: Personal care products (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.); paper products (toilet tissue, paper towels, etc.); baby items (diapers, wipes, etc.). Contact: Christopher Meehan, director of development. www.cchbg.org, 717-657-4804.

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Harrisburg ? Fighting hunger, improving lives, strengthening communities. Wishes: Frozen turkeys to distribution this holiday season (goal is 5,000); food items for the children?s programs (greatest need is juice boxes); a volunteer driver to make deliveries and pick-ups during the afternoon. Contact: Brad Peterson, director of communications and marketing. www.centralpafoodbank.org, 717-564-1700, ext. 3182.

Central Pennsylvania Literacy Council, Lemoyne ? Provides literacy services for central Pennsylvania adults. Wishes: Certified teachers or other volunteers to help adults achieve their GED; volunteers to help with the September 2013 Literacy Month spaghetti dinner fundraiser; volunteer to help plan fundraising for the 2014-15 operating expenses. Contact: Carole Sawchuck, volunteer executive director. cplc.adultliteracy@gmail.com, 717-763-7522.

Christian Recovery Aftercare Ministry Inc. (CRAM), Harrisburg ? Provide pre-release and reentry services to ex-offenders and their family members so they can experience a successful return to the community. Wishes: Bus passes for participants seeking employment; store gift cards (preferably Giant Food Stores and Walmart); volunteers to provide support services (computer literacy, financial literacy, etc.) in the community correction centers, the headquarters on Division Street or PathStone on Front Street. Contact: Juanita Edrington-Grant, founder and CEO. www.craminc.org, juanitagrant@verizon.net, contact-us@craminc.org, 717-234-3664.

Civic Club of Harrisburg. Wishes: Industrial vacuum cleaner; wood floor cleaning machine (or donations totaling $1,200 to buy one); baby grand piano. Contact: Beth Cornell, president. civicclubhbg@gmail.com, 717-234-6736.

Community Aid Inc., Hampden Twp. ? Faith based nonprofit with that raises funds for local schools, churches, synagogues, temples and other nonprofit charitable organizations. Wishes: 14-by-16 foot box truck with working lift; new locations to host collection bins; donations of clothes/household items to the Carlisle Pike store. Contact: Glenn Chandler, director. gchandler@communityaid.net, 717-412-7706, ext. 100.

The Cupboard at Calvary, Food Pantry Mission of Calvary United Methodist Church, Lower Paxton Twp. Wishes: Canned goods; volunteers to assist clients with their shopping and carrying grocery bags during the twice monthly distributions; monetary donations to purchase grocery items for the clients. Contact: www.calvaryunitedmethodistchurch.org/thecupboardatcalvary, 717-545-0021.

Danzante Community Art Center, Harrisburg ? Serving youth in the Allison Hill neighborhood of Harrisburg through arts-based programming. Wishes: Monetary donations to purchase art supplies; office supplies; flat screen monitors. Contact: Duane Shearer, executive director. www.danzante.org, duane@danzante.org, 717-232-2615.

Drew Michael Taylor Foundation, Shippensburg ? To make a positive difference in the lives of grieving individuals through grief and loss support programs for children, teens and families. Wishes: Copy paper; books with a grief and loss theme for children and adults; gift cards to stores for craft and meal supplies. Contact: Marcie Taylor. www.drewmichaeltaylor.org, drewmichaeltaylor@pa.net, 717-532-8922.

Family Promise Harrisburg Capital Region, Lemoyne. Wishes: Volunteers for its day center (There are three time frames: 7:30-11 a.m.; 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 2:30-6 p.m. daily. Duties include answering the phone and interacting with the guests. Schedule is flexible.); monetary donations to help the guests pay for day care for their children; toiletry items (i.e. shampoo, conditioner, soap, first aid, feminine products, etc.). Contact: Krissy Marshall, network director. www.familypromisehcr.org, fphcrdirector@gmail.com, 717-737-1100.

Harrisburg Cemetery Historical and Educational Project ? To advance the educational, historical and horticultural programs and assets of the Harrisburg cemetery. Wishes: Ornamental trees, shrubs and plants; monetary donations to repair the gate at the Cemetery South Gateway (total of $8,000); an architect to provide services for the porch restoration project of the Caretaker?s Cottage. Contact: David Via, superintendent of grounds. hbgcemassoc@gmail.com.

Harrisburg Hope ? A grassroots political organization that seeks to empower all voices within our community, facilitating civil discussion and translate those talks into practical policy recommendations. Wishes: Volunteers for community forums; civility and community engagement; Harrisburg debt crisis solutions. Contact: Alan Kennedy-Shaffer, president. alan@harrisburghope.com, 717-433-5488.

