Community Wishbook 2015-2016

2015-2016
C OM M U NIT Y
Wishbook
R o c h e s te r s
c h a r i t y
G i v i n g
G u i d e
Your
donations
can make
wishes
come true.
Wish Lists of
more than 180
Local Agencies
Indexed for
easy reference!
Items needed:
page 31
Volunteers needed:
page 36
Made possible by:
Van Bortel
MESSENGER POST MEDIA
RONALD MCDONALD
HOUSE CHARITIES
www.communitywishbook.org
Community Wishbook 2015-2016
co m m u n i t y
Wishbook
Your donations can make wishes come true.

The Community Wishbook is a guide to the needs of more than 180 charitable organizations in Rochester
and the surrounding area. It includes each charitys contact information, purpose, wish list and volunteer needs.
Individuals, groups, or businesses can use the Wishbook to find charities that need their donated items or
volunteer help. For updates throughout the year, see the Wishbook website at www.communitywishbook.org.
A special thanks to our sponsors, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Van Bortel and Messenger Post Media
(publisher of Post Newspapers) for their many years of support in bringing the Wishbook to you.
The Community Wishbook
originated in 1966 by the Volunteer
Forum and the American Red
Cross. The Junior League of
Rochester Inc. (JLR) took over the
reins of the Wishbook in 1985.
From 1993 through 1996, the JLR
collaborated with the Greater
Rochester Section of the National
Council of Jewish Women (NCJW)
in organizing the Wishbook.
Since 1999, Nona and Jim Maurer,
community volunteers, have
assumed responsibility for
producing the Wishbook.
They have contacted the agencies
and organized the information
for this year's edition.
For more information about
the Wishbook, please visit
www.communitywishbook.org.
U S IN G T H E W I S H B OO K . . .
1. Find your favorite charity to see if they need your donated items or volunteer skill OR
use one of the Index sections to find an agency that needs what you have to offer. Check the
agency's information in the alphabetical Agency Listings for details.
2. To volunteer, search the Volunteers Needed Index for the category that matches your
interest, skill or talent. Use the alphabetical Agency Listings to find the contact person at the
charity. Call or email the contact person directly to apply for the volunteer position or to get
more information.
3. If you have items to donate, search the Items Needed Index to find charities that need them.
Again, use the alphabetical Agency Listings to find the contact person at the agency, and call
or email that person directly to make arrangements for delivery or pickup. Please be sure that
all donated items are clean, useable, and do not have any missing pieces or pages (puzzles,
games, books, etc.) Contributions are tax deductible to the extent the law allows. (Include
your name and address.)
4. Please let the charity know that the match was made using the Wishbook. There is no
charge to the charities for any of the Wishbook services, but we (and they) would appreciate
knowing the Wishbook is working for them.
5. Wishbook information is also available online at www.communitywishbook.org. Online
listings are updated as changes are received from the charities. You can search online by item,
by volunteer need, or by agency to help make a difference at any time during the year.
Thank you for your support of local charities!

Messenger Post Media is proud to sponsor this
important resource because it helps our community
help itself. By donating time, materials and resources
to the charities listed in the Community Wishbook, we assist
our neighbors in facing up to and overcoming challenges.
In short, we help strengthen our community.
A little help, a little strength, will bring lots of smiles.
AGENCY LISTINGS
A Meal & More, Inc.
Alzheimer's Association
25 Broadway
Rochester, NY 14607-1701
Phone: (585) 454-3878
Contact: Patti Blaine
Email: volunteer@amealandmore.org
www.amealandmore.org
Provides nutritious midday meals and
caring friendship to needy people in a
safe environment every Wednesday and
Sunday at Christ Church, downtown.
wish list
food items: canned kidney beans, cream
of mushroom soup, pasta (penne, ziti),
dried beans (green and yellow split peas,
white beans, brown and green lentils),
rice, egg noodles, chicken and beef stock
(32- 46 oz. cans), crushed and whole
Italian tomatoes (28- 35oz. cans), French
and ranch salad dressings, BBQ sauce,
coffee, 100% juices (large), cider, large
quantities of frozen meats (esp. ground
beef), boxed stuffing
monetary donations
personal care items (travel-size)
restaurant-grade kitchen appliances and
equipment: e.g. convection oven, food
processor, etc.
volunteers needed
Soup kitchen: help with set up, prepare
and serve meals, clean up.
Please call 454-3878 or email volunteer@
amealandmore.org to find out about
volunteer opportunities.
435 East Henrietta Road

Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 760-5418
Contact: Mary Walker
Email: mawalker@alz.org
www.alz.org/rochesterny
Mission: to eliminate Alzheimers
disease through the advancement of
research, to provide and enhance care
and support for all affected, and to
reduce the risk of dementia through
the promotion of brain health.
volunteers needed
Telephone support network making
follow-up calls to families and caregivers
under supervision. Calls are made on site.
Training provided. Commitment of two
times/month.
Facilitate a support group for caregivers,
friends and families of people with
dementia or for people with Alzheimers
disease. Groups meet once each month.
Training provided; background check
is required.
Collaborate with chapter staff in creating,
managing and providing outreach for
social/activity programs. Training
provided; background check is required.
Assist at local health fairs by setting up
displays and distributing materials.
Assist by being an advocate to further
legislative priorities by sending an email,
calling, and/or visiting legislators. Also,
signing petitions, attending town hall
meetings, attending annual rally day
in Albany and volunteering at our
annual Walks.
Help in the Memory Gardens with
spreading mulching, weeding, raking
and other physical activity.
Educators to share information with
families. Training provided.
Help with Walk preparation, mailings,
team recruitment, kick-off events and
other Walk-related activities during
peak Walk to End Alzheimers season
(July-October).
Help set up, tear down, clean up and be
route marshals the day of the Walk.
See our website for other opportunities.
Advent House
1010 Moseley Road
Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 223-6112
Contact: Glenda Hastings
Email: theadventhouse@
frontiernet.net
www.theadventhouse.org
A two-bed home caring for the dying
and their families. No fee is charged.
wish list
copier paper
gift cards: Wegmans, OfficeMax
grocery-store items: paper towels,
disposable baby wipes (e.g., Wegmans
baby washcloths), liquid antibacterial
handsoap, dishwasher detergent,
color-safe bleach, lotion, toilet paper,
dishwashing liquid, 3-way light bulbs,
laundry detergent, decaf coffee
money donations to cover cost of lawn
care, snowplowing, trash removal,
landscaping
money for cable service
postage stamps
volunteers needed
For resident care esp. evenings/weekends,
housekeeping, fundraising, office work.
American Cancer Society

Hope Lodge Hospitality House
1120 South Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 224-4936
Contact: Loriann Furbush
Email: loriann.furbush@cancer.org
www.cancer.org/hopelodge
Provides free temporary lodging for
cancer patients and caregivers, and
low-cost lodging to transplant patients
and their families.
wish list
cash, check, and credit card donations
cleaning supplies: laundry detergent (HE),
dryer sheets, bleach, Clorox wipes, toilet
brushes, trash bags, 13- and 30-gallon
size, liquid dishwasher detergent
copy paper (white, colors)
electric broom
gas cards, gift cards: Tops, Wegmans,
Walmart, Target, Sams Club
gift certificates, dinner
grocery-store items: bottled water,
bags of hard candy and lollipops, coffee,
tea, dry creamer, sugar, toilet paper,
paper towels, boxes of tissues, napkins
handsoap (pump), hand and skin lotion
office supplies
toiletries (travel size)
volunteers needed
Office support.
Assist with housekeeping needs.
Assist with and/or plan and implement
fundraising events.
Assist with activity calendar for
guest events.
Host a dinner for the guests
of Hope Lodge.
American Red Cross

New York-Penn Blood Region
825 John Street
West Henrietta, NY 14586
Phone: (585) 760-5547
Contact: Laurie MacFarlane
Email: Laurie.macfarlane@redcross.org
www.redcrossblood.org
Mission: to fulfill the need of the American
people for the safest possible, most
reliable, most cost-effective blood services
through voluntary donations.
wish list
auto organizers, tire gauges
birthday cards for adults (new, unused)
candy, nonperishable
craft supplies: tissue paper, card stock,
ribbon, bulletin board borders,
scrapbook supplies
digital cameras
display boards, tri-fold
dress forms
file box, portable (plastic)
gift cards: restaurants, coffee shops,
stores, etc.
GPS units
hand cart, collapsible; two-wheeled
hand truck
K cups for single-serve coffeemaker
pens on strings
picture frames
styrofoam or paper coffee cups
tablecloths, red or white
tambourines
tickets, passes to events,
movies, attractions
travel mugs, water bottles
volunteers needed
Drivers to pick up and deliver blood,
driver/navigator couples welcome.
Warehouse assemblers to pre-assemble
supplies needed at blood drives.
Blood drive volunteers, hosts and
sponsors, Blood drive greeters
(door ambassadors).
Clerical: filing, data entry, collating,
folding.
For more information contact Laurie
MacFarlane at 760-5547 or visit www.
redcross.org/volunteer.
Angel Care Ministry of

St. Marianne Cope Parish
Henrietta, NY 14467
Phone: (585) 321-0236
Contact: Noreen Mancini
Email: eloisestelle@yahoo.com
Assists mothers in financial difficulty by
providing new portable baby beds for
their newborn babies. Provides new and
gently-used baby items upon request.
Referrals are made by social workers, case
workers, and other contacts from various
social agencies, hospitals, etc. that work
with new mothers in need.
wish list
baby clothes (new or gently used;
sizes birth -12 months: all seasons),
onesies, sleepers, socks, outerwear
baby wipes
bibs
diaper bags
diaper cream, shampoo, baby wash
disposable diapers (newborn, 1 & 2)
hooded towels, washcloths
receiving/crib blankets
monetary donations are also welcomed
to help purchase new baby beds
volunteers needed
To work by telephone with a community
agency social worker, case worker, etc.
and assemble items asked for at the
Angel Care site and make arrangements
to have items picked up.
Shoppers for portable baby beds
(pack-and-play types).
To wash gently used items that are
donated.
To make up layettes consisting of above
wish list items.
Angels of Mercy, Inc.

692 North Winton Road
Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: (585) 730-4556
Contact: Mary Jo Colligan
Email: designingheart@aol.com
www.angelsofmercyny.org
Mission: to help women of all ages who
have been affected by life-controlling
issues such as drug and alcohol abuse,
addiction, depression, self-harm,
unplanned pregnancies, physical and
mental abuse, and eating disorders to
turn their lives around. We work to help
prevent and stop human trafficking.
wish list
bias tape, grosgrain ribbon
cleaning supplies
gift cards: Staples
monetary donations
paper and office supplies
professional clothing: in-season business
and business casual clothing (preferably
clean, pressed and on hangers)
Please call to make arrangements
for drop-off or pickup.
hangers, white, plastic
pillowcases and cotton fabric
(no white please) for Dress A Girl
Around the World program
plastic storage bins
postage stamps
printer cartridges for HP Officejet 8600
toiletries (full and trial size)
trash bags, heavy-duty, black
volunteers needed
For projects and programs: women
who like to sew, organize, and help
other women.
Help with publicity and promotion
of the walk/run Stop the Trafficking.
Asbury Dining & Caring Center

1010 East Avenue
Mailing Address: 1050 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 271-0692
Contact: Michele Cooley
Email: mcooley@asburyfirst.org
www.asburyfirstunited
methodistchurch.org
Provides meals and other services with
generosity and compassion to anyone
who is homeless and hungry in the
Rochester community.
wish list
backpacks (used)
bath towels (lightly used)
Bibles, any translation (not large-sized)
dish cloths
grocery-store items: powdered laundry
soap, pancake syrup, regular ground
AGENCY LISTINGS
coffee, creamer (powdered), sugar, brown
sugar, pancake mix, paper towels, paper
luncheon napkins, toilet paper
personal care items: e.g. deodorant,
shaving cream, disposable razors, small
shampoos, toothbrushes, small
toothpaste, small soaps
sleeping bags (used)
volunteers needed
Professional hair stylists to cut hair for
our guests: once a month for two hours
on Sunday afternoon.
For more information, please contact
Cathy Bracht at 421-3836.
Help prepare and serve breakfast on
Tuesdays or Fridays under the guidance
of team leaders and cooks. Time
commitment is 6:30 or 7:00-9:30 am
each week (or you may choose which
week or weeks out of each month).
Leaving early to get to your paying
job is acceptable!
Asbury First Storehouse

1050 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 473-0950
Contacts: Judy Cohen
and Betsy Christiansen
Email: asburystorehouse@gmail.com
Mission: to distribute donations of
clothing, bedding, and kitchenware free of
charge to people who are referred to us by
social agencies, health care facilities, and
churches in the Rochester area.
wish list
bedding: sheets, blankets, comforters
clothing (all ages, esp. children)
in good condition
coats, boots, shoes
dishes, pots, pans, silverware
towels
volunteers needed
Clerks: work with clients.
Sorters: go through donations.
Three hour shifts once a month, twice
a month or once a week on Tuesday,
Thursday mornings and Saturdays.
The Association for the Blind

and Visually Impaired (ABVI)
422 South Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 327-5533
Contact: Laura Piche
Email: lpiche@abvi-goodwill.com
www.seegreatthings.com
Mission: to prepare and empower people
who are blind or visually impaired to be
self-sufficient and contribute to their
families and communities.
volunteers needed
Drivers: for medical and other
health-related appointments.
Shoppers: assist individuals who are
blind with their shopping needs.
Sighted Guide for recreation events:
assist people who are blind or visually
impaired on day trips and outings.
Driver and Shopping volunteers must
have up-to-date driver's license, vehicle
insurance, and registration. Volunteers
must be at least 18 years of age, and
must attend sensitivity to blindness
training prior to starting volunteer
assignment.
Aurora House of
Western Monroe County
2495 South Union Street
PO Box 21
Spencerport, NY 14559
Phone: (585) 617-4863
Contact: Karen Kuebler
Email: director@aurorahousewmc.com
www.aurorahousewmc.com
A home for the dying based on the model
of families caring for loved ones at home.
There is no charge for these services.
wish list
Avery address labels: 1 x 2 5/8
cleaning supplies: Swiffer dry or wet
cloths, paper towels, gel formula
dishwasher detergent, non-antibacterial
liquid handsoap refills, hand sanitizer
and refills, unscented baby wipes
gift cards: Tops, Sams Club, Walmart,
OfficeMax, Home Depot, Lowes, Staples
grocery-store items: cans of ginger ale,
cola, lemon lime; apple, cranberry,
mixed blends bottled fruit juice (100%);
sugar substitutes: single packets
(Equal, Splenda, Truvia), Keurig K-Cups
(coffee, tea, hot cocoa)
light bulbs, CFL (60W equivalent,
soft or daylight color)
lip balm, unscented/unflavored
postage stamps, Forever
printer cartridges, HP 564 XL High Yield:
black, cyan, magenta, yellow,
photo black,
toner cartridges for laser printer:
Brother TN-420 or TN-450, black
towels: cream or off-white bath towels,
hand towels, face cloths; tan/taupe hand
towels; white face cloths/washcloths
volunteers needed
Provide care for residents.
Housekeeping, fundraising, gardening
meal preparation and special events.
Share a special gift or talent.
Visit Aurora House website
for more information.
Bay View Family YMCA

1209 Bay Road
Webster, NY 14580
Phone: (585) 341-3203
Contact: Sarah Ridder
Email: Sarah.Ridder@rochester
ymca.org
www.rochesterymca.org
Mission: to build healthy, confident,
connected and secure children, adults,
families and communities through health
and fitness memberships, wellness
programs, childcare services, camps,
youth sports, and aquatics instruction.
wish list
gifts of toys and clothing during
holidays and special events
financial support to help our cause
of Youth Development, Healthy Living,
and Social Responsibility
volunteers needed
Administrative support.
Gardeners.
Work in our child watch area.
Help at any of our special events.
Benincasa, Inc.
3880 Rush-Mendon Road
Mendon, NY 14506
Phone: (585) 624-8070
Contact: Lori LaSalle
Email: benincasa@frontiernet.net
www.benincasainc.org
Home for the terminally ill caring for those
in the last three months of life. Provides
support to family and the community.
wish list
copy paper
grocery-store items: paper towels,
coffee (regular and decaf), unscented
laundry detergent
postage stamps
volunteers needed
Provide care and support to our residents.
Training provided.
Call Nicki for more information.
Big Brothers Big Sisters

of Greater Rochester
37 South Washington Street
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: (585) 442-2250 x103
Contact: Tierra Blue
Email: tblue@bbbsr.org
www.BeABig.com
One-to-one mentoring agency serving
children ages 6-16 in Monroe, Wayne,
Ontario, Livingston, Genesee, Wyoming,
Orleans and Yates counties.
wish list
arts and crafts supplies and kits: stickers,
glitter glue, glue sticks (all sizes), foam,
model kits, markers, Sharpies, pipe
AGENCY LISTINGS
cleaners, scrapbook supplies, crayons

birdseed
birthday cards (blank and used),
thank-you cards
board games: Life, Monopoly, Sorry, etc.
card games, Play-Doh
construction paper, card stock, tissue paper
die-cut machine
duct tape, decorative, masking tape
first-aid kits, cotton balls
food coloring
Frisbees, jump ropes
gift cards: Aldis, Walmart, etc.
jewelry making supplies, fuse beads
Legos and any other building toys
nail polish, nail polish remover
napkins, reuseable plastic cups
painting supplies
paper guillotine, 45-inch trimmer
peanut butter, snack items
rolling carts
sandwich bags, gallon-size bags
scissors
stationery, generic
volunteers needed
Mentors aged 18 and older matched
with youth 6-16. Help a child reach his
or her potential. As a Big you will
meet with your Little a few hours
every week for at least one year. One
of our professional staff will support
you every step of the way. We have
hundreds of fun (and inexpensive) ideas.
gift bags
gift cards: Wegmans, Target, Tops,
Walmart, OfficeMax, Salvatore's,
Pita Pit, Lorraine's Lunch Box
ink cartridges, Toshiba 203sd/Estudio 3530
journals, drawing pads
kitchen supplies: paper towels, paper
plates, utensils, dishwasher soap, hand
soap, cups, hand towels, sponges,
baggies, foil, Saran wrap, Kleenex, etc.
laptop computers (new)(2); PC computer
with ability to burn a DVD from
another DVD
light bulbs: Phillips floodlight 50w,
Westinghouse #04415/35Q/DC,
fluorescent tubes: long and U-shaped
monetary donation
office supplies: copy paper, pens,
markers, tape, raffle tickets, blank DVDs
and CDs, envelopes, mailing labels,
binders, highlighters, Post-it notes,
staples, paper clips, etc.
For additional items, visit www.
communitywishbook.org
volunteers needed
Reception: welcome children and
families, answer and triage phone calls,
some computer work and perform other
tasks as required.
We ask you to fill out a Volunteer
Application; and because of the sensitive
nature of our work with children, agree
to a criminal background check.
Bivona Child Advocacy Center
185 Pond Road

Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Phone: (585) 267-5483
Contact: Daena Ford
Email: information@bbrr.org
www.bbrr.org
Dedicated to the conservation of birds
of prey and the local environment
through research and education programs
conducted in and around the Braddock
Bay area.
wish list
binoculars
birdseed
computer, laptop
copy paper
envelopes (standard letter-size)
field guides for birds
gift cards: OfficeMax, Staples, Home Depot,
Lowe's, BJ's Wholesale Club, Wegmans
or other grocery stores, Country Max,
Michaels, Jo-Ann
hammers, cordless drill
lumber for boardwalks
mailing labels
nails and wood screws, galvanized, 4" long
photo printer, portable
plywood
The Skalny Building

One Mount Hope Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 935-7800
Contacts: Sue Sidore, Stefanie Szwejbka
Email: info@BivonaCAC.org
www.BivonaCAC.org
A safe, welcoming place where
children who have been sexually or
physically abused can begin their
journey of healing. More than 1,500
children are helped each year.
wish list
batteries: all sizes
bedding: sheets, comforters, pillows
(all sizes), new quilts or blankets
bottled water, soda (cans), coffee, tea,
sugar, creamer
books, magazines (English and Spanish)
color copier, small, for reception area
diapers, Pull-Ups (all sizes)
door alarms, batteries for door alarms
duffel bags, totes, backpacks
first-aid supplies
footballs, baseballs, caps with logos
gas cards, bus tokens
Braddock Bay Raptor Research
postage stamps
printing/copying services
roofing materials
spotting scope for bird watching
stain or paint, outdoor (neutral colors
such as brown, tan)
storage totes, plastic
volunteers needed
Grant writers: seek out and apply
for appropriate grants to support
research or education projects.
Assist with fundraising possibilities.
Education: nature interpretation, leading
walks outdoors, public programming.
Maintenance/construction: for trails
and banding stations.
Breast Cancer Coalition

of Rochester
840 University Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 473-8177
Contacts: Holly Anderson, Connie Zeller
Email: info@bccr.org
www.bccr.org
Mission: to provide support to those
touched by a diagnosis of breast cancer,
to make access to information and care a
priority through education and advocacy,
and to empower women and men to
participate fully in decisions relating
to breast cancer.
wish list
books about breast cancer for women,
men, children, families (2010 or later)
books about endometrial, ovarian,
cervical, fallopian or other GYN cancers
(2010 or later)
books about prostate or testicular cancers
(2010 or later)
Burts Bees lip balm (sealed, no mint)
computer paper, white
fleece throws, blankets, lap quilts
gift cards: Wegmans, Tops, DiBellas,
Staples, Target, Barnes & Noble, pizza,
etc. for PALS pack and program supplies
journals for writing
lanyards, plain, basic
lotion: Alaffia Purely Coconut Lotion;
Hugo & Debra Naturals All Over Lotion,
creamy coconut or unscented
note and thank you cards
paper products: hot and cold cups,
napkins, small and medium plates,
(no Styrofoam products)
sleeping masks, lavender or unscented
sponsorship of ink pens with our logo
tea: black pekoe, green, herbal and
flavored in unopened boxes or tins
Bridges for Brain Injury, Inc.

