Published: Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 5:57 p.m.
Shoals Habitat for Humanity has opened a ReStore at 210 S. Royal Ave., Florence. The store has building supplies such as windows, doors, cabinets, lighting and bath fixtures and appliances for sale. Many new items will be offered at 50 percent off retail cost and slightly used items at 20 percent. Habitat is accepting any tax-deductible donations of building supplies, appliances, cabinets and fixtures, as well as furniture that is in good, sellable condition. Drop off at the store or call 702-4427 to arrange for pickup. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Habitat for Humanity also needs lots donated or purchased for it in order to apply for a $6,000 building grant. The organization will consider buying lots if not too expensive. Contribution toward the purchase of land accepted. 760-9515 or write P.O. Box 1637, Florence, AL 35631-1637
Big Brothers Big Sisters needs: Postage stamps, postcard stamps, plastic forks and spoons, paper plates, file folders in various colors, 35mm film, janitorial supplies, toilet paper, paper towels and children's videos, books and coloring books. 764-0772 PAWS (Pets are Worth Saving) need a variety of items including: New pet collars and leashes, food/water bowls, pet treats/snacks, new pet toys, dog houses, kennels, pet crates, pet bedding, blankets and towels, nonclumping litter, litter boxes, postage stamps and gift cards to local pet stores. To donate items or for details, visit shoalspaws.com or call 383-0690. Friends of the Killen Library Bookstore accepts donations of books and magazines. Donations can be delivered to the library on J.C. Mauldin Highway, next to the Killen Town Hall in the Municipal Complex. The bookstore is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. All proceeds from the bookstore are used to support the library. 757-5471
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) needs: Art supplies, stationery and stickers for children; postage stamps; postcard stamps; copier paper in various colors; cardstock paper in any color; HP ink cartridges No. 56, 67, 94 and 95; and bottled water. 765-0041 Northwest Alabama Community Health and Dental Clinic needs: Bandages, paper towels, toilet paper, hydrogen peroxide, tall kitchen garbage bags, tissues, small bags, hand soap, washing powders, bleach, window cleaner, disinfectant spray and cleaner, cotton balls, gauze pads, latex gloves, urine cups, distilled water, staples, Manila folders, paper and typewriter labels. 760-4713 Hospice of the Shoals, a not-for-profit agency, needs: Thomson Physician's Desk Reference book, nutritional shakes (such as Ensure and Boost), jersey knit (T-shirt) twin-size sheet sets, lift chair recliners, towels and washcloths, shampoo, hospital gowns, lotion for extra dry skin, soap, diaper wipes, baby powder, deodorant, socks, slip-resistant socks, liquid bath soap, perfumed body spray, after shave, shaving cream, razors, cloth pads from medical supply companies, men's pajamas, baskets and items to fill for fruit-type baskets, baby monitors and books. Hospice of the Shoals serves Colbert, Franklin and Lauderdale counties. 767-6699 or (866) 767-6699; or visit hospiceoftheshoals.org Children's Museum of the Shoals, 2810 Darby Drive, Florence, needs: shelves, index cards (any size), paper plates and cups, Styrofoam plates and cups, large plastic storage containers, food coloring, noodles (any size and shape), googly eyes (any size), foam shapes, clean socks in good condition, children's gloves or mittens, crayons, markers, stickers, glue sticks, glitter glue, all size paper bags, large plastic storage containers, shelves, tin foil, pipe cleaners, glue sticks, construction paper, plain copy paper (legal and letter), colored copy paper, cardstock, stickers, large stringing beads, bottles of glue, watercolors, buttons, storage, gallon and sandwich size plastic bags and dress-up clothes or costumes. 765-0500 Colbert-Lauderdale Attention Homes needs: Toothpaste and toothbrushes; girls' hairbrushes; deodorant, shaving cream and disposable razors for men or women; shampoo and conditioner; African-American hair products; sanitary napkins and panty liners; toilet paper; cleaning wipes; liquid soap; and white ankle socks, boxer shorts, undershirts and sweatpants for boys, ages 10-18. 