You can help a SLO County nonprofit agency or more than one by taking a moment to read through the following "wish list" of items needed at various organizations around the county. If you can help by donating an item, contact the agency directly.
Refrigerator: United Way of SLO County, Ann Shaw: 541-1234 or info@unitedwayslo.org.
Gas stove, computer, keyboard, mouse and monitor: Transitions Mental Health Association: 544-2679.
Small, portable dishwasher on wheels, outdoor patio umbrella: Transitions Mental Health Association: 541-5144, Ext. 110.
Patio furniture: Building Blocks Child Development Center: 466-1745.
Two-door, locking (with keys), letter-size metal filing cabinet: Community Counseling Center: 543-7969.
Baby food and formula, new and gently used clothing for infant girls: Alpha Pregnancy Counseling & Support: 541-3367 or ingridpiresed@aol.com.
Office/cubicle partitions, copier, paper cutter: SLO Classical Academy: 748-4048 or sloclassicalacademy@gmail.com.
TV set twin-size blankets, sheets, comforter (prefer almost new or in good shape): Women's Shelter Program: 781-6401, Ext. 212.
Laptop computer and books: County Jail: 481-4500.
Passenger van: Project Amend: 782-9600.
Two bookcases, one wall storage cabinet unit: SLO County YMCA: 543-8235, Ext. 120.
Cribs, twin beds, towels, TVs, baby clothes, baby blankets, and maternity clothes: Life Steps Foundation: 481-2505, Ext. 202.
Computer monitors: Community LINK: 466-5404, Ext. 103 or www.atascaderocommunitylink.org.
For more information on any of these programs, call 541-1234, visit www.unitedwayslo.org, or e-mail info@unitedwayslo.org.
Christy Heron compiled this week's Strokes and Plugs. Send your business news to kvelie@newtimesslo.com.