Somebody needs you

Thu., Sept. 20, 2007

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.

If you have an item to donate, please contact the social service agency directly.

If someone you know needs help, contact a local social service agency provider.

Mother, father and five children – victims of arson – need five twin beds, queen bed, desk with chair, dressers, table and chairs, bookshelves, couch, recliner and bedding. Contact Tracy at COPS West, 625-3340.

Family with baby needs a dresser and bookshelves. Contact Raquel at Empowering Inc., 768-5886.

Family needs four gallons of white paint, paintbrushes and a bike for a 7-year-old boy. Contact Raquel at Empowering Inc., 768-5886.

Senior woman needs an electric hospital bed. Contact Marilyn at Elder Service, 484-9434.

Single mother with baby needs a baby swing, blankets, dresser and baby clothes (size 3 to 6 months). Contact Raquel at Empowering Inc., 768-5886.

Family needs a bunk bed with mattresses plus an entertainment center. Contact Kira at ECEAP, 228-5881.

Family of five needs a dining table with chairs. Contact Kira at ECEAP, 228-5881.

Disabled single mother needs a four- or five-drawer dresser. Contact Jessica at Easter Seals of Washington, 482-7762.

Single parent aging out of foster care needs a bed, highchair, dresser, couch, easy chairs and anything else for setting up first apartment. Contact Bob at Volunteers of America, 688-1115.

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