Somebody needs you

Sat., Feb. 5, 2005

The Spokesman-Review

The goal of Somebody Needs You is to match donors with the specific requests of needy Spokane residents.

The list of requests is coordinated by the Volunteers of America in cooperation with recognized social service agencies in Spokane.

Single parent with child needs chair, dining table with chairs, and dresser. Contact Sheri at YWCA, 326-1190, ext. 132.

Low-income female needs Crayola watercolors, art paper, colored pencils and watercolor brushes. Contact Erica at ALTCEW 458-2509 ext. 261

Low-income family of five needs three dressers, a queen bed set and a computer desk. Contact April at Empowering Inc., 624-7104.

Low-income family of four needs living room furniture, dining table and chairs, high chair, twin bed, full or queen bed and a TV. Contact Kathleen at Central Valley School District Even Start Program, 228-4292.

Low-income disabled male needs a large computer chair, small or medium size bookshelf. Contact Joanne at Catholic Charities, 327-6368.

Low-income disabled male needs drawing table with chair and light. Contact Vanessa at Family Service Spokane, 838-4128.

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