Sharing the Season: Who needs help

Here’s the 2010 Sharing the Season list of local nonprofits, human service agencies and schools and their needs.

The Post contacts agencies and asks for their wish lists. Below are the responses received.

Other agencies that would like to be included should e-mail information to editor@salisburypost. com.

The agencies are in alphabetical order.

Abundant Living

Adult Day Services

1416-A S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.

Salisbury, NC 28144

Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to assist with activities, provide extra hands, and help with small group and individual time.

Household Supplies: Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, Kleenex

Office Supplies: Copy paper, legal pads, manila folders, postage stamps

Bingo Prizes: Socks (dress or sport), lipstick, costume Jewelry, Dollar store items, handkerchiefs, scarves, lotion, nail polish, nail polish remover, emery boards, cotton balls

Healthcare: Band-Aids, antibiotic ointment

Contact: 704-637-3940.

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Adolescent & Family

Enrichment Council

723 W. Innes St.

Salisbury, NC 28144-4149

Wish List: Educational toys: birth to 5-years; children's books: birth to 5-years (easy readers); disposable diapers, $10 gift cards to Walmart or grocery store

Contact: Rita Kotarsky, 704-630-0481, Fax 704-630-9930, e-mail rkotarsky@afecrc.com

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American Red Cross

E.H. Dole Chapter

1930 Jake Alexander Blvd. W.

Salisbury, NC 28147

Wish list: Cash contributions in any amount, copy paper, office supplies of all kinds, laminator for volunteer ID cards, stand-up freezer, ice maker, hand truck, gasoline pressure washer, aluminum camper shell for a pickup truck, 64”x94”x3’or4’, two executive-type office chairs, two trailer hitches

Contact: 704-633-3854

www.ehdoleredcross.org

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The Arc of Rowan

1918 W. Innes St.

Salisbury, NC 28144

Provides advocacy, public awareness, support groups, a summer day program for children, a week-long summer camp experience for adults, monthly dances for adults, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness program, special events, support for special education school services, and information for families

The Arc of Rowan places the greatest emphasis on providing assistance to people with developmental disabilities so each person can learn, live, work and realize their personal goals

Needs: Volunteers, donations. Also school supplies such as book bags, paper and pencils for summer program

Contact: Jane Jackman or Shela Sapp at 704-637-1521.

www.thearc rowan.org

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Community Care Clinic

315 G, Mocksville Ave.

Salisbury, NC 28144

A nonprofit organization that provides free medical care, dental care and prescription medications to low-income uninsured residents of Rowan County.

Needs: Monetary donations. Volunteers (medical and non-medical) for both day and evening clinics Monday-Friday. Need pharmacists and pharmacist assistants. Volunteers to make contributions to help with program operations and to buy medicines.

Contact: Connie Antosek, 704-636-4523.

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Communities In Schools of Rowan County

204 E. Innes St., Ste. 240

Salisbury, NC 28144

Wish list: Volunteers, funds to expand program, school uniforms, belts

Contact: Vicky Slusser, executive director, 704-797-0210 or cisrowan@gmail.com

www.CISRowan. org.

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Faithful Friends

P.O. Box 3097

Salisbury, NC 28125

Wish list: Fencing, cages, carriers, traps, flea products: Advantage, Advantix, Frontline; wormer, hand sanitizer

Office supplies: computer paper, tape, post-its, etc., cigarette extinguishing container, fire extinguishers, rack for educational brochures, office chairs, rolling files, metal shelving, utility carts, digital thermometers, safety glasses, aprons, masks, gloves, first aid supplies, muzzles, E-collars, walkie talkies, three small refrigerators, Dawn dish detergent, bleach, Ziploc bags, buckets, large garbage cans, paper towels, push brooms, scrub brushes, mop buckets, string mops, shovels

Contact: 704-633-1722www.faithfulfriendsnc.org

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Family Crisis Council

of Rowan County

131 W. Council St.

Salisbury, NC 28144-4320

For the shelter: Paper products, skillets, plastic cups with lids, pillows, blankets, twin size sheet sets and mattress covers, towels and washcloths, dishwasher soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener, ethnic hair products, shampoo, conditioner and Mr. Clean Magic Erasers.