5760 Duke of Gloucester Way
Farmington, NY 14425
Phone: (585) 396-0070
Contact: Laura Donaldson
Email: ldonaldson@
bridgesforbraininjury.org
www.bridgesforbraininjury.org
Assist adult survivors of brain injury,
individuals with disabilities and their
families in rebuilding their skills to
complete everyday tasks.
wish list
Please see communitywishbook.org
for additional information.
animal related: Iams cat and dog food,
bedding, old towels, pine shavings,
feeding/water bowls, slightly wilted
fruits and vegetables, etc.
arts and crafts: kits (new or gently used),
supplies of all types
cleaning supplies: paper towels, bleach,
gloves, garbage bags, sponges, etc.
emergency supplies: generator, flashlights,
batteries, first-aid kits, fire extinguishers,
walkie talkies, hand-crank radios, etc.
gas grill
gift cards: Walmart, Target, Michaels,
Lowes, Home Depot, Tops, Wegmans,
dollar stores, gas stations, pet stores,
movies, sporting events, restaurants,
museums, zoo, etc.
grocery store items: paper plates, coffee,
sugar, sandwich/storage bags, plastic
wrap, tinfoil and napkins
lockers
monetary donations
postage stamps
Wii games (used)
yard games, basketball hoop,
basketballs/footballs
volunteers needed
Board members interested in sharing
skills and expertise.
Student interns and volunteers in the area
of human services/social work,
psychology, marketing, public relations,
music therapy, art therapy, pet therapy,
speech therapy, occupational and
physical therapy and fundraising.
Share your skills with day-program
members either in occasional classes
(such as woodworking, computers,
cooking, horticulture, animals, jewelry
making, scrapbooking, auto mechanics,
etc.) or in regular mentoring assistance
with community outings and
classroom activities.
Brighton Food Cupboard

220 Idlewood Road
Rochester, New York 14618
Phone: (585) 271-5355
Contact: Esti Kilimnick
Email: ekilimnick@jfsrochester.org
www.jfsrochester.org
Addresses hunger and food insecurity
for individuals and families in Brighton
and surrounding communities.
wish list
food donations: beans (pinto, navy, chili,
black), cereal, milk (evaporated, powder,
condensed), fruit (canned or boxed),
healthy snacks (Granola bars, crackers,
etc.), juice (canned or boxed), pasta,
pasta sauce, peanut butter, rice, soups,
tomatoes (canned or boxed), tuna,
vegetables (canned or boxed)
baby items: formula, diapers, food, wipes
household items: laundry and dish
detergent, sponges, dish towels
paper products: facial tissues, toilet
paper and paper towels
personal hygiene items: body soap,
lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes,
deodorant, shampoo, conditioner
and feminine hygiene
volunteers needed
Drivers to deliver food.
Drivers to pick up food donations.
Brockport Ecumenical
Food Shelf
14 State Street
Brockport, NY 14420
Phone: (585) 637-8169
Contact: Debbie Vileria
Email: brockportfoodshelf@gmail.com
Mission: to acquire food through
both donations and purchases, and
to distribute it to those in need living
within the Brockport School District
south of Ridge Road (but including the
south side of Ridge Road).
wish list
grocery-store items: canned fruit, corn,
peas, potatoes, chicken, tuna, soup,
baked beans; boxed potatoes, meal
helpers, peanut butter, jam and jelly,
spaghetti sauce, mayonnaise, oil, dish
detergent, laundry detergent, toilet paper
money donations to buy fresh food
personal care items: shampoo, deodorant,
toothpaste, toothbrushes
volunteers needed
Assist clients in food pantry.
Training provided.
Grant writing.
Special fundraising events
throughout the year.
AGENCY LISTINGS
Cameron Community
Ministries
48 Cameron Street
Phone: (585) 254-2697
Contact: Jennifer Muniga
Email: ccm.execdirector@gmail.com
www.cameronministries.org
Offers daily meals, clothing and hygiene
supplies, youth after-school and summer
programs in the Lyell-Otis neighborhood.
wish list
area carpets, large
baby items: formula, clothes, blankets
Campbells soup labels
clothing, mens
diapers (all sizes)
grocery-store items: coffee, sugar,
creamer, salad dressing, peanut butter,
jelly, applesauce, SpaghettiOs, canned
fruit, juice boxes, pasta
personal care items (full size): shampoo,
soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors,
shaving cream, deodorant, toilet paper,
feminine napkins
personal care items (sample size):
shampoo, conditioner, soap
school supplies: markers, crayons, glue,
folders, scissors, paper, pencils, etc.
shopping bags, reusable
socks and underwear (new): for men,
women and children
volunteers needed
Prepare, serve, and clean up after meals
in the Hot Lunch Program, MondayFriday, 9:00 am-1:30 pm and/or in the
Kids Cafe, Monday-Friday, 5:15-6:30 pm
Sort and distribute clothing in the Clothing
House, Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Help tutor, read and have fun with
children in our After-School Program
3:30-6:30 pm
Saturday playground supervision
10:30 am-1:00 pm, weather permitting.
Camp Haccamo
PO Box 25177
Rochester, NY 14625
Phone: (585) 474-0189
Contact: Ashley Steeves
Email: ashley.camphaccamo@
gmail.com
www.camphaccamo.org
Designed to provide a free, safe,
weeklong, overnight summer camping
experience for children and adults (7-30
years), with a wide range of special needs.
There is a ratio of one counselor per two
campers. It also provides respite for the
campers families.
wish list
baby wipes
craft items
cleaning items
Depends underwear
shampoo, conditioner, soap, hand sanitizer
snacks (snack-size bags)
volunteers needed
Josie Waverly Benefit: November 20
at the Diplomat Party House.
Canandaigua
Comfort Care Home
5160 Parrish Street Extension
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Phone: (585) 393-1311
Contact: Suzanne Underhill
Email: suzanne2@frontiernet.net
Our home and volunteers will provide
comfort and care for residents at the end
of life, free of charge. Donations and
gifts-in-kind are deeply appreciated as
we prepare to open our doors late 2015.
wish list
Alphabet Signs - Magic Master Swinger
Standard Message Board (2)
BOSE Wave Music System IV
with Bluetooth Music Adaptor
Bounty Select-a-Size paper towels
cash donations toward a dishwasher,
drop-in stove top with down draft
and vacuum cleaner
cash donations toward monthly utility bills
and seasonal maintenance
coffee (regular)
copier paper
facial tissues (soft, 2-ply )
foods (non-perishable): canned soups,
applesauce, canned fruit, Jell-o, tuna fish
gift cards: Wegmans, Tops, BJs,
HEP Sales, Lowes, Staples
ice melt (for walkways)
Infant Optics DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor (2)
legal-size envelopes
pastel colored card stock
personal hygiene wipes (Wet Ones,
Fresh n Flush, etc.)
postage stamps, "Forever" (roll)
Samsung J Series LED Flat screen
32 TV (2)
Swiffer wet & dry sheets
volunteers needed
Provide care and support for residents
and families. Training provided.
Seeking more volunteers for evening and
weekend shifts. Contact Mary Kay Naioti,
Volunteer Coordinator at 585-393-1311.
Carlson MetroCenter YMCA

444 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: (585) 263-4267
Contact: Laura Kroening
Email: laurak@RochesterYMCA.org
www.rochesterymca.org/carlson
Helps strengthen families, aids in the
healthy development of children,
encourages positive individual behavior
and contributes toward a healthier, safe
community for all. Emphasizes the values
of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility,
fun and friendship.
wish list
children's books, toys and games
children's winter clothes
office supplies
volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed and accepted
upon an approved background check
and references.
Childcare.
Fundraising.
Special Events.
Member Services.
Call for other opportunities.
Catholic Charities
Community Services (CCCS)
1099 Jay Street, Bldg. J
Rochester, NY 14611
Phone: (585) 339-9800 x378
Contact: Heather Rickett
Email: hrickett@dor.org
www.cccsrochester.org
Mission: to enhance and strengthen the
independence, inclusion and individuality
of persons with developmental disabilities,
traumatic brain injury, and those living
with HIV/AIDS and significant health
challenges. Provides services ranging
from advocacy and education to service
coordination and direct support.
wish list
air mattresses
backpacks and school supplies
baseballs, soccer balls, basketballs
and equipment
batteries (all sizes)
blankets (new), all sizes
board games (new)
bus passes
cleaning supplies: laundry, dish,
sponges, etc.
craft supplies (new): markers, paper,
scissors, paint
food items, nonperishable
gas cards
gift cards: food stores to supply
emergency food
gift cards: Kmart, Walmart, Target,
Wegmans, Tops, Lowe's, Home Depot
health supplies: e.g. bandages, sanitizer,
gauze pads
kitchen items (new or gently-used):
dishes, silverware, pots, pans
paper products: paper towel,
toilet paper, napkins
personal care items: e.g. shampoo, soap,
toothpaste, feminine products
pet supplies
sheets (new), all sizes
steamers, handheld
tickets to movies, sporting events,
circus, concerts, amusement parks
towels (new), all sizes
vacuum cleaners
winter hats and gloves (new),
adult and children sizes
volunteers needed
Individuals, groups, or families to
adopt a client or client family
for Christmas giving.
Catholic Family Center (CFC)

87 North Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: (585) 262-7044
Contact: Claudia Gill
Email: cgill@cfcrochester.org
www.cfcrochester.org
Programs include support to seniors
and families, refugee resettlement,
foster care and adoptions, chemical
dependency treatment, emergency
housing, mental health treatment,
and an emergency food pantry.
wish list
arts and craft supplies
backpacks, gently used
bed pillows (new)
diapers (all sizes)
holiday gifts, food baskets
(November and December)
nonperishable food items: peanut butter,
jelly, canned goods, rice, beans, pasta,
cereal, baby food, etc.
personal care items for men and women:
toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant,
soap, shampoo, conditioner, feminine
hygiene products, adult diapers/Depends
school supplies
socks and underwear (new),
all genders, all sizes
tickets to sporting events, theater shows,
movies, museums, local attractions
towels, washcloths, blankets,
(new or gently used)
volunteers needed
Evening child care.
Clerical help.
Enrichment program providers.
Life skills instructors for parenting
workshops, arts and crafts, GED prep
and computer skills.
ESL tutoring.
Drivers.
Friendly callers and visitors.
Yard workers.
AGENCY LISTINGS
Simple home maintenance.
Refugee resettlement and
home set-up teams.
Translators.
Immigration assistants (training provided).
CDS Monarch, Inc.

860 Hard Road
Webster, NY 14580
Phone: (585) 347-1205
Contact: Taryn Mullen
Email: Taryn.Mullen@CDSMonarch.org
www.cdsmonarch.org
Supports more than 1,700 individuals
with disabilities; and veterans with post
traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain
injury, and/or military sexual trauma; and
senior citizens through individualized
program areas: residential (28 homes),
vocational, family support services/service
coordination, and transition services.
wish list
arts and crafts supplies, pottery
supplies, molds
bikes
gardening, landscaping materials,
plants for grounds and patio
lawn and patio furniture, deck chairs,
benches, umbrellas, picnic tables, swings
paper shredder
school supplies
snowblower
storage shelves, cabinet for basement
storage containers
tickets: concerts movies, sporting events
DVDs: movies, aerobics, etc.
yard games: volleyball, croquet
Center for Disability Rights

497 State Street
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: (585) 546-7510
Contact: Kristin Salter
Email: ksalter@cdrnys.org
www.cdrnys.org
An advocacy and service organization
for people with all types of disabilities.
Strives towards a goal of independence,
integration and civil rights, while
maintaining a unique fusion of strong
advocacy efforts and the provision of
supportive services for people with
disabilities in the community.
wish list
candy and Halloween decorations for
Accessible Halloween event in October
digital camera (used, good condition)
fax machines with ink cartridge, simple
(can be old, but working)
furniture (small)
raffle basket items: e.g. gift cards,
small new items
sports equipment (used): tennis racquets,
baseball gloves, golf equipment, balls,

bats, etc.
volunteers needed
Help decorate, run games, or pass out
candy at our Accessible Halloween event.
Help set-up and volunteer during
our annual fundraising gala.
Office: filing, scanning, organizing, etc.
The Center for Youth

905 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 473-2464
Contact: Kathy Cummins
Email: kcummins@centerforyouth.net
24/7 Counseling Phone: (585) 271-7670
Services to youth ages 12-21 include
counseling intervention, street outreach,
transitional living program, emergency
shelter for runaway and homeless youth
ages 12-18, student support centers, job
readiness programs, after-school program,
prevention education, youth development,
and volunteer opportunities.
wish list
Items should be new, or like-new.
backpacks, cinch bags (esp. needed)
blankets, twin-size sheets
bus passes
gift cards: Tops, Wegmans, Walmart,
Target, Rite Aid
hair care products, accessories (new)
laundry bags, quarters for laundromat
personal care items (full size) for male
and female youth (esp. deodorant)
school supplies: 3-ring binders, notebooks,
pencils, pens, calculators
sleeping bags (new)
socks and underwear (new)
for teens, all sizes
volunteers needed
To provide temporary emergency shelter
for a homeless teen, age 12-18, for 2-14
nights. Training, support provided.
Provide phone counseling, information,
and referrals Mondays-Fridays, 6-9 pm.
Once a week or twice a month. Training,
supervision provided.
Respond (in pairs) to youth that have
accessed Safe Place sites and possibly
transport them to emergency shelter.
Teens, ages 14-18, needed to assist with
Teen Court responsibilities (jurors, youth
lawyers, etc.)
Assist with academics and recreational
activities in an After School Program
at Urban Choice Charter School.
Help one day a week or more.
Call for additional volunteer opportunities.
Charles Settlement House, Inc.

71 Parkway
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: (585) 277-0810
Contact: Scott Benjamin
Email: scott.benjamin@cshroc.org
www.charlessettlementhouse.org
Serves families and individuals with
programs and services to help stabilize
families, support basic needs and
provide development opportunities.
wish list
arts and crafts supplies
baby items: onesies (size birth to 24 mos.),
wipes, bottles, pacifiers, shampoo, lotion,
wash, Ivory soap, bibs, small blankets,
books, diapers
blankets
cameras, single-use
coffee, sugar, Styrofoam cups,
creamer, jelly
digital cameras
expanded internet access
gift cards and gift certificates
guitars, portable keyboards, musical
instruments (no full-size organs, pianos)
lawn and garden tools
lawn mower
monetary contributions to support/sustain
programs for families, seniors, youth
personal care items for adults and children:
shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothpaste,
toothbrushes, body wash, lotions, etc.
photographic supplies
school supplies
school uniforms, K-8th grade (boys: navy
pants, light blue or white shirts; girls:
navy skirts, slacks, jumpers, light blue or
white tops)
snowblower
subscriptions to cable or satellite TV
tickets, passes, tokens
toys and games
yarn, crochet and knitting hooks
volunteers needed
Fundraising.
Special events.
Handyman to help with building/grounds.
Receptionist.
Program assistants in the senior center,
family services and youth programs.
Van driver.
Board and committee members.
Charlotte - Genesee
Lighthouse Historical Society
70 Lighthouse Street
Rochester, NY 14612
Phone: (585) 621-6179
Contact: Kirk Simpson
Email: ThecgLighthouse@gmail.com
www.geneseelighthouse.org
Established to repair, restore, secure
and educate the public regarding the
historical lighthouse, the Village of
Charlotte and the marine history in the
area. Local historical research, education
and outreach are supported by our
all-volunteer organization.
wish list
belt sander, handheld, corded
chain saw, gas
circular saw and blades, corded electric
double bevel compound miter saw/stand
drill press, bench on floor model
fiberglass stepladder, 6 ft.
heat gun, electric for paint removal
hedge trimmers, electric, dual-sided
palm sander, corded electric
power washer, electric
reciprocating saw/blades, corded electric
saber saw and blades, corded electric
storage boxes, acid-free, for archival
materials (various sizes)
storage cabinet for office supplies
table saw (small)
tents, pop-up, 10 x 10 feet (2)
weed whacker, gas
volunteers needed
Training provided.
Person with experience with MS Word,
Excel and QuickBooks.
Organize and enter data in our
museum software program.
Museum or Tower guides.
Cashier willing to learn operation of cash
register and credit card machine.
Help plan and maintain the grounds.
Maintenance in the Keepers House,
tower and annex buildings.
Short jobs requiring plumbing
and electrical experience.
Other volunteer opportunities.
Child Life Program Rochester General Hospital

1415 Portland Avenue
MOB Suite 300
Rochester, NY 14621
Phone: (585) 922-4374
Contact: Teresa Schoell
Email: Teresa.Schoell@
rochestergeneral.org
www.rochestergeneral.org/
centers-and-services/pediatrics/
child-life-services
Seeks to make the hospital experience
a positive one for our pediatric patients
by providing age-appropriate play
opportunities, hands-on teaching about
their medical conditions, coaching and
distraction during blood draws and other
painful procedures and therapeutic play
AGENCY LISTINGS
experiences. We also provide support for
the siblings and services for the children
of adult patients facing end-of-life,
or life-limiting conditions.
wish list
Please no food items, and no items
of a religious or political nature.
activity or craft kits
(Please include all items to complete
the project, and store kits in individual
sealed bags prior to delivery.)
blankets, handmade
(Please wash without fabric softener,
dry and store in a sealed plastic bag
prior to delivery.)
crayons, markers, colored pencils (new)
infant sleep sacs (new)
no-spill bubbles
playing cards, word-search books,
Sudoku books
toys (new) all ages (esp. birth-2 years old)
Children Awaiting Parents, Inc.

274 North Goodman Street, Suite D103
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 232-5110
Contact: Pat Burks
Email: patb@capbook.org
www.ChildrenAwaitingParents.org
Dedicated to finding loving homes for
abused, abandoned, and neglected
children who are free for adoption.
Most of the children are older (often
teens); have physical, mental and/or
emotional illness; are children of color;
and may have brothers and sisters who
wish to be placed together.
wish list
accessories for teen girls: purses, jewelry,
watches, makeup, hair care products
(Caucasian and African American
products), cologne, perfume, lotion,
nail polish, manicure and pedicure kits
CDs and DVDs, blank
computer games (new) suitable
for children ages 13+
gift certificates: book stores,
clothing stores, Walmart, Friendlys,
bowling, electronics stores, Target,
movie theaters, Blockbuster
office supplies
photo albums, 4 x 6 size
postage stamps
punch, 3-hole, electric
remote-control cars, motorized
sporting goods: footballs, skateboards,
scooters, etc.
volunteers needed
General office work, calling children's
caseworkers, scanning and copying.
Marketing, public relations.
Technical assistance: knowledge of
Access, Excel.
Distribute fliers, posters.

Heart Gallery displays.
Professional photographers for
Heart Gallery participation.
Children's Center
at the Hall of Justice
Hall of Justice, 3rd floor
99 Exchange Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: (585) 371-3540, 273-4108
Contact: Eileen Whitney
Email: Eileen_Whitney@
URMC.Rochester.edu
Mission: to provide a physical and
emotional safe haven for the child
while their parents are in court; provides
a model for early learning; and provides
a setting in which children and families
can be linked to needed services.
wish list
books (esp. picture books & early readers)
cleaning supplies
volunteers needed
Work with staff to provide childcare
services for children while families are
in court. Requirements are a happy
smile and a big heart!
Children's Institute
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 295-1000 x237
Contact: Cindy Harper
Email: charper@childrensinstitute.net
www.childrensinstitute.net
Improves childrens chances for success
in school and in life and helps to build
healthy families and communities in the
greater Rochester area and nationally.
Develops and promotes effective
prevention and early intervention
programs, materials and best
practices for children, families, schools
and communities.
wish list
blocks (wooden), Legos, Lincoln Logs,
Bristle Blocks, nesting objects
claw toys for pulling, grabbing objects
doll families (sensitivity to
different ethnicities)
dollhouse, wooden (gender neutral)
dress-up items (police, fireman,
nurse/doctor, clown)
handheld puppets (animals, human)
kitchen center, neutral (plain wood,
not gender specific)
sand tray and/or sand table
Church Women United in

Rochester and Vicinity, Inc.
644 Titus Avenue
Rochester, NY 14617
Phone: (585) 342-2790
Contact: Amy Vallone
Email: cwuroffice@yahoo.com
www.cwurochester.org
Christian women of all races and
denominations who dream of a world
of peace and justice join together for
spiritual enrichment and faith-based
service. Programs/Celebrations are
the first Friday of the month.
wish list
afghans, handmade
envelopes: #10, white
nonperishable food items
paper: white, multipurpose
women's health kits
(toiletries: call for list of items)
volunteers needed
Help publicize events and projects
at churches/congregations.
Board members to work on
committees and projects.
Cobblestone Arts Center

for Persons with Disabilities
1622 Route 332
Farmington, NY 14425
Phone: (585) 398-0220
Contact: Lorene Benson
Email: cobblestoneartscenter@
gmail.com
www.CobblestoneArtsCenter.com
Dedicated to bringing the performing and
visual arts to students with disabilities.
wish list
art books
art supplies: construction paper, drawing
paper & pencils, posterboard, yarn, acrylic
paint, poster paint, oil pastels, glue, paint
brushes (all sizes, shapes), watercolor
markers, ribbon, twine, markers, etc.
card tables
computer, laptop
easels
GPS navigation systems (working order)
iPad
musical instruments
office supplies: sturdy 1-inch binders,
copy paper, office envelopes
sound system
stage lighting
work tables, 6 feet long
volunteers needed
Teacher's aide for persons with disabilities.
Musicians.
Vocalists.
Dance and art assistants.
Fundraising committee members.
Coffee Connection/
Project Empower
681 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 442-2180
Contact: Joy Bergfalk
Email: coffeeconnection681south
@gmail.com
www.ourcoffeeconnection.org
We offer employment training and
sober support for people in recovery
from addiction. We create jobs, and
participate in neighborhood renewal
and social entrepreneurship.
wish list
appliances: single Panini grill, Waring
Mixer (Innovative Restaurant Supply),
Waring food processor, household
microwave, household toaster
coffee grinders, coffee bean dispensers,
French press pot
coffee shop flag
Euro-Caf syrups and sauces,
Stuart's spices
Fiestaware colored dishes
food supplies for start-up restaurant
landscaping in spring, flower pots
(all sizes)
paper towels, toilet paper
printer, all-in-one color
set of Chef Knives
restaurant floor mats, industrial
entryway mats
scales, "Legal for Tender"
(or funds toward purchase)
security cameras
silverware
stereo system to use with Pandora
volunteers needed
Gardening.
Management.
PR.
Marketing.
Cooking.
Event planning/staffing.
Decorating.
Cleaning.
Refrigeration.
Community Child Care Center

170 Troup Street
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: (585) 232-3250
Contact: Mischele Terrell
Email: communitychildcarecenter@
frontiernet.net
A not-for-profit childcare center.
wish list
bikes, bike helmets, scooters for ages 3-8
clothing for children and adults
computers
AGENCY LISTINGS
craft supplies
games and puzzles for children
school supplies
Community Food Cupboard

of Rochester
11 Nester Street
Rochester, NY 14621
Phone: (585) 325-4990
Contact: Ed Ristau
Seeks to provide monthly service to
qualified seniors and emergency
provisions to families in need.
wish list
cash donations, for purchase of food
and for operating expenses
grocery-store items: baked beans,
canned fruit (regular and low-sugar),
canned meats, hash, stew, hot or cold
cereal, chunky soup, canned puddings,
gelatin (regular and sugar-free), jams
and jellies, mac and cheese, canned or
dried milk, pasta, peanut butter,
potatoes, rice, soap powder, canned soup,
toilet paper, tuna fish, canned vegetables
(regular and low-sodium)
personal care items including
dental and feminine
Community Lutheran
Ministry, Inc.
942 Joseph Avenue
Rochester, NY 14621
Phone: (585) 338-2420
Contact: Maggie D. Harris
Email: maggierny@gmail.com
www.communitylutheranministry.org
Provides tutoring, counseling, and career
development for elementary school
children ages 4-13. Gives clothes, shoes,
and school supplies to school-age children;
and provides some household items for
needy families every Wednesday 8:00
am-12:30 pm. Teen program provides
career development help for teens ages
13-16. Traveling summer day camp,
basketball for youth and young adults.
wish list
Urgent Need: money donations
for all programs
Help with after-school expenses, esp.
food to feed children a healthy meal
bathing suits, towels and socks
craft kits for 25 kids
fans (industrial-size)
gift cards for food needs
juice boxes, snacks (individually wrapped)
money donations for Traveling Summer
Day Camp (any amount)
musical instruments
pennies (we have a Million Pennies Drive)
summer camp program needs: badminton
game, volleyball net and volleyballs,
double-dutch jump rope, praise dance

costumes, sponsor a child for camp
volunteers needed
Help for the Traveling Summer Day Camp.
Help with after-school tutoring: math
and reading (can be done by phone).
Help find books to read for children
2-12 years old.
Readers for childrens program. After
school and Saturdays for children 2-6
years old.
Create a reading program for children
2 and 3 years old for Saturday afternoons.
Plan a fundraiser for our ministry
to children.
Speakers to share information with a
youth group about their careers and
professions and tell how they reached
their goal (30 minutes per week).
Help with Thanksgiving Dinner on the
Saturday before Thanksgiving. We
serve approximately 500 people.
Gather and hand out gifts for children
during the Christmas season.
Plan a fishing trip for teens.
Coaches for basketball teams, ages 10-21.
Games are held on Saturday night.
The Community Place Aging Services Dept.