Harrisburg NFL Youth Flag Football League ? Looking for support of the 12-14 girl?s tournament team?s participation in the upcoming 2013 NFL National Tournament of Champions in New Orleans during Super Bowl week. Wishes: Monetary donations to help pay for flights and lodging for the trip to New Orleans. Contact: Clarence Watson, league organizer. www.leaguelineup.com/hnfly, cwatson@shsd.k12.pa.us, 717-315-7447.

Heinz-Menaker Center, Harrisburg ? Serving senior adults in the Harrisburg area for more than 40 years. Wishes: Need to replace fire doors (7? x 3? x 1 3/4?) which are rusting; services of an auditing firm to conduct/assist in a 5-year financial audit; two configured desktop computers. Contact: Les Ford, director. 717-238-7860.

The Helen O. Krause Animal Foundation, Dillsburg ? A no-kill, animal shelter for stray, abandoned and abused dogs, kittens and cats in Northern York County. Wishes: Gifts cards to grocery and home improvement stores; dry pet food (Purina Cat Chow and Purina One Lamb and Rice); monetary donations to use at Boiling Springs Animal Hospital. Contact: D. Roth. www.helenkrause.org, kerry240@comcast.net.

Historical Society of Dauphin County, Harrisburg -- Wishes: Volunteers to help greet visitors at its Harris-Cameron Mansion open house Dec. 9; donations of Dauphin County High School yearbooks (especially Central Dauphin East and Lower Dauphin) for the Marion & William Alexander Library; legal size hanging file folders. Contact: Barbara Pollihan, administrative assistant. 717-233-3462.

Holy Spirit Health System?s Medical Outreach Service, Harrisburg ? A nurse-run clinic located in the Allison Hill section of Harrisburg. No appointments are necessary and all services are free. Wishes: Digital camera with two memory cards; new or gently-used snowsuits for babies 0-24 month sizes (boys, girls and unisex); over-the-counter reading glasses (1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, 3x). Contact: Lori Moran, marketing and public relations coordinator. www.hsh.org, 717-763-2777.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, York Springs ? Assembling Christmas food baskets for families in need. Wishes: $20 gift cards from Giant Food Stores; monetary donations for food items; non-perishable food items. Contact: Pastor Ben Leese. www.yorkspringshtlc.com, htlc@embarqmail.com, 717-528-4393.

Home Instead Senior Care ? Organizes ?Be a Santa to a Senior program. This program collects, wraps and delivers gifts to seniors in need. Collection deadline is Dec. 12. Wishes: Pick a gift request ornament off a special tree at participating businesses, buy and wrap item, then return gift to business. List of tree locations available on website. Contact: www.beasantatoasenior.com, 717-540-5201.

Homeland Hospice, Harrisburg ? A team approach to providing the best quality care to patients with a life limiting illness, with a focus on symptom management, believing everyone has the right to die pain free while retaining their dignity. Wishes: CD players; gift cards to Barnes and Noble to purchase CDs. Music is one of the most meaningful therapies for people at the end of life. Contact: Myra Badorf, marketing coordinator. mbadorf@homelandhospice.org, 717-221-7890.

Hope Station, Carlisle ? Operates the Kids Cafe program, which provides a free, substantial snack after school to Hope Station children up to 12th grade. Along with preparing snacks, volunteers also provide education about nutrition and African-American history. Wishes: Bottles of water (16.9 ounces); Juicy Juice boxes (100% juice); monetary donations to buy water, juice and snacks. Contact: Jim Washington. jimwashingtonjr@comcast.net, 717-226-1966.

Humane Society of Harrisburg Area Inc., Harrisburg ? Shelter for homeless pets and strives to build a better community for pets and people through compassion, protection, education and collaboration. Wishes: Dry dog food; latex gloves; bleach. Contact: Any Kaunas, executive director. www.humanesocietyhbg.org, amyk@humanesocietyhbg.org.

Isaiah 61 Ministries, Halifax ? A Christian organization serving Harrisburg?s homeless and transient population. Special events include a Christmas dinner and field trips. Wishes: blankets, new men?s boots/sneakers (sizes 9-13); monetary donations for purchase of walk-in freezer. Contact: April Ocasio. www.isaiah61min.org, aprilocasio@isaiah61min.org, 717-557-5166.

Jonestown Outreach Pantry ? Provide food relief to alleviate the struggles of the working poor in northern Lebanon County. Wishes: Canned goods; personal care products; monetary donations to purchase a new freezer. Contact: Linda Wood. 717-306-9025.

