3E McKINNEY
972-542-3331
Mission:
3E McKinney engages, equips and empowers externally focused churches into channeling their resources into the community to bring honor to God, hope to the impoverished, and have a positive impact on our community.
Wish List:
Copier
$1,000 for marketing materials
Office supply gift cards
Walmart gift cards
Payless Shoes gift cards
School supplies
CASA of COLLIN COUNTY
972-529-2272
Mission:
CASA promotes and protects the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected by training volunteer advocates to improve the child’s quality of life and serves as their voice within the court system to ensure they are placed in a safe, permanent and loving home.
Wish List:
Gift cards in $10 increments to Walmart, Target, JCPenneys
Cosmetic bags & make-up for teenage girls
Wallets for teenage boys
Educational/Developmental toys
Winter clothing for all ages
COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
972-547-4404
Mission:
We provide groceries on an emergency basis. NO ONE is to go to bed hungry!
Wish List:
Baby Formula – Enfamile & Similac
3 & 8 Quart boxes powdered milk
15 oz. Cans evaporated milk
HOPE’S DOOR
972-422-2911 (Office)
972-422-7233 (24 hour crisis hotline)
Mission:
Hope’s Door is a shelter and counseling center that offers comprehensive programs & services designed to break the cycle of domestic violence. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
Wish List:
Monetary Donations
Gift Cards
Sponsor a child or family for Christmas by dropping off an unwrapped toy or gift cards
Gas cards
Bus passes (daily or monthly)
THE SAMARITAN INN
972-542-5302
Mission:
Serving the McKinney area through:
Volunteer recruitment
Nonprofit Management Training & Collaboration
Community-wide Event Planning
Corporate Employee Engagement Programs
Wish List:
Riding lawn mower
Twin blankets
Bed pillows
Gift cards to Target & Walmart
HOPE RESOURCE CENTER
972-562-4673
Mission:
We are a faith-based organization which reaches out to women who find themselves in an unplanned pregnancy. Some of our services are pregnancy testing and verification and information on all her options so she can make an informed decision. All services are free of charge and confidential.
Wish List:
Cash donations
Large area rug 9’x11’ (rich colors)
IPad
Office supply gift cards
New mommy gift bags to include mini soap, bath wash, lotion, shampoo
LOVE LIFE FOUNDATION
469-450-1242
Mission:
To further expose the plight of abused children in our community by promoting awareness in our neighbors, and with family and friends – encouraging their generosity, and inspiring them to be involved. Additionally, to recognize and address the needs of neglected and underprivileged children by providing financial aid and access to vital resources.
Wish List:
Gift cards to Target & Walmart
Coats/Jackets – Girls sizes 7-11; Boys sizes 10-16
Tennis Shoes – Teen girls sizes 7-9; Teen boys sizes 9-11
Toiletries
Socks
SMILES CHARITY
972-542-4412
Mission:
Smiles Charity’s mission is to bring the community together to change the world one home, one family at a time. Build a home, Create a Smile!
Wish List:
Residential lots in McKinney to build homes
Volunteers
Gift cards to Home Depot or Lowe’s
Postage stamps
Copy paper & envelopes
FRIENDS SHARING HOPE
972-548-8486
Mission:
Faith based ministry working with at-risk youth that fosters mentoring relationships using woodworking, computers, crafts, etc. with the primary goal of sharing the Gospel of Jesus.
Wish List:
Gift cards from Walmart, Target, Home Depot & Lowe’s
Desktop or laptop computers with Windows package (6)
Small computer desks (3)
KIWANIS CLUB OF McKINNEY
214-402-2281
Mission:
Serving our community since 1949. The Kiwanis Club of McKinney serves the citizens of Collin
County through youth programs, community service projects and support of other charitable organizations.
Wish List:
New members to insure our continued support of our community projects
Crayons & coloring books to support Children’s Medical Center
Youth T-ball equipment for special needs T-ball team
Community support for our fundraisers: BBQ Dinner, Pancake Breakfast & Adult/Kids Triathlon
Cash donations
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF COLLIN COUNTY
214-544-8924 Ext. 110
Mission:
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Wish List:
Mini bus for transporting kids
Industrial color copier/scanner/fax
Office supply gift cards
Paper products, cleaning supplies
Sponsor kids for Christmas (toy/gift cards)
Lawn services
McKINNEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
469-302-6313
Mission:
To provide the highest quality of education in McKinney, Texas, our mission is to inspire students and teachers towards excellence in education.
Wish List:
Cash donations
Merchant gift cards
Office supply gift cards
Merchant gifts that can be used as raffle items and fundraising events
CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
972-547-0606
Mission:
The Children and Community Health Center of McKinney provides free basic healthcare to the uninsured residents of McKinney and northern Collin County.
Wish List:
Copy paper: white, yellow, orange, blue, green
Red fine point sharpies
Black fine point sharpies
LexMark 6150 color and black/white cartridges: 82 & 83
3 hole colored 2 pocket folders
COMMUNITY LIFELINE CENTER
972-542-0020
Facebook.com/communitylifeline
Twitter.com/commlifelinece
Mission:
Community Lifeline Center strengthens communities in North Collin County by guiding residents in crisis back to self-sufficiency and independence. And joyfully offers Veterans & Family Services to all Collin County residents.
Wish List:
8 ½” x 11” white copy paper
Forever postage stamps
3 Meals-in-a-Bag (call for details)
Office security system
VOLUNTEER McKINNEY
972-542-0679
Mission:
Serving the McKinney area through:
Volunteer Recruitment
Nonprofit Management Training and Collaboration
Community-wide Event Planning
Corporate Employee Engagement Programs
Wish List:
MS Publisher Software
Portable Banner & Stand
Event Printing
Volunteer Recognition Gifts: (Restaurant, Gas & Retail Gift Cards)
1 6 ft. ladder
Wireless USB Remote Presentation Clicker
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – RELAY FOR LIFE OF McKINNEY
Alesha Crowell 972-977-6483 or Sherry Jeffcoat 2143-384-5233
Mission:
Relay For Life is the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. We celebrate our survivors, remember people lost to cancer or continuing to fight, and fight back via personal choices. RFL McKinney will be held on April 26, 2013.
Wish List:
Sponsorship/Donations
Committee or Day of Volunteers
Cancer Survivors
Team Participants
Luminaria
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS LONE STAR POST 2150
972-542-9119
Mission:
To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts, to serve our veterans, the military, and our communities, and to advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Wish List:
(Donation box at the post)
Donations for troops in Afghanistan and veterans in the Bonham VA Hospital:
Drink mixes
Baby wipes
Ramen noodles
Earth tone boot socks
Hygiene products, men & women
Pringles
Cheez-It crackers
Hard candies and any non-chocolate candies
Hand sanitizer
Magazines
Freezable Popsicles from Sam’s
McKINNEY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Mission:
MHA’s mission is to serve the housing needs of low-income families in the Authority’s jurisdiction in order to enhance self-sufficiency and quality of life.
Wish List:
5-10 Laptops or Tablets for tutors to assist our kids with math and science tutoring
Books for elementary and junior high school kids
Gift cards for resident events
Move-in baskets for new move-ins
Blankets, socks or puzzles for our elderly