145 Parsells Avenue
Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: (585) 224-2601
Contact: Katy Allen
Email: kallen-caballero@
communityplace.org
www.communityplace.org
Provides services to older adults and
caregivers and opportunities for lowincome older adults to volunteer and earn
a small stipend. Places over 100 Foster
Grandparents at area schools and child
care centers to volunteer 20 hours weekly
with children and 95 older adult Senior
Companions volunteer with frail elders to
help them stay living at home. Provides
meals, exercise, activities and wellness
education to over 300 older adults
annually. Care management is provided to
older adults and caregivers as well.
wish list
clothing for adults (new or gently used)
craft supplies
flower vases, silk flowers
gift cards to any area stores
greeting cards (new): sympathy, birthday,
blank note cards, etc.
iPad or tablet
items and gift cards for
silent auction baskets
jewelry (new or gently used)
long-distance phone cards
nonperishable food
office supplies: any including

pens and notebooks
picture frames
tote bags
sponsors for events and activities
volunteers needed
Corporate/Business sponsors for events.
Speakers on topics related to aging well
(nutrition, safety, cancer, diabetes, heart
disease, stroke). Also, topics related to
children (child development, ADD-ADHD,
building self-esteem in children,
communication, literacy, etc.)
Instructors for exercise class, basic
computer skills and arts and crafts.
Serve on committees: fundraising,
marketing, special events planning, etc.
CompassionNet - Lifetime Care

3111 Winton Road South
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 214-1068
Contact: Christie Shaw
Email: Christine.Shaw@
LifetimeCare.org
www.lifetimecare.org
Focuses on improving services and support
for children with life-threatening illnesses
to alleviate their suffering and keep them
at home.
wish list
art supplies
bubbles
character Band-Aids
coloring books, crayons, markers
craft kits (store in individual sealed bags)
Fisher Price Doctor Kits
gift cards: Michaels Craft Store,
Toys R Us, Target
I Spy books
magic wands, light-up spinners
Play-Doh, Model Magic
stickers
Compeer of Livingston County

1 Genesee Street
Avon, NY 14414
Phone: (585) 226-8220
Contact: Barb Mestler
Email: compeerliv@juno.com
www.compeer.org
Uses the power of friendship to improve
the quality of life and assist in the
rehabilitation and support of referred
adults receiving mental health care. Offers
monthly social events for matched and
waiting-list individuals.
wish list
board and card games
craft supplies
gift cards: restaurants, grocery stores,
malls
10
gifts (small) for men and women

for game-day prizes
party supplies, miscellaneous
volunteers needed
Provide mentoring, companionship,
and peer support to adults who are
receiving mental health care. Previous
experience with mental illness not
needed; volunteers are fully trained.
One-on-one matched friends get
together for about four hours/month
for at least a year.
Keep in contact by phone or email
weekly with clients on the waiting list.
Provide interaction with a group of
clients in a staff-supervised setting.
Compeer Rochester, Inc.

259 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 546-8280
Contact: Heather Baker
Email: hbaker@compeerrochester.org
www.compeerrochester.org
Through the power of supportive
friendships, Compeer serves as a bridge
to enhanced wellness and community
integration for those with social and
emotional barriers.
wish list
breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee coupons
passes: concerts, movie/theater,
sporting events
toys or books (new or gently used)
for youth ages 4-18 for holiday gifts
winter gloves and knit hats (new)
for men, women, youth
volunteers needed
Training and ongoing support provided.
Our most urgent need is for volunteer/
mentors to be matched with the veterans,
youth and adults in our programs.
Matches spend four hours/month
together engaging in mutually
enjoyable events and activities.
For information call or visit our website.
CP Rochester
3399 Winton Road South
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 334-6000 x1321
Contact: Tina Bennett
Email: tbennett@cprochester.org
www.cprochester.org
Supports people with physical and
developmental disabilities in choosing
and accomplishing individual life goals.
wish list
adapted eating utensils: two-styles
of spoons, cup, weighted mug
arts and crafts items: plastic art smocks
(6); washable finger paints:
red, orange, yellow, green and blue;
AGENCY LISTINGS
bottles of glue, glue sticks; stickers of all
kinds; medium- and chubby-sized
paintbrushes for kids; all kinds of paper;
black scratch art paper; watercolor
paint sets (about 12); colored
tissue paper; construction paper
Bingo markers, washable: red, orange,
yellow, green and blue
books
brooms and dust pans
CD players and one tape player
cleaners: glass, multi-surface,
disinfectant spray
contact paper, clear roll
cornstarch (boxes), liquid starch
dish pan (hard plastic), dish strainer
grocery store items: Clorox wipes, cotton
balls, diaper wipes, food coloring,
extracts, gallon-size baggies, Kleenex,
paper plates, paper lunch bags, small
paper cups (bathroom size), paper towels
markers: washable, Sharpies, dry erase
pencil sharpener, electric
stapler; tape dispenser
playground balls
rain jackets (adult sized), umbrellas
Rubbermaid food storage bins,
(medium and large)
shoe box size bins, 8-10 clear
silverware drawer organizer
socks, sweatpants (kids size 3T, 4T)
Visit www.communitywishbook.org
for additional items.
volunteers needed
Clerical support: assist with
various projects and clerical tasks.
Preschool classroom: helping with
a program serving children age 3-5
with and without special needs.
Preschool swim volunteers.
Gardeners.
Craft Bits & Pieces

138 Fairport Village Landing
Phone: (585) 377-6460
Email: craftbitsandpieces@gmail.com
Donation Station
104 Fairport Village Landing
Fairport, NY 14450
Contact: Marianne, Deb, Becky
Email: seniorlivingcouncil@hotmail.com
www.craftbitsandpieces.com
A store organized to sell donated craft
items which are repackaged and priced
well below retail. Supports programs/
services that benefit seniors in the
Fairport/Perinton area. Donations accepted
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 11-4.
Please visit www.craftbitsandpieces.com
for upcoming events and to learn more
about the store.
wish list
Please: all donated items must be clean
and in good to very good condition.

arts and crafts supplies (children/adults)
batting, forms
candles
dolls, stuffed animals (clean)
frames, pictures
greeting cards (new)
instruction books (all kinds)
jewelry (even broken) and jewelry-making
supplies, beads
knickknacks, miniatures
needlework supplies, all types
pottery, glassware
scrapbooking
seasonal decorations, wreaths
sewing and quilting supplies: fabric,
sewing notions, patterns, buttons, trims
silk/dried flowers, ribbon, vases, baskets
stencils
vintage: linens, fabric, buttons,
booklets, patterns
wooden forms, shapes
yarn and floss; knitting, crochet,
embroidery, latch hook and plastic
canvas supplies
volunteers needed
There are many volunteer opportunities.
Please call.
CURE Childhood Cancer

Association
200 Westfall Road
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 473-0180
Contact: Kiersten Kunick
Email: Kiersten.Kunick@
curekidscancer.com
www.curekidscancer.com
Works to improve the lives of families
coping with childhood cancer or a chronic
blood disorder by providing emotional,
educational and financial assistance.
wish list
All donations must be new, in original
packaging and recently purchased.
art items, craft kits
blankets (fleece, quilted)
bottled water
coffee, K-Cups for single-serve brewing
(decaf and regular)
copy paper, white
gift cards: gas, groceries, iTunes
hand sanitizer, handsoap
Lego kits
office supplies
paper towels, tissues, toilet paper
personal care items (new and recently
purchased): Chapstick, nail polish,
lip gloss, unscented lotion, deodorant,
travel-size tissue packs
pillowcases, decorative, standard-size
postage stamps
snack items, nonperishable
spiral-bound notebooks, journals
stickers, temporary tattoos
Sudoku, puzzle and word find books
toy doctor kits
toys, DVDs and books for newborn to
late teen (new and recently purchased)
Uno card games, decks of cards
and other card games
wicker baskets, large-size for gift baskets
Daystar for Medically

Fragile Children, Inc.
700 Lac De Ville Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 385-6287 x23
Contact: Patricia Miller
Email: pmiller@daystarkids.org
www.daystarkids.org
A pediatric medical day respite care
center for children ages six months to
kindergarten age. Provides unmatched
continuity in care and supports
medically fragile children who have
critical health care needs.
wish list
batteries AA
grocery store items: apple juice 100%,
baby wipes, canned fruit, diapers: size 3,
4 and 5, Gerber baby food (stage 1 fruit
& veggie), HE laundry detergent, kitchen
garbage bags, paper towel, Kleenex, Wet
Jet refills
copy paper
pens
sunscreen SPF 50+
Delphi Drug and

Alcohol Council
1732 East Ridge Road
Rochester, NY 14622
Phone: (585) 697-5648 x4#
Contact: Ronni Boyars
Email: rboyars@delphidrug.org
www.delphidrug.org
Provides prevention education and
school-based counseling to children in
grades K-12 who are at risk for substance
abuse, or whose lives have been impacted
by substance abuse/chemical dependency.
Assists schools in teaching the skills
needed to lead a safe and drug-free
lifestyle. Provides outpatient treatment
services including evaluations; drug
screening; and individual, family and
group counseling. Individualized
treatment plans are developed.
wish list
bookcases
brochure paper, colored
computer tablets, netbooks
computers: laptop or desktop PCs
(Windows 7)
digital cameras, video camera
flat-screen monitors
office and waiting room furniture
and office side chairs
office supplies
personal hygiene supplies: soap, razors,
shampoo, deodorant, lotion
DePaul
1931 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: (585) 426-8000 x3100
Contact: Marcia Dlutek
Email: mdlutek@depaul.org
www.depaul.org
Dedicated to serving the elderly,
persons with mental illness in recovery,
those requiring addiction prevention and
support programs, those with a history
of homelessness, and people in need of
vocational services and affordable housing.
wish list
books
craft supplies (unused): yarn, silk flowers,
material, etc.
DVDs
gift cards: malls, restaurants
holiday gifts for adults (new only):
e.g., gloves, scarves, socks, knit hats,
slippers, undergarments, flannel shirts,
sweatshirts, sweatpants
karaoke CDs
outdoor recreation equipment (new or
like-new): badminton, croquet, etc.
people in the community, church and
civic groups and businesses to adopt
clients for our holiday helpers program
personal care items: e.g. shampoo,
soap, deodorant
tickets/passes to movies, sporting events,
museums, etc.
Please call if you have an item
not on our list.
volunteers needed
Please call if you or your group has a
special talent you'd like to share.
Dimitri House
102 North Union Street
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 325-1796
Contact: J. Frances Morse
Email: jfmorse@dimitri-house.org
www.dimitri-house.org
An outreach to the poor and homeless
in the Rochester community, with an
emphasis on the belief that we all are
children of God deserving of dignity
and respect.
wish list
baby items: formula, diapers
clothing: men's socks, briefs, t-shirts
AGENCY LISTINGS
(new or slightly-used)
dish detergent, laundry detergent
monetary donations
nonperishable food items, all types
office supplies
paper products: cups, plates, napkins,
paper towels
personal care items
postage stamps
volunteers needed
Work in the emergency food cupboard
interviewing clients, bagging food,
shelving food, etc. Open all year Mondays
9:30-11:15 am and 1:30-4:00 pm, open
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9:3011:15 am by appointment. Clients can use
our food cupboard once every 30 days.
Serve a meal, kitchen work, cleanup. Offer
hospitality to our guests, play cards, or sit
and talk. Open all year Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Work the 7-bed men's emergency winter
shelter from November-April (9:30 pm7:00 am). Two volunteers stay the night
and prepare and serve a hearty breakfast
in the morning.
Work our annual fundraiser: The Wine,
Dine and Share at The Lodge at Woodcliff
in mid-October. Sell raffle tickets, set up
the dining room, tear down, obtain
specific donations and a variety of other
helpful jobs.
Deliver holiday baskets to families the
weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Office work: answer phone, filing, typing.
Monday-Wednesday 9 am-noon.
Laundry: do shelter laundry (bed linens,
towels) using on-site machines. Mondays
from November-April.
Early Childhood Education

Quality Council
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 295-1000 x311
Contact: Mary Louise Musler
Email: mmusler@childrensinstitute.net
Association of urban childcare centers in
Rochester. Serves 2,000 children ages 6
weeks-13 years.
wish list
arts and crafts supplies
copy paper
drawing paper
picture books and/or chapter books
(new or gently-used)
shelves
toys
East House
259 Monroe Avenue, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 238-4800
Contact: Sarah OBrien
Email: development@easthouse.org
www.easthouse.org
Services include supported housing and
care coordination as well as education
and employment programs for individuals
with persistent mental illness and/or
substance use disorder with the goal
of helping them live independent and
fulfilling lives.
wish list
appliances in good working condition
(small): blenders, toasters,
apartment-size microwaves, mixers
board games (new)
CD players, CDs
comforters, blankets, sheets
(new, must be in original packaging)
craft supplies, craft storage, drawing
paper, drawing pencils, oil paints, canvas
digital cameras, 8MP capacity or better
dishes, pots, pans, flatware, glassware,
Tupperware, mugs, tea kettles
DVD players, DVDs, Blu-Ray players,
Blu-Ray disks
flash drives
gift cards for grocery stores
group tickets to sporting events,
concerts, movies, plays
personal care items (new and unopened):
shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.
sporting equipment (adult): baseballs,
bats and gloves, basketballs, footballs,
tennis racquets (no exercise equipment)
TVs (digital), 32 or smaller
Wii and Wii games
volunteers needed
Recruiters, HR people to help during
Job Club or act as guest speakers to
job searchers.
Provide one-on-one tutoring to individuals
in literacy training, GED preparation,
adult basic education, and basic computer
skills training. Minimum one hour/week.
Classroom aides.
Training provided for tutors and aides.
Elderberry Express, Inc.

3750 Monroe Avenue
Pittsford, NY 14534
Phone: (585) 248-6237
Contact: Gilbert P. Landry
Email: gplandry@frontiernet.net
A free transportation service (contributions
appreciated) for senior citizens 55 and
over from Pittsford and 81 Linden Knoll,
Brighton. Clients may seek rides for
appointments between the hours of
9 am-3 pm.
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volunteers needed
Drivers: transport seniors to and from
medical appointments, banking activities,
visits to friends, prescription pickup,
hairdressers, grocery shopping, etc.
Two or three times a month.
Dispatchers: work once or twice a month
lining up drivers for clients who need
rides the next day.
ElderONE
2066 Hudson Avenue
Rochester, NY 14617
Phone: (585) 922-2843
Contact: Sue Barnes
Email: susan.barnes@
rochestergeneral.org
www.ElderONE.org
A medical program that services
frail people aged 55 and over.
Provides supportive services to elders
(transportation, home health care,
rehabilitative therapies, adult day centers,
and all medical care), helping seniors to
live independently in their home.
wish list
DVDs, WWII movies, light romances
flowers, bulbs to plant
games
gift cards: Wegmans, Tops, Walmart
volunteers needed
Day-center helpers. One-on-one visits
with seniors between 10 am-3 pm
Monday-Saturday at the Hudson Day
Center or the NorthPark Center.
To volunteer, please call 922-2800
and ask for a recreation therapist.
Epilepsy - Pralid, Inc.

2 Townline Circle
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 442-6420 x2250
Contact: Sarah Korba
Email: skorba@epiny.org
www.epiny.org
Provides high-quality, tailored services
to individuals and caregivers affected
by brain injury, epilepsy, developmental
disabilities and other neurological
conditions.
wish list
air conditioners
air purifier
audio books
board games for adults
bus passes, monthly
computer games
counting video (by LeapFrog if possible)
dehumidifier
digital camera
DVD/Wii games
food dehydrator
games, handheld
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AGENCY LISTINGS
gift cards for home supply stores

and grocery stores
IntelliKeys keyboard (or similar)
karaoke CDs
musical instruments: percussion,
bongos, tambourines, etc.
personal care items
prizes for camper activities
sign-language video
tickets for sporting events, bowling,
movies, plays, etc.
volunteers needed
Camp Counselors: 1-week residential camp
in August of each year for children with
epilepsy and their siblings ages 8-17.
Special events: help with planning and
execution of agency fundraising events.
Gift Shop Cashier: training provided; no

experience required. Flexible hours/days.
Help with programs: crafts, gardening,
Bingo, Friday afternoon socials, discussion
groups; and accomany seniors on
community outings. Flexible hours.
Entertainers (music) and guest lecturers to
provide entertainment or educational
programs to residents. Flexible hours.
Transport residents to and from in-house
appointments. Flexible hours.
Sunday ushers.
Work with senior residents on computers.
Dog visits.
Friendly visiting with seniors.
Push library cart around to seniors
who cant get out.
Episcopal SeniorLife
Communities
Family Service Communities
505 Mt. Hope Avenue

Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 546-8400 x3160
Contact: Scott Ashley
Email: sashley@episcopalseniorlife.org
www.EpiscopalSeniorLife.org
Provides full range of care and housing
options for seniors including skilled
nursing, transitional care, assisted living,
memory care, hospice, independent living
and affordable housing. Rehabilitation
services, independent housing, assisted
living apartments, hospice, specialized
memory care and patio homes. Also
provides adult day services and
neighborhood programs to seniors.
wish list
artificial flowers and/or plastic vases
for floral arrangements
CD players
CDs, books on tape, relaxation CDs
containers, large, for gardening
family recipes, easy
fishing items: tackle box, tackle,
plastic worms, bobbers
football items
handkerchiefs
hats, fancy (men's or women's), straw hats
for the sun
jewelry for Bingo prizes, costume jewelry
magazines
nail polish (new)
picture frames (8.5 x 11 inches or larger)
to display artwork on walls
radios (small) with headphones
ribbon (spools, large in diameter)
sandpaper and wood forms,
large nuts and bolts
scrapbooking supplies: paper,
embellishments, rubber stamps,
stamp pads
volunteers needed
office supplies: envelopes, pens,

pencils, glue
paper products
postage stamps
sponsorships for Charles Riley
Tutorial Program
NYS refundable cans and bottles.
Call Minister Lawrance Lee Evans at
461-0379 to arrange for a pickup.
Doology cards available for a donation
of $2. Greeting cards for all occasions:
birthday, get well, sympathy, Kwanzaa,
thank you, etc. Please call 461-0379,
or see our website.
volunteers needed
Tutors in math, reading, and English.
FISH/RHAFT, Inc.
(Rush-Henrietta)
4560 Nine Mile Point Road

Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 377-1810 x15
Contact: Gloria Harrington
Email: gharrington@fsr.org
www.fsr.org
Provides enriched housing for seniors in
four locations: Danforth Tower, Jonathan
Child, Hudson-Ridge and The Northfield.
wish list
craft supplies
furniture in good condition (will pick up)
jigsaw puzzles
lamps with shades
personal care items: e.g. shampoo,
soap, shaving cream, skin lotion
towels, sheets, pillowcases, blankets
volunteers needed
Visit once a week with individual residents
(time is flexible).
Assist Activity Director with Bingo, craft
projects with residents (afternoons).
Answer telephone, take messages at
Jonathan Child, 399 Colvin Street,
Rochester 14611.
Accompany residents on outings: e.g. Red
Wings baseball games, George Eastman
House Monday afternoon movie program.
Phone: (585) 453-2370

Contact: Answering Service
Programs of the Rush-Henrietta Interfaith
League. Provides free transportation to
medical appointments for the elderly and
ambulatory disabled. Delivers emergency
food to Rush-Henrietta School District
residents as needed Monday-Friday.
wish list
food
holiday baskets
monetary donations
school supplies
volunteers needed
Call and ask for the Volunteer Coordinator
Phone Dispatchers: take phone calls for
food or transportation (work one day
per month, Sunday-Thursday,
8:30 am-4:30 pm. Coordinate a driver
for each client's request.
Drivers: drive residents of Rush-Henrietta
School District to essential medical
appointments Monday-Friday.
Packers/Drivers: deliver emergency food to
Rush-Henrietta School District residents
Monday-Thursday 9 am-3:30 pm.
First Community Interfaith

Institute, Inc.
755 Culver Road

Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: (585) 697-2012
Contacts: see below
www.rochesterhabitat.org
A non-denominational Christian housing
ministry dedicated to eliminating
substandard and poverty housing in
Rochester. Habitat ReStore is a recycled
home improvement supply store open to
the public that sells donated new and
like-new home improvement supplies.
Refer to our website for lists of acceptable
and non-acceptable items for donation.
wish list
219 Hamilton Street

Phone: (585) 461-0379
Contact: Uwimana Oni
Email: fciirochester@gmail.com
www.fciirochester.org
Spiritual and cultural organization,
plus a teaching church.
wish list
canned goods
construction, copier and notebook paper
crayons
light bulbs
Flower City Habitat

for Humanity
Contact Dan Petronio, 697-2012,
email: dpetronio@rochesterhabitat.org
to arrange for a pickup.
appliances, cabinets, doors, fans, flooring
(new, minimum of 25 square feet, no
asbestos), furniture, gutters, hardware,
lighting, lumber, masonry, plumbing,
roofing, wallcoverings, windows and
screens
volunteers needed
Contact Kayla Himelein, 546-1470 x315,
email: Khimelein@rochesterhabitat.org
Help retail store to run efficiently.
Office help.
Help plan and implement
fundraising events.
Join one of 8 committees to help us
achieve our goals.
Pitch in to help build houses.
Help provide lunches, snacks and
beverages (e.g. hot cocoa and cold
lemonade) to our construction volunteers.
Visit our website to learn more about
opportunities or contact Kayla Kimelein
to see how we can utilize your individual
skills to achieve our goals together.
Internships, externships and co-ops are
available on a rolling basis.
Focus Pregnancy Help Center

Rochester, NY 14605
Phone: (585) 200-9477
Contact: Mary Jost
Email: focusphc@gmail.com
www.rochesterprolife.org
Our mission is to provide meaningful
and compassionate care to women facing
an unplanned pregnancy by connecting
clients to life-affirming support services.
We respond with urgency to an unplanned
pregnancy by helping women to embrace
the life within them.
wish list
baby and children's clothes
baby items: blankets, bibs, pacifiers, etc.
children's toys, books, stuffed animals
clothing for women and men
diapers (newborn-size 5), Pull-Ups
Enfamil baby formula
food items, nonperishable
household items: pots, pans, etc.
volunteers needed
Greeters.
Help put away donations.
Four Legged Friends

Animal Adoption, Inc.
PO Box 22861
Rochester, NY 14692
Phone: (585) 953-1184
Contact: Karen Pullano
Email: flfaa@aol.com
www.4-leggedfriends.net
Mission: to enrich the lives of displaced
cats and kittens. Participates in TNVR (trap,
neuter, vaccinate, return). Friendly cats and
kittens are neutered and offered for
adoption.
wish list
Royal Canin Mother & Babycat dry cat food
Merrick or Blue Buffalo dry kitten food
canned cat food
Dr. Elsey's "Senior" Cat Litter (fine crystals)
paper towels
garbage bags
cat toys, scratching posts, cat trees
towels, washcloths, blankets, quilts
(new or used, good condition)
volunteers needed
Staff adoption center and events
cleaning, feeding, hands-on cat care.
Team players only. Ability to represent
the organization in a professional manner
at all times is absolutely necessary.
Volunteer applications available on the
website or contact Alyson Austin at
fifaatreasurer@gmail.com.
Fundraising and special events
(planning and implementing).
Become a foster parent.
Provide a barn home for displaced cats,
or help locate barn homes.
Assist in trapping cats for TNVR.
Build cat trees or feral cat shelters.
Staff information tables at local events.
The Friendly Home

3156 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 385-0219
Contact: Mary Graham
Email: mgraham@friendlyhome.org
www.friendlyhome.org
A non-denominational provider of
nursing care and rehabilitative services
that promote dignity, individuality, and
the highest possible level of independence.
Our goal is to maximize the quality of life
for our Members (residents) on all levels,
physical, emotional, intellectual, social,
and spiritual.
wish list
Poly-Fil/fiber-fil (new, unopened bags)
for stuffing pillows
yarn, washable, at least 2-oz. skeins
volunteers needed
Help to gather people for a performance
or special event and enjoy the evening
or afternoon with our Members. Generally
scheduled one evening each month and
each weekend afternoon.
Help with weekday recreation programs
including Bingo and socials celebrating
particular holidays includes transporting
Members to locations within the building
AGENCY LISTINGS
and hands-on assistance with the activity.
Transport people to and from church
service in our auditorium starting at
10:00 am on Sundays.
Gift shop cashier.
Friends and Foundation of the

Rochester Public Library
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: (585) 428-8322
Contact: Chelsea Lingrel
Email: Chelsea.lingrel@libraryweb.org
http://www3.libraryweb.org
Mission: to raise public and private funds,
enhance marketing and public relations
services, and provide timely and
innovative programming. Conducts an
annual campaign, manages used book
sales and The Library Store.
Visit the website for more details.
wish list
board games and puzzles
retail display items: e.g., racks,
bookshelves, greeting card displays,
jewelry displays, acrylic sign/label holders
used books, magazines, music CDs,
books on CD, DVDs
wheeled book carts/book trucks
volunteers needed
Book sorters: organize donated books
and other items.
Book pricers: research values, set prices
and list selected books online to sell.
Bookstore cashiers/assistant: run cash
register, assist customers, keep store tidy,
assist with donations.
Special-event volunteers (occasional).
Clerical/office support: assist with calls
and correspondence, volunteer
paperwork and other tasks.
Friends of the Irondequoit

Public Library
1290 Titus Avenue
Rochester, NY 14617
Phone: (585) 305-1874
Contact: Annmarie M. Carter
Email: annmariecarter1994@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/friendsofipl
Purpose: to assist the library by bringing
the services of the library to the
attention of the public and by raising
money to sponsor programs and
otherwise assist the library.
wish list
members
monetary donations
volunteers needed
Help with fundraisers, Fun Festival in May,
book sales and other events.
Friends of the Rochester

