Somebody needs you

Thu., Nov. 16, 2006

The Spokesman-Review

Somebody Needs You helps match donors with needy Spokane residents. Requests are coordinated by the Volunteers of America in cooperation with social service agencies in Spokane.

If you have an item to donate, please contact the agency listed below. Donors who can deliver items are especially appreciated.

“Low-income family of six needs a couch, beds, chairs and a clothes washer and dryer. Contact Belle or Carolyn at American Indian Community Center, 535-0886.

“Senior woman needs a computer, monitor and printer. Contact Ken at Spokane Valley Community Center, 927-1153, ext. 15.

“Low-income disabled male needs a guitar (electric or acoustic) with amplifer. Contact Marian at Family Service Spokane, 838-4128.

“Low-income single mother with teenage son needs a bed and a microwave oven. Contact Stevie at ECEAP, 893-4123.

“Low-income mother with one child needs a couch. Contact Gail at SNAP, 487-1114.

“Low-income family of five needs a couch, 12- to 18-month-old size clothes for a boy, and table with four chairs. Contact Kira at ECEAP 228-4126.

“Low-income senior needs a computer and a car. Contact Mary at Elder Services, 458-7450.

“Female, just out of foster care, needs household furniture, bed, dresser, couch, lamps, dishes, pots and pans, silverware, TV set, computer, alarm, cookie sheets and a table with chairs. Contact Sheri at VOA, 482-5095.

“St. Margaret’s Shelter needs 36 feet of commercial metal shelving as wide as 4 feet. Contact Sharon at St. Margaret’s, 624-9788.

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