Many generous donors, organizations and congregations ask for suggestions of gifts which will directly help the residents in care. This list highlights some of the Home’s current needs.
Residential Cottage Wish List: •Televisions •Videos/DVDs (G, PG, PG 13 only) •Vacuum Cleaners •Arts and Crafts items •Play Station Games •Computers •Walmart Gift Certificates •CD Boombox/Speakers •Brooms •Blankets - single bed size •Small kitchen appliances •Food storage containers
General Gift Ideas •New suitcases •Stationery •Postage Stamps •Envelopes •Radio Alarm Clocks •Portable CD Players •Headphones •Nylon gym bags •Board games •Photo Albums •Writing journals •Footballs/Frisbees •Softball equipment •Soccer equipment •Volleyball equipment •Basketballs and Nylon nets •5 gallon portable water coolers with spout and handles (Thermos) •Batteries (AA in particular) •Activity Books •Model kits •Latch Hook/Crochet kits •Yarn •Wrist watches •Creative Memory Books •Walmart Gift Certificates •Disposable cameras •Badminton sets
Toiletries •New combs and brushes •Blow Dryers •Toothbrushes and holders •Portable soap holders •Shampoo and conditioner •Hair gel/mouse •Hair spray •Deodorant •Toothpaste •Bath soap •Hand/Body Lotion (Spray cans or glass containers cannot be used)
School Supplies •Three-ring binders •Spiral notebooks •Pocket and plain folders •Ball point pens •Rulers •Nontoxic glue •Erasers •Pencils •Markers •Wireless notebooks •Book bags/backpacks •Pencil holder •Calculator •New dictionaries •Pocket dictionaries
Canned goods are also accepted at the Home. Large cans (#10) of fruits and vegetables are always needed. 14 1/2 ounce cans are also acceptable. Canned items include:, peas, green beans, mixed vegetables, corn, peaches, pears, fruit cocktail and apple sauce. Large bags of flour and sugar are also needed. For more information, contact: Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home 515 W. Camp Street, PO Box 747 Lebanon, IN 46052-074 765-482-5900 www.iumch.org e-mail iumch@iumch.org
•Arts and Crafts items
•Portable CD Players
•Hair gel/mouse
•Ball point pens
•Book bags/backpacks