Public Market
280 North Union Street
Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: (585) 624-9795
Contact: Margaret O'Neill
Email: mao6@cornell.edu
www.marketfriends.org
Partners with the Rochester Public Market
to advocate for and support a vibrant
and successful market, through programs
and services that benefit and support
farmers, vendors, shoppers and the
Greater Rochester community.
volunteers needed
Help everyone to access healthy
affordable foods by selling Market Tokens
to EBT customers on Saturdays.
Provide Market information and
sell merchandise on Saturdays.
Share information about the Rochester
Public Market with youth groups
through tours on Thursday mornings.
Friendship Children's
Center, Inc.
310 Fernwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: (585) 342-7250
Contact: Joi DiGennaro
Email: friendshipschild@aol.com
Offers year-round care for children
12 months-12 years of age. Also, offers
free RCSD pre-kindergarten Monday Friday 9 am-2:30 pm for children turning
4 years old by December 1.
wish list
art supplies, paper
balls, books and toys for children
12 months-12 years.
cameras, single-use
cassette players, CD players, headphones,
CDs and cassettes for children
donations to: scholarship fund and
emergency fund for families
first-aid supplies
gift cards for families in need, gift baskets
holiday wrapping paper
large motor toys, equipment
mittens, hats
office supplies
photo albums
play clothes, dress-up clothes
Play-Doh
snowpants, boots (children 1-5 years old)
tickets to community events
(e.g. zoo, Strong Museum)
volunteers needed
Classroom aides or assistants to work
under the direction of the classroom
teacher facilitating children's play
activities, caring for children.
Kitchen.
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Housekeeping.
Office.
Fundraising specialist.
Special guests to perform music, art,
gym, dance and other special hobbies.
Serve on the Board as Secretary.
Serve on the Board/help with small duties:
e.g. asking stores for boots for our
children, getting zoo tickets and writing
the newsletter.
Working on the website/Facebook.
Help with computers.
Furnished 4 Life Ministry

c/o Project URGE, Inc.
31 West Church Street
Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 348-8596
Contact: Maria Wehrle
Email: furnished4life@gmail.com
www.projecturge.org/mino
Provides gently-used furniture, appliances,
and housewares to social service agencies
and churches in Rochester to assist them in
meeting the needs of their clients.
wish list
Items will be picked up. Please call or email
to make arrangements.
appliances, housewares
furniture, gently-used: esp. beds
and dressers
G.R.A.S.P. Inc.
(Greece Residents
Assisting Stray Pets)
PO Box 26741
Rochester, NY 14626
Phone: (585) 234-1953
Contact: Donna Beyea
Email: donna.beyea@rochester.edu
www.graspinc.org
Committed to reducing the number of
homeless dogs and cats in Greece, by
decreasing dog and cat reproduction,
promoting responsible pet ownership,
and placing homeless dogs and cats into
compatible, loving, permanent homes.
wish list
blankets, fleece
Capstar Flea Treatment tablets for dogs
cardboard scratchers for cats
cat carriers
cat grooming supplies: combs, brushes,
nail clippers
cat litter, scoopable
cat toys (new)
dog and cat beds (new or very gently
used) esp. ultra soft donut cat beds
dog and cat treats
dog collars and leashes (all sizes)
dog, puppy, cat and kitten food,
premium quality, kibble or cans
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gas gift card: BJ's, Hess, Kwik Fill,

Mobil, Sunoco, etc.
gift certificates: pet stores (any amount)
ink cartridges, HP Printer - 02 Series;
Epson 200 black and color
KMR Kitten Milk (powder)
monetary donations
paper towels
postage stamps
puppy potty pads
volunteers needed
Temporary foster homes needed
for cats, kittens and dogs.
Many other volunteer opportunities
available. Check our website at www.
graspinc.org.
Gates Recreation & Parks Dept.

(Friends of Gates
Recreation & Parks)
1605 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: (585) 247-6100 x237
Contact: Linda Fowler
Email: lfowler@townofgates.org
www.gatesrecparks.org
Offers year-round recreational and
educational programs, services and
facilities to the residents of Gates.
Serves preschool through senior adults.
Special events throughout the year.
wish list
covered bench
gazebo (small)
iPads and laptop computers
staging, portable
Genesee Land Trust, Inc.

46 Prince Street, Suite LL005
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 256-2130
Contact: Margaret Potter
Email: info@geneseelandtrust.org
www.geneseelandtrust.org
Preserves and protects natural lands
and waterways that enhance the quality
of life in the Greater Rochester region
providing wildlife habitat, locally grown
food, and connections to nature.
wish list
easel
garage storage for wheelbarrows and tools
LCD monitors (2)
pickup truck
pop-up canopies
projector for PowerPoint
shelving, utilitarian
table (small, round) with chairs
tables and chairs (lightweight, folding)
volunteers needed
Help manage and monitor the lands
AGENCY LISTINGS
that Genesee Land Trust protects.
Assist at work parties on our trails
and preserves.
Gilda's Club Rochester

255 Alexander Street
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 425-9700
Contact: Kathleen Kiernan
Email: KKiernan@gildasclub
rochester.org
www.gildasclubrochester.org
Mission: to create welcoming communities
of free support for everyone living with
cancer men, women, teens and
children along with their families
and friends.
wish list
appliances: microwave, vacuum:
Shark professional grade
arts and craft supplies: boondoggle,
canvas boards for acrylic painting,
crayons, markers, embroidery floss, fine
art brushes, glass beads, jewelry findings
(memory wire, crimp beads, elastic, etc.)
baskets/bags for raffle items
batteries: AA, AAA
copy paper: 22 lb., 98 bright, 8.5 x 11;
20 lb., 92 bright, 8.5 x 14
gift cards: Target, Walmart, grocery stores,
Michaels, Sam's Club
grocery store items: powdered creamer,
ground coffee, sugar packets, bottled
water, snacks (cookies, crackers, granola
bars, pretzels), juice boxes and singleserve snacks and juice boxes, teas, hot
chocolate, new packaged paper napkins,
new packaged plastic forks, spoons,
knives, plastic tablecloths, new packaged
paper or plastic cups, toilet paper, paper
towels, Kleenex
handcart or dolly
laptop computer, compatible projector
office supplies: envelopes: 10 x 13, 9 x 12,
6 x 9; 1-inch diameter mailing seals
(white); paper shredder; Scotch tape refill
rolls; black Sharpies; ink cartridges: HP
Deskjet 895cse, #23 and #45; toner: 12A
LaserJet HP Q2612A, 24A HP Q2624A
toys: new board games, dinosaurs, large
Duplo building boxes, matchbox cars
Wii video games (must be multi player,
non-violent, non-sexually explicit)
volunteers needed
Please contact Mary Casselman, Program
Director, at 585-423-9700 or email
mcasselman@gildasclubrochester.org
Girl Scouts of
Western New York, Inc.
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 239-7984
Contact: Beverley Rhodes

Email: bev.rhodes@gswny.org
www.gswny.org
Helps cultivate values, community service,
self-esteem, and leadership skills in young
women, ages 5-17. Builds girls of courage,
confidence and character.
wish list
archery target faces (new), bows, arrows
and target stands in good condition
backpacks: women and youth (6 each)
buckets, metal fire (24)
canoe paddles (20+), rowboat oars (6)
kayak paddles
GPS devices, handheld (25)
jump ropes, hula hoops, playground balls
kitchen equipment
lifejackets: children (24), adults (15)
media projector for PowerPoint
presentations
orienteering set (compass, flags)
rakes, shovels (24 each)
saws: bow (24), chain (3)
snorkeling masks with straps (new)
snowshoes (children, youth, women)
SteriPENS (2)
stoves, one-burner backpacking (2) and
two-burner base camp (2)
tents, EZ-Up
wood splitter, gas-powered
for additional items.
volunteers needed
Special-interest program leaders
(short-term)
Gold Award mentors.
Troop and Group leaders.
Trainers and outdoor program trainers.
Mentors.
Panel-discussion leaders.
Cookie moms and dads.
Administrative assistance.
Special events (short-term commitment).
Program consultants.
Recruitment ambassadors.
Girls on the Run

of Greater Rochester
PO Box 71
Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 348-4522
Contact: Molly Bailey
Email: molly.bailey@girlsontherun.org
www.gotrrochester.org
A transformational physical activity based,
positive youth development program for
third- through eighth-grade girls. We
teach life skills through dynamic,
interactive lessons and running games
and culminates with the girls being
physically and emotionally prepared to
complete a celebratory 5K running event.
The goal of the program is to unleash
confidence through accomplishment
while establishing a lifetime appreciation
of health and fitness.
wish list
Band-aids
colored markers
instant cold compresses
pipe cleaners
pony beads
poster board
stickers (large quantity rolls or books)
volunteers needed
Coaches to run new Girls on the Run sites.
Please visit our website for specific
information about volunteer duties.
Give-a-Lift c/o Lifespan

Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 244-8400 x142
Contact: Sister Anne Guerin
Email: aguerin@lifespan-roch.org
www.lifespan-roch.org
Volunteer drivers take older adults on
their necessary errands: medical
appointments, grocery shopping,
prescription pick-up, banking, etc. Drivers
choose their own geographic area and
hours. Training, background check,
supplemental accident and liability
insurance are provided at no cost.
wish list
car wash coupons
gas cards
tickets to area performances,
for driver recognition
volunteers needed
Drivers to take older adults to medical
appointments, necessary errands, etc.
Golisano Childrens Hospital UR Medicine

601 Elmwood Avenue - Box 619-11
Rochester, NY 14642
Phone: (585) 275-9878
Contact: Child Life Department
Email: wendy_lane@urmc.
rochester.edu
www.urmc.rochester.edu/
childrens-hospital
The area's only children's hospital, serving
as the referral center for all seriously ill or
injured children from the 17-county Finger
Lakes region. The hospital is committed to
treating all children regardless of their
familys ability to pay.
wish list
Donations of up to 4 boxes can be dropped
off during the week at URMC's Patient
Discharge by the back entrance of the
parking garage off of East Road.
cars: Matchbox, Hotwheels
coloring, word search, activity books (new)
drawing pads
Lego sets, small
plastic musical or light-up toys
for infants and toddlers
Play Pack Grab & Go Activity Sets
Play-Doh brand modeling compound
playing cards, Uno cards
volunteers needed
Please visit http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/
childrens-hospital/giving/Ways-to-Give/
Volunteer.aspx
GRCC - Faith In Action Network

2 Riverside Street
Phone: (585) 254-2570
Contact: Mark Keller
Email: grcc1@frontiernet.net
www.grcc-fian.org
A religious agency doing social justice
ministry and collaborative outreach.
It gathers people from diverse faith
communities to build relationships and
support initiatives based on spiritual and
community values that advocate, model,
and celebrate basic human rights.
wish list
computer, laptop
copier (or repair service for Toshiba 3550)
digital projector
volunteers needed
Volunteers for specific events, both
to organize and be on hand:
- Good Friday Stations of the Cross
(between January-April)
- Faith in Action Celebration Dinner
(1st Tuesday in June)
- July: Assist at office during summer break
- October: Assist at annual Ministry Fair
General volunteers: on call as needed.
Greece Ecumenical
Clothing Closet
500 Maiden Lane
Rochester, NY 14616
Phone: (585) 227-2311, 225-7445
Contacts: Mickey Corsi, Diane Englert
Email: Egene8@aol.com
Provides gently-worn, clean clothing
for people of all ages and sizes living in
the town of Greece and in Charlotte.
Open Monday-Saturday, 9-11 am.
A shed is provided for after-hours drop-off.
wish list
appliances (small) in good condition
bedding: sheets, blankets, comforters
clothing: gently-used, clean
(esp. childrens)
masking tape (1-inch and 2-inch wide)
monetary donations
AGENCY LISTINGS
trash bags, black (33-gallon size)
volunteers needed
Sort, fold and hang clothing.
Greece Ecumenical
Food Shelf, Inc.
500 Maiden Lane
Rochester, NY 14616
Phone: (585) 277-5370
Contact: Polly McCubbin
Email: gefoodshelf@rochester.rr.com
www.facebook.com/greecefoodshelf
Acquires, warehouses, and distributes
donated and purchased food to needy
people living in Greece and Charlotte.
wish list
grocery-store items: canned fruit juice,
fruit, canned meat, jelly, spaghetti sauce,
large boxed mashed potatoes, pudding,
Jell-O, dish detergent, toilet paper
money donations to buy fresh food
personal care items
volunteers needed
Drivers to deliver to people with special
needs (3rd Thursday of every month).
Drivers to deliver food to specific families
in need living in Greece or Charlotte.
Schedule 30-35 drivers each month.
Can be done from home.
Be part of a team of 2-3 volunteers who
arrange for delivery drivers to pick up
the food units they will deliver the
following month. Hand out the boxes
at the site two times/year.
Please call for other volunteer opportunities.
Greece F.I.S.H.
(Friends In Service Here)
Rochester, NY 14615
Phone: (585) 453-2370
Contact: Cathy Armbruster
Provides free transportation to medical
appointments for the elderly and
ambulatory disabled.
wish list
monetary donations to pay for costs
of auto insurance, telephone exchange
and postage
Please send donations to Greece F.I.S.H.,
86 Mendota Drive, Rochester, NY 14626.
volunteers needed (Call 663-5927)
Drivers: one day/month to take Greece
clients to doctors' appointments.
Telephone people: one day/month
to coordinate clients with drivers.
Phone people work from their home.
Greece Historical Society

595 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14612
Phone: (585) 225-7221
Contact: Bill Sauers (585) 225-3760
Email: greecehistoricalsociety
@yahoo.com
www.greecehistoricalsociety.net
Collects, researches and preserves the
history of the town of Greece and
the local area. Owns and maintains the
Historical Center/Museum. Museum is
open Sundays 1:30-4 pm or by
appointment. Office hours are Monday,
Tuesday 9:30 am-noon. Monthly programs
on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.
wish list
memorabilia (dated and identified), to
include historic artifacts and photographs
relevant to the Town of Greece
paper, for copier and printer, file folders
storage boxes, acid-free, for archival
materials (various sizes)
volunteers needed
Help with general outdoor and
building maintenance.
Gift shop cashier, gift shop volunteers and
museum docents, Sunday afternoons.
Person experienced with computers to
organize our collection and membership.
Secretarial work, esp. filing and
answering the phone on Monday
and Tuesday mornings.
Video production professional.
Individual experienced in the
creation of exhibits.
Habitat for Humanity of

Ontario County ReStore
3040 County Road 10
Phone: (585) 396-3040
Contact: Dale Reed
Email: dale@hfhoc.org
www.hfhoc.org
Raises funds through the sale of new
or slightly used home furnishings,
housewares, appliances, building
materials, art, music, antiques, and more.
Wednesday-Saturday, 9 am-5 pm.
wish list
Please refer to our lists on line of
acceptable and non-acceptable items.
Walk-in donations are welcome during
normal business hours.
antiques: furniture, knickknacks,
tools, art, books, jewelry
appliances (under 8 years old): washers,
dryers, stoves (gas and electric),
refrigerators, freezers
art: art of all types and value
building materials: doors (in frames),
windows (less than 5 years old),
plumbing and electrical supplies,
dimensional lumber (full lengths),
new flooring (3 boxes minimum),
kitchen cabinets
furniture (clean and in good repair,
no pressboard)
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housewares: dishes, glassware, pots,

pans, cooking utensils
store displays and fixtures: hanging racks,
mannequins, display shelving
upholstered furniture (no rips, tears,
stains, or pet hair)
volunteers needed
Construction: help build/repair homes.
Committee members: help us achieve
our goals.
Help our retail store to run efficiently.
Help our drivers pickup donations
from across the county.
Visit our website at www.hfhoc.org/helpout/volunteer to learn more about
volunteer opportunities.
Harbor House
of Rochester, Inc.
89 Rossiter Road
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 473-1779
Contact: Joan G. Malley
Email: harborhouseofrochester@
gmail.com
www.harborhouseofrochester.org
Provides supportive, affordable temporary
housing to adult family members and/or
patients who travel 50 or more miles to
Rochester to receive medical treatment at
one of our area hospitals for a serious
medical condition.
wish list
cleaning and laundry supplies
copier paper
disposable travel mugs
DVDs
fresh fruit: bananas, apples, etc.
gift cards for restaurants: Carabbas,
Chilis, Uno's, Moe's, Chipotle,
Bunga Burger, Corner Bakery Cafe
gift cards: Wegmans, Tops, Walmart,
Sam's, BJs, Constantino's Market
groceries: Keurig One cup coffee
(regular and decaf), coffee and tea
(regular and decaf), hot cocoa mix,
canned soups, crackers, individual
snack packs or cereal bars, dry cereal,
bagels, juice, frozen dinners, peanut
butter, Nutella, jam, bottled water, fresh
fruit: bananas, apples, etc., hand sanitizer,
liquid soap (regular or refill size),
aluminum foil, Mr. Clean all-purpose
cleaner, plastic sandwich bags, gallonsize food storage bags, toilet paper, paper
towels, napkins
light bulbs: energy savers 60- and 100watt, flood lights: energy saver 65-watt
linens (new): white twin-size sheet sets,
twin-size fleece blankets (beige
preferred), thick-style white bath
and hand towels, washcloths
steam cleaners (2)
16
volunteers needed
Greet and interact with guests and light
housekeeping duties. You must be 18 or
older and willing to undergo a background check. One-year commitment
if possible.
Help with fundraisers.
Hearing Loss Association of

America - Rochester Chapter
240 Lakeshore Boulevard Extension
Rochester, NY 14617
Phone: (585) 266-7890
Contact: Michelle Gross
Email: hlaa.rochester@yahoo.com
www.hlaa-rochester-ny.org
National Headquarters:
www.hearingloss.org
Provides information, education,
outreach and support to those with
hearing loss, their families, friends and
others interested in learning more
about people who dont hear well.
wish list
alarm clock, Shake Awake or
other vibrating model
amplified telephone (new or like new)
headsets, lightweight (no ear buds)
personal amplifiers (working order):
e.g., Williams Pocketalker, Bellman
Maxi Systems
personal FM system (working order)
personal neck loop: non-powered,
powered, Bluetooth capable, etc.
phone flashers: transmitters and receivers
shipping labels: Avery 2 x 4
volunteers needed
Drivers to transport members to day
and evening meetings.
Henrietta Public Library

455 Calkins Road
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 359-7092
Contact: Vicki Rusinko
Email: vrusinko@libraryweb.org
www.hpl.org
Serves the town of Henrietta, as well as
the rest of Monroe County, as a member
of the Monroe County Library System.
wish list
board games
glue sticks
Legos (new or used)
office supplies: pencils, Elmers glue,
pocket folders, children's scissors
Wii games
Xbox 360 and Xbox One games
AGENCY LISTINGS
Heritage Christian Services

349 W. Commercial Street, Suite 2795
East Rochester, NY 14445-2402
Phone: (585) 340-2000
Contact: Kelly Nash
Email: knash@
heritagechristianservices.org
www.heritagechristianservices.org
Supports more than 1,700 children
and adults with developmental
disabilities through the operation of
more than 60 neighborhood homes,
25 day programs and a variety of
community and health services.
wish list
art supplies for Magic Paintbrush program,
call 487-3500. See www.community
wishbook.org for complete listing.
clothes (new or gently-used) call 340-5730
horseback-riding show clothes and riding
equipment for equestrian program
call 872-2540
toys and medical supplies to be put
in small sewing bags for Guatemala
call 340-2092
volunteers needed
Call Kelly Nash at 340-5780 or
Kim Kennedy at 340-2016.
Sort, prepare donations, and handle
transactions. Training provided.
Help with events held year-round,
including Harvest Festival (September),
Sheep Shearing Festival (April) and
Christmas with Santa (November and
December). Volunteers help with parking,
concessions, kids crafts and more.
Leaders and Side Walkers to assist people
with disabilities while riding a horse. No
experience required. Training provided.
Sports coaches to support recreational
athletic activities, including Special
Olympics training.
Assist the caf manager during events,
making coffee beverages, cleaning the
caf and serving customers.
Assist art therapist in setting out and
cleaning up supplies before and after
painting sessions.
Maintain a sensory garden once a month
in a Penfield home.
Assist with raking leaves at our homes
in Monroe County.
The Hickok Center

for Brain Injury
114 South Union Street
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 271-8640
Contact: Beth Sheldon
Email: mbsheldon@hickokcenter.org
www.hickokcenter.org
Helps people with brain injuries regain or
develop skills and competency strategies
within the safety and support of others
with similar experiences, and professionals

who understand their struggle. Members
set their own goals, design their own
programs, and utilize the staff in ways that
are consistent with their priorities toward
independence and self-sufficiency.
wish list
arts and crafts supplies: clay, paints,
brushes, sturdy easels, etc.
folding tables
gift certificates to restaurants:
for member community outings
lockers (used)
storage shelving, metal
tickets, passes to museums, art
performances, sports events, movies, etc.
wheelchair, manual (in good condition
with seatbelts)
wheelchair ramp (portable)
Wii games
volunteers needed
Assist with social outings and
community programming.
Help with day programs such as
art, computers, cooking, etc.
Provide mentoring to members
in achieving daily goals.
Assist in facilitation to keep programs
member-driven.
Hill Haven - Rochester General

Long Term Care
1550 Empire Boulevard
Webster, NY 14580
Phone: (585) 922-2325
Contact: Kathy VanAcker
Email: kathy.vanacker@
rochesterregional.org
www.rochestergeneral.org
(Click on Senior Services,
then Hill Haven)
Nursing home.
wish list
Bibles, esp. large print
volunteers needed
Sit at visitor doors to answer questions,
greet, etc.
Hilton Parma
Emergency Food Shelf at
The Hilton Community Center
59 Henry Street, Room 11B
Mailing Address: PO Box 127
Hilton, NY 14468
Phone: (585) 234-2090
Contact: Tina Zebulske
Email: HiltonFoodShelf@gmail.com
www.hiltonfoodshelf.com
Obtains and distributes donated and
purchased food to residents of the Hilton
School District who are not covered by
other services and who are in an
emergency situation. Open Tuesday,
Wednesday, Friday 9-11 am, Thursday
evening 6-7 pm or by appointment.
wish list
grocery-store items, non-perishable,
sugar-free, reduced sodium: e.g., canned
fruit juice, pasta, jelly, peanut butter,
spaghetti sauce, hot cereal, rice, complete
dinners; canned hams and other canned
meats, stew, hash, soups, coffee
household supplies and paper products
(non-scented): e.g. dish detergent,
toilet paper, laundry detergent
monetary donations to purchase
fresh items
personal care items (non-scented): e.g.
shampoo, soap, toothpaste,
deodorant, razors
volunteers needed
Help with food drives and collections.
Businesses willing to have Donation
boxes at their sites.
Hochstein School
of Music & Dance
50 North Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: (585) 454-4403 x21
Contact: Maggie Huff
Email: maggie.huff@hochstein.org
www.hochstein.org
Provides excellent music and dance
education to any member of the Greater
Rochester and Finger Lakes communities
regardless of age, level of skill, or
financial means.
wish list
art supplies for childrens projects
computer: PC (2012 or newer
with Windows 7 OS)
instruments: any orchestral, esp. 5-octave
marimba, grand concert harp
iPads, tablets
laptop computer
PA system available for off-site concerts
paper cutting machine
printer (new) for mass mailings
and envelopes
washer and dryer (stacking)
volunteers needed
Grounds and gardens (weeding,
light landscaping, etc.)
Distribution of print materials
in the Rochester area.
Holy Childhood
100 Groton Parkway
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 359-3710 x131
Contact: Rose Marie Pape
Email: rpape@holychildhood.org
www.holychildhood.org
Mission: to prepare children and adults
with intellectual and developmental
disabilities for maximum independence
and integration in the community
through individualized programs
and services and in an atmosphere of
dignity and compassion.
wish list
baby wipes
binders
composition books, black and white
construction paper, various colors
copy paper, 8.5 x 11
easel pads, 27 x 34 inches, ruled or unruled
gift cards: Wegmans, Staples, BJs, etc.
glue sticks
hand sanitizer
markers, dry erase, any color
snacks: microwave popcorn, Goldfish,
Ritz and saltine crackers, mini pretzels
swim program supplies: goggles,
swim caps, pool accessories like balls,
noodles, etc.
vinyl gloves (large, medium, small)
Honeoye Falls/Lima FISH

