Community Wish List


"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment

before starting to improve the world."   - Anne Frank 

The human service programs in our community need helping hands.  These are some ways you can make a difference...

 

AGENCY/NEEDS:

In Hood River County:   

CASA - contact: Susan Erickson - execdir@gorgecasa.org
     - volunteer advocates for foster kids (5-6 hours/month)
     - trainer/facilitator for new volunteer trainings (1-3 times/year)
     - volunteer website designer/programmer; videographer
     - fundraising/event volunteers
     - office: copy paper, printer toner, general supplies

CG CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER - contact: Debi Baskins - contact@cgcac.org
    - indiv. juice boxes
    - crackers/cookies/kids' snacks
    - office: computer paper, ink cartridges (#920 black,yellow, magenta, cyan),file folders
    - DVD+R media and cases

HELPING HANDS AGAINST VIOLENCE - contact: Serra Perino - serra@helpinghandsoregon.com
    - towels, sheets, blankets
    - pots, pans, utensils
    - toilet paper, paper towels
    - laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, cleaning supplies
    - Survivor Services: Lifeskills & parenting classes, financial management 101, addiction services,
      healthy cooking on a budget classes, counseling
    - Shelter Service Needs: gardener, painter, landscaper, builder, maintenance support, handyman
    - Office Support: Treasurer/bookkeeper, 8x11 paper, printer ink

OPPORTUNITY CONNECTIONS - contact: Rita Rathkey - rrathkey@opportunityconnections.org
    - volunteers for fundraising, yard work, office work, client work
    - art supplies, canvases

SMART - contact: Paula Seid - (971) 634-1614
    - listed online: http://www.getsmartoregon.org/about-smart/local-offices/northeast-area/volunteer-opportunities/
                 
In Wasco/Sherman Counties:

CASA - contact: Susan Erickson - execdir@gorgecasa.org
     - volunteer advocates for foster kids (5-6 hours/month)
     - trainer/facilitator for new volunteer trainings (1-3 times/year)
     - volunteer website designer/programmer; videographer
     - office space in The Dalles (125+ sq.ft.)
     - fundraising/event volunteers
     - office: copy paper, printer toner, general supplies

OPPORTUNITY CONNECTIONS - contact: Rita Rathkey - rrathkey@opportunityconnections.org
    - volunteers for fundraising, yard work, office work, client work
    - art supplies, canvases

SMART - contact: Paula Seid - (971) 634-1614
    - listed online: http://www.getsmartoregon.org/about-smart/local-offices/northeast-area/volunteer-opportunities/

In Klickitat/Skamania Counties:

SKAMANIA COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES - contact: Arlene Johnson - ajohnson@co.skamania.wa.us
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