Junior League of Dallas

Agency

Website and Contact

Wish List

Baylor Healthcare Foundation/Our Children’s House; Twice Blessed House

Dawn Ramsey, JLD Project Chair,dmsramsey@yahoo.com

Children’s books for the Family Resource Center

Boys and Girls Club

Alison Silliman, JLD Project Chair,alisonsillimanjld@gmail.com

Carolyn Jordan, 214-821-2950 ext. 712

Specifically for the Collegiate Steps Program:  a dedicated projector with laptop hook up and microphone and speaker system. 

Back to school items, specifically sturdy backpacks, spiral notebooks, portfolio folders, loose-leaf paper, pencil boxes, pens, pencils, colored pencils, crayons, glue and scissors.

Male and female business/interview attire for teens.

 Bryan's House

Julie Woods, JLD Project Chair,jkjones313@aol.com

Frances Lara, 214-559-3946 EXT. 163, flara@bryanhouse.org

Bryan’s House posts its Wish List on its website athttp://www.bryanshouse.org/your-help/wish-list.  

Cancer Support Center (formerly known as Gilda's Club)

Emily Eisenhauer, JLD Project Chair, emilyeisenhauer1@gmail.com

Toys for kids that can easily be cleaned, hand sanitizer, soap, paper plates, cups, Country Time Lemonade, Lipton Tea, caffeine-free teas, paper, crayons, crafts, school supplies (paper, markers, stickers, etc.)

Catholic Charities

Rachel Stienke, JLD Project Chair,rachelstienke@ymail.com

Dionne Davis, Catholic Charities,dionne@mrs.catholiccharitiesdallas.o

Brand new pillows (HUGE need), shower curtain liners and rings, flatware, pots and pans, dishes (plates, bowls, mixing and serving bowls), cooking spoons, spatulas and other utensils.

Canned food for food pantry. Contact Dionne Davis at 214.553.9909

CASA

Jenny Reynolds, JLD Project Chair,jennyelizabeth.reynolds@gmail.com

Booster seats, which are needed due to new laws requiring kids to stay in them longer

Community Partners of Dallas

Elisabeth Baxter, JLD Project Chair, ebaxter@gmail.com

Sarah Thompsen, Community Partners of Dallas, 214-624-7559 

Toddlers tennis shoes for boys ( sizes 9 and 10) and girls (sizes 2T, 3T, 4T and 5T), shirts and shorts( sizes 2T and 3T), girls pajamas (sizes 1,2 and 6) diapers, baby bottles, diaper rash cream, toothpaste, shampoo and pest control (roach baits, sprays).

School supplies.

Clothing for toddlers-boys and girls(newborn outfits and 2T-3T).

Undergarments to include sports bras in all sizes for teen girls.

Shoes- tennis shoes for boys and girls(sizes 8 and 9).

Formula - basic formulas including Similac Advance.

Diapers - diapers in sizes preemie and newborn.

Hygiene items - travel-size conditioners, shampoos, lotions and soaps.

Household cleaning supplies - clothing detergent, Comet and dish soap.

Books - baby board books and teen-appropriate novels, diaries and journals, blank diaries and journals for teen boys and girls.

Toys - new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls (ages 10-18) for birthday gifts (Lego's, scrapbooking materials, craft kits, sports balls, etc.).

Child Proofing Supplies - outlet covers, cabinet locks, baby gates. 

Contact Vanessa Soper at 214.624.7585

CONTACT

Natalie Lesikar, JLD Project Chair,natalie_lesikar@neimanmarcus.com

Thomas Hutter, Director of Volunteer Services 972-233-0866, ext 311

Office supplies (copy paper, laminator, toner cartridges, pens, etc.).

Snack items for crisis line volunteers.

Advertising/promotional space (radio, print, billboard) to promote CONTACT services, printing services (for brochures, calling cards, pamphlets).

Dallas Children's Advocacy Center

Amber Quisenberry, JLD Project Chair,amberquisenberry@yahoo.com

Shari Markey, 214-515-9045 EXT. 20, smarkey@dcac.org

Diapers and baby products. 

The Dallas Tennis Association

Madeline Elliott, JLD Project Chair,madelineelliott@gmail.com

Tina Anderson, Executive Director, 972-387-1538

Baseball caps, sunscreen, and used tennis racquets for the children in their summer program.  

Air miles to cover the US open raffle trip.