Keystone Greyhounds, Harrisburg ? Dedicated to finding homes for retired racing greyhounds. Wishes: Responsible and loving families willing to adopt; monetary donations to help pay veterinary costs; gas cards to defray the costs of moving greyhounds from tracks in other states to Harrisburg. Contact: Carolyn Bickford. www.keystonegreys.org, keystonegreys@verizon.net, 717-561-1020.

Keystone Human Services, Harrisburg ? To create an environment where all people be valued and contributing members of our community. Wishes: New/like new, cold weather outerwear wear for children (coats, gloves, hats) for Capital Area Head Start and other family services; eight to 10 acres of land within one/half hour of Harrisburg to be used to develop a permanent center for Susquehanna Service Dogs; coupons from restaurants and recreational activities for the men and women we serve who have intellectual disabilities, mental illness or autism. Contact: Ann H. Moffitt, ACFRE vice president community development. www.keystonehumanservices.org, amoffitt@keystonehumanservices.org, 717-232-7509, ext. 133.

Love INC of Greater Hershey ? Provides a clearinghouse where staff and volunteers match individual needs in the communities of Hershey, Hummelstown and Elizabethtown. Wishes: Grocery and gas gift cards; monetary donations to purchase food items and gas; volunteers to help move furniture. Contact: Etta Sill, clearinghouse coordinator. www.loveincgreaterhershey.org, 717-835-0101.

Mental Wellness Awareness Association, Marysville ? Offers public education for prevention and early intervention of mental health issues. Wishes: Monetary funds to train additional instructors to meet the growing demand for mental health first aid training certification in the Harrisburg region. Contact: Sharon C. Engdahl, president. mentalwellness@embarqmail.com, 717-957-3432.

National Railway Historical Society Inc., Harrisburg Chapter ? Preserves historical railroad materials and equipment, educates the public on railroads and operates a railroad museum. Wishes: Heavy-duty steel shelving in good shape that will hold heavy items (call for ideal dimensions) ? volunteers would be available to disassemble and transport shelving if necessary. Contact: www.harrisburgnrhs.org, 717-232-6221.

Nativity School of Harrisburg ? A private, faith-based, nondenominational preparatory middle school that exists to break the cycle of poverty for low income, inner-city boys. Wishes: Personal care hygiene products; canned goods; school supplies (paper, pencils, notebooks, etc.). Contact: Cathy Mentzer, director of development. www.nativityharrisburg.org, cmentzer@md.net, 717-236-5602.

The Neighborhood Center, Harrisburg. Wishes: New toys for ages 3-13; disposable diapers; 100% fruit juice. Contact: Vivian Thompson, executive director. 717-233-6541, ext. 301.

New Digs Ministry Inc., Mechanicsburg ? To assist families/individuals in need by providing gently used furniture and household goods. Wishes: Houseware items; volunteers to help in the warehouse; volunteers with a truck to help pick up donated items. Contact: Gigi Jantos. www.newdigsministry.org, info@newdigsministry.org, 717-620-9735.

Oyster Mill Playhouse, East Pennsboro Twp. ? Produces eight theatrical productions every year. Wishes: Volunteers to do gardening and tree trimming at the playhouse; $500 to purchase heavy-weight muslin to recover the flats; industrial strength vacuum cleaner. Contact: Lois Heagy, production coordinator. www.oystermill.com, lheagy@asbury.org.

PACC Caring Cupboard, Palmyra ? Food pantry serving western Lebanon County. Wishes: Cash donation to upgrade the heating system; cash donation to modernize the electrical system; cash donations to upgrade the computer system. Contact: Terry Baker, director. mandtbaker@gmail.com

Paxton Ministries, Harrisburg ? A Christian community of homes serving adults challenged with social, mental or emotional needs. Wishes: Monetary donations to cover cost of Christmas gifts for the 97 residents ($20 each person); art supplies (oil paints, brushes, calligraphy paper, basic craft items); toiletries (toothpaste, body wash, Depends, etc.). Contact: Rachel (Crownover) Alden, director of development. www.paxtonmin.org, ralden@paxtonmin.org, 717-236-5508, ext. 126.

Pennsylvania National Fire Museum, Harrisburg ? Collect, preserve, display and educate the public on the history of the fire service. Wishes: Financial support/donation for the upgrade to LED-style lighting throughout the fire museum (approximately 158 light bulbs); sponsorship of an upcoming exhibit, ?Pennsylvania Firefighters During the Civil War?; financial support/donations for the publication of the ?Museum News? newsletter (published six times a year with each edition costing approximately $200). Contact: John Wagner, second vice president. jcw37@aol.com, 717-232-8915.