Additional items: Umbrellas, cleaning supplies, over-the-counter medications, antibiotic ointment, forehead thermometers, feminine products, infant and toddler educational toys, diapers size 3-5, alarm clocks, hampers, under-bed storage units. No clothes, please.

Ambitious wish list: Infant/toddler car carriers, booster seats, outdoor playground (durable) equipment; (heavy duty) vacuum; laptop and LCD projector; copy paper; frequent-flyer miles.

• Monetary donations: Any amount will help the programs and services at FCC and directly impact the lives of children, individuals and families.

Drop off location for donations: United Way, 1940 W. Jake Alexander Blvd.

Contact: Mary McClain 704-636-4718 ext. 1054

www.familycrisiscouncil.org

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Good Shepherd Clinic

120 N. Jackson St.

Salisbury, NC 28144

Provides outpatient primary care for indigent adults on a first-come, first-served basis. Volunteer health-care professionals staff the clinic on Thursdays

Needs: Volunteer physicians, nurses, medical educators and pharmacists, social workers, other human service specialists and someone to provide strong spiritual support. Money for operating costs and Spanish language Bibles are needed. Volunteers to act as host, greeter and registrar during clinic hours

Items needed: Paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, tissues), copier paper, cleaning supplies, books for children waiting with parents

Contact: Kathy Eagle, 704-636-7200.

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Guardian Ad Litem

310 N. Main St.

P.O. Box 4599

Salisbury, NC 28145

Court-appointed, trained community volunteers are paired with an attorney as child advocates to represent the best interest of abused or neglected children in the court system

Needs: Volunteers to be trained as guardians

Contact: Lissa Pence, 704-639-7517 or rowanguardian@yahoo.com for a volunteer application.

www.rowanguardian.org

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Habitat for Humanity of Rowan

PO Box 3356

Salisbury, NC 28145-3356

Needs: Applicants for Habitat homes, volunteers to help build houses and to work in the Habitat ReStore (no experience necessary), new and used items in good condition for resale in the ReStore.

Contact: Jane Hartness, 704-642-6292, ext. 101

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Horse Protection Society of North Carolina

2135 Miller Road

China Grove, NC 28023

Provides a sanctuary of last resort for unwanted, neglected and abused horses

Needs: Volunteers, used tack of any kind, cedar bedding and monetary donations

Contact: Joanie Benson, 704-855-2978

www.horseprotection.org.

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Humane Society of Rowan

P.O. Box 295

Salisbury, NC 28145-0295

Needs: (1) Volunteers to be foster caregivers for animals awaiting permanent homes, to participate in the rescue of sick and injured stray and abandoned animals and to participate in fundraising and other events.

(2) Pet food for foster care homes and for families in need of assistance and new or used doghouses in good condition are needed.

(3) Monetary donations are tax deductible and may be specified for the medical care of stray and abandoned animals, spay/neuter assistance or other outreach services of the organization.

Contact: 704-636-5700 or humanesocietyofrowancounty@windstream.net.

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Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks

820 Klumac Road

Salisbury, NC 28144

Needs: Someone to play the piano for 30 minutes or so a week for dementia group, appointments can be set up for different days of the week

Needed items: Costume jewelry, after shave, stick deodorant, oral care products (toothpaste, Efferdent, mouthwash, Poligrip), postage stamps, body sprays, body wash, word search puzzle books, suncatchers for windows

Full-size gift items: Sweat suits, sweatshirts and sweatpants in all sizes, as well as bedroom slippers (closed back and washable), all sizes and both genders — all items must be new and unopened

Volunteers: In constant need of volunteers for a variety of tasks; Brenda Zimmerman will speak with any community group or individual looking for an opportunity to serve in such a capacity

Contact: Brenda Zimmerman, 704-637-3784.

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Meals on Wheels of Rowan

1918 W. Innes St

Salisbury, NC 28144

Needs: Volunteers to run routes with great need for substitutes

Contact: 704-633-0352

www.mealsonwheels rowannc.org.

