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ALL ABOUT DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
125 Clairmont Ave., Decatur 678-570-2362 aadd.org “Stability. Growth. Independence.” 1. Coats 2. Hats/gloves/scarves 3. Clothing 4. Food
GUIDE INC.
750 S. Perry St., Suite 310, Lawrenceville 678-377-4132 www.guideinc.org “Working together for safe and healthy communities” 1. White copy paper (8.5 by 11 inch) 2. Glossy/photo paper (8.5 by 11 inch) 3. Individually packaged chips, trail mix, granola bars and other snacks 4. 60-inch or larger high-definition television set 5. Golf cart for use during two weeks of summer programming
GWINNETT COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY P.O. Box 870408, Stone Mountain 770-931-8080, ext. 1015 www.habitatgwinnett.org “A world where everyone has a decent place to live” 1. Gas-powered leaf blower 2. Circular saw 3. Screw drivers 4. Utility knives 5. Paint brushes
GWINNETT DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES 95 Constitution Blvd., Lawrenceville 678-518-5600 dfcs.georgia.gov “Safe Children. Strengthened Families. Stronger Georgia.” 1. New socks for all ages 2. Packs of underwear for teens 3. Pack ‘n Play Playards for infants 4. Toddler beds
GWINNETT LEGAL AID (AN OFFICE OF ATLANTA LEGAL AID SOCIETY) 324 W. Pike St., Suite 200, Lawrenceville 678-514-4821 www.atlantalegalaid.org “Helping low-income people meet basic needs through civil legal assistance” 1. Manila letter classification folders with two partitions 2. Colored copy paper (light green, salmon, blue, yellow, etc.) 3. Hanging file black rolling cart 4. Computer roll bag 5. Laptop
ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER INC.
3635 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 450, Duluth 770-270-0663 www.aarcatl.org “Helping Hands” 1. Hygiene kits for those in substance abuse treatment 2. Clothes (new — adult males all sizes) for patients in recovery programs 3. Art supplies for patients in therapy programs 4. New pots/pans 5. Sheet sets (all sizes) for individuals entering housing program
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f you use social media, you might have seen something this week about #GivingTuesday, celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. This global day of giving encourages people to share their time or resources with charitable organizations. Many nonprofit organizations throughout Gwinnett could still benefit from that charitable spirit. Several partner agencies of the Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services have compiled holiday wish lists.
HI-HOPE SERVICE CENTER 882 Hi-Hope Road, Lawrenceville 770-963-8694 www.hihopecenter.org “Hope in the Heart of Gwinnett” 1. Comforters and sheets (queen size) 2. Bath towels 3. Winter gloves (for men and women) 4. Toiletries (for men and women) 5. Flat-screen televisions for new Lifelong Learning Center
HIRELIVING INC. 6600 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 400-315, Duluth 404-626-3422 www.hireliving.org “Equipping Women for Employment” 1. Cellphone card minutes for trainees 2. Copy paper 3. Headphones for telephone training 4. Postage 5. Mouse pads
For more nonprofit wish lists, see pages 2C-4C.
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Wish lists continued from page 1C. For more, see page 3C. THE LAWRENCEVILLE COOPERATIVE MINISTRY
LATIN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
176 Church St., Lawrenceville 770-339-7887 www.lawrencevilleco-op.org “For I was hungry and you gave me food.” — Matthew 25:35
2750 Buford Highway N.E., Atlanta 404-638-1800 www.thelaa.org “Opportunity for All” 1. MARTA cards 2. Food for food pantry 3. Clothes for clothing closet 4. Toys for Spirit of Giving event for low-income, immigrant children
1. Personal care items 2. Canned fruit 3. Canned meat 4. Birthday boxes (cake mix, cake tin, candles, plates, napkins, small gift for child, etc.) 5. Warm blankets
MERCY SEED FOOD PANTRY
PARTNERSHIP AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
4037 Darling Court, Lilburn 770-925-8600 newmerciescc.org “A Planted Seed Bears Much Fruit”
404-313-3121 www.padv.org “Everyone’s Problem”
1. Copier machine 2. Vacuum cleaner 3. Stuffed animals/socks (nursing home) 4. Copy paper 5. Cork bulletin board
1. Diapers 2. Copy paper 3. Warm blankets 4. Socks 5. Coats
NORTH GWINNETT COOPERATIVE MINISTRY THE QUINN HOUSE 4395 Commerce Drive, Buford 770-271-9793 www.northgwinnettcoop.org “Meet the Need Letting Your Light Shine”
120 S. Perry St., Lawrenceville 770-912-5418 www.thequinnhouse.com “A Ministry for Those in Need”
1. Cleaning/home supplies (laundry detergent, dish soap) 2. Diapers (size 4, 5 and 6) 3. Pull Ups (2T and 3T) 4. Food items (coffee, juice) 5. Hygiene items (men’s deodorant, Depends large/extra large sizes adults)
1. Candied yams 2. Jellied cranberry sauce 3. Turkey/ham 4. Having tree taken down 5. Men’s socks/underwear
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• Open Jump Area • X-Beam • Slam Dunk Zone • Slingshot Air Jumpers • Dodgeball Arena • Vertigo Tower •AND MORE!