37 Cheese Factory Road
Phone: (585) 624-8388
Contact: Donald K. Vogt
Email: DVogt1234@aol.com
Volunteer organization that mainly
provides transportation.
volunteers needed
Drivers and dispatchers.
Hope Hall
1612 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: (585) 426-5824 x107
Contact: Jessica Stadt
Email: Jessica.Stadt@hopehall.org
www.HopeHall.org
A school for children in grades 3-12 with
special learning needs.
wish list
batteries: AA, AAA, C, D (new)
bottle-return receipts
cartridges (new): HP 60 color and
black inkjet
copy paper, white, 20- or 24-lb.
(8.5 x 11 inches)
duct tape, masking tape
gift cards: Walmart, Staples, Wegmans,
Home Depot, iTunes, Lowes, Target,
Barnes and Noble, Tops
gloves, disposable
grocery-store items: apple juice, packaged
cookies, granola bars, raisins, after-school
snacks, lemonade mix, cherry cough
drops, paper towels, Kleenex, hot/cold
cups, 9-inch foam plates, plastic spoons
and forks, 13-gallon trash bags,
bottled water, Clorox wipes
AGENCY LISTINGS
Keurig K cups: regular and decaf coffee,
teas, hot chocolate
office supplies: heavy-duty sheet
protectors, manila folders (8.5 x 11),
hanging file folders, Wite-Out, refillable
rolls of Scotch/clear tape, pens, pencils,
markers, Avery address labels #5960,
envelopes (9 x 12 and 6 x 9), #9 and
#10 envelopes, etc.
Oreck vacuum bags
outdoor games and toys to use at recess,
Bey Blades, Legos (for older ages), 500piece puzzles, bike helmets, new stuffed
animals, posters of sports teams
pencil sharpeners, electric (12 needed)
safety goggles
Sanitair bagless vacuum
sports equipment (new or in good
condition), soccer balls, basketballs,
softballs, bats, baseball gloves, etc.
woodworking supplies: nails, screws, pine
wood boards (any size), sandpaper, etc.
volunteers needed
Please call 426-5824 x111 to
volunteer for many varied opportunities.
Gala fundraising committee, golf
committee, general office help, etc.
Irondequoit
Community Cupboard
4275 Culver Road
Phone: (585) 336-9107
Contact: Debbie Evans
Email: info@irondequoitcommunity
cupboard.org
www.irondequoitcommunity
cupboard.org
Serves residents in need who reside in
Irondequoit ONLY by providing emergency
assistance without bias or prejudice.
Provides food, toiletries, school supplies,
Thanksgiving and holiday baskets.
By appointment only at 336-9107.
Visit www.communitywishbook.org for
drop-off sites and times.
wish list
coats, gently used, esp. large adult sizes
driveway salt
food items (see top 10 list on our website)
gift cards for emergencies and holidays
grocery store items: 100% juice boxes,
healthy snacks (granola bars, raisins,
etc.), breakfast bars, breakfast drink
mixes, boxes milk, chicken noodle and
tomato soup, tuna fish, canned pasta
meals, macaroni and cheese, instant
oatmeal, laundry detergent, soap,
toilet paper
monetary donations to: ICC c/o Debbie
Evans, PO Box 17834, Rochester, NY 14617
personal care items: shampoo, toothpaste,
deodorant, etc.
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volunteers needed
Reliable handyman.
Recruitment team to canvas community.
Isaiah House
1200 Edgewood Avenue

Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 461-2000 x213
Contact: Mary Ann Colamarino
Email: MColamarino@jccrochester.org
www.jccrochester.org
Promotes personal, cultural, social,
and physical growth and wellness;
and provides opportunities to explore
Jewish identity and heritage. Programs
and services include childcare, senior
activities, camps, the arts, special-needs
events, aquatics, and fitness and wellness.
wish list
Arts Department (461-2000 x235):
costume clothing, dated
(not contemporary)
Early Childhood Department (Kelly Roloson
at 461-2000 x273 or x272):
color laser printer
computer software for children
laminating machine (large)
volunteers needed
Instructors and coaches for
computer classes. Call 461-2000 x463.
Ushers and backstage volunteers.
Call 461-2000 x235.
71 Prince Street
Rochester, NY 14605
Phone: (585) 232-5221
Contact: Kristin Catalano
Email: isaiahhouse@rochester.rr.com
www.theisaiahhouse.org
A home for the dying providing a residence
for persons with irreversible illness who
have been determined to be within the
last three months of their lives.
wish list
cash donations
copy paper
gift cards: Wegmans, Home Depot,
Walmart, Best Buy, Staples
ice melt (salt for sidewalks)
laundry detergent, baby wipes, Lysol wipes
nightgowns
paper towels
postage stamps
sheets and blankets
volunteers needed
Caregivers for weeknights and weekends,
also light housekeeping.
Jefferson Avenue Childhood

Development Center
793 Jefferson Avenue
Rochester, NY 14611
Phone: (585) 436-0454
Contact: Furnessa Mangrum
Email: jacdc@frontiernet.net
Provides an array of early-childhood
education programs and early intervention
service for children between 6 weeks and
13 years of age; Before/After-School
Enrichment program; Summer School-age
Camp; Scholarships for homeless children
whose families are transitioning to
permanent housing; training; and
counseling. Universal Pre-k program FREE
to all children 4 years old before Dec. 1.
wish list
computer, laptop (new)
copier (new)
gift cards
office supplies: copy paper, staples,
laminating sheets
paper, pencils, glue, art supplies
scholarship funds
tickets to events
used printer cartridges
volunteers needed
Paint classrooms and hallways (seasonal).
Coordinate car wash or "Kid's Day."
Grant writer.
Teacher aides.
Fall and spring cleaning.
Jewish Community Center
Journey Home, Inc.

994 Long Pond Road
Rochester, NY 14626
Phone: (585) 225-1240
Contact: Tracey Jagla
Email: journeyhome994@gmail.com
www. journeyhomegreece.org
Home for the dying in Greece, NY, offering
compassionate care by trained volunteers
24 hours per day. Supported by donations
and memorials.
wish list
Bath & Body Works body wash,
lotion, handsoaps
copy paper, colored and white
gift cards: Wegmans, Sam's Club,
OfficeMax, etc.
grocery-store items: cleaning supplies,
laundry detergent, Swiffer Wet Jet
refills, etc.
paper supplies: Scott paper towels,
Kleenex, toilet paper
postage stamps (regular and postcard)
volunteers needed
Resident caregivers meet the basic needs
of our residents. Hands-on care.
Training provided.
Support caregivers: cleaning, cooking,
and maintenance tasks not involving
direct resident care.
No medical background necessary, just a
desire to help people (hands and hearts).
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Junior League of Rochester

110 Linden Oaks, Suite A
Phone: (585) 385-8590
Contact: Kacey Kiley
Email: jlroch@frontiernet.net
www.jlroch.org
Mission: women committed to promoting
voluntarism, developing the potential
of women, and improving communities
through the effective action and leadership
of trained volunteers.
wish list
funds to support our GIRLSrock! Programs
and Home Tour fundraiser
volunteers needed
Guest speakers to support our
GIRLSrock Programs.
Guest speakers for membership meetings.
Volunteers shall be not less than 21
years of age and must reside within
the Greater Rochester metropolitan area.
Lakeside Beikirch Care Center

170 West Avenue
Brockport, NY 14420
Phone: (585) 395-6095 x4423
Contact: Nancy Duff
Email: nancy.duff@lakesidehealth.org
www.lakesidehealth.org
A 120-bed nursing home.
wish list
art supplies: non-toxic washable paints,
art paper, canvas, etc.
Bingo prizes: baseball/football hats,
T-shirts, new stuffed animals, etc.
books on CDs
bud vases, plastic, small
bulletin board borders, supplies,
adult-looking
card stock paper, designer computer paper
CDs: big bands, oldies, Jazz, country, etc.
centerpieces (new) for dining room tables
craft kits, rubber stamps, tacky glue
decorations (new): seasonal themed adult
DVD and CD players
DVDs of classic movies, TV shows
helium balloons (large), weights, ribbon
magazine subscriptions: nature, sports,
cooking, animals, outdoors, travel, home
nail polish (nice colors - pink, red, etc.)
napkins, paper plates, tablecloths (colored)
Sizzix supplies
tablets, prefer iPad/iPod mini
thank you, birthday, blank and notecards
(new)
volunteers needed
Call 395-6095 x4423.
Assist in revolutionizing the care center
into a total home environment.
If you are willing to spend some time
AGENCY LISTINGS
increasing the quality of life for others,
please call.
Life Solutions of Hamlin, Inc.

Food Pantry
PO Box 160, 1696 Lake Road
Hamlin, NY 14464
Phone: (585) 964-7420
Contact: Deb Morehouse, Linda Kent
Email: info@lifesolutionshamlin.org
www.lifesolutionshamlin.org
Mission: to serve the social, physical,
and spiritual needs of our community.
Provides food, counseling, holiday baskets,
emergency clothing, and financial needs
to the community.
wish list
household cleaners/detergent
monetary donations
nonperishable food items
office supplies
paper products
personal care items
volunteers needed
Assist clients in the Food Pantry
(training provided).
Help in our Treasure Store (garage sale).
Help with fundraising events.
Grant writing.
Linda's Cupboard at Hope Hall

1612 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: (585) 426-5824 x107
Contact: Jessica Stadt
Email: hopehall@hopehall.org
www.HopeHall.org
A food cupboard for families of students
at Hope Hall who do not receive public
assistance, but need help to make ends
meet, esp. at the end of the month.
wish list
food items: canned fruit and/or juices
(low-sugar preferred), canned tuna,
cereal, coffee, mayonnaise, ketchup,
mustard, pasta products, boxed mac
and cheese, peanut butter, jelly, rice,
sauces, soup
gift cards: Aldis, Dollar Tree, Price-Rite,
Tops, Walmart, Wegmans to purchase
needed items
laundry detergent
paper towels, toilet paper
personal care items: shampoo, deodorant,
toothpaste, soap, etc.
volunteers needed
Contact Jessica Stadt for specifics.
Lollypop Farm, the Humane

Society of Greater Rochester
99 Victor Road
Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 223-1330
Contact: Sami Sheehan
Email: info@lollypop.org
www.lollypop.org
Committed to building lifelong bonds
between people and animals through
education, community outreach programs,
and the prevention of cruelty.
wish list
cat litter, non-clumping
cat toys: e.g., toy mice, soft toys
with catnip, pom poms, pipe cleaners
cat, kitten, dog, and/or puppy food,
canned (all brands)
cleaning supplies: bleach, laundry
detergent, hand sanitizer, paper towels
dog treats, soft (Snausages, CloudStar
Soft & Chewy Buddy Biscuits, Zukes
Mini Naturals)
For Law Enforcement: any canned dog
or cat food with pop tops, any 5 lb. bags
of dry dog or cat food
garbage bags, black, larger than 30 gallon
gift cards: gas stations for
law enforcement vehicles
gift cards: Victor Feed and Home Center,
Country Max, Tractor Supply for supplies
for farm animals
gift cards: Wegmans, Pet$aver Healthy Pet
Superstore for fresh produce and specialty
supplies for reptiles and birds
KMR Powder for Kittens and Cats
office supplies: reams of copy paper
postage stamps
Q-tips
rubbing alcohol
For additional items, see our listing at
volunteers needed
Help with animal care, dog walking,
behavior help-line counselors (we train),
pet-assisted therapy, special events,
clerical duties, gift shop, meeters/
greeters, animal transporters, educators,
photographers, graphic design
and IT/technology.
Loop Ministries
111 North Chestnut Street
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: (585) 454-3367
Contact: Ms. Daryl Staneck
Email: drstaneck@loopministries.org
www.loopministries.org
A food pantry distributing up to 300 bags
of groceries each month; free after-school
African Drumming for children from
Joseph Avenue; and monthly hot meals
for the economically challenged and
mentally challenged.
wish list
copy paper
grocery-store items: food esp.
peanut butter and canned tuna, plastic
ware, napkins, cups, paper towels, etc.
office supplies
postage stamps
printer ink: Canon MG5220
printing services, free
personal products
volunteers needed
Kitchen prep and cleanup
(4th Wednesday of the month lunch).
Grant writing, fundraising tasks.
Newsletter editor/manager.
Facebook page manager.
Mary's Place Refugee Outreach

414 Lexington Avenue
Rochester, NY 14613
Phone: (585) 270-8626
Contacts: Meg Burkhard and
Maria Perticone
Email: marysplaceoutreach@gmail.com
www.marysplaceoutreach.org
Mission: to reach out in love, hope and
service to refugees of all faiths and
nationalities, esp. those in northwest
Rochester. We offer food and clothing
distribution, English as a Second Language
classes for adult refugees, pre-K classes,
case management services, and green
card and citizenship assistance.
wish list
Christmas gifts for children, unwrapped
clothing (gently used): for men, women,
children and infants
computer paper
food
kitchen housewares, small
school supplies
volunteers needed
Green Card and Citizenship Assistants.
Translators (Nepali, Karen, Karenni,
Burmese, Chin and Swahili/French).
Office work, data entry.
Play supervisors.
Drivers.
Case Management.
Teachers for English as a Second
Language classes.
Clothing sorters.
Jewelry making (beading).
Medical Motor Service

Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 654-6030 x221
Contact: Ivy Harris
Email: iharris@medicalmotors.org
www.medicalmotors.org
Specialized transportation for disabled
children and adults for medical, social
and recreational programs.
wish list
wheelchairs
Melissa's Living Legacy

Teen Cancer Foundation
1000 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 563-6221
Contact: Lauren Spiker
Email: lspiker@
teenslivingwithcancer.org
www.teenslivingwithcancer.org
Dedicated to helping teens live with
cancer through resources, support and
advocacy. Provides regular weekly
activities for teens, both in the midst
of treatment and beyond it.
wish list
coffee
copy paper, white and multi-colored
gift cards: Wegmans, Tops, Target,
Walmart, gas cards, craft stores
ink cartridges: HP Laserjet P1006,
HP Officejet 6500
magazine subscriptions,
teen and young adult
monetary donations
postage stamps
tissues
water
volunteers needed
Help with special events.
Mercy Bridges
1437 Blossom Road
Rochester, NY 14610
Phone: (585) 288-2710 x121
Contact: Natalie Depew
Email: mercybridges@mercynyppaw.org
www.mercybridges.org
A non-denominational ministry providing
basic literacy services and English as a
Second Language for adults who may not
qualify for, have access to, or success with
other literacy programs.
wish list
copy/printer paper, white
envelopes, white #10, self sealing
gift cards: Staples, OfficeMax, Wegmans,
Tops, Walmart, Target
ink and toner cartridges: HP #95 and #98;
Canon black 104; Canon MX870 Scanner
(all colors); Lexmark E260
postage stamps
used empty printer and fax cartridges
volunteers needed
Tutors: one-to-one with adults for
reading and writing English for both
English speaking adults and English
AGENCY LISTINGS
as a Second Language.
No prior teaching experience required.
There is a 12 hour training program
for new tutors.
Mercy Community Services Outreach Center

142 Webster Avenue
Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: (585) 288-2634
Contact: Ellen Lewis
Email: elewis@
mercycommunityservices.org
www.mercycommunityservices.org
Providing access to affordable health and
wellness services for uninsured adults.
Services include dental and vision care,
mental health service, chiropractic
treatment and massage therapy. Services
include community telephone, copying,
and faxing, information and referral to
community resources. There is a $10 fee
per visit.
wish list
baby items: size 3, 4, 5, 6 diapers; bottles
and nipples; formula; onesies, socks
dental supplies from dental practices
(contact the Center for specifics)
gift cards: Wegmans, Walmart, Tops,
Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens, OfficeMax,
Home Depot, etc.
grocery store items: ice melt products,
30-gallon plastic bags, paper towels,
toilet paper, paper napkins, tissues,
laundry detergent, bleach, dishwashing
soap, dishwasher detergent, coffee,
coffee creamer, sugar, sugar substitute
linens: twin/single size sheet sets, pillows,
comforters, bath towels, washcloths
medical supplies
(contact the Center for specifics)
office supplies: 9 x 12 manila envelopes,
6 x 12 envelopes, white mailing labels,
perforated business card paper, 2 x 2
colored Post-it notes, thin red markers,
3/4-inch Scotch Brand Magic Tape refills,
file labels, manila folders, color folders,
pocket folders, paper clips, highlighters,
envelope moistener, staplers, staples,
white and colored copy paper
personal care items for men and women:
toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss,
shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion,
deodorant, women's hygiene products,
disposable razors, mouthwash
(small, non-alcohol)
postage stamps, postcard stamps
volunteers needed
Dental professionals.
Chiropractors.
Massage Therapists.
Social workers.
Dietitians/Nutritionists.
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Health educators.
Receptionists.
Acupressure/Acupuncture practitioners.
Psychotherapists.
For a complete listing, visit
www.communitywishbook.org.
Push wheelchairs within the building

to different activities.
Provide clerical or computer assistance.
Participate in social activities.
Become a committee member
for special events.
Mission Share
Monroe Correctional Facility
10 Cedarfield Commons
Rochester, NY 14612
Phone: (585) 368-0744
Contact: Tom Hakes
Email: thakes43@gmail.com
www.missionshareoutreach.org
A food pantry and clothing closet that
assists residents in our community (14612,
14615, 14616, and 14626) on a monthly
basis. In addition, we provide the following
outreaches: veterans' support group
referrals (vet2vet), backpack giveaway,
Thanksgiving food baskets, Christmas food
baskets and Christmas Hope.
wish list
school supplies: looseleaf paper, singlesubject notebook paper, crayons, pens,
pencils, erasers, sharpeners, rulers,
single-subject file folders
toiletries: toilet paper, bar soap, shampoo,
razors, feminine hygiene products
food, nonperishable
Monroe Community Hospital

Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 760-6151
Contact: Barbara Fortunato
Email: bfortunato@monroehosp.org
www.monroehosp.org
Provides specialized, long-term care
for the most medically complex cases,
serving as a unique and vital part of
the health care system.
wish list
batteries (all sizes)
books on CD
CDs
clothing, accessories
costume jewelry
crafts supplies
DVDs
household goods
knickknacks
postage stamps
stationery
wheelchair bags
volunteers needed
Assist customers in the
Gift Shop/Thrift Shop.
Visit residents on a social basis, write
letters, read or assist with meals.
Provide musical accompaniment
during programs.

Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 753-3042
Contact: Twig Hickam
Email: SHickam@monroecounty.gov
A correctional facility that houses
sentenced male/female inmates ages
16 and older. Focuses on education,
vocational programs, and chemical
dependency treatment.
wish list
art supplies: construction paper,
colored pencils
books, paperback
crossword puzzle books (paperback)
games: Scrabble, checkers, chess
jigsaw puzzles
magazines
playing cards
Spanish paperback books and magazines
Sudoku puzzle books (paperback)
word-search magazines
Mothers in Need of Others

Ministry (MINO)
c/o Project URGE, Inc.
31 West Church Street
Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 348-8596
Contact: Maria Wehrle
Email: mothersinneedofothers
@gmail.com
www.projecturge.org/mino
Assists caseworkers and church outreach
workers in providing maternity and baby
items that their clients need to care for
their children.
wish list
Items will be picked up. Please call or email
to make arrangements.
baby and toddler clothes (preemie-5T)
baby care items: diapers, wipes,
shampoo, etc.
baby gear: cribs, car seats, strollers, etc.
feminine products: sanitary napkins,
tampons, breast pads, etc.
maternity clothes (all sizes)
Mount Carmel House, Inc.

288 Frisbee Hill Road
Hilton, NY 14468
Phone: (585) 458-6508
Contact: Joyce Carnevale
Email: hmountcarmeljoyce@
20
rochester.rr.com
www.mtcarmelhouse.blogspot.com
Provides lodging, food, physical care,
and spiritual solace to the terminally ill,
free of all charges.
wish list
baby wipes, unscented
bottled juices, ginger ale
cleaning supplies: toilet bowl cleaners,
Lysol products, laundry detergent,
dishwasher detergent, fabric softener
sheets, Wet and Dry Swiffer cloths,
Clorox disinfecting wipes, Dial
Complete hand wash
coffee
copy paper
garden supplies
gift cards: Wegmans, Staples,
Target, Home Depot
paper supplies: paper towels, bath tissue,
Kleenex, napkins
postage stamps, "Forever"
sheet sets, color, extra-long, twin-size
volunteers needed
Provide patient care for terminally
ill residents in an atmosphere of
love and prayer.
National Center for Missing

& Exploited Children New York Branch
275 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: (585) 242-0900 x3328
Contact: Kathy Aspenleiter
Email: kaspenleiter@ncmec.org
www.missingkids.com
Helps prevent child abduction and sexual
exploitation; finds missing children; and
assists victims of child abduction and
sexual exploitation, their families, and
the professionals who serve them.
wish list
badge materials, nametags
copier paper
duct tape, packaging tape
greeting cards
IMS dollars
laminating paper
literature holders, tabletop
office supplies: Wite-Out, #10 envelopes,
glue sticks, Sharpies
paper towels
printing services: stationery, signs,
banners, child ID cards
tablecloths (disposable and cloth)
tent, EZ-up
wet wipes
volunteers needed
Assist with special events: The Ride for
Missing Children, Tee Off for Kids, Stride
& Ride Kids Duathlon.
AGENCY LISTINGS
National Multiple Sclerosis

Society - Upstate NY Chapter
1650 South Avenue, Suite 100
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: 1-800-344-4867 option 2
Contact: Ashley Greenman
Email: ashley.greenman@nmss.org
www.MSupstateny.org
A leader in providing comprehensive
service programs for over 12,800 people
with MS and their families in 50 countries.
Dedicated to mobilizing people and
resources to drive research for a cure
and to address the challenges of
everyone affected by MS.
wish list (events)
Items needed for events: food and
beverage donations
gift baskets for raffle
gift cards
volunteers needed
Day of event: Walk MS (May), Bike MS
(September), MS Service Day
(June, October, December).
Leadership task forces.
Office support.
For current volunteer opportunities,
see http://www.nationalmssociety.org/
Chapters/NYR/Volunteer
National Parkinson Foundation

Greater Rochester
An affiliate of the
PO Box 23204
Phone: (585) 234-5355
Contact: Kim Collins
Email: contact@npfgreaterrochester.org
www.npfgreaterrochester.org
Provides support to people with
Parkinson's disease and their families,
educating the community about
Parkinson's disease, and supporting
research to find a cure.
Call or email for information on our many
support-group activities.
wish list
monetary donations are always welcome
volunteers needed
For Moving Day (Walk and Activities)
in September.
New York Museum

of Transportation
PO Box 136, 6393 East River Road
West Henrietta, NY 14586
Phone: (585) 533-1113
Contact: James E. Dierks
Email: info@nymtmuseum.org
www.nymtmuseum.org
Preserves and exhibits transportation
history of our area. Collection includes

a dozen full-size antique trolleys, steam
locomotive, trucks, buggies, model
railroad, photos, and small artifacts.
Museum also features a research archive,
exhibit gallery, trolley and track car rides
(May-October) and a gift shop.
wish list
artifacts and images pertaining
to area transportation history
exhibit materials and services
exterior paint for concrete block walls,
custom-mixed enamels
model fire trucks for display
professional services: roofing, paving,
vehicle painting, lawn and field mowing
waste cans, attractive
volunteers needed
Sell tickets, gift shop sales in Visitor Center.
Routine maintenance: mowing, electrical,
mechanical repairs.
Operating personnel: run model RR;
run trolleys and track cars on full-size RR.
No One Left Behind

888 Pittsford-Mendon Center Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
Phone: (585) 721-3211
Contact: Ellen Smith
Email: Ellen@nooneleft.org
www.nooneleft.org
Offers support and resettlement services
to Afghans and Iraqis who were translators
or support personnel for the U.S. military
or NATO Coalition Forces, and are actively
targeted by the Taliban or ISIL for death.
wish list
bathroom items: shower curtains and
rings, wastebaskets, soap dishes, tooth
brush holders, towels, washcloths
blankets and sheet sets (queen or twin)
furniture: couches (no sleeper sofas
please), comfy chairs, coffee and side
tables, dining room tables and chairs,
lamps, mirrors, queen or twin-size
beds, dressers
kitchen items: pots, pans, frying pans,
storage bowls, dish sets, flatware, glasses
(sets please), cups or mugs (sets please),
cutting boards, dish towels, pot holders,
utensils
laptop computers
vacuum cleaners
washers and dryers
volunteers needed
Drivers: take families to medical and intake
appointments during the day M-F.
Pick up furniture. (Truck available for use.)
Take children and one parent to horseback
riding program in Canandaigua every
other week.
Refinish or repaint furniture,
do simple repairs.
Fundraisers: hosted dinner parties
to educate about our program.
Tutors to teach English to wives/children.
Days out for families: take them to zoo,
Rochester Science Museum, Mendon
Ponds Park, etc.
Teen Volunteer Opportunities: Furniture
painting, gathering donations, helping
to move items to apartments, small
fundraisers (e.g. car washes), baby
sitting services for children.
Notre Dame
Learning Center, Inc.
71 Parkway
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: (585) 254-5110, 254-2378
Contacts: Sister Evelyn Breslin
and Jim Lynch
Email: ndlc@frontiernet.net
www.ndlcenter.org
Provides free, personalized, one-to-one
tutoring in English Language Arts,
Reading, and Math for children (K-grade
9). Provides free, personalized tutoring in
basic computer skills for adults. Provides
TASC (formerly GED) preparation classes
for adults over age 19.
wish list
CDs, educational: Mathematics,
English/Language Arts
copy paper
gift cards: Staples, Wegmans, Tops,
Walmart, Rite-Aid, Walgreens
school supplies: crayons, flashcards,
math games, reading or phonics games
tablets or iPads for student use
10-ride bus passes for GED students
volunteers needed
Teach/mentor for children (grades 1-10) in
Reading/ELA, and Mathematics
(1 or more hours/week).
Teaching/mentoring adults in TASC areas
of Reading/Writing, Mathematics, Social
Studies, Science (2 hours per week).
Teachers with classroom experience to
teach in their given discipline one day
per week from 12:30-2:30 pm as follows:
Monday - Science; Tuesday - Social
Studies; Wednesday - Language Arts;
Thursday - Mathematics. Please call Jim
Lynch regarding tutoring at 254-2378.
Nuts for Mutts Rescue, Inc.

