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1987 Wish List

From the January 1987 DoveTales newsletter - below is a copy of  the Domestic Violence Program "wish-list"
 
  • Child's record player
  • Wooden building block
  • Large wooden dollhouse
  • Child Guidance toys
  • table and chairs
  • Hand Puppets
  • Felt, assorted colors
  • Stuffed animals
  • Scrap lace, ribbon and ruffles
  • Tape Recorder
  • Puzzles
  • Popcorn popper
 
Sound fun doesn't it? 
 
The current list going in the May 2017 newsletter is below.  Little more practical.  So if you can help us out with a few plungers or dishwasher pods or even a tablet, maybe thrown in a hand puppet or two!  It will all be greatly appreciated.
 
Domestic Violence Shelter Needs
 
  • BOX FANS
  • TOILET PLUNGERS
  • NIGHTLIGHTS
  • RADIO/ALARM CLOCKS, ELECTRIC
  • WHITE NOISE MACHINES (2-3 for 2nd/3rd shift working clients trying to sleep, as well as large families, to mask noise)
  • TABLET (for Group use)
  • 9V BATTERIES
  • GAS GIFT CARDS
  • NEW STROLLERS
  • WALMART GIFT CARDS
  • DISHWASHER DETERGENT ‘PODS’
  • SNACKS (HEALTHY)
  • ADVIL, IBUPROFEN, ALEVE
  • ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT
  • HYDROCORTISONE CREAM
  • BABY MEDS (PAIN, STOMACH)
  • NOSE / EAR SYRINGES
  • CONTACT LENS MULTI-PURPOSE SOLUTION / CASES
  • AFRICAN-AMERICAN HAIR CARE PRODUCTS & BRUSHES
  • ORAJEL
 

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