Agency Wish List for In-kind Gifts

In addition to direct contributions, FiftyForward centers and programs also welcome the donation of in-kind gifts.

Below is a recently compiled needs list. Feel free to call the center or program director for more information.

CENTERS:

FiftyForward Bordeaux 
Esther Brown, Center Director 
(615) 248-2272

• Enclosed Fabric Bulletin Board – one or two doors (3’H x 2’-4’ W)
• 12 - 48” round fitted table covers (brown or gold)
• 4 – tablecloths for 6’ long tables (brown or gold)
• Digital Camera
• Brown Indoor/Outdoor floor rug for door entrance (5f.’x 2’)
• Bagged top soil for senior community garden
• Garden gloves for 20 seniors
• Young plants for community garden (cucumbers, eggplants, sweet peppers, tomatos, hot peppers)
• Small garden tools   

FiftyForward College Grove 
Gayle Bradley, Center Director 
(615) 368-7093

• Small Black and Decker vacuum cleaner
• Two office desks
• Rolling media cart
• New pool cue sticks
• Large slow cooker

FiftyForward Donelson Station 
Jane Schnelle, Center Director 
(615) 883-8375

• Coffee and coffee supplies 
• Office chairs (black)
• Flowers for front planters (pansies for fall)
• Serger
• Office supplies
• Cleaning supplies
• Digital camera with video capability
• Monthly birthday cake

FiftyForward Knowles 
Sally Solesby, Center Director 
(615) 743-3400

• Industrial dishwasher
• Washing machine
• Large microwave
• Floral arrangements for lobby
• Plastic heavy duty storage shelves
• Serving utensils
• Stainless water pitchers
• Coffee pumps

FiftyForward Madison Station 
Lori Corley, Center Director 
(615) 860-7180

• 60” Round Folding Tables with Storage Cart
• Small refrigerator for staff break room
• Rolling room dividers
• Yoga Mats
• 27 Inch TV with remote control

FiftyForward Martin Center 
Joyce Keistler, Center Director 
(615) 376-4333

• 2 Portable CD players
• 2 X 4 lightweight tables
• Plug-in Flashlights
• 2 & 3lb. hand weights with grips

FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center 
Liz Martin, Center Director 
(615) 673-8715

• Gift Cards (various denominations)
• Seasonal serving supplies (plates, napkins, etc.)
• Serving utensils
• Permanent press tablecloths (neutral color) to fit 60" round tables
• Kitchen sponges and towels
• Easels

PROGRAMS:

RSVP 
(615) 743-3424

• Snacks and Beverages for High Rise Volunteers
• Sponsorship for Recognition Events
• Recognition gifts
• Stamps
• Office supplies (pens, papers, paper clips, etc.)
• Printing services (Print our newsletter or training manuals.)
• New Children’s Books (K-4 leveled readers)

Adult Day Services 
(615) 463-2266

• Art and craft supplies – pencils, craft foam, beads, string, watercolor paints
• Pre-Made Craft Kits for assembly
• L and XL Depends®
• Two extra large umbrellas
• Wii system
• Bingo prizes

Meals on Wheels 
(615) 463-2264

• Hands-free can openers (battery operated)
• Peanut butter and canned meat for inclement weather meals
• Gasoline gift cards
• Electric space heater

Victory Over Crime 
(615) 743-3417

• Bus and Access Ride passes
• Kroger gift cards
• Wal-Mart gift cards
• Prepaid phone cards

Senior Companions/Respite Caregivers 
(615) 743-3421

• Bus and Access ride passes
• Kroger or Wal-Mart gift cards
• Non-skid bathmats
• Food or sponsorship for a monthly, in-service breakfast (15 participants)

Care Management 
(615) 743-3418

• Desktop printer
• Non-skid bathmats
• Smoke detectors and batteries
• Kroger or Wal-Mart gift cards
• Wheelchairs
• Box fans
• Window air-conditioners
• Ensure®
• Personal care items - e.g., toiletries
• Household items – paper products, cleaning supplies, linens
• Durable medical equipment (new or gently used tub rails, shower chairs and raised toilet seats)

FiftyForward Foster Grandparents 
Penny Gammons, Director  
(615) 743-3420

• Fresh Fruit for monthly In-Service Meetings (to be used as refreshments for Foster Grannies)
• Snacks for monthly In-Service Meetings (to be used as refreshments for Foster Grannies)
• Bottled water for grannies
• Sponsorships of Recognition events
• Door prizes for monthly In-Service Meetings
• Door prizes for Recognition events
• Snacks to be used as site location recognition rewards
• Volunteer recognition gifts
• Award plaques
• Grocery Gift Cards for Thanksgiving and Holidays
• Gas Gift Cards / recognition and rewards
• Restaurant Gift Cards / recognition and rewards
• New books, “grade-leveled readers” only - NO used

FiftyForward Administration

• Used computers with Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows 2003 operating systems.
• Colored paper for copying – 8 ½ x 11, 11 x 17 preferred; 8 ½ x 14 welcomed