PO Box 16795
Rochester, NY 14616
Adoption Center: 4259 Culver Road
Phone: (585) 210-3647
Contact: Carrie Petersen
Email: info@nutsformuttsrescue.com
www.nutsformuttsrescue.com
Dedicated to the re-homing of abused,
neglected, and unwanted dogs. Our
adoption center is open noon-4:00 pm
on Saturdays and Sundays.
wish list
collars, harnesses, leashes (in all sizes)
flea and tick medications
pet beds, crates, supplies, etc.
volunteers needed
Foster homes for dogs.
Fundraising committee.
Event organization (e.g., Previous
Adopter Picnic, Vendor Fair).
Transporting dogs.
Socializing dogs.
Staffing for Adoption Days
at local pet stores.
NY Bee Wellness, Inc.

145 Orchard Drive
Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 820-6619
Contact: Pat Bono
Email: info@nybeewellness.org
www.nybeewellness.org
Mission: to educate new, beginning,
small-scale beekeepers and others
interested in honeybees. We conduct
workshops, provide surveys about bee
health. Also outreach to beekeepers
and the public.
wish list
microscopes, dissecting tools,
lab equipment
wide-mouth quart canning jars
printing services
office space
Open Door Mission, Inc.

PO Box 14236
(Caring Center: 156 N. Plymouth Ave.)
Phone: (585) 454-6696
Contact: Chris Scribani
Email: cscribani@
opendoormissionrocny.org
www.opendoormissionrocny.com
Multi-service outreach ministry working
to rescue, recover, and restore hurting
people throughout our community.
wish list
allergy medicine, multivitamins, Tylenol,
ibuprofen, cough syrup (nonalcoholic),
Sudafed/sinus medicines
clothing (all sizes for men, women,
children) and underwear for men, winter
clothing, hats, gloves, mittens, boots
financial support (Please visit our
website to make a contribution.)
flip-flop shower sandals (L, XL)
gasoline cards
gift cards: Wegmans, Walmart, Sam's Club
gloves (plastic or latex)
grocery-store items: mayonnaise, salt,
AGENCY LISTINGS
pepper, salad dressings, hot cocoa mix,
tea bags, coffee, creamers (powder or
liquid), sugar, milk, hot and cold cereals,
laundry soap, bleach, liquid dish soap
linens: twin-bed sheets, blankets,
bath towels, hand towels, washcloths
office supplies: rubber bands,
plain window envelopes, copy paper,
staples, Wite-Out, black markers
paper products: table napkins, disposable
plates, paper towels, bathroom tissues,
toilet tissue, Styrofoam/cardboard cups
and Styrofoam/cardboard bowls (8-oz.,
12-oz.)
plastic garbage bags, 13- and 55-gallon
plastic silverware: forks, spoons, knives
postage stamps
prayer
personal care items: shampoo, toothpaste,
soap (trial sizes), toothbrushes,
deodorant, shaving cream, disposable
razors, combs, brushes, foot powder
vacuum cleaner bags
vehicle donations
Please see our website for current needs
and more details.
volunteers needed
Meal service, coffee service, food pantry.
Chapel service, Bible study leader.
Clothing distribution program.
Administrative.
Oregon Leopold
Child Care Center
316 Bay Street
Rochester, NY 14605
Phone: (585) 288-0074
Contacts: Tia Faulkner, Denise Matthews
Email: oregon-leopold@rochester.rr.com
www.oregonleopold.com
Serves low-income children and families
in the northeast quadrant of Rochester
and Rochester's Children's Zone.
wish list
art and craft supplies: construction paper,
rolls of easel paper, markers, glue sticks,
fingerpaint, tape, paintbrushes, crayons,
glue, smocks
batteries: AAA, AA, C, D, 9-volt
board games
books, board books, soft blocks
child gates, large bibs
clothes for 18 months-size 6
clothes for dress-up, toddler and
preschool 18 months-5 years
dolls, multicultural
donated restaurant, banquet space and
catering for staff recognition ceremony
financial donations for program expenses,
field trips
first-aid supplies: Band-Aids, gauze,
tape, etc.
food, gifts for holiday, Christmas party

for children
furniture: beanbags, soft child-size,
adult-size rocking chair or glider
microwaves, blender, juicer
office supplies: postage stamps,
copy paper, pens, Sharpies, staples,
envelopes, etc.
peg puzzles (ages 2-3 years)
posters of children
puppets
refrigerators (small)
school supplies: writing paper,
tablets, pencils, folders,
educational software, games
socks, underclothes
winter boots, coats, hats, gloves
for more items.
volunteers needed
Fundraising and grant writing.
Substitute volunteer teachers.
Maintenance and small repairs.
Tutors, mentors, performers for children.
Helpers and supplies for Parent
Involvement Events, for holiday/
Christmas party for children.
Coordinators and food donations
for summer picnic community event.
Partners in Caring - Respite

Program c/o Lifespan
Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 244-8400 x213
Contact: Eve M. Moses
Email: emoses@lifespan-roch.org
Designed to recruit, train and match
volunteers to serve and assist caregivers of
persons with early stage memory loss who
are still living in their homes in an effort to
provide respite to the caregiver.
volunteers needed
People 21 years and older to provide
weekly visits to persons with memory
loss to give respite to their caregivers.
Time frame and location are flexible.
Mileage reimbursement is available.
Help with friendly visiting, light household
chores, cooking, gardening, grocery
shopping or outings with the person
with memory loss.
Partners in Community
Development
45 Maxson Street
Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: (585) 678-4080
Contact: Len Statham
Email: picd_len@yahoo.com
www.partnersincommunity
development.org
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Provides on-site activities and services

at low-income housing complexes in
Monroe County that promote tolerance,
community, empowerment, and wellness
among all residents.
wish list
computer
craft items
paper plates, cups, plastic utensils, etc.
school supplies
volunteers needed
Serve seniors lunch, once a week
on Wednesdays.
Pick up clothes for clothing distribution
once a month.
Assist with summer day camp during
July and August.
Penfield Ecumenical
Food Shelf
1618 Jackson Road
Penfield, NY 14526
Phone: (585) 234-0799
Contact: Kathy Cummins
Email: penfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com
www.penfieldecumenicalfoodshelf.org
Provides emergency food assistance
to residents living in Penfield
(Zipcodes 14625 and 14526).
wish list
nonperishable food items are
always welcome!
Please check our website for current needs.
volunteers needed
Adopt-A-Shelf to help us keep our
shelves stocked with food.
Perinton Historical Society

& Fairport Museum
18 Perrin Street
Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 223-3989
Contact: Vicki Masters Profitt
Email: director@
perintonhistoricalsociety.org
www.perintonhistoricalsociety.org
Promotes interest in preserving and
sharing local history through its
educational programs and operation
of the Fairport Historical Museum.
wish list
artifacts, costumes, and memorabilia
pertaining to Fairport and Perinton
display cases
dress forms
dress-up costumes for children
office supplies
printer paper, card stock, 8.5 x 11 (white)
volunteers needed
Museum volunteers to work at least one
two-hour shift per month greeting visitors
and answering questions related to the
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museum and its collections.
Pet Pride of New York, Inc.

7731 Victor-Mendon Road
Victor, NY 14506
Phone: (585) 742-1630
Hours: 11 am-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday.
Contacts: Norma, Ronda, Katherine
Email: PPNY@rochester.rr.com
www.petprideny.org
A no-kill, humane society for cats.
wish list
batteries: all types
cat food: Purina dry indoor formula,
Friskies Classic Pat wet food, Fancy Feast
Classic wet cat food (no fish flavors)
cat toys (no feathers or bells)
financial support
grocery-store items: Bounty paper towels,
Clorox bleach, 13-gallon trash bags,
Clorox Wipes
HP Office Jet 932 black ink, 933 color ink
litter boxes (covered)
light bulbs, 60W
postage stamps
volunteers needed
Corporate or individual sponsors
to underwrite the cost of our annual
building-fund luncheon in November
and golf tournament in June.
R Community Bikes, Inc.

226 Hudson Avenue
Rochester, NY 14605
Mailing: PO Box 26471
Rochester, NY 14626
Phone: (585) 234-2008
Contact: Dan Lill
Email: Rcombikes@yahoo.com
www.Rcommunitybikes.net
Collects, repairs and distributes bikes
to the needy in the Rochester area.
Serves both children and adults.
Summer giveaways are planned at various
locations throughout the community.
See our website for details.
wish list
bikes of any type
bike parts: esp. tires, tubes, cables
bike helmets (new) and locks
gift cards: Wegmans, Lowe's, Home Depot,
Staples, OfficeMax
office supplies
paper products
Recovery Houses of Rochester

1320 Buffalo Road, Suite 203
Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: (585) 802-8709
Contact: Van Smith
Email: van@recoveryhousesof
rochester.org
www.RecoveryHousesofRochester.org
AGENCY LISTINGS
Provides a safe living environment for
those who are recovering from alcohol
and drug addiction and to encourage
those who want to change and improve
the quality of their lives.
wish list
appliances: washer, dryer, fridge, stove,
toaster, coffee maker, microwave,
vacuum cleaner
bathroom: rugs, shower curtains,
hooks, wastebasket
bedroom: twin and queen beds,
dressers, nightstands, chests, end tables
bus passes
cleaning supplies: laundry soap, bleach,
mop and mop buckets, all purpose
cleaner, handsoap, floor cleaner, Comet
cleanser, window cleaner, garbage bags
computer
kitchen: dinette sets, dish sets, glass sets,
silverware, cookware, storage containers
linens: comforter sets, towels, washcloths,
dish towels, pillowcases, pillows (new)
living room: coffee tables, sofa, loveseat,
curtains
paint
paper towels, toilet paper, Kleenex
passenger van for 15
single family homes
volunteers needed
Male resident facilitators in long term
recovery with a desire to help others
help themselves (personal hygiene,
food nutrition, healthy shopping,
healthy coping skills).
Board members: retired businessmen who
wish to help build a safe neighborhood.
Refugees Helping Refugees

(Formerly Somali Community
in Western New York)
835 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 576-7329
Contact: Sadiya Omar
Email: sadiya.omar@yahoo.com
Serves the Somali community in Rochester
and refugees from all over the world.
Activities include: case management, an
ESOL class, a senior lunch program,
citizenship training, and a summer
intergenerational program. MondayThursday 8 am-4:40 pm, Friday 8 am-1 pm
wish list
art supplies
computer tables (two-person: 24-30inches wide) or desks and chairs
cooking utensils: baking pans, pots, pans,
mixing bowls, flatware, different sizes of
knives, measuring spoons and cups, simple
mixing machine, meat thermometer, etc.
crochet hooks, crocheting thread
desktop computers (2-3)
fabric, thread
fax machine
jewelry-making supplies
knitting needles, yarn
microwave
musical instruments: guitars, keyboard,
conga drum set
potholders
printer cartridges: HP 15
refrigerator (small)
sewing machines, simple (3)
with extra needles
soccer equipment (pinneys, goals,
cleats and shin guards)
van, 12-15 passengers
volunteers needed
Sewing instructor to teach small class.
ESOL teachers to teach Somali adults.
Art teacher for summer youth program.
Music teacher for summer youth program.
Daycare: preschool/toddler teacher/
provider for small program
(less than 10 kids).
Computer instructor.
Teach art or music in our summer program.
Regional Center for

Independent Living, Inc.
497 State Street
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: (585) 442-6470
Contact: Kristin Salter
Email: ksalter@cdrnys.org
www.cdrnys.org
Provides advocacy and independent
living services, and support to people
with all types of disabilities. Features
special opportunities to assist deaf,
deaf-blind, people with Spina Bifida,
and youth with disabilities.
wish list
cash contributions
gift cards
reachers/grabbers
refreshments for meetings/events
telephones with large buttons,
flashing lights, etc.
video recorder
walkers with hand brakes
wheelchairs or scooters, good condition
volunteers needed
Fundraising services and expertise.
Mentors: assist in youth group, technology,
employment for disabled.
Board members, event planning.
Skilled trades: carpentry skills for building
ramps, photo enlargement.
Relay For Life of Greece

American Cancer Society
1120 South Goodman Street
Phone: (585) 261-1724
Contacts: Jillian Ference and
Kristine Trapani
Email: GreeceRelay@gmail.com
www.RelayForLife.org/GreeceNY
A non-competitive event where teams
of friends, neighbors, families, and
coworkers commit to keeping at least
one member walking around a track
at all times. Relay increases awareness
of cancer in the community and raises
much-needed funds to fight the disease.
wish list
advertising time/space on TV, radio,
newspaper, magazine, billboards, etc.
cancer survivors to participate in
our opening Survivor Lap
corporate sponsorships to help offset
the expenses
gift baskets for auction
gift cards: Wegmans, Tops, restaurants,
department stores, recreational facilities,
sporting events, movies, gas stations,
garden stores, etc.
items for the day of our event: tents,
tables, chairs, bounce house, golf carts,
decorations (streamers, balloons, ribbon,
flowers), helium tank, etc.
monetary donations to benefit
the fight against cancer
sign-making services for
large printed signs
volunteers needed
Committee Members: to help plan and
organize the 2016 event. Meets once
a month.
Marketing assistance working with
local community partners.
Sponsorship Chair to seek out support/
donations from businesses.
Help plan site decorations.
Assist with entertainment and activity
schedule for the event.
Students to help promote the event
at their school.
Mentors to guide youth who are involved.
Help plan and implement fundraising
activities and opportunities.
Assist in putting up flyers/posters
in the community.
Rochester Animal Services

184 Verona Street
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: (585) 428-7274
Contacts: Jonelle Lang, Chris Fitzgerald
Email: JL1226@cityofrochester.gov
www.rochesteranimalservices.com
Committed to improving public safety and
quality of life for city residents and to the
humane treatment of animals, and the
promotion of responsible pet ownership.
wish list
blankets, towels for bedding
can openers
cat litter scoopers
chew toys, sturdy
collars, leashes
cotton swabs, rubbing alcohol
dish soap, laundry detergent
drain stoppers
folding chairs
grooming clippers, professional
hand brooms with dustpan
heating pads (for newborns and
injured animals)
kitchen spoons (large)
pet brushes, shampoo
pet carriers and training crates
pet treats, rawhide bones
puppy pads
volunteers needed
Foster homes.
Walk dogs.
Bathe animals.
Assist with the care and maintenance
of animals at the shelter.
Assist potential adopters in identifying
an animal for their home.
Assist with reception and
administrative support.
Assist with off-site adoptions
and promotions.
Take photos of adoptable animals
for our website.
Assist with website updates.
Assist with spay/neuter program.
The Rochester Arts Center

713 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 244-1730
Contact: Janice Gouldthorpe
Email: director@rochesterarts.org
www.rochesterarts.org
Includes the following programs:
Community Darkroom, Genesee
Pottery, Print and Book Arts Center,
which educate, encourage, and inspire
people to create and enjoy the visual arts.
Call first to arrange for any donations.
wish list
cameras in working condition with lens:
SLR 35mm film, twin lens reflex medium
format, large format lenses, DSLR
certificate frames
clean t-shirts for rags, t-shirts (new)
cleaning supplies (new): sponges, floor
cleaner, liquid handsoap, Pinesol or
similar, mop buckets with wheels
AGENCY LISTINGS
darkroom accessories: focusers,
enlarging timers
letterpress equipment, hand operated
letterpress type (wood, metal)
paper cutting supplies, paper
making deckles
paper stock (full reams)
pottery tools and equipment, good
condition; electric pottery wheels, good
condition; heavy-duty ware carts;
electric kilns, good condition
power tools, various; drill with bits
print-making supplies: acrylic paint, nitrile
gloves, paint brushes (new or gently
used), cutting mats, new linoleum blocks
and cutting tools, plexiglass (at least 12 x
12), brayers
school supplies: pencils, pens,
erasers, markers
tables, folding (6 or 8 foot); padded
folding chairs or stack chairs; rolling
office chairs in good condition;
shelving/bookcases
USB plug in mouse units for Mac
used printer cartridges
Rochester Childfirst Network

Center City
250 East Main Street, Suite 110
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: (585) 397-7660
Contact: Katie Sconfitto
Email: KSconfitto@rcn4kids.org
www.rcn4kids.org
Provides quality early care and education
to children ages 6 weeks-36 months.
Each child is an active learner engaging
with materials, the environment, peers,
and adults.
wish list
bakery molds, silicone
baskets, all shapes and sizes
batteries: AA, AAA
bubbles
carpet and fabric squares
CDs for children
cross-stitch loops
dolls, multicultural; Barbies
dress-up clothes
dry pasta
fabric
flashlights
gardening supplies
paper lanterns
picture frames
plants, indoor, non-toxic (real or artificial)
pots and pans
ribbon
rocks (large, smooth)
ropes
shells, large
thread spools, empty

wind chimes
Rochester Education
Foundation
250 Mill Street
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: (585) 271-5790
Contact: Patricia Braus
Email: pbraus@frontiernet.net
www.rochestereducation.org
Improves learning and success for
Rochester city public school students
through the provision of resources,
programs, and the cultivation of
partnerships between education,
business and the community.
wish list
books (new) for children, Pre-K-12th grade
music instruction books (new and used)
musical instruments (used), except
pianos and organs
musical supplies (new), including
guitar and violin strings, oboe reeds,
music stands
volunteers needed
Help with marketing, fundraising and
special events.
Assist with the acceptance and distribution
of books, graphic design, answering
phones, photocopying and mailings.
Organize book drives and collections
of used musical instruments.
Volunteers to assist with or plan
and implement fundraising events.
Rochester Family Mission

388 Tremont Street
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: (585) 436-7523 x11
Contact: Barbara JP Thomas
Email: bthomas@
rochesterfamilymission.org
www.rochesterfamilymission.org
Provides physical and spiritual support
to help strengthen families in need in
the southwest area of the city.
wish list
baby formula: Enfamil LIPIL powder
with iron
book bags (new)
classroom equipment (new, slightly-used)
diapers (sizes 2 and 3)
food
food items for holiday food basket
program (call for list)
office equipment (new or slightly used)
paper supplies (call for list)
personal care items
scholarship assistance for summer camp
school supplies (new)
seasonal clothing and outerwear
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for adults and children

toys for children at Christmas
volunteers needed
Pick up food from Foodlink.
Must have valid drivers license.
Help with holiday projects.
Tutors for Common Core Studies
for Pre-K-12th grade.
Arts and Crafts instructor:
Friday evenings and Sundays.
Sign language interpreter Sundays,
Wednesdays, Fridays. Call for times.
The Rochester
Gay Men's Chorus
121 North Fitzhugh Street, Suite #315
Phone: (585) 423-0650
Contact: Jim Janssen
Email: info@thergmc.org
www.thergmc.org
Creates social change through excellence
in the choral arts united to seek a better
world through the universal language of
music, as well as a history of giving back
to the community.
wish list
financial support (donations, music
dedications, sponsorships)
volunteers needed
Great need for ushers, stagehands,
ticket sellers at our three annual concerts
(December, March, June).
Help with campaign and
newsletter mailings.
Office help.
For more information, contact
Jim at jjanssen@thegmc.org.
Rochester Global Connections

Box 270449
208 Lattimore Hall,
University of Rochester
Phone: (585) 275-8779
Contact: Cecelia Johnson
Email: ExecDir@Rochester
GlobalConnections.org
www.RochesterGlobalConnections.org
Brings the Rochester community together
with international college students and
international visitors to promote
international understanding, develop
friendships and enhance the quality of
life for participants and the community.
volunteers needed
Introduce international college students
at University of Rochester and Rochester
Institute of Technology to the Rochester
community and American culture.
Dinner hosts for visiting international
professional delegations.
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AGENCY LISTINGS
Rochester Hearing
and Speech Center
Rochester Museum
& Science Center
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 400

Phone: (585) 271-0680 x1673
Contact: Kathy Gilman
Email: rgilman@rhsc.org
www.rhsc.org
Identifies, evaluates, and provides
treatment for children and adults with
speech and hearing problems.
wish list
art supplies for children
board books for young children
books, preschool and school-age
(no textbooks, please)
computer with "touch screen"
computer software: speech/language
programs, preschool/school-age
learning programs
construction paper, markers, crayons,
glue sticks, pipe cleaners, clothespins,
washable paint, childrens scissors
and glitter
puzzles, games for preschool children
toys for toddlers and preschool:
e.g., Fisher-Price or similar: farm, village,
castle, airport, zoo (no small parts or
plush toys, please)
whistles, straws, chewy bands
volunteers needed
Year-round classroom assistance
with preschoolers.
657 East Avenue

Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 657-1948
Contact: Terrie McKelvey
Email: terrie_mckelvey@rmsc.org
www.rmsc.org
Stimulates broad community interest and
understanding of science and technology,
and their impact past, present, and
future on our lives. Informal education
offered to the public and to school groups
through programs, hands-on exhibits,
summer camps in the museum,
planetarium, nature center, preschool.
wish list
childrens books
flower bulbs
plants, large
supplies for summer camp: glass baby
food jars with lids, paper towel rolls,
plastic soda bottles, plastic containers
volunteers needed
Docents: lead school group children
on tours.
Ask-It explainers: interact with visitors,
help maintain exhibits, assist with
delivery of programming.
Clerical support: mailings, filing.
Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
Gift shop: cleaning, stocking, inventory,
assisting visitors.
Building maintenance: painting,
cleaning, carpentry.
Grounds maintenance: raking, weeding,
pruning, sweeping, snow shoveling.
Nature Center (Naples, NY): trail cleaning,
maple sugaring, wood splitting, etc.
Way Finder and Greeter: welcome and
direct visitors to Museum and
Planetarium events.
Events hosts: welcoming, directing guests.
Summer and break-week camps: assist
instructors, organize supplies.
Computer/technology: opportunities in
video and digitization of files.
Rochester Hope for Pets

2816 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 271-2733 x89
Contact: via phone or email
Email: RochesterHopeforPets
@gmail.com
www.RochesterHopeforPets.org
Mission: to improve the quality of life
for pets living in the greater Rochester
area by offering financial assistance
toward veterinary care costs to pet owners
during times of need. Assisting veterinary
healthcare teams with continuing
education and technology, and partnering
with other animal related non-profit
organizations to enhance the care and
treatment of pets at local facilities.
volunteers needed
Call or email to join our volunteer list.
Help with events throughout the year.
Office support: printing and mailing of
letters for our pet memorial program.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is
beneficial. Approximately 4 hours/month.
Rochester Music Coalition

