In-Kind Donations Wish List

We know how to teach young learners to read. We know how to respond to disasters. We know how to coordinate and engage volunteers. We know how to conserve our natural resources. And we know how to build the capacity of our partners in the community. But often these assignments call for resources, many of which need to need to be replaced or replenished on an annual basis.

Below is a specific list of needs. However, if you feel you have something that you feel can make a significant difference in the lives of our children or disaster response, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We would also greatly appreciate Frequent Flier Miles and Hotel Points that could be used for disaster responses.

Education Team Needs

Laptops for on-site literacy instruction and data compilation
New or gently used children’s books, appropriate for K-3rd grade
School supplies, especially glue sticks, markers and copy paper

Emergency Response Team Needs

Laptops for on-site disaster services

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE ITEMS
Safety glasses/goggles
Leather work gloves
Organic vapor respirators
Lot quantity of Carhart type jackets
Lot quantity of fleece type clothing

FIELD PROGRAM EQUIPMENT
Stihl Chainsaws and parts (Stihl MS 362 Chain Saw, 18″, 24″ bars and chains)
Gas powered water pumps
All Terrain Vehicle(ATV): 350-450cc size
Tandem flatbed trailer
Electric demolition hammer
Programmable VHF portable radio repeater

VEHICLES
Services of a mechanic or body repairman (Always needed!)
Utility body type truck
2 later-model passenger cars
4 later-model mini-vans

AmeriCorps St. Louis needs

FACILITY
5 ton air conditioning compressor unit
Commercial metal shelving (warehouse style)
Upright double door metal storage cabinets
Large quantity of commercial grade carpeting
Sprinkler system or any parts and labor to install it in our basement

EQUIPMENT FOR HEADQUARTERS
Table saw
Shop vacs (wet/dry)
Commercial rug shampooer
Forklift

SERVICES
Auto body work
Electrician assistance (we have no hot water on the 1st floor
because our water heater is not hooked up to the box!)
Carpentry help (need to put in an interior door and connect a skylight down to a drop ceiling)
Weekend getaways to a nearby cabin or hotel (team planning retreats or rewards for AmeriCorps Members)

SUPPLIES
General office supplies
Plastic name badge holders
Colored paper
Card stock (white or colored)
Blank t-shirts (children and adults sizes)
Tickets to events can be in pairs or groups (ball game, symphony, etc.)
Gas cards
Canon digital SLR
High Capacity USB thumbdrives