For my 3oth b-day, I worked with Upward Bound Family Place to furnish an apartment for a formerly homeless LA family. I used this blog site to solicit funds, organize helpers, and show off our results. Thanks for visiting!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

My list of wishes

Dear beloved participant,

There are two reasons why you should check out this list of the items which I need to collect (suggested by the charity coordinator at Upward Bound):
  1. If you are a donor to the project (and hey, why not become one with my new easy "donate" button on the right) reading this list will help you get an idea of the kinds of thing your money will help supply for a family in need.
  2. If you live in LA, please consider whether you've got a gently used version of any of these items to spare. If so, please contact me at sunshinecook@gmail.com.
Items for Bedroom(s):
• Blanket/Comforter
• Sheets
• 2 Pillows
• Lamp/Nightlight
• Alarm Clock (for adults)

Items for Kitchen:
• Pots (2 or more)
• Frying pan
• Baking dish
• Toaster
• Plates
• Cereal Bowls
• Silverware/Cutlery Tray
• Vegetable Peeler
• Can Opener
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Colander
• Water Pitcher
• Ice Cube Trays
• Cookie Jar
• Glasses
• Coffee Pot/Teakettle
• Coffee Cups
• Cutting Board
• Knives
• Wooden Spoon(s)
• Spatula
• Tongs
• Serving Spoon(s)
• Salt & Pepper Shakers
• Dish Rack/Drainer
• Fridge Magnets
• Dish Towels
• Tablecloths/Placemats
• Vase (for fresh flowers)
• Tupperware
• Rug
• Large Trash Can (white or metal)

Items for bathroom:
• Shower Curtain
• Shower Curtain Liner
• Shower Curtain Rings
• Shower Rug
• Bath Towels
• Hand Towels
• Washcloths
• Shampoo (kid/adult)
• Conditioner
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Soap (bars)
• Toilet Paper
• Toilet Brush
• Waste Basket (white)

Cleaning Supplies:
• Dishwashing Liquid
• Sponges
• Trash Can & Bags
• Rubber Gloves
• Broom & Dust Pan
• Mop & Bucket
• Paper Towels
• Cleaning products (Windex, etc.)
• Paper Lunch Bags
• Aluminum Foil
• Ziploc Bags
• Saran Wrap
• Lighting (standard bedside table lighting w/40-60w bulb)

For the baby's room:

• Crib ($140 if new)
• Mattress ($40 if new)
• Crib Sheet(s)
• Crib Blanket
• Lamp/Nightlight
• Diapers & Wipes
• Healthcare Kit

Thanks as always for your attention to this lil' project!

Love,
M

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