Send soldiers a stocking and a smile this holiday season. At Wages & Sons, we are endlessly grateful for our nation’s courageous military members. That’s why we’re participating in Stockings for Soldiers again this year. Help us spread some holiday cheer to the soldiers serving in Afghanistan and other parts of the globe.
We’ll supply the stockings, you donate the stuffers!
Don't forget to purchase Rockin' Jump gift cards for the holiday season. They make great stocking stuffers!
Stop by one of our locations or download a list of ideas, then drop off anytime thru December 22.
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Wish lists continued from page 2C. For more, see page 4C.
NORCROSS COOPERATIVE MINISTRY
POSITIVE IMPACT HEALTH CENTERS
2275 Mitchell Road, Norcross 770-263-0013 www.norcrossco-op.org 1. New, unwrapped toys 2. Nonperishable food 3. Toiletry items 4. Blankets 5. Children’s jackets
3075 Breckinridge Blvd., Suite 415, Duluth 678-990-6449 www.positiveimpacthealthcenters.org “A Life Worth Loving” 1. Hygiene kits for those in substance abuse treatment 2. Clothes (new — adult males all sizes) for patients in recovery programs 3. Art supplies for patients in therapy programs 4. New pots/pans 5. Sheet sets (all sizes) for individuals entering housing programs
SPECTRUM AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP P.O. Box 3132, Suwanee 770-617-8775 atl-spectrum.com “Autism support, education and resources” 1. Legos 2. Copy paper 3. Funding to enable children to attend camps
SOUTHEAST GWINNETT COOPERATIVE MINISTRY 55 Grayson Industrial Parkway, Grayson 770-985-5229 www.segwinnettcoop.org “Satisfying 2 Hungers”
TABLE MINISTRIES 404-386-4563 www.facebook.com/theresabetterlife “There’s A Better Life for Everyone!”
1. Sanitary napkins 2. Tampons 3. Depend adult diapers 4. Ensure nutrition shakes 5. Glucerna shakes and bars
1. Loaded laptop 2. Printed marketing materials 3. Tablecloth with logo 4. Tote bags with logo 5. Anytime access to a storage unit/ space
VISIT THE MEN’S DEPARTMENT OR MEN’S FRAGRANCE DEPARTMENT AT
ENTER TO WIN Cordially Invite you & your family to annual
HOLIDAY
MEMORIAL SERVICE
ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN
THUR, DEC. 7 7:00pm Gwinnett Chapel
OR
SUN, DEC. 10 3:30pm Stone Mountain Chapel
an Atlanta Gladiators’ Replica Game Jersey,
Receive a FREE Personalized Crystal Snowflake in Memory of Your Loved One.
FOUR (4) premium level tickets for Sat, Jan 13 at 7:05pm vs the Swamp Rabbits at Infinite Energy Arena PLUS a $50
giftcard!
Specifications: 3” x 3.5”
Crystal
Please RSVP no later than Dec. 1. Please call between 9:00am & 5:00pm to the chapel at which you wish to attend:
GWINNETT CHAPEL: 770-277-4550 STONE MOUNTAIN CHAPEL: 770-469-9811 ONLINE: WagesandSons.com/Holiday
Enter at the Men’s Department or Men’s Fragrance Department by December 31, 2017 at Mall of Georgia and Barrow Crossings locations.
Barrow Crossing Shopping Center
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One winner will be chosen at each of the participating locations.
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Wish lists continued from page 3C. WHY NOT MINISTRIES
RAINBOW VILLAGE INC.
P.O. Box 466565, Lawrenceville 770-822-5754 www.helpsingleparents.com “Providing shelter for homeless single-parent families”
3427 Duluth Highway, Duluth 770-497-1888 rainbowvillage.org “Breaking the Cycles of Homelessness, Poverty and Domestic Violence”
1. Large waterproof shed to store donations 2. Hotel vouchers for single parent families 3. Copy paper 4. Volunteers to help market us 5. HP Printer Ink 934 and 935
1. Thirty Staples canceled check files 2. Thirty 13-gallon trash cans 3. Baby wipes 4. Toddler-size diapers 5. Contributions to the transportation fund
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