PO Box 26378
Rochester, NY 14626
Phone: (585) 235-8412
Contact: Linda Fullerton
Email: info@rochestermusic
coalition.org
www.rochestermusiccoalition.org
Purpose is to create a thriving, profitable
music community in Rochester.
Musicians, club owners, radio stations,
press, record stores, recording studios,
and others support and promote the art
of music and the musicians who create it,
regardless of genre.
wish list
monetary donations
advertising time: radio, TV, billboard space
audio/video recording equipment
printing
t-shirts, bumper stickers, buttons
to promote our organization
Ronald McDonald House

333 Westmoreland Drive
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 442-5437 x2111
Contacts: Cher Niedermaier, Jack Keck
Email: chern@rmhcrochester.org
jackk@rmhcrochester.org
www.rmhcrochester.org
Provides lodging, emotional support
and comfort to families of children
receiving medical treatment at area
hospitals. Supports other children's
programs in the community.
wish list
cleaning items: disposable cleaning gloves,
liquid handsoap, pre-wash laundry
treatments, soft scrubbing cleaners,
toilet bowl cleaner, spray bathroom
cleaners, Swiffer Wet Jet replacement
cloths, disinfectant wipes
food: individual snacks; individual coffee
creamers (various flavors); sugar; granola
bars; breakfast bars; individual-size
cereals; microwavable meals; fresh and
frozen fruits and vegetables; sandwich
meats and cheeses; chunky soups and
stews; salad dressings (not Italian);
mayonnaise
food wraps, storage bags, containers
gift cards: fast food, grocery, gas, etc.
paper towels
personal care items (individual size)
trash bags (8, 13, and 50-gallon sizes)
volunteers needed
Please visit our website for information
and a quick-interest form. Contact Kathy
Keenahan at 442-5437 x3 or email kathyk@
rmhcrochester.org.
RSVP of Livingston County A Program of LIFESPAN

3 Murray Hill Drive #272
Mt. Morris, NY 14510
Phone: (585) 369-4294
Contact: Kathy Wood
Email: kwood@lifespan-roch.org
Helps volunteers locate positions which
use their experience and aptitudes to
meet critical needs in the community.
Volunteers choose where and when they
want to serve, and are covered with
no-cost supplemental accident and
liability insurance while on duty.
wish list
coupons for free items and services
gas and gift cards (any amount)
sponsorships of special programs,
volunteer recognition luncheon,
newsletter, volunteer awards
stand-up flip charts
tickets to areas events, concerts,
sporting events, etc.
volunteers needed
Provide rides or other supportive
services to veterans.
Advocates (Ombudsman) for residents
of long term care facilities.
Leaders/coaches for conducting health
education classes in Matter of Balance,
Chronic Disease Self-Management
and Alzheimers issues.
Help recruit all ages of volunteers.
Drive older adults or disabled neighbors
to medical appointments.
Friendly visitors and non-medical
caregivers for older adults and
handicapped county residents.
Tutors/Mentors to work with schoolaged children in programs throughout
Livingston County, particularly in
the Dansville, Livonia, York and
Mt. Morris areas.
Tutors for adults in basic literacy
and English as a Second Language.
Respite providers for caregivers.
Work with preschoolers on school
readiness skills.
Food pantry support.
Home delivery of meals to homebound.
Call RSVP office for information.
RSVP of Monroe County

at Lifespan
Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 287-6377
Contact: Joanne Powers
Email: jpowers@lifespan-roch.org
Helps volunteers ages 55 and older
connect with local volunteer opportunities.
Volunteers choose where and when they
want to serve and are covered with no-cost
supplemental accident and liability
insurance while on duty.
wish list
coupons for free items/services
gas and gift cards
office supplies: two-pocket folders,
card stock, business card stock (blank)
sponsorships of special programs,
volunteer recognition luncheon,
newsletter, volunteer awards
tickets to area events, concerts,
sporting events, etc.
volunteers needed
Drive older or disabled neighbors to
medical appointments, home delivered
meals, surplus food or blood products
to area hospitals.
Financial literacy and health insurance
counselors.
Tutors/Mentors to work with school-age
children during and after school hours.
Tutors for adults in basic literacy and
English as a Second Language.
Disaster preparation.
Advocates (Ombudsman) for residents
of long term care facilities.
Provide rides or other supportive services
to veterans.
Leaders/coaches for conducting health
education classes in Matter of Balance,
Chronic Disease Self-Management and
Alzheimers issues.
Many other opportunities throughout
Monroe County. Call RSVP office
for information.
Rush Public Library

Rush, NY 14543
Phone: (585) 533-1370
Contact: Kirsten Flass
Email: kflass@libraryweb.org
Serves the residents of Rush, as well
as other Monroe County patrons.
We are a member of the Monroe
County Library System.
wish list
books (used, good-quality) for book sale
(limit 4 boxes at one time)
office supplies: paper, ink cartridges, etc.
postage stamps
volunteers needed
Please call for volunteer opportunities,
including shelving, gardening and
data entry.
Ryan's Case for Smiles

PO Box 624
Clarkson, NY 14430
Phone: (585) 395-1001
Contact: Debra Bartz
Email: conkerrheart2heart@live.com
www.sew4smiles.webs.com
Provides handmade, bright, cheerful
pillowcases to children battling cancer
and other life-changing illnesses when
they enter the hospital for treatment. The
children may keep their pillowcases.
wish list
card-making supplies: ink, stamps,
shape punchers, etc.
fabric (cotton, flannel, polar fleece) for
children from birth to 18/20 years old
gift cards to purchase needed supplies
laundry soap (mild, hypoallergenic)
sewing equipment: basic items such as
AGENCY LISTINGS
scissors, rotary mats, cutters
sewing machine in good working order,
under 15 years old
Ziploc bags (quart and gallon sizes)
volunteers needed
Sewing help: either a one-time project
or ongoing.
Make cards that are appropriate
to include with the pillowcases.
Organizations to host a Community Sew
Day, where the community is invited
to come to your building to sew.
Help at Community Sew Days. Knowledge
of sewing machines is helpful but
not necessary.
St. John's Home

150 Highland Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 760-1293
Contact: Lori Lorraine
Email: llorraine@stjohnsliving.com
www.stjohnsliving.com
An Eden Home where we nurture
relationships between our elders and
our volunteers.
wish list
books on CD
books, large-print
CD player, personal-size CD players, CDs
cotton fabric for walker bags
DVD movies, DVD player
sun hats, visors
volunteers needed
Transporters to push wheelchairs
within the building.
Visitors who enjoy reminiscing
with our elders.
Ice Cream Shop.
Musicians.
Library cart.
Accompany elders and staff on outings.
Bingo volunteers.
Snack cart.
St. Joseph's
House of Hospitality
Rochester Catholic Worker
402 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Mailing Address:
PO Box 31049, Rochester, NY 14603
Phone: (585) 271-2323
Contact: George McVey
Email: macswim@frontiernet.net
www.saintjoeshouse.org
Serves lunch daily, operates a men's
emergency shelter, gives out clean men's
clothes, provides a shower, offers clothes
washing and makes available a local
phone; all with no charge to recipients.
Holds a weekly ecumenical service on
Tuesdays; advocates for those who are

homeless or on the brink of being there.
wish list
aprons, dish towels, bath towels
blankets
cleaning supplies: bathroom cleaner,
bleach, Pinesol, dish detergent,
laundry powder, scrub sponges
grocery-store items: sugar, mayonnaise,
margarine, butter, peanut butter, jelly
and jam, coffee, baked beans, mustard,
ketchup, paper towels, sandwich bags,
39-gallon trash bags, toilet paper
men's clothes: e.g. jeans, pants, t-shirts,
coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, winter hats,
gloves, boots, sneakers, white socks,
underwear
personal care items (travel-size):
toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant,
shaving cream, soap, disposable shaving
razors, hand lotion, foot powder, cream
silverware, salt and pepper shakers
sleeping bags
volunteers needed
Prepare and serve lunch: 9 am-1 pm
Sort clothes.
Clean.
Help staff night shelter.
(October 15 - April 15). Will train.
St. Josephs
Neighborhood Center
417 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 325-5260 x1002
Contact: Anne McKenna
Email: info@sjncenter.org
www.sjncenter.org
Provides comprehensive health care,
counseling and social work services
to individuals and families who lack
access to health insurance.
wish list
Esp. needed: personal-size care
products (soap, shampoo, deodorant,
toothpaste, single-wrapped
toothbrushes, lotion); disposable razors,
$10-15 Wegmans or Tops gift cards,
$10 gas cards, 10-ride city bus passes
(available at Tops/Wegmans)
cleaning supplies: disinfectant wipes
(e.g., Clorox wipes), aerosol air fresheners
(subtle scents), toilet bowl cleaner,
disinfectant aerosol bathroom cleaner,
distilled water (gallon-size), 13- and
30-gallon trash bags
gift cards: Staples or OfficeMax
grocery items: coffee (regular & decaf),
tea bags (regular), instant hot chocolate,
powdered coffee creamer, microwave
popcorn, napkins, toilet paper, paper
towels, Kleenex, brown paper lunch bags
office supplies: copy paper, white, 8.5 x 11,
25
yellow legal pads, business-size #10

envelopes, glue sticks, pens
volunteers needed
Health care providers: primary care
providers, nurses, dentists and dental
hygienists, podiatrists, orthopedists,
therapists and other specialists.
Gardeners.
Masonry work.
Committee and special events.
St. Peter's Kitchen

681 Brown Street
PO Box 11031
Rochester, NY 14611
Phone: (585) 235-6511
Contact: Patricia Lorenzen
Email: stpeterskitchen@dor.org
A soup kitchen serving the city's west side.
Soup kitchen: open Monday-Friday,
serving a hot meal at lunchtime from
noon-1:15 pm. Clothing closet: open
Thursdays from 9:30-11:00 am.
wish list
aluminum foil
baked beans, tuna, canned fruit, frozen
meats, sugar, butter, black pepper,
coffee, creamer, flour, 100% fruit juice,
beef and poultry gravy
garden supplies: dirt, mulch, garden tools
paper towels, napkins, toilet tissue,
Kleenex
Ziploc freezer bags, gallon size
volunteers needed
Drivers for picking up deliveries
on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
Manage a Foodlink Mobile Pantry
once a month.
Dishwashers on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Cooks for 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and 1st,
3rd and 4th Friday of each month.
St. Vincent de Paul Society/

St. Francis Xavier Cabrini
Conference
124 Evergreen Street
Rochester, NY 14605
Phone: (585) 338-2330
Contact: Peter Schaad
Email: pschaad@rochester.rr.com
A social ministry committee at St Francis
Xavier Cabrini working to improve the
quality of life in our community, and
provide basic household items to those
who cannot afford them.
wish list
dishes
electronics for recycling
(call for more information)
furniture: beds, dressers, table
and chairs, lamps, etc.
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linens
pots and pans
volunteers needed
Home visits.
Drivers for donation pickups.
Marketing person.
Grant writer.
Store volunteers.
Saint's Place
St. Louis Church
46 South Main Street
Pittsford, NY 14534
Phone: (585) 385-6860
Contact: Michele Quinn
Email: michele@saintsplace.org
www.saintsplace.org
Assists legal refugees starting their first
home in Rochester. The people we assist
are starting from scratch. They arrive with
only a few personal belongings.
wish list
Items should be in good or new condition.
appliances (small), esp. rice cookers, irons,
working vacuum cleaners, clock radios
baby diapers, all sizes
dishes, flatware, glasses
drying racks
furniture (gently used): dressers, twin
or double-size beds (no king size),
kitchen tables and chairs, coffee tables,
end tables, sofas, (no sofa beds or
recliners, please)
linens: full- and twin-size sheets and
comforters, blankets, towels (all sizes)
pots and pans, esp. large cooking
pots and saucepans
telephones (not battery-operated)
volunteers needed
Van drivers and crew: pickup and delivery
of donated furniture. Three hours/week
commitment. Assist with lifting furniture.
Assist students with their homework
and school projects Wednesdays at
St. Boniface Church and Thursdays at the
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit,
4:45-6:00 pm. Help adults learn English.
Sort and organize donations at our
Pittsford location. Two hours/week
commitment. Must have good mobility.
Sort clothing and assist refugees in
selecting clothing at St. John of
Rochester Church in Fairport.
Grant-writing strategies and activities.
Monthly evening meetings.
Plan and work on a fundraising committee,
plan and organize fundraisers.
Monthly meetings.
Public relations and marketing, project-byproject basis. Flexible schedule.
AGENCY LISTINGS
The Salvation Army

Rochester Area Services
70 Liberty Pole Way
PO Box 41210
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: (585) 987-9500
Contact: Tracy Dalykas
Email: admin@rochester
salvationarmy.org
www.rochestersalvationarmy.org
Includes Youth Enrichment Services;
Homeless Shelters (4); Emergency &
Family Services; Seasonal Services,
including the Christmas Toy Shop,
Adopt-A-Family and Project Bundle-Up;
and three Worship and Service Centers.
wish list
Bibles
blankets, sheets, bedspreads, towels,
washcloths
books for children
craft supplies for children
diapers, diaper wipes
fleece fabric
lawn mowers, gas, self-propelled (2)
personal care items: bar soap, shampoo,
feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes,
toothpaste, lotion, deodorant, etc.
postage stamps
power tools (e.g., blowers, edgers,
snow shovels)
shower curtains, heavy-duty
yarn
volunteers needed
Individuals and groups welcome.
Please call or email for information.
College Internships for Men, Women
and Youth Shelters.
Assist with serving and room setup,
packing food bags, storeroom
maintenance, cleaning, unloading
truck deliveries.
Maintain grounds and building,
snow removal, painting, minor repairs.
Special Events: annual golf tournament,
Project Bundle-Up, Christmas.
Seasonal Events (November-December):
toy distribution, food distribution,
Bell Ringers.
Saving Grace Ministries of

Rochester - Grace House
1140 Norton Street
Rochester, NY 14621
Mailing Address:
Grace House Rochester
PO Box 15383, Rochester NY 14615
Phone: (585) 473-9070
Contact: Rev. Jim Crowley
Email: infosgmr@sgmworld.org
www.sgmworld.org/rochester
Transitional homes for men who have
been recently released from incarceration
and have no means of support. Provides,

food, clothes, hygiene products, medical
linkages (including prescriptions and
mental health) case management,
parenting, mentoring, life skill classes,
money management, conflict resolution,
job training and education linkages, GED
prep and college readiness.
wish list
appliances: gas dryers, washing machines,
coffee pots
grocery-store items: dish soap, laundry
detergent, light bulbs, shampoo, Kleenex
gift cards: Wegmans, Tops
lamps
over-the-counter medications:
aspirin, antacids, Band-Aids, etc.
sheets (single-size 78 x 36), blankets,
pillows, bath towels, washcloths
personal care items: bars of soap,
mens deodorant, toothpaste, razors,
shaving cream,
volunteers needed
Painters, carpenters, electricians,
plumbers, general maintenance,
landscape, trades teachers, GED teachers.
Mentors.
SEAFISH
Transportation Service
220 Idlewood Road
Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: 585-271-5355 to volunteer
Contact: Esti Kilimnick
Email: ekilimnick@jfsrochester.org
www.jfsrochester.org
A free transportation service run by
volunteer drivers for low-income disabled
individuals who are unable to take
RTS buses. We serve zip codes 14618,
14620, 14607 and 14610.
Clients call 585-271-7111 to schedule rides.
volunteers needed
Drivers to provide transportation to
medical appointments, grocery shopping,
pharmacy prescription pickup, etc.
Second Chance
Bird Rescue, Inc.
PO Box 64183
Rochester, NY 14624
Phone: (585) 370-7157
Contact: Barb Vagg
Email: secondchancebirdrescue@
rochester.rr.com
www.secondchancebirdrescue.com
Mission: to temporarily re-home unwanted
or abused birds while we care for their
needs, establish a healthy diet and trusting
relationship, and identify a forever loving
home. We offer educational programs for
schools, daycares, home schooling, Girl
Scouts, Boy Scouts and much more.
wish list
air purifiers (large)
bird cages, perches, toys (all sizes),
toy-making parts
bird food: pellets, seeds, treats
bird play gyms
buckets
fresh fruits and veggies
gift cards: Pet$aver
handsoap, hand sanitizer, Listerine
land, donated, to build a sanctuary
newspaper
pet carriers
postage stamps
sheets (queen, king), towels, blankets
shop vac
sponges, scrubbies
van, working
volunteers needed
Must be 18 or older.
Answer phones, greet visitors,
show them around.
Clean cages.
Help with and work fundraisers.
Donation pickup.
Grant writers.
Advertising, public relations help.
The Senior Connection

c/o Lifespan
Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 244-8400 x152
Contact: Katie Jividen
Email: kjividen@lifespan-roch.org
A joint project with the U of R; evaluating
the impact of how having a volunteer
companion can help older adults enjoy
better health.
volunteers needed
People 55 years and older to provide two
friendly phone calls and two friendly visits
each month. Training provided. Free aging
well classes and mileage reimbursement.
Serenity House
1278 Brace Road
Victor, NY 14564
Phone: 585-924-5840
Contact: Kayko Harris Jarmuez
Email: director@serenity-house.org
www.serenity-house.org
Provides specialized care for the terminally
ill, their families and loved ones. Care
administered focuses on controlling pain,
as well as helping residents and their
families come to terms with the emotional
and spiritual issues they may be
encountering.
wish list
AGENCY LISTINGS
baby wipes
bath towels
bed sheets (twin, extra-long)
for men and women
cleaning supplies: unscented laundry
detergent, liquid handsoap, Lysol spray,
cleaning products with bleach
coffee (regular and decaffeinated),
non-dairy creamers, sugar
combs, brushes (new)
copy paper: white, colored
dryer sheets, fabric softener sheets
gift cards: Lowe's, Walmart, Wegmans,
Home Depot, OfficeMax, Staples
ink cartridges: Epson 676 black and color
light bulbs: outdoor halogen, indoor
halogen 65, 40, 60 watt
paper products: paper towels, tall kitchen
bags (clear or white only), 40-gallon
garbage bags, dry & wet Swiffer refills
postage stamps
sympathy cards
vinyl and latex gloves, medium and large
wild bird seed
volunteers needed
Caregivers: assist in the hands-on care
of our residents.
Help with fundraising activities,
gardening, cleaning and cooking.
Sisters of Mercy of the

Americas - NyPPaW Andrews Center
Shepherd Home
4646 Nine Mile Point Road

Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 377-8117
Contact: Robin Casella
Email: rcasella@fbhcm.org
Provides transportation service within
the Town of Perinton/Village of Fairport
for Perinton residents age 60 and older.
volunteers needed
Drivers (using their personal vehicles)
to transport Perinton seniors to and from
medical appointments and essential
errands. We offer mileage reimbursement
and provide supplementary insurance.
1959 Five Mile Line Road

Penfield, NY 14526
Phone: (585) 381-0890
Contact: Betsy Inglis
Email: betsy@shepherdhome.org
www.shepherdhome.org
A two-bed comfort-care home for
terminally ill persons whose physicians
have determined that they are within
the last three months of life.
wish list
cleaning supplies
copy paper
gift cards
paper products
postage stamps
towels and washcloths
trash bags, 13- and 30-gallon
volunteers needed
Hands-on caregivers.
Yard maintenance.
Experienced grant writer.
Baking for special events.
Fundraising committee members.
Experienced Board of Directors candidates.
123 Whittington Road

Rochester, NY 14609
Phone: (585) 654-5515
Contact: Sister Kathleen Kolmer
Email: Andyctr@rochester.rr.com
www.mercynyppaw.org
A special service home providing
24-hour care for children from infancy
to 12 years of age who suffer from
physical and emotional disabilities
such as Downs Syndrome; an inability
to see, walk or speak; various neurological
disorders; abuse and neglect. The Outreach
Program provides former children and
their families food, clothing, school
supplies and household items as needed.
wish list
baby diapers, wipes
bus passes
Clorox wipes
gift cards: grocery stores
ink for printer: HP 920
monetary donations
paper products, paper towels
postage stamps
SOFI Transportation/Elderbus
Sojourner House at Pathstone

30 Millbank Street
Rochester, NY 14619
Phone: (585) 436-7100 x104
Contact: Mia Young
Email: myoung@pathstone.org
www.sojournerhouse.org
Serves homeless women and their
children, and offers a continuum of care
which begins with providing shelter and
in most cases ends with a stabilized
family flourishing in a supportive
living environment.
wish list
All items must be NEW or UNUSED.
Please call to schedule a drop off.
baby products: diapers (all sizes including
Pull-Ups), wipes, soap, lotion, shampoo,
conditioner, infant formula (all varieties)

bath towels, washcloths
beds (new mattresses), kitchen tables,
couches
cookware (new), pots, pans
first-aid kits
gift cards for grocery store, discount store:
e.g. Wegmans, Tops, Target, Walmart
laundry detergent, disinfectant
cleaning products, dish soap
personal care items (full-size and
unopened): toothpaste, toothbrushes,
body lotion, bath and body soap,
shampoo, conditioner, deodorant,
feminine hygiene products,
disposable razors, etc.
pillows (standard-size), extra-long
twin- and queen-size sheets,
blankets, comforters
planners, calendars, accordion files
socks (all sizes)
toilet paper
underwear for women and children
(unopened packages - adult, plus
and childrens sizes)
volunteers needed
One-on-one tutoring and mentoring
for children grades K-12. Commit to
one night/week from 6:15-7:30 pm
for at least an entire semester.
Assist with arts program weekly.
Assist with childcare weeknight
evenings and weekend day hours.
Somali Community Outreach

& Education Center, Inc.
207 Tremont Street, Suite 112
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: (585) 694-1283
Contact: Mohamud Abdirashid
Email: scoec@hotmail.com
Mission: to provide services to help
Somalis and other refugees undergo
smooth transitional process, become
self-sufficient and successful through
the following programs: Job Search
and Employment Referral, Translation
& Interpretation, After-School Program,
Youth and Sport Program, Housing
Assistance, Childcare and
Parental Education, Transportation,
Counseling and Case Management,
Cultural Orientation, Citizenship.
wish list
computer desk and chairs
computers (desktop or laptop)
copier-fax machine
desk chairs for classroom
meeting table
monetary contributions for rent
office desk and chairs
printer-copier
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soccer equipment (pinnies, goals,

cleats, shin guards, uniforms)
soccer sponsorship
van (12-15 passengers)
volunteers needed
Teachers for weekends.
Grant writers.
Spiritus Christi
Mental Health Center
121 North Fitzhugh Street
Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: (585) 325-1180 x114
Contact: Maureen Marlow
Email: mmarlow@spirituschristi.org
Staff of volunteer, licensed mental-health
professionals provides mental health care
free of charge for youth and adults who
are uninsured or underinsured.
wish list
gift cards: Staples, Wegmans
money donation (any monetary value) $30 pays for one visit for a person in need
postage stamps
volunteers needed
Licensed therapists, psychiatrists
and nurse practitioners.
Fundraisers.
Grant writers.
Starbridge
1650 South Avenue, Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 546-1700
Contact: Jean Sciacchitano
Email: Jsciacchitano@starbridge.org
www.starbridge.org
Partners with people with disabilities,
their families and others who support
them, to realize fulfilling possibilities in
education, employment, health and
community living.
wish list
gift cards for haircuts and
recreational opportunities
gift cards: Wegmans, Tops, Walmart
RTS bus passes
school supplies
Strong Behavioral Health