Pennsylvania Regional Ballet, Enola ? Provide a center for professional training, guidance and education in classical ballet to its students, the community and the central Pennsylvania area. Wishes: New speaker system for Children?s Division Studio (includes two speakers, mixer, mountings, cables and installation; new computer for office; iPad for ticket sales. Contact: Kathryn H. Aumiller, executive director. www.prballet.org, info@prballet.org, 717-732-2172.

Pennsylvania State Resource Family Association, Harrisburg. Wishes: New duffel bags for children entering a foster home; new, non-perishable items for annual auction; nonperishable Christmas items/gifts for its ?company store? held at the annual conference (proceeds benefit the scholarship program). Contact: Deborah Kinard, administrative assistant. www.psrfa.org, 800-951-51515.

Pillows of Love ? Provides handmade pillowcases with Bibles to women and children who find themselves in crisis situations. Wishes: Serger Sewing Machines and/or regular sewing machines; volunteers to sew, cut, write grants, held with fundraising and delivery of pillowcases; monetary donations for fabric and supplies. Contact: Heather Richardson, board chairperson. www.pillows-of-love.com, hlrichardson432@gmail.com, 717-707-1239.

Pink Hands of Hope, Mechanicsburg ? Helping people in their fight against breast cancer financially and personally with items such as wigs, prosthetics, clothing and more. Wishes: Volunteers to help run the thrift store (weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons); monetary donations to purchase an enclosed trailer to transport goods to and from the store; household/clothing items to sell in the store. Contact: Brian Gaughan, co-founder. 717-620-8264.

The PROGRAM ? Rebuilding lives of those in need of a second chance after criminal justice involvement, so they can lead productive, crime-free lives. Wishes: Bus passes for participants seeking employment; volunteers to instruct life skills classes of any type (budgeting, anger management, self-esteem, etc.); software programs geared towards education/literacy, job search techniques, career planning. Contact: Valerie Simmons. www.theprograminc.org, info@theprograminc.org, 717-238-9950.

Rebuilding Together Greater Harrisburg, Harrisburg ? To help modify or repair homes of the elderly, disabled and families. Wishes: monetary donations or gift cards to home improvement stores; volunteer skilled tradespeople to be house captains (lead the volunteers on a work day); roofers to volunteer their time to help repair roofs. Contact: Sue Gebhart, executive director. www.rtgh.org, 717-574-2639.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Pennsylvania, Hershey ? Provides free, temporary lodging to families of out-of-town pediatric patients being treated at Penn State Hershey Children?s Hospital. Wishes: Single-serve cereal, healthy snacks and microwave food items; gift cards (groceries, gasoline, general merchandise); paper towels. Contact: Todd Layser, house manager. www.rmhc-centralpa.org, tlayser@rmhc-centralpa.org, 717-533-4001, ext. 157.

Roseglen Christian Nursery School, Duncannon ? Christian nursery school for families in Perry County. Wishes: Gently-used copier; large laminator for items bigger than 8 1/2 x 11. Contact: Amy Moyer, director. 717-834-6411.

Safe Harbour Homeless Shelter, Carlisle ? Housing services for homeless and potentially homeless people in Cumberland County. Wishes: Nonperishable food items for the food bank; window air conditioners; personal hygiene products (deodorant; razors; feminine hygiene products, etc.). Contact: Heidi Pope, program director. www.safeharbouronline.org, 717-249-2200.

St. John?s Franklin Lutheran Church, Dillsburg ? A historic church (established 1794) continuing with traditional Sunday worship in an 1847 building whose lower level was flooded by Hurricane Sandy. Wishes: Shelving for storage; any size plastic totes; monetary donations for cleanup and restoration from water damage. Contact: Marlene Stiffler, council president. marlenestiffler@juno.com, 717-432-5365.

The Salvation Army, Harrisburg -- Wishes: Monetary donations to provide scholarships for local disadvantaged youth to participate in Salvation Army Harrisburg youth programs; grocery store gift cards; retail gift cards (for specific needs for children, particularly new shoes, undergarments and other necessities). Contact: Rebecca Kleha, community outreach and events coordinator. www.salvationarmyharrisburg.org, rebecca.kleha@use.salvationarmy.org, 717-233-6755, ext. 137.

Sewin? Sisters Sowing. Wishes: Polyester double knit fabric or clothing; size 12 sewing machine needles; nylon zippers of all lengths. Contact: Marcellene Currens, founder. macurrens@netzero.net, 717-561-9964.

