2009 Holiday House Wish List

Atlanta Children's Shelter - 404.892.3713

The families we serve are homeless or formerly homeless. Holiday House provides the opportunity for our parents to shop for the holidays at no charge on December 18th. All Holiday House items should be new and unwrapped. In addition to the gift items listed below, wrapping paper and tape are also needed. Items as well as monetary donations may be dropped off at ACS Monday thru Friday from December 14th to the 18th from 10am- 3pm. The Atlanta Children's Shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

For more information please contact Christopher Flowers at 404-892-3713 ext. 20 or christopherflowers@acsatl.org.

SCHOOL ITEMS, TOYS & GAMES Non-violent themes only, please Multi-cultural Dolls Sports Equipment, Balls & Gear Building and Stacking Toys Trucks, Cars, Push & Ride Toys Bikes (ages 3-5) CD Players IPods Learning Toys, Coloring Books, Crayons, Puzzles, Books Markers, Stickers, Arts & Craft Supplies Puppets Hand Held Video Games for Older Children Videos with Educational/Positive Themes for Ages 2-16 Skate Boards Microphone Radios Walkie Talkies Back Packs School Supplies Travel Games CLOTHING For children ages: Infant – 16 years Hats, Mittens, Gloves & Scarves Jeans & Sweat Pants Sweatshirts & Sweaters Underwear, Socks & T Shirts Sturdy Shoes and Boots Jackets & Coats Baby Strollers, Snugli-Type Carriers Umbrellas, Stroller ponchos & other rain gear KITCHEN NEEDS Dishes & Glassware Unbreakable Children’s Dishes/Cups Sink Strainer Sets Silverware and Assorted Utensils Pots & Pans, Bake Ware Potholders & Dish Towels Mixing Bowls Food Storage Containers (Rubbermaid, etc.) Toaster ovens, coffeemakers, small appliances (blenders, toasters, etc.)

BED & BATH Sheets & Blankets (Twin & Full Sizes) Comforters & Bedspreads Crib Sheets & Blankets Bath Towels & Wash Cloths Shower Curtains & Organizers Clothes Hampers GENERAL HOUSEHOLD Mop / Bucket Sets Irons & Ironing Boards Broom/Dustpan Sets Wastebaskets Table & Floor Lamps Wall Clocks & Alarm Clocks Carpet Sweepers & Hand Vacs Curtains and Hardware Telephones Hammer, Screwdriver, Pliers Sets Radios, Portable CD Players, Clock Radios Vacuum Cleaners Microwave Ovens ONGOING SHELTER NEEDS To care for hundreds of homeless children each year Financial Support Office Supplies Disposable Diapers, Med & Lg. Unscented Baby Wipes Pull-Ups (unisex size large) Powderless Latex Gloves Paper Products (paper plates, cups, tissue, paper towels) MARTA Tokens or Individual Ride Passes Pre-School Girls’ & Boys’ Clothing & Coats (4-6) Toddler Girls’ & Boys’ Clothing & Coats (2T-4T) Arts and Crafts Supplies, Smocks Infant Clothing, Large Bibs Plastic Baby Bottles Pacifier Holders Diaper Bags Riding Toys & Helmets A&D Ointment, Vaseline, Lysol Spray Strollers stroller ponchos Gift Cards (Kroger, Publix, Target, Walmart) in $5 - $10 denominations