300 Crittenden Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14642
Phone: (585) 275-3579
Contact: Barbara Legler
Email: Barbara_Legler@
urmc.rochester.edu
Offers a range of inpatient and outpatient
mental health and addiction services for
children, youth, adults and older adults.
wish list
arts and crafts supplies: e.g. construction
paper, fuse beads, bead kits, colored
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pencils, markers, paper, stencils, card

stock, Model Magic, felt posters to color,
paint by numbers, stamps, stamp pads,
watercolor paper and paint, Crayola
products, scrapbooking materials, 4 x 6
photo paper, pocket folders, acrylic paint,
white t-shirts, papier-mach boxes,
magazines, glue sticks, crayons,
coloring books
basketballs, Nerf basketball hoops and
basketballs, balls (soft) for Kickball,
beach balls
Bath & Body Works personal care products
Bingo prizes (e.g., cards, socks, lotion,
books, journals)
books for 12-18 years (new, gently used)
bus passes, 10-ride
CDs, relaxation
composition books
games: e.g. dominoes, checkers, Scrabble,
Sequence, Trouble, Sorry, Connect Four;
Leapfrog Leapster games (grades K-2),
crossword, word search, jigsaw puzzles;
playing cards, card games e.g. Uno,
Phase 10
gift certificates: music CDs, craft supplies,
games, etc.
Guitar Hero
guitar, karaoke system
iPods, iPod/CD players
K'Nex building sets (high need),
Duplo blocks, Hacky Sacks, baby dolls,
dollhouse, puzzles (grades 1-5), etc.
magazine subscriptions for waiting area
magazines without staples
(new or gently used)
rewards: dollar-store type items to be
used as small rewards for progress toward
goals: e.g. silly putty, koosh balls, etc.
stress balls (squishy)
Wii and Wii games
yoga mats
SWEM (Southwest
Ecumenical Ministries)
Community Services
350 Chili Avenue
Phone: (585) 235-4494
Contact: Karen Woodward
Email: swem.services1@gmail.com
A community food cupboard serving the
southwest region of Rochester/Monroe
County. Provides emergency food bags
at satellite sites through requests to a
telephone Help-Line. Delivers monthly
food bags to elderly clients with limited
finances and Christmas dinner baskets to
those in need. Offers Client Choice where
the client shops in the cupboard. Foodlink
Mobile Pantry comes one day
a month to distribute food.
wish list
AGENCY LISTINGS
food donations
paper bags (regular brown grocery bags)
volunteers needed
Help obtain food, pack and distribute.
Answer the Help-Line requests. Times
are flexible, training is given, and the
calls can be forwarded to your home.
Esp. needed: drivers the 3rd Saturday
morning of the month to deliver food
to our senior clients.
Buy fresh fruits and vegetables at
the public market or farmers markets.
Trillium Health
259 Monroe Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 210-4244
Contact: Pamela Rogers
Email: progers@trilliumhealthny.org
www.trilliumhealth.org
Dedicated to offering a compassionate
approach to quality health care,
behavioral wellness, adult day health,
health insurance assistance, sexually
transmitted infection (STI) testing,
cancer screening, harm reduction services,
Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS care, health
education and outreach, public advocacy,
food cupboard, transportation and
housing services, emergency financial
aid and peer support groups.
wish list
bottled water
canned pet food
casual clothing for men and women: e.g.
athletic wear, socks, underwear, t-shirts
holiday gifts for children under 16
laundry detergent
linens, towels and washcloths
nonperishable food items: e.g. canned
goods, baby food, juices, peanut butter,
jelly, dry cereals, pasta, healthy snacks
personal care items (men and women):
e.g. razors, body soap, shampoo, lotion,
deodorant, oral hygiene, sanitary items,
toilet paper
winter items: hats, scarves, gloves, coats,
boots, blankets
volunteers needed
Volunteers are appreciated throughout the
year for a variety of tasks, big and small.
Please call Marcia Famolaro at (585) 2104188 or mfamolaro@trilliumhealthny.org.
Twelve Corners
Day Care Center
155 Canal View Boulevard
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 272-0880
Contact: Darlene Smythe
Email: TwelveCornersDayCare@
hotmail.com
www.twelvecornersdaycare.com
Provides care for children 6 weeks-5 years

at our Canal View location; and for children
5-12 years of age at our School Age
location: 2131 Elmwood Avenue,
(585) 271-6830.
wish list
arts and crafts supplies: yarn, felt, colored
paper, cookie cutters, fabric scraps
batteries: AA, C, D
board games
books and toys, ages 3 months-12 years
CD players
child gates
cleaning supplies
clothes, dress-up, for children
diapers, disposable
digital cameras
easel paper, large rolls
financial donations
gift cards and adult presents
for staff recognition
laminator
office supplies
riding toys
software, educational
washcloths, towels
volunteers needed
Minor maintenance and small repairs.
Minor landscaping: tree/bush trimming.
Musical person to perform for children.
TYKEs
(Theatre Young Kids Enjoy)
JCC - 1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
Phone: (585) 461-2000 x269
Contact: Freyda Schneider
Email: tykes@rochester.rr.com
www.tykestheatre.org
Created to captivate children and their
families with best-loved bedtime stories,
fairy tales, and literature brought alive on
stage by adult, professional actors. Inspires
an appreciation of the arts, fosters an
awareness of literature and promotes
communications and social interaction
skills while teaching important life lessons.
wish list
acrylic paint, assorted colors
9-volt batteries
bottled water, individual-serving size
CDRs, blank
gray primer, indoor/outdoor
paint rollers, paintbrushes (clean),
trays and tray liners
plastic containers, empty
(for mixing paint)
plastic cups
services needed: postcard printing,
photography
VA Medical Center
400 Fort Hill Avenue
Phone: (585) 393-7759
Contact: Robin Johnson
Email: robin.johnson2@va.gov
Veterans' health care facility. Provides both
inpatient and outpatient treatment.
wish list
air mattresses
alarm clocks
gift cards: Walmart, Wegmans,
Tops, gasoline
grocery-store items: ground regular
and decaf coffee, cream, sugar,
nonperishable food items, baked mixes
(muffins, cookies, etc.), English muffins,
peanut butter, jelly, soft candy, sugarless
candy, napkins, Styrofoam plates and
cups, plastic silverware, dish soap
model and paint-by-number kits
personal care items: e.g., toothbrushes,
toothpaste, shampoo, lotion,
deodorant, shaving cream
phone cards, prepaid
postage stamps
sneakers, all sizes
socks, underwear, t-shirts (all new)
sweatshirts, sweatpants (new)
tickets to baseball games, movies,
fast-food restaurants
wallets
winter coats, knit hats, gloves, shoes, boots
volunteers needed
Clerical: typing, filing, phone calls.
Drive vans to and from clinic
appointments at Canandaigua VAMC,
Rochester Outpatient Clinic, Syracuse
and Buffalo VA Medical Centers to
assist outpatient veterans.
Companion therapy, visitation,
feeding hospitalized veterans.
Veterans Outreach
Center, Inc. (VOC)
459 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 546-1081
Contact: Michele Michaels
Email: info@veteransoutreachcenter.org
www.veteransoutreachcenter.org
Offers transitional housing, mental
health services, educational and vocational
training programs, and other supportive
services for veterans and their families;
and provides referrals to community
resources for substance abuse treatment,
domestic violence issues, post-traumatic
stress disorders, parenting skills, and other
personal development and empowerment
programs. Operates STARS & STRIPES
The Flag Store at 455 South Avenue
offering a vast selection of American,
National and Military flags.
wish list
cartridges: HP45, HP75, HP92A,
Dell series 11, Kodak 10XL
CDs and DVDs (blank)
chairs (4 matching) for round table
chairs for reception area
cleaning supplies: hand sanitizer, air
freshener, tall kitchen garbage bags,
dishwashing liquid, paper towels, etc.
computer accessories: canned air,
screen cleaner, anti-static screen cloths,
flash drives (2 GB or more)
computers, desktop (5),
Windows 0S7 or newer
flat files for art storage
floor mats, large, non-skid (6)
freezers, upright (3), commercial (1)
headphones, 12 sets matching
kitchen: pots, pans, baking pans, non-stick
skillets, knives, knife sharpener, cooking
utensils, silverware, plates, glasses
milk, 20 gallons weekly
office supplies: copy paper, pens, lined
tablets, clipboards, rubberbands, paper
clips, envelopes, Scotch tape, etc.
table set with 6-8 chairs
vacuum cleaners (6)
video camera
For addition items, visit www.
communitywishbook.org.
volunteers needed
Many volunteer opportunities are available.
Please contact Kristen Hoag
at (585) 546-1081 or find a volunteer
application online at www veteransoutreach
center.org/ways-to-help/volunteer.
Villa of Hope
3300 Dewey Avenue
Rochester, NY 14616
Phone: (585) 865-1550 x284
Contact: Gerianne Puskas
Email: Gerianne.Puskas@
villaofhope.org
www.villaofhope.org
Responsive provider of services to children
and their families in our county and state.
Serves over 2,000 youth a year through a
comprehensive range of programs, from
kids with mental health issues to youth
with chemical dependency addictions.
wish list
All gifts should be teen appropriate.
alarm clocks
art supplies
backpacks
basketballs, footballs, soccer balls
bedding (new): twin comforters,
sheets, pillows
books
duffel bags, sports bags
AGENCY LISTINGS
gift cards: books,
crafts, electronics, sports, iTunes
hair dryers, flat irons, curling irons
infant car seats (new)
infant diapers
journals, school supplies
MP3 players, iPods, headphones
sweatshirts (new), hooded (XL),
boys or girls
towels and washcloths
winter gloves, hats, scarves (new)
volunteers needed
Administrative, editing and
design project support.
Help organize and run fundraising events,
research, database and reporting work.
Various property beautification projects.
Help plan and volunteer at events
fundraising, family and cultivation.
Visiting Nurse Service of

Rochester and Monroe County
2180 Empire Boulevard
Webster, NY 14580
Phone: (585) 787-8748
Contact: Kate Whitman
Email: kwhitman@VNSnet.com
www.VNSnet.com
Provides compassionate home health care
and services to preserve quality of life and
independence. We provide hospice care,
Meals On Wheels and the Nurse-Family
Partnership program which promotes the
health and self-sufficiency of low-income,
first-time mothers and their children.
wish list
baby bathtubs, bath seats, booster seats,
bouncy seats, diapers, diaper bags, gates,
highchairs, monitors, sleep sacks, strollers
bed alarms
blankets, lightweight
body pillows
breast feeding pillows, cover-ups
bus passes, monthly
cat or dog food for pets
(unopened: canned or dry)
comfort-care supplies: e.g.,
table fans, pillows, cotton sheets
hats, gloves, scarves: adult size
(newly purchased or handmade)
hospital gowns
lap blankets, hand-knitted
Pack 'n Play units, fitted sheets for
Pack 'n Plays
twin sheets, long (with fitted sheet)
fits mattress up to 18-inches deep
walker bags, double-handled
Yaktrax traction cleats for snow and ice
volunteers needed
Deliver Meals On Wheels. Easy to follow
routes take about an hour. Weekly,
monthly, or just a few times a year.
Call 787-8326 or visit www.VNSnet.com/

meals-on-wheels for more information.
Hospice: loyal, caring, and compassionate
individuals interested in providing
comfort to terminally ill patients and
their families.
Call 787-2233 x8247 or visit www.VNSnet.
com/hospice-care for more information.
Webster Comfort Care Home

700 Holt Road
Webster, NY 14580
Phone: (585) 872-5290
Contact: Maisy Buckley
Email:VolunteerCoord@
webstercomfortcare.org
www.webstercomfortcare.org
Community-based comfort care home,
committed to providing comprehensive
and compassionate care to the
terminally ill and their families in
a home-like atmosphere.
wish list
copy paper
gift cards: Target, BJ's, Wegmans,
Bed Bath & Beyond
grocery-store items: Ziploc bags (storage
and freezer, all sizes), aluminum foil,
wax paper, Stretch-Tight, tissues, Clorox
2, Eco light-bulbs (40w CFL soft-white,
floodlights 65w soft-white), dishcloths,
8-oz. cans of veggies, canned soup, tall
kitchen trash bags, soap (laundry,
dishwasher, hand), wet Swiffers, gloves
(latex and non-latex), toilet paper,
napkins, paper plates, 8-oz. jelly jars,
regular and wide-mouth canning
rings and lids
jar-mix ingredients: white flour, white
sugar, brown sugar, beef and chicken
bouillon granules, dried lentils and split
peas, barley, white rice, tri-color small
pasta (rotini or wheels), quick oats,
corn meal, chopped walnuts and
almonds, butterscotch, peanut butter,
white and chocolate chips, toffee bits,
dried apple slices, chopped or minced
dried onion, chili seasoning mix
office supplies: ballpoint pens, #10 pencils,
colored markers, Post-it notes (all sizes),
envelopes (business-size)
postage stamps, "Forever"
volunteers needed
Provide basic personal care with duties
deemed appropriate by the nurse.
Computer IT person with solid knowledge
of Microsoft programs. Call for details.
Design and create brochures, information
packets, posters and fundraising
campaign books.
Maintenance needs of the yard and house;
general garden maintenance.
Help raise money through campaigns
and events, and generate and promote
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communications with the community

and the media.
Clerical support. Call for details.
We welcome situations where individuals,
companies, or groups wish to create
their own personalized roles.
Wild Wings, Inc.

at Mendon Ponds Park
27 Pond Road
Phone: (585) 334-7790
Contact: Terry Kozakiewicz
Email: info@wildwingsinc.org
www.wildwingsinc.org
Fosters awareness, enhances respect,
and promotes personal responsibility
for the natural world. Houses permanently
injured birds of prey.
wish list
batteries: AAA
brooms
copy/computer paper
garden tools, shovels, wheelbarrow
gloves, latex disposable; work and
garden gloves
grocery-store items: freezer bags (large),
55-gallon trash bags, paper towels,
napkins
hydrogen peroxide
lumber, 2 x 4, 1 x 6 (not pressure treated)
mops
postage stamps
poster frames
snow shovels
sunflower seed
tree pole trimmer
used ink cartridges from printers,
for recycling
vacuum cleaner
venison, uncooked chicken drumsticks only
volunteers needed
Gift shop, hours 9:30 am-2 pm.
Willow Domestic
Violence Center
PO Box 39601
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: (585) 232-7353
Contact: Donation Assistant x224
Email: donationasst@willow
centerny.org
www.WillowCenterNY.org
Mission: to prevent domestic violence
and ensure every survivor has access to
the services and supports needed along
the journey to a safe and empowered life.
wish list
Please check our website for additional
items. Call for drop-off location and hours.
diapers (size 2 and 6)
pajamas, women and children
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AGENCY LISTINGS
school supplies
sheets and blankets (twin size)
socks for women and children (new)
toys (new)
underwear, women and children (new)
women's slippers, flip-flops
volunteers needed
Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator
at 232-5200 x234.
pencil sharpeners, electric

picnic tables for W&B Gell Center
of the Finger Lakes
plants, lamps, floor lamps
plates, bowls, platters, matching sets
Rubbermaid bins, clear, large for storage
snowblower for sidewalk area
vacuum cleaner
word board games (Scrabble, Boggle, etc.)
Women's Care Center
Young Women's
College Prep, Inc.
3252 Lake Avenue

Rochester, NY 14612
Phone: (585) 865-0360
Contact: Joan McCarthy
www.RochesterWomensCare.com
Serves women and their young children
in need. Offers free pregnancy tests,
and provides emotional support,
encouragement and material assistance
for pregnant women and mothers.
wish list
baby items (new or gently used): strollers,
Pack n Plays, highchairs, bassinets,
swings, baby gates
baby clothes, boys new or gently used:
esp. sizes newborn-3 months, 3-6
months, 6-9 months, 2T
blanket and terry sleepers, baby gowns
crib sheets
diapers
formula, esp. Enfamil
girls clothes (new or gently used): esp. 2T
hooded towels
onesies, socks, unisex bibs
volunteers needed
Peer counselors. Training provided.
Telephone counselors. Training provided.
Sort donations, prepare materials
to aid clients.
Writers & Books

Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: (585) 473-2590 x103
Contact: Kathy Pottetti
Email: kathyp@wab.org
www.wab.org
Promotes reading and writing as
lifelong activities for people of all
ages and backgrounds.
wish list
card stock or specialty papers (any size)
carpet cleaning system, heavy-duty
CD player, portable
clocks for classrooms
coat tree/rack (3)
copy paper, 8.5 x 11, all colors
Magnetic Poetry and board
office furniture (new): couches,
chairs, carpets
311 Flower City Park

Rochester, NY 14615
Phone: (585) 254-0320 x1112
Contact: Jacqueline Procope-Isaacs
Email: jisaacs@youngwomens
collegeprep.org
www.youngwomenscollegeprep.org
Mission: to break the cycle of poverty
for young urban girls by increasing their
economic self-sufficiency through
improved leadership skills, career
awareness, college readiness and college
access. Creates, implements and supports
innovative programs that educate the
whole girl academically, socially
and emotionally.
wish list
books
college banners (www.collegeflagsand
banners.com/college_pennantsets_
390_ctg.html)
gym scooters
school supplies
sports equipment: basketballs, 28.5 inch,
cleats, floor hockey sticks and indoor
balls, frisbees, Kan Jam, kickballs, soccer
balls (size 5, like new), softball bats,
gloves, balls, stability balls, yoga blocks,
tennis racquets
volunteers needed
Provide support and opportunities
to the students to enhance their
learning experiences.
Tutors: people of all ages to help out
in our after-school tutoring program
Monday-Thursday 3:30-5:00 pm.
Host a fundraiser: car washes, bake sales,
book drives, concerts, anything!
Provide students with a half day
of job shadowing.
Members for advisory committees
including health and wellness, student
leadership conference, and engagement.
No previous experience or specific skills
are necessary.
Youth for Christ, USA

(Rochester Chapter)
YWCA of Rochester
and Monroe County
1 Favor Street
Rochester, NY 14608
Phone: (585) 256-5050
Contact: Larry Waller
Email: office@yfcrochester.org
www.yfcrochester.org
Offers an after-school program to anyone
who lives within the Rochester city limits,
regardless of race, gender or ethnicity.
Serves children ages 5-21. Provides
mentoring and social development
through seasonal sports leagues.
wish list
arts and crafts kits and supplies: stickers,
glitter glue, glue sticks (all sizes),
markers, Sharpies, scrapbook supplies,
crayons, construction paper
baby toys of all sizes (no stuffed animals)
baby wipes, diapers, diaper pails, diaper
rash cream, lotion, baby powder, baby
shampoo, etc.
board games: Life, Monopoly, Sorry, Clue
card games: Skipbo, Uno
cleaning supplies: disinfectant wipes, toilet
cleaning supplies, paper towels, dust mops
cooking supplies: pots, pans, serving
trays spoons and dishes
first-aid kits
for babies: strollers, highchairs, playpens
(new or used)
gift cards: Wegmans, Walmart, BJ's,
Hess, etc.
household items: microwaves, toaster
ovens, lamps, bed sets, etc.
laptop computers, good working condition
monetary gifts (can be donated online)
office supplies: pens, pencils, paper clips,
copy paper, Post-it notes, tape (clear,
masking, packing), etc.
paper products: paper plates, napkins,
plastic cups and tableware
restroom supplies: toilet paper, handsoap,
paper towels
school supplies for all ages
volunteers needed
Mentors for one year, need to be at least
21 years old, have a NYS driver license
and a reliable vehicle.
Organize donations a few hours bi-weekly.
Update contact and donor database.
Spruce up the building (one-time
volunteer day for groups or individuals).
Snack Bar workers for special events.
Clerical: filing, answer phone,
calling donors.
Please visit communitywishbook.org for
additional wish list and volunteer needs.
40 Bittner Street
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: (585) 368-2261
Contact: Chrissie Irish
Email: cirish@ywcarochester.org
www.ywcarochester.org
Programs focus on providing support
for pregnant and parenting teens and
their babies, and on offering a continuum
of housing for women of all ages and
family situations.
wish list
Because of limited storage, we regret that
we are not able to accept used items other
than used cell phones.
Adopt-A-Family donors ( individuals or
groups) to donate holiday gift items for
women and children: 1-3 gifts for each
"adopted" family member
baby and toddler clothes (new)
canned and boxed foods: e.g. soup, cereal
diapers, diaper bags and infant formula
(all sizes, varieties - unexpired, please)
gift cards: bookstores, shoe stores,
maternity stores, grocery stores, movie
theaters, children's museums, etc.
linens (new): twin-size sheet sets,
comforters, blankets, mattress pads,
bath towels, washcloths
personal care items: (new, unopened)
hand and body lotion, shampoo,
conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothpaste,
toothbrushes, hairbrushes, combs,
womens razors, washcloths (Please, no
mouthwashes or medicines like Tylenol,
etc.)
powdered laundry detergents
strollers, highchairs, baby carriers, car
seats, cribs (For liability reasons, items
must be brand new.)
volunteers needed
Mentors.
Please call Ruth Kramer at 368-2265
or rkramer@ywcarochester.org for many
opportunities.
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ITEMS NEEDED
Have an item to donate? Here's who needs it!
In this Index, "Wish List" items are grouped by categories. Please see the alphabetical Agency Listings starting on page 3
for more information, including the agency's contact person, email, phone number and details on the items needed.
CATEGORIES:
Appliances
Arts & Crafts Supplies
Baby Items
Batteries
Books
Building and Home Improvement
Cameras, Video Cameras
CD & MP3 Players, Sound Equipment
CDs, Tapes, Records
Clothing
Computers, iPads, Tablets
Computers: Accessories
Computers: Printers, Cartridges

Computers: Used Cartridges to Recycle
Computers: Software, Games
Copiers, Copier Toner
Copy Paper
DVD Players, TVs, VCRs
DVDs, Videos, Video Movies
Furniture, Carpeting
Gift Cards, Phone Cards
Gifts, Prizes, Holiday Items, etc.
Grocery Store Items
(Food, Cleaning Supplies, etc.)
Home Decor
Kitchen Items
(Dishes, Pots, Pans, Utensils, etc.)
Lawn and Garden, Outdoor Items
Linens (Blankets, Sheets, Towels, etc.)
Magazines, Subscriptions
Medical and Safety Items
Miscellaneous Items
Money Donations, Sponsorships
Musical Instruments, Music
Office Furniture
Office Supplies & Equipment
Outdoor Furniture
Personal Care Items
Pet & Animal Supplies

Photographic Supplies
(Projectors, Tripods, Albums, etc.)
Postage Stamps
Recreation, Travel, Exercise, Sports,
and Camping Items
School & Classroom Supplies
Services Needed
Tickets, Passes, Tokens
Tools
Toys and Games
(includes Puzzles, Video Games)
Vans, Vehicles, Auto Supplies
Appliances
A Meal and More
American Cancer Society Hope Lodge
Bridges for Brain Injury
Catholic Charities Community Services
Coffee Connection/Project Empower
Community Lutheran Ministry
East House
Epilepsy - Pralid
Flower City Habitat for Humanity
Greece Ecumenical Clothing Closet
Habitat for Humanity of Ontario County
Harbor House of Rochester
Hearing Loss Association of America
Hochstein School of Music & Dance
Hope Hall
No One Left Behind
Open Door Mission
Oregon Leopold Child Care Center
Saint's Place
Saving Grace Ministries of Rochester
Second Chance Bird Rescue
VA Medical Center
Veterans Outreach Center
Villa of Hope
Visiting Nurse
Wild Wings
Writers & Books
Arts & Crafts Supplies
American Red Cross
Angels of Mercy
Camp Haccamo
Catholic Family Center
CDS Monarch
Charles Settlement House
Child Life Program, Roch General Hospital
Children Awaiting Parents
The Community Place - Aging Services
CP Rochester
Craft Bits & Pieces
CURE Childhood Cancer Association
DePaul
Early Childhood Education Quality
East House
Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
First Community Interfaith Institute
The Friendly Home
Friendship Children's Center
Girls on the Run of Greater Rochester
Golisano Children's Hospital
The Hickok Center for Brain Injury
Holy Childhood
Jefferson Avenue Childhood Development
Partners in Community Development
Rochester Hearing and Speech Center

St. John's Home
The Salvation Army
Twelve Corners Day Care Center
VA Medical Center
Villa of Hope
Baby Items
Alternatives for Battered Women
Angel Care Ministry
Aurora House of Western Monroe County
Cameron Community Ministries
Camp Haccamo
Canandaigua Comfort Care Home
CP Rochester
Daystar for Medically Fragile Children
Dimitri House
Holy Childhood
Isaiah House
Mercy Community Services
Mothers in Need of Others Ministry
Mount Carmel House
National Center for Missing Children
Saint's Place
The Salvation Army
Serenity House
Sisters of Mercy Center
Sunset House
Villa of Hope
Visiting Nurse Service
Willow Domestic Violence Center
Women's Care Center
YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County
Batteries
Hope Hall
Mount Carmel House
Pet Pride of New York
TYKEs
Wild Wings
Books
Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester
Children's Center Hall of Justice
CompassionNet-Lifetime Care
Compeer Rochester
CP Rochester
Craft Bits & Pieces
DePaul
Epilepsy - Pralid
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Friends of the Rochester Public Library

Hill Haven Rochester General
Rochester Education Foundation
Rochester Museum & Science Center
Rush Public Library
St. John's Home
The Salvation Army
Villa of Hope
Young Women's College Prep
Building and Home Improvement
American Red Cross
Gates Recreation & Parks Department
Girl Scouts of Western