Supporting the Volunteer Center of Ozaukee

Posted by Steve Lettau on Dec 01, 2016
 

The Volunteer Center of Ozaukee, a non-profit local organization, is hosting a holiday gift drive for families right here in our county. Last year, they were able to distribute gifts to 546 children (248 families).  Our Mequon-Thiensville Sunrise Rotary Club is once again assisting their efforts with this year’s holiday giving project which gathers donations that can be utilized towards the cause. Below is an on-going list of client and organization needs.

Thank you in advance for considering the request for donating new, unused items for the sake of this local charitable organization. Please do not wrap any of the gifts. Together, we can help by taking away some of their stress during this holiday season. If you have any questions about this local organization or their work, please feel free to visit www.volunteerozaukee.org.

Items Needed:

  • Art supplies such as markers, colored pencils, paper, glue, scissors, etc.
  • Diapers, bottles, pacifiers, blankets and other baby supplies
  • Books for children of all ages
  • Toys for children of all ages (puzzles, legos, dolls, board games, etc.)
  • Winter hats, boots, mittens and scarves for children
  • Stocking stuffers (nail polish, chapstick, stickers, bookmarks, hair ties, etc.)
  • iTunes gift cards
  • Earbuds, wallets & purses for teenagers

Additionally, we understand that it might be easier to make a cash donation. If you are interested in this option, please bring your monetary donation to one of our upcoming Friday meetings on or before December 9th. We will be happy to go out and purchase items that are of the greatest need to the Volunteer Center of Ozaukee County.

Please know that there is absolutely no obligation to participate in this holiday giving project. We are simply organizing and offering this opportunity for those who would like to be involved and give back to families in need throughout Ozaukee County this holiday season. Additionally, a tax deductible letter can be given to you after your donation is made (upon request).
 
Many thanks,
Jennifer Sutherland
Community Services Committee