In a giving mood? Here's where, what to donate

0 Comments | Deseret News (Salt Lake City), Nov 29, 2003

Navajo Santa (Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School, 970 E. 800 South, 355-7494) New winter coats, mittens, scarves, children's toys and books and used bicycles to be distributed on the Utah strip of the Navajo Reservation.

The Road Home (210 S. Rio Grande (455 West), 328-8996) Blankets, pillows, towels, dishware and glassware, cookware (pots and pans), sheets, Rubbermaid storage bins and containers, laundry detergent, dish soap, vacuum cleaner, diapers (especially sizes 4 ), baby wipes, pull-ups, new underwear (all sizes), baby formula, CDs, gift certificates, Walkmans, new car seats, new strollers, child gates, new cribs and playpens, balls and other toys, school supplies (notebooks, scissors, pens), baby bottles, cardboard books for babies, chapter books for fifth-eighth grade, baby rattles, children's games (ages 0-2 especially), baby teething rings, books for Spanish-speaking children, backpacks, outlet safety covers, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, mouthwash (non-alcohol), lotion, razors and shaving cream, toilet paper, women's and men's socks, coats (especially XL and XXL), adult sweat pants, men's shoes and boots (sizes 9-12), men's pants, XXXL-size clothing for men and women, gloves, hats, scarves, shower shoes (flip-flops, sandals), plus-size bras and clothes for women, maternity clothing, underwear (men and women), sleeping bags, coffee, Chapstick/lip balm, combination or key padlocks, flashlights with batteries, water bottles, umbrellas, mesh or cloth laundry bags, backpacks, automobiles, small and large vans and defibrillator.

The Road Home's The Candy Cane Corner (Jubilee Center, 309 E. 100 South, Benita at 537-8601 or Lou at 359-4142 Ext. 513 Dec. 10-22) Gifts for Mom: new clothing in all sizes M-XXL and dress sizes 6-28, underwear, brassocks, nightgowns, jeans/pants, skirts/dresses, blouses, T-shirts, sweats, jackets/pullovers, make-up, hair dryers, scented lotions, curling irons, perfume, jewelry, journals. Gifts for Dad: new clothing in all sizes M-XXL and waist sizes 28-42, underwear/ boxers, socks, undershirts, jeans/pants, shirts, pajamas, sweats, jackets/pullovers, shaving kits, aftershave, cologne. Gifts for Teens (ages 13-18): new clothing for boys and girls, all sizes, underwear/ panties, undershirts/bras, socks, gloves, ski hats, scarves, blow dryers, curling irons, scented lotions, body spray, cologne, perfume, hair accessories, Walkman/CD player, picture frames, teen board games, videos, tapes/CDs, alarm clocks, gift certificates, movie passes, journals, wallets/purses, sports equipment, backpacks. Gifts for children: new clothing for boys and girls in all sizes, onesies, pants/sweat pants, shirts/sweatshirts, sweaters, overalls, jumpers/ dresses, skirts, jackets, socks/underwear, bibs, sleepers, nightgowns, cars/trucks, Legos, board games, books, Play-Doh, baby dolls, balls, teething toys, soft infant toys, mobiles, children's videos, arts and craft supplies. Household items: bath towels, bed sheets (all sizes), comforters, pillows, clock radios, kitchen items, tools, picture frames, photo albums, batteries, wrapping paper, tape, ribbon. All items new and unwrapped, no violent toys.