Wish List
Cleaning out your closets? Looking for a way to recycle your items? Wanting to help those in need? Check out our Wish Lists! If you have any of the things listed, they would mean a lot to us! If you can donate any of these items, please call the phone number for that program.
Don't see anything on our wish list that's in your closet, garage, attic, storage unit, or your other favorite out-of-site/out-of-mind hideaways? Call for a free pickup of your items at 877-VOA-3977 When your useable items are sold from our Resale Outlet, the proceeds help support our programs financially. You unclutter your life and help those in need. What a win, win!
Click on the links below to view a specific program's wish list, or scroll down to view all of the lists:
Family Relief Nursery
Marie Smith Center
Lambert House
Parenting Program
Women's Residential Center
Men's Residential Center
InAct
Home Free
Family Relief Nursery: 503-972-2845
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Crib sheets and infant blankets
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Diapers and wet wipes
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School supplies, back packs, crayons, kids scissors, lunch boxes etc.
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Toddler and children size underwear
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Infant through preschool size jackets, hats, gloves
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Toddler size shoes (new or gently used)
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Passes to OMSI, The Children's Museum, Zoo, movie theatres
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Gift cards to Target, Fred Meyer, Blockbuster
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Gas cards
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Bus passes
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New cover for the play structure and sand box
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New preschool play structure
Marie Smith Adult Day Center: 503-335-9980
- An electronically operated massage pad
- A volunteer to tune our piano
- Large picture frames
- Table lamps
- Story tapes
- Polariod Camera and Film
- Crafts: art tracing lamp, large beads, quilt scraps, yarn, decorative stickers, knitting needles, canvas murals
- Music (cassettes):Jazz, Blues, 1920-1950's music, natural sounds
- Videos and DVDs: family films, documentaries, Natural Geographic films
- Gardening: hand sheers for pruning, trimming, flower arrangements, forcing bulbs
- Games: Guesstures, Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders, Life, Scrabble
- Art Supplies: colored tissue paper, straight edge scissors, coloring books
- Sleeping Mats
- Long terrycloth aprons
- Large pull-up Depends
- Bingo prizes
- Koosh balls
- Crossword puzzles
- Sensory toys
Lambert House Adult Day Center: 503-760-2075
- New aprons
- Polariod camera film
- Laptop computer
- InFocus projector machine
- Crafts: art tracing lamp, large beads, quilt scraps, yarn, decorative stickers, knitting needles, canvas murals
- Music (cassettes):Jazz, Blues, 1920-1950's music, natural sounds
- Videos/DVDs: family films, documentaries, Natural Geographic films
- Gardening: hand sheers for pruning, trimming, flower arrangements, forcing bulbs
- Tools: Hedge Trimmer, Wheelbarrow, Shovel, Cordless Drill
- Games: Guesstures, Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders, Life, Scrabble
- Art Supplies: colored tissue paper, straight edge scissors, coloring books
- Large pull-up Depends
- Large and extra large sweat pants
- Bingo prizes
- Koosh Balls
- Crossword Puzzles
- Sensory Toys
Parenting Program: 503-235-8655
- Legos: basic sets; large and small size
- Covered plastic containers for storage
- Video rental coupons (Blockbuster)
- Bead/jewelry kits
- Games: Yatzee, Sorry, Uno, Connect Four, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, puzzles (65 pieces or less)
- Craft items: paper: all sizes and colors, Crayola or Mr Sketch markers, crayons, 8 color paint sets craft sticks pipe cleaners - large pack assorted colors
- Dress up clothes: scarves, jewelry, purses, low heel shoes, hats, small size jackets, vests
Women's Residential Center: 503-235-0131
- 32" (or larger) color TV
- Holiday decorations
- Digital camera and tri-pod
- Journals, stationary
- Photo albulms
- Stamps
- Appointment/Address books
- Calendars
- Board games
- Towels, wash cloths
- Laundry baskets
- Bedding: Pillows, pillow cases, single bedsheets, twin comforters, blankets
- Toiletries: shampoo, body soap, shower gel, toothbrushes, deodorant, hair products, make-up
- Clothes:Gloves, socks, sweats (all sizes), underwear (new), bras (new)
- Yoga mats, straps, blocks, and videos
- For Kids: crib size sheets/pillows/blankets, educational toys, books, high chairs, portable crib, stuffed animals, coats(girls and boys), socks (0-6 yrs old), gloves, hats
Men's Residential Center: 503-335-8611
- Men's Clothing
- Toiletries
- Fishing Poles
- Board Games
- Recreation Equipment
- Croquet Set
- Alarm Clocks
InAct -- Outpatient Substance Abuse, Problem Gambling, and Mental Health Treatment Program: 503-802-9620
- Computers and laptops
- Lobby remodel: flooring, 10-15 chairs with washable upholstery, small tables, large plants
- Furniture for interview rooms: matching chairs, small tables, lamps, bookshelves
- Meaningful paintings
- Large white dry erase boards
- DVD Players
- New TVs
Home Free -- Domestic Violence Intervention Services: 503-771-5503
For women and children of all ages: socks, underwear, hats, gloves, coats, slippers, tennis shoes, backpacks, duffle bags.
For kids:, foam balls and blocks, markers, colored pencils, crayons, drawing pads folders, supply boxes/bags, Crayola Color Wonder products, Crayola Model Magic, wooden doll house furniture, multi-ethnic doll house people, fabric covered bean bag chairs
For Moms: African American hair care products, bath things (shampoo, body soap etc., pajamas, bathrobes, make-up
Gift certificates: Fred Meyer, Target, Finnegan's Toy store, Children's Place book store, Powell's, Child's Play, fast food. QFC, Winco, other grocery stores
Crafts: beads, sequins, ribbons, glitter, yarn (all types/colors), hot glue gun and glue sticks,
Spanish: Mexican food products, movies, music, books in Spanish (for Moms and Kids),
Office Supplies: pens, paper, sticky notes, color copy paper, bulletin board, white board and markers, easel and easel paper, tape etc.
Tickets: OMSI, city swimming pools, movies, bus tickets, live children’s events, etc.
Other:
Phone cards
Diapers (all sizes)
Diaper wipes
Brushes, combs
Feminine Hygiene products
Pots and pans, dishes, Tupperware
New Bath towels
Alarm Clocks
Single bed sheets, blankets, pillows, pillow cases
Can Openers (for woman placed in motels)
VCR/DVD player
Microwave Oven
Coffee Maker
Toaster Oven
Vacuum
Curtains