Read below for a list of needs for nonprofits in the Athens area:

► ACTION Inc., Oconee County

Personal items for seniors; canned meats; cereals; office volunteer; intake volunteers

Contact ewhite9063@aol.com

► The Ark

Grocery gift cards; baby diapers

Contact The Ark at arkumoc@msn.com

► Athens Area Emergency Food Bank

Pork and beans; dry pasta; breakfast cereal

Contact Kim Ramos at (706) 353-8182

► Athens Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Furniture; working appliances; building materials; winter clothing

Contact Habitat at (706) 354-0936

► Athens Area Homeless Shelter

New or gently used sturdy dining room/kitchen chairs; backpacks; plus-sized men’s and women’s clothing; copy paper

Contact AAHS at (706) 354-0423

► Athens Urban Ministries

Backpacks; tents; sleeping bags; umbrellas; rain gear; GED instructors/volunteers

Contact Erin Barger at ebarger@actionministiries.net

► A Bigger Vision of Athens

Friday, Saturday and Sunday night volunteers

Contact A Bigger Vision of Athens

at volunteerbiggervision@gmail. com

► BikeAthens

Used kids and adult bicycles in any condition

Contact BikeAthens at admin@ bikeathens.com

► Community Connection of NEGA

Flat-screen monitor; laptops for outreach efforts (2); copy paper; large paper shredder; tools and gift cards for project materials; storage space service for tools and archives; graphic design services

Contact Julie Meehan at (706) 353-1313

► Dee’s Haven

Urgently need an outdoor storage building.

Also need air purifiers; queen/king bed sheets; untreated 2x6 lumber; gift cards to Lowe’s, Home Depot, Pet Supplies Plus; Zupreen Natural or Fruity Pellets; organically grown fruits and vegetables; Crepe Myrtle branches

1-2-inch diameter

Contact Donna Kristosik at (706) 599-5631    

n Friends of Advantage

Urgently need gently used prom or formal gowns

Also need new socks, backpacks, kitchen utensils, home furniture, chest of drawers and dresser; DVD players and VCRs; televisions; towels and washcloths, full-size mattresses and box springs, bed linens

Contact Tammy Dalton at (706) 542-9700

► Hope Haven

Arts and crafts supplies; dining room table and chairs (3 sets); board games; toiletries; memberships to gyms and community activities; clothing for men; office supplies; new or gently used winter coats

Contact Amy Moore at (706) 548-4361

► Joyce Ervin’s Open Hearts Center

Canned and dried foods; boxed juice; bottled water; personal hygiene products; men’s and children’s clothing; shoes (all sizes); Canon ink cartridges no. 40 and color no. 41; stamps; Walmart or Visa gift cards

Contact Joyce Ervin’s Open Hearts Center at (706) 354-8566

► Mercy Health

Smoking cessation products; safety lancets; latex gloves; 1-inch white binders with cover inserts; alcohol swabs; white cardstock; copy paper

Contact Mary Baxter at (706) 425-9445

► Prevent Child Abuse Athens

Diapers, size newborn to five; baby bibs; infant formula; gift cards

Contact Mary Hood at (706) 546-9713

► Project Safe

Toilet paper; paper towels; household cleaning products; new or gently used bath towels and blankets; trash bags; black hair care products; Polaroid 600 instant film; over-the-counter infant and children’s pain medicine

Contact Project Safe at (706) 549-0922

► Quality Care for Children

Office supplies; musical instruments; toys; books; child care items

Contact lisa.bledsoe@qualitycareforchildren.org

► The Stable Foundation

Copy/printer paper; manila file folders; hanging file folders; three-ring binders (1.5 inches and 3 inches); blank binder dividers; yellow legal pads; legal-size envelopes; tape dispenser and tape; three-hole puncher; stapler and staples; desk lamp; locking file cabinet

Contact The Stable Foundation at (706) 247-1505

► True Love Canine Rescue

“Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover’s Soul”; dog/puppy food; flea/heartworm preventative medicine; leashes; collars

Contact michelle@truelovecaninerescue.com

Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Tuesday, February 16, 2010