Shining Light Thrift Shop, Harrisburg ? A clothing ministry of the Cathedral Parish of St. Patrick. Wishes: Men?s gently used or new clothing (jeans, pants, belts, shoes); electronics (appliances, radios, alarm clocks, VCRs, DVD players); volunteers to work with businesses to obtain large bags and needed items. Contact: Marianne. 717-234-2436.

Silence of Mary Home, Lemoyne ? Provide a Christian family home for God?s abandoned or neglected people of all ages and to support the community. Wishes: Monetary donations to replace a heater at 1411 Market St., Harrisburg; food items given out at Harrisburg location (especially Ramen noodles, pasta, noodles); travel size containers of personal hygiene products (shampoo, toothpaste, etc.) given out in hygiene kits. Contact: Susan Rudy. silenceofmaryvolunteer@verizon.net, 717-737-4107.

Someone To Tell It To Inc., Hershey ? To provide a safe place, free of charge, that offers spiritual guidance to enable people to find meaning and develop deeper relationships. Wishes: Two laptop computers for counseling through social media/blogging; two cell phones for counseling/consultation; monetary donations for rent for private counseling office space. Contact: Rev. Michael Gingerich: 717-512-7763, Pastor Tom Kaden: 717-497-4580, michaelandtom@someonetotellitto.org, www.someonetotellitto.org.

Sophisticated Ladies Inc., Harrisburg ? Provide support services to women and teens with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and other health/mental issues as a result of this condition. Wishes: volunteers to assist in different areas of program development; office supplies (desk phone, marker board, stamps, etc.); desktop computer and monitor. Contact: Keysha L. Riddick, founder and CEO. www.sophisticatedladiesinc.com, sophisticatedladies.pcos@gmail.com, 800-637-3184.

State Street Academy of Music, Harrisburg ? Offering an intensive music education program for all Harrisburg-area children and teens, including those at risk and the disadvantaged. Wishes: Volunteer to update website; monetary donations to support its scholarship program. Contact: Adalene Noll, administrative director. www.ssamusic.org, ssamusic@verizon.net, 717-236-1366.

Sweet Grace Ministries ? Providing support to those who have endured miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. Wishes: Monetary donations to purchase items for baskets that are delivered to hospitals; copy paper; volunteers to knit/crochet baby blankets and hats. Contact: Katy Dortenzo. www.sweetgraceministries.com, sweetgraceministries@gmail.com, 717-830-1016.

United Methodist Home for Children Inc., Lower Allen Twp. ? Provides resources and residential services for at-risk families, children, youth and adults. Wishes: Gift cards (Walmart, Target or Kohl?s); monetary donations to be used towards the purchase of heating equipment; monetary donations for for the clothing fund. Contact: Gretchen Switzler, marketing manager. www.umhcservices.org, gswitzler@umhcservices.com, 717-766-7652, ext. 247.

Upper Dauphin Human Services Center, Elizabethville ? Everyday living and emergency assistance for families in need of upper Dauphin County. Wishes: Office supplies (#10 envelopes, copier paper in various colors, postage, index cards, gel pens in various colors); computer with latest Microsoft version; printer/scanner. Contact: Audrey Maule, administrator. hmansvcs@epix.net, almaule202@yahoo.com, 717-362-3321.

Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania, Harrisburg ? Operates Radio Reading Services ? a 24 hour, seven-day a week service providing 24 locally produced programs and two nationally-produced programs. Wishes: Three digital recorders (Roland R-05, approximate cost of $200 each); volunteer radio reading clerical assistant (includes tracking/mailing of radios, CDs between Tri-County Association for the Blind and its clients, estimated time commitment is 1.5 hours per week); grocery store gift cards. Contact: Paul Zavinsky. pzavinsky@tricountyblind.org.

Volunteers of America, Harrisburg ? Faith-based organization helping those in need to rebuild their lives, including people in emergency situations, at-risk youth and people with disabilities. Wishes: Personal care items for the elderly (skin care lotion, soap, toothpaste/toothbrush, etc.); new, unwrapped toys (infants to 14 years of age); monetary contributions to purchase personal care items and toys. Contact: Jim Ingolio. 717-236-1440.

• E-mail nonprofit groups' wishes to yourcolumns@pnco.com with "wish list" in the subject line no later than Dec. 5. Agencies must send the organization's full name; its address and telephone number; a contact person if applicable; the three items needed (can include money and volunteering services); and the agency's website, if any. Items will be posted and published as time and space allow.
  

Source: http://blog.pennlive.com/life/2012/11/charitable_giving_holiday_wish.html

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