The Family Place

Shelley Hicks, JLD Project Chair,lpitlik@yahoo.com

Karen DeGraffenreid, Volunteer and In Kind Donations, 214-443-7714 orkadegraffenreid@familyplace.org

For the shelter: Toiletries for clients. Towels (bath and hand sized), pillows, twin sheets, blankets, Clorox Bleach, Lysol, laundry detergent, Pine Sol, diapers, feminine hygiene product (unscented). 

For the pantry: Donations of fresh and perishable foods to restock pantry.

For starter kits: dishes, silverware/flatware, pots and pans, dish towels, crockpots/slow cookers, toasters, irons, ironing boards, queen-sized sheets, blankets and towels.

Additionally, our Resale Shoip at 11722 Marsh Lane @ Forest accepts donations of all gently used clothing, household items and furniture. 

To have your large donation picked up, call 214-358-0381.

Diapers and boys’ clothing (all sizes).

School Supplies: Scissors– blunt and sharp, Backpacks, Erasers, Yellow highlighters, Washable markers, Three-ring binders, Supply boxes/zippered pouches (pencil cases), glue sticks, crayons, assorted construction paper, manila paper, Assorted pocket folders, black/blue pens, Kleenex, Ziploc baggies, wet wipes, black and white composition notebooks, college and wide ruled spiral notebooks, calculators for high school students, compass, protractor, colored markers, index cards, rulers.

We also have a few students who are served through our Outreach programs in need of uniforms.  Your cash contributions will enable us to shop for the right sizes. 

Please email Karen DeGraffenreid atkdegraffenreid@familyplace.org or call 214-443-7714 or 214-236-9130 to schedule a contribution. 

Women's jewelry and watches, handbags and wallets for women and teenagers, wallets, belts and sports jerseys for teenage boys, lotions; household items such as pots, pans, utensils, picture frames, towels, bedding, coats, scarves, gloves and hats; anything 'Dora the Explorer', 'Jonas Brothers', 'Hannah Montana' or 'Twilight'.

Baby items: bottles, bibs, pacifiers, sippy cups and educational toys and board games families can complete together.

Gift cards to places such as Target, Walmart, Old Navy, local restaurants, local movie theaters

 Habitat

Amy McNulty, JLD Project Chair,manessamy@hotmail.com

Beverly Stibbens at 214-678-2352

Rosie Addison at 214-678-2302

School Supplies Drive for Habitat families: Habitat provides backpacks for their school aged children.  The donation request is for school supplies within the backpack. 

They are currently requesting: spirals, crayons, pencils, rulers, construction paper, colored pencils, glue, safety scissors and manila paper.

Interfaith Housing Coalition

Ashley Blanchette, JLD Project Chair, ablanchette@rgtnet.com

Pots and pans, sturdy silverware and eating utensils, gift cards (such as Payless, Target, Best Buy, etc.), boy bedding, all ages, twin and queen sizes, solid color bed skirts and throw pillows, mattress covers and pillows for twin and queen beds.

Bibles – children’s (all ages), teens, adults (NIV
preferred)

School supplies: 1 inch & 3 inch binders and small pencil sharpeners.

Professional clothing for women (12+) , Ironing boards and irons.

Gift cards to Target, Ross, Payless, Walmart.

Silverware sets, can openers (not electric), coffee
pots (4-6 cup), bath towel sets, sets of water/juice glasses, baskets with no handles (small), Canvas storage bins , 58 qt. plastic storage bins, Broom/mop/dust pan , twin beds  and bunk beds.

Teen gift items (ie. Games, jewelry, colognes, art supplies), non-logo tote bags, large
purses or briefcases with no logo.

Drop Off Location: 5600 Ross Avenue Dallas,
TX 75206

Monday - Friday from 9am – 5pm & Saturdays 9am-noon.

Contact Lindsay Flowers at 214-827-7220.

Museum of Nature and Science

Susan Lunn, JLD Project Chair,susan.lunn@wpcpa.com

Fyve Hilton, fhilton@natureandscience.org

CD players, LCD TVs (32”) and stands, DVD/VCR combo player, inkjet printer, digital SLR camera, color printer, shredder, iPod Nanos and players, dry erase boiard (4x6 feet), laminator, paper cutter, microwave for break room

School Supplies: Sharpie Markers, Bottled Water, Plastic Forks. 

Contact Fyve Hilton, Manager or Volunteers at (972) 201-0552 or fhilton@natureandscience.org.

New Friends New Life

Jennifer Wegman, JLD Project Chair, jwegman724@yahoo.com

Katie Pedigo, Agency Director, Phone: 214.965.9935, Email:        kpedigo@newfriendsnewlife.org              

Gift cards to Target or Wal-Mart, for use in purchasing school supplies and uniforms.

