Motivational Monday

This is the brain-child of a friend of mine and I admit I'm stealing it from her! She posts something similar for her area and I thought what a good way to promote volunteerism. So, for those of you in the San Jose area looking for a way to give back, I'm going to be offering many different ideas for you. This week:

Help support families with young children! We are looking for books, toys, diapers, wipes, formula, gift cards, or monetary donations to benefit the Bill Wilson Center. Together, we will make a difference in the lives of families in Santa Clara County!

Bill Wilson Center’s mission is to support and strengthen the community by serving youth and families through counseling, housing, education, and advocacy. The center serves over 10,000 clients in Santa Clara County annually and has been operating since 1973. For more information, see http://www.billwilsoncenter.org/.

To help, please donate items from July 1 through July 31, 2009.

What to Donate

Books:

The hope is to provide at least 30 copies each of the following two books that are used in the transitional housing program.

• Guess How Much I Love You – Helps young parents learn to say “I love you” to their kids.
• The Berenstain Bears’ Moving Day and Big Ernie’s New Home – Helps children adjust to moving in and out of transitional housing

Toys

New or gently used learning and developmental toys to bolster the transitional housing play area. Used toys should be in good condition with all pieces included. Specific items needed are:

• Building Blocks (Magnetic or Bristle Blocks)
• Tinker Toys
• Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head
• Toy Farm with Animals
• Dish Sets (small)
• Play Food Sets
• Play Dough with Tools

Gift Cards

• Gift cards at stores that sell affordable clothing and shoes. Examples include Kohl’s, Target and Walmart.

Diapers, Wipes and Formula

• Diapers in sizes infant-toddler; packaged preferred, but loose are acceptable
• Packages of baby wipes
• All types of infant formula

Cash

• Donate cash or write a check made out to Bill Wilson Center (you will receive a receipt from the center acknowledging your tax-deductible donation)

How to Donate
FROM JULY 1 THRU JULY 31, 2009

Donate online at Network for Good http://www.billwilsoncenter.org/bwc/donors.shtml#donateonline

Donate by phone by calling 408-243-0222

Mail donations to:
Bill Wilson Center
3490 The Alameda
Santa Clara,CA 95050