Local charity ‘wish lists’
Holy Family Day Home
www.holyfamilydayhome.org • (415) 565-0504 ext. 201
Holy Family Day Home provides affordable, high quality, early education and family support services for families in a stable and nurturing environment, thereby providing the children of working families skills and hope for lifelong development in the tradition of our founders, the Sisters of the Holy Family. We serve 21 infants and toddlers 3 months to 2 years in our Minna Street and we serve 150 children 2 to 5 years at our Dolores Street facility.
We ask donors to please call Kathleen at (415) 565-0504 ext. 201 before dropping off donations at 299 Dolores Street. Our website is holyfamilydayhome.org.
Wish List
Classroom project items: construction paper, large crayons, glue, child-sized scissors; Infant/toddlers - diapers, tissues, wipes; Children’s clothing - new toddler underwear (small, medium and large), warm sweaters and jackets - sizes 2 - 6 years; Office supplies - copy paper, manila file folders, boxes of pens; Larger items for the classrooms - TV and rolling stand, DVD recorder and DVD player.
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County
www.vinnies.org • (415) 454-3303 ext. 12
Last year, the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County served more than 150,000 free meals to our hungry and struggling neighbors in our award winning Free Dining Room. In addition, we touched 16,043 lives by providing rental and utility aid, transportation, medical prescriptions and other basic needs for our low income and homeless citizens throughout the county.
Wish List
Turkey (fresh or frozen), Ham (fresh or canned), Ground beef or other meat, Canned tuna, Safeway cards ($10 each), Phone cards ($10 each), New sleeping bags, Cash donations
Please bring to 820 B Street, San Rafael, between 6:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., 7 days/week
Mail to PO BOX 150527 San Rafael, 94915
St. Anthony Foundation
www.stanthonysf.org • (415) 592-2600
St. Anthony Foundation is a Franciscan organization that addresses root causes of poverty with compassion, and offers a gateway out of poverty through a network of life-sustaining services. Through our Dining Room and adjoining supportive programs, we provide food and clothing, employment skill training, drug and alcohol recovery, and physical and mental health care for San Francisco’s homeless and those in need. For more information call (415) 592-2600.
Curbside drive: Bring donations to 121 Golden Gate Ave
November 21-November 26th
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. M-F • 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Weekends
December 19 -December 24
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. M-F • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Weekends
Non-curbside donations: (other than dates specified)
Bring to 150 Golden Gate
Wish List
Cans of tuna fish, Jars of peanut butter, Large quantities of rice, beans, and pasta, Men’s shirts and trousers, Socks and underwear: new and unopened, Shampoo and hand lotion: new and unopened, Toothpaste and toothbrushes, Blankets, Gloves for cold weather, Rain ponchos, Flash drives
Catholic Charities CYO
www.cccyo.org/wishlist • (415) 972-1200
Catholic Charities CYO CCCYO changes lives and breaks the cycles of poverty, homelessness, abuse and neglect. The mission is to serve and advocate for the most vulnerable of our neighbors. CCCYO operates more than 30 programs and services in four counties. The central element of our work is to support, stabilize and strengthen families.
We serve families by providing emergency shelter, rental assistance, counseling and case management. We support families through children-focused programs that bring youth together to take part in organized athletic programs, summer camp, safe out-of-school care and environmental education. We strengthen families through aging programs that promote alternative solutions to permanent placement in residential facilities and provide respite to caregivers. We stabilize families through HIV/AIDS housing and support programs that serve as key links in the HIV continuum of care.
Wish List
Gift cards to Safeway, Target, Walmart and Bed Bath & Beyond to aid in program needs
A full list by program can be accessed at www.cccyo.org/wishlist
Drop Off or Mail to:
180 Howard Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, 94105 – Drop off between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Phone: (415) 972-1200 - Website: www.cccyo.org/wishlist
Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County
www.svdp-sanmateoco.org • (650) 373-0622
‘Turning Compassion into Action’ is the way the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County implements its mission to help families and individuals facing emergency situations. Feeding the homeless, keeping people housed, offering basic survival necessities, SVdP is the safety net for those in need. More than 1,000 volunteers bring compassion and hope to all areas of San Mateo County. SvDP advocates for the working poor, children, seniors and immigrants, regardless of their faith. Last year more than 41,000 people in San Mateo County were assisted including dinner for more than 4,000 at Thanksgiving, 5,000 at Christmas as well as gifts of clothes and toys to more than 5,000 peninsula residents. Visit www.svdp-sanmateoco.org for volunteer information or to make a donation on-line.
Donations may be dropped off Mon. through Fri. from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at, or mailed to
St. Vincent de Paul District Office
50 No. B St., San Mateo, 94401
Or drop off gifts at any of our Thrift Stores
Mon. through Sat. from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. or Sundays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Daly City: 6256 Mission St.
South San Francisco: 344 Grand Ave.
San Mateo: 40 North B St.
Redwood City: 2406 El Camino Real
Wish List
Money to help with rent and utility assistance, Grocery gift cards, Diapers of all sizes, Infant and children’s clothing, New sleeping bags, Bus tokens, Rain ponchos, Gloves and knit hats, Socks, underwear – men and women, Gift cards to Target, Pre-paid phone cards, Toiletries, razors and shaving cream, Feminine hygiene products, Toothbrushes & toothpaste , Peanut Butter, Instant soup mixes, Individual packets of hot cocoa mix, Juice and juice boxes, Canned tuna or nonperishable protein-rich entrees, Biodegradable paper cups & bowls (8oz), Plastic forks and spoons, Postage stamps , Laundry detergent, Toilet paper and paper towels, Napkins, Mustard, mayonnaise and relish