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Nazareth Children's Home

725 Crescent Road or

P.O. Box 1438 Rockwell, NC 28138

Wish list: Financial contributions, 12-passenger vans, fuel-efficient sedans, Walmart gift cards, Old Navy gift cards, Marshall gift cards, Food Lion gift cards, Cinemark gift cards, Woodleaf Lanes gift cards, laptop computers, twin bed Linens, towels and wash cloths, carpet, area rugs, personal hygiene products, tables, chairs

Phone: 888-207-0250

Contact: Josh Regan, Ext.119, or jregan@nazch.com

www.nazch.com

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Piedmont Players Theater

P.O. Box 762

Salisbury, NC 28145

PPT is a nonprofit theater in its 50th production year presenting five stage productions each season at the historic Meroney Theater. PPT’s Norvell Theater has opened on Fisher Street for the staging of five live productions, programs and education geared to youth

Contact: 704-633-5471

www.piedmontplayers.com.

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Pregnancy Support Center

847 South Main Street

Salisbury, NC 28144

The Pregnancy Support Center is a non-profit organization that provides free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound services, material assistance for mother, father, and baby, pregnancy, fetal development and parenting education, and community agency referrals. It does not provide abortions or refer for abortions.

Baby boutique wish lst: Diapers (preemie through 6); baby wipes;, new car seats; cribs and mattresses; baby lotion, powder, wash, shampoo; new bottles and new clothes.

Maternity boutique & daddy’s den wish list: Maternity clothes, shampoo and conditioner, body lotion, men’s and women’s devotional books, toothbrushes and toothpaste, shaving gel/cream, men’s and women’s deodorant, soap, tools.

Office needs: Blank cards, bottled water, canned soft drinks, cleaning supplies, paper towels, stamps, toilet paper, trash bags, volunteers.

Financial contributions: Tax-deductible gifts may be mailed to 847 S. Main Street, Salisbury, NC 28144. Tax-deductible gifts can also be made electronically at www.RowanFriendsForLife.org. Contact: 704-633-7695 or choices@pregnancysupport.com

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Rowan Arts Council

413 N. Lee Street

Salisbury, NC 28144

P.O. Box 4234

Salisbury, NC 28145

Provides opportunities that promote arts and culture in Rowan County. We are seeking members, volunteers, and donations.

Needs: Letterhead paper, display easel, table lamps, good quality copier paper, 12-15 matching conference chairs w/o arms.

Wish list: Digital camera to record events; new color printer to allow RAC to print posters/ flyers/brochures; new office in or near the "square" for visibility and connectivity in and with the community; lots of paper and printer cartridges (Epson 69 color/black); a table-top display backdrop for Friday Nights Out; a van; and members, sponsors and volunteers.

Contact: Anne Cave, 704-638-9887 or rac@rowanarts.org.

www.rowanarts.org.

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Rowan County Department

of Social Services

1236 W. Innes St.

Salisbury, NC 28144

Provides services that include Food and Nutrition Services (formerly food stamps), Medicaid, Work First, child day care subsidy payments, adult day care, adult guardianship, in-home aide, adult protective services, adult long-term care placement, foster care for children, foster home licensure, adoption, child protective services, child support enforcement

Needs: Food for the food pantry that serves families while they are waiting for their Food and Nutrition Services benefits to begin.

Contact: 704-216-8330

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Rowan County Literacy Council

P. O. Box 95

201 W. Fisher St.

Salisbury, NC 28145-0095

Needs: Monetary donations to be used for program materials; also volunteers for teaching, no teaching experience necessary

Contact: Phyllis Martin, director, 704-216-8266.

www.rowancountyliteracycouncil.org

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Rowan County Youth

Services Bureau

1322 S. Fulton St.

Salisbury, NC 28144

A nonprofit agency funded in part by the United Way. Multiple programs focus on making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of local at-risk youth between the ages of 7 and 17.

Needs: In addition to financial contributions, used for activities and materials directly benefitting youth in our programs and which are tax deductible, we need caring and responsible adult volunteers who are willing to share their time and skills either in a 1-on-1 and/or group mentoring relationship. Youth volunteers are needed for our Teen Court program. Training is provided for all volunteers. Your time and talent can make a BIG difference in a young person's life ... Get involved today!