767-0972 The Salvation Army needs: Disposable razors for men and women, shaving cream for men and women, deodorant for men and women, Gillette Sensor razors (not refill cartidges), plastic food storage containers (all sizes), women's hairbrushes, baby diapers (all sizes), baby wipes, baby formula, baby food for all stages, non-perishable sack lunches, cookware, cooking and serving utensils, laundry products, janitorial supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, small appliances (coffee pots, toasters, microwaves, televisions, VCRs), computers, children's educational videos, pillows, dishes (plates, bowls, glasses, cups), and office supplies. The items will be used for social service programs, homeless shelter and temporary housing, and corps mission offices. Items can be delivered to the Salvation Army office, 1601 Huntsville Road, Florence, and designated as being for Social Service Programs. 764-4432 Safeplace Inc. serves domestic violence victims and their families in Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Marion and Winston counties. Safeplace needs a variety of items, including: Umbrellas/raingear; lip balm; bathroom cleaner; multi-colored copier paper (light blue); hairbrushes and hair accessories; ethnic hair-care products; diapers, sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6 and pull-up types for toddlers; wipes, travel packs; disinfectant spray; hand sanitizer; paper products, including tissues, paper towels, toilet tissue; disposable gloves; laundry products; over-the-counter cold and sinus medication for adults and children; personal-care items, including tampons and deodorant; garbage bags, 13-gallon and 55-gallon sizes; batteries (AAA, AA, 9-volt); children's rewards, including fast-food gift cards, movie passes, hand-held games and activities; and gift cards for gas, phone, groceries. 767-3076 Rape Response needs: stamps; letter-size file folders; 9x13 clasp envelopes; travel-size toothpast, Kleenex, lotion, soap and wet wipes; paper products (toilet paper and paper towels); toothbrushes; new women's cotton underwear (all sizes); new women's cotton socks; new women's T-shirts, sizes medium, large, extra-large and XXL; new women's sweatpants, sizes medium, large, extra-large and XXL; Wal-Mart gift cards; and Office Depot gift cards. 765-0025 Cramer Children's Center in Florence needs: Rewritable CDs (RW or R), Hewlett Packard ink cartridges (23 color and 45 black) for computers, Lexmark ink cartridges (Z53 black and 15MO120 color) for computers, boxes of Juicy Juice for children, bottled water, individual cans of soft drinks, bags of miniature candy and pull-up type diapers for toddlers; a variety of Disney movies for children and adolescents; and culturally diverse toys, coloring books and videotapes such as "Dora the Explorer." 760-1140, nwacac.org The Healing Place, a nonprofit center for bereaved families, needs: Postage stamps, white and colored copier paper, local grocery store gift cards and individual snack supplies. The Healing Place serves families in Colbert, Franklin and Lauderdale counties. 383-7133 or thehealingplaceinfo.org Northwest-Shoals Community College Adult Education Program needs: Working printers, black caps and gowns, school supplies and store gift cards. Nwscc.edu/adulted.htm or 331-5438 The American Cancer Society, 104 S. Poplar St., Florence, needs: Wigs, wig brushes, hair picks, wig shampoo, scarves, hats and turbans for women who have experienced hair loss because of chemotherapy or radiation. 767-0825 The Food Bank of Northwest Alabama, 615 Geneva Ave., Muscle Shoals, collects and warehouses food and household items. The bank gives food and products to its member organizations, such as churches that give the products to the needy. The food bank serves Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale and Lawrence counties, and is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. 383-3223 Mama's Educational Turtle Haven and Rescue, a chartered and not-for-profit program, needs several items: sump pump for pumping old pond water; cull produce (canned, frozen or fresh); bags of dog, cat, rabbit or any animal food; weed killer; Malathion spray for flies; pine or cedar shavings; perennial plants; paint sprayer; royal blue or black spray paint; monetary donations payable straight to Florence Utilities for heat lamp cost; and outdoor extension cords. Any turtle that needs a home accepted. Drop box area for turtles and supplies available. There is a locked donation box at the haven, 157 E. Lee Ave., Florence. The haven accepts all turtles, well or sick. Debbie Marsh, 764-5369Local nonprofit agencies are in need of donated items to better serve the public. A list of different agencies will run every other week. Send wish lists to Teri Thomason, lifestyle editor, in care of the TimesDaily, P.O. Box 797, Florence, AL 35631; fax to her attention at 740-4717; or e-mail to teri.thomason@timesdaily.com. Please indicate in the subject line that the item is for the Wish List. All items must include a telephone number or e-mail address for publication. To schedule a photograph, call Thomason at 740-5742.
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