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SECTION C • SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2017
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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GIVING I
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.