North Dallas Shared Ministries

Silvia Garcia, JLD Project Chair,ssgarcia1206@hotmail.com

Judy Rorrie, NDSM, 214-358-8787

Jeans, shoes, kitchen items, men's slackes, new underwear and children's clothes

North Texas Food Bank

Whitney LaGrone, JLD Project Chair, whitneylagrone@gmail.com

Sophia Sindalovsky, Volunteer Coordinator, 214-347-9573 orsophia@ntfb.org

Canned meats (tuna,chicken and ham). Soups, stews, chili, dried or canned beans, nuts, peanut butter, hot or dry cereals, cereal bars, canned vegetables, 100% fruit juice, canned or dried fruits, healthy snacks (pretzels, crackers, pudding), shelf-stable milk, baby food and infant formula.

Notre Dame School

Leah Ewing, JLD Project Chair,leah.s.ewing@gmail.com

Carmen Fernandez, Notre Dame School,cfernandez@notredameschool.org

iPods to assist with instruction and reading (contact Kay Barry at kbarry@notredameschool.org)

School supplies: copy paper (white and  colored), markers, glue sticks, Kleenex and hand sanitizer.

Our Friends Place

Eva Parks, JLD Project Chair,parks_eva@hotmail.com

Sue Hesseltine, 214-520-6268 

Dining room chairs , dresser with mirror and sofa in earth tones for TLC.

Computers, monitors, printers, software for TLC (4). Journals.

Monthly Student DART passes.

Athletic socks (no show type). Small plastic shower baskets, tubs, African American hair care products (Motion brand [yellow with purple writing packaging), shampoo and conditioner, mattress pad covers for twin bed, feminine hygiene products (tampons, pads, and shields).

Student Bibles.

All types of tickets for events, water parks, Six-Flags.

Parkland Health and Hospital System

Bonner Allen, JLD Project Chair,bonner20314@yahoo.com

Deodorant, plain soaps (Dove, Caress, etc.), denture cleaner and cups, toothbrushes, toothpaste; combs, picks, hairbrushes, shampoo and conditioner (travel sizes).

Magnifying glasses, paperback novels, books with large print, bath robes (large sizes), flip-flop shoes (men and women), lip balm or Chapstick.

Knitted hats, hand & body lotion, lap robes, full-size quilts & blankets, walker bags or wheelchair caddies, socks, sweat pants and shirts (size M, L, XL and XXL), t-shirts (all sizes), underwear (for men), new panties (for victims of assault), and  coats and jackets.

Rise School

Kristin Baker, JLD Project Chair,kbaker@motive.com

Classroom supplies and therapy aides/tools

School Supplies: Thermometers, Sound machines, Rifton chairs, Learn Your
Shapes Activity carpet, shapes discovery boxes, jumbo nuts and bolts, soft and
safe building blocks, cognitive memory skill building box, giant sight and
sound tubes, RUSIG rocker, Radio Flyer wagon, puzzles, Kitchen dramatic play
toys (pots, pans, utensils and food), paint brushes, dress-up clothes, hardwood
builder block set, storage unit for hardwood builder block set, Step-on-up
changing table, Discovery liquid tubes, large weighted blankets, pressure vests,
sand for sandbox, small bikes with training wheels, heavy duty play tunnels, leather
bean bags. 

Contact Laura Manning at 214-373-7473.

Senior Source

Theresa Stambaugh, JLD Project Chair,theresastambaugh@gmail.com

Lynette Smith, Senior Source, 214-525-6131

Goodie bag and Bingo prizes: Vienna sausages, peanut butter crackers, small cans of Pringles, fun-size candy bars, sugar-free candy, individual bags of chips, fig bars, crackers and cookies, Cheerios, bath and body products (no bar soap), Kleenex (travel size), emery boards, non-aerosol deodorant, costume jewelry, trial size lipstick, lotions, travel size shampoo and conditioner, small stuffed animals, puzzle books, playing cards coin purses, stationery/note cards.

Vickery Meadow Learning Center

Liz Rounds, JLD Project Chair,ejrounds@gmail.com

Lisa Haayen, Vickery Meadow Learning Center, lhaayen@gmail.com

Water bottles and yoga mats for a new yoga program at VMLC.

School Supplies: Copier Paper (letter size), pens and pencils, one-inch,
white ring binders, loose-leaf notebook paper, one-subject, 70 page spiral notebooks,
phone cards, packaged cookies, apple juice (large bottles), coffee (ground,
regular), sugar & creamer, First Class Postage Stamps and reading glasses