Contact: 704-633-5636

www.RowanYSB.com.

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Rowan Blues and Jazz Society

P.O. Box 176

Salisbury, NC 28145-0176

A non-profit 501(C) (3) tax exempt community organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion and presenting of blues and jazz music.

Needs: Major sponsors are needed to fund a program director and future free festivals. Also festival committee members, fundraiser office supplies, donated office space, a van, musical instruments for youth and festival backline, volunteer musicians to assist with the youth music workshops, volunteers to join Board of Directors and to assist with set-ups at festivals and other events.

Contact: Eleanor Qadirah at 704-636-2811 or rbjs @carolina.rr.com

www.rowanbluesandjazz.com

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Rowan Helping Ministries

226 N. Long St.

P.O. Box 4026

Salisbury, NC 28145

Our mission is to meet the basic human needs of those in crisis through cooperative community outreach. The agency's programs are Crisis Assistance Network, Food Pantry, Clothing Center, Soup Kitchen, Overnight Shelter, Transitional Housing, Life Coaching and New Tomorrow Life Skills classes.

Needs: Monetary donations; volunteers in our Crisis Assistance Area; peanut butter; non-perishable foods; disposable diapers sizes 3,4,5; toilet paper; paper towels; disinfecting wipes; dishwashing detergent.

Contact: Cam Campbell 637-6838 ext103

www.rowanhelpingministries.org

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Rowan Public Library

201 W. Fisher St.

Salisbury, NC 28144

Rowan County's public library system, headquartered in Salisbury, with branches in China Grove and Rockwell

Needs: Monetary donations for library materials — a gift that keeps on giving. With your donation of $25 or more, we can purchase materials for the library's collection and place a gift plate in them to commemorate your gift, with your name and the name of the person in whose honor or memory the item is given. Donations are recognized in the library's catalog as well as our monthly newsletter. An acknowledgement card will be sent to you and to the person you honor, or a family member of the person memorialized. Contributions can be made by individuals, families, businesses or groups.

Contact: 704-216-8231.

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Rowan Museum

202 N. Main St.

Salisbury, NC 28144

Formed in 1953 to collect and preserve historical materials connected to the history of Rowan County. Operates three historic properties.

Needs: Volunteers to work as docents/guides at historic sites, volunteers for special events such as the Old Christmas Celebration at the Old Stone House, volunteers for the Summer History Day Camp, for special projects, for the annual Antiques Show planning and implementation, and for fundraising.

Also: Volunteers, financial contributions and any items related to the history of Rowan County, its communities and the Piedmont. A leaf blower and a wet/dry shop vacuum

Contact: Kaye Brown Hirst, executive director, 704-633-5946.

www.rowanmuseum.org.

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Rowan-Salisbury School System

P.O. Box 2349

Salisbury, NC 28145-2349

Needs: Employers who allow time for employees or themselves to mentor or tutor a student

Read in the classroom

Donate supplies

Financial resources

Apprenticeships

Internships

Job shadowing experiences

Classroom speaker

In-kind donations

Sponsorships of events

Expertise in skilled areas

Contact: Rita K. Foil, 704-630-6103

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Rufty-Holmes Senior Center

1120 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave.

Salisbury, NC 28144

Wish list: Contributions toward cost of operating center

Contact: Rick Eldridge, executive director, 704-216-7714.

www.ruftyholmes.org

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The Salvation Army

P.O. Box 625

Salisbury, NC

Provides a variety of programs and assistance

Needs: Donations and volunteers.

Contact: Captains Jason & Melissa Smith, Corps Officers, 704-636-6491.

www.SalvationArmyRowan.org

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YMCA, Saleeby-Fisher East Rowan Branch

PO Box 640

790 Crescent Road

Rockwell, NC 28138

Wish list: Members, program participants, strong program volunteers in a variety of sports leagues. Contributions to annual Invest in Youth program.

Contact: Bridget Dexter, associate executive director, bdexter@rowanymca.org, 704-279-1742

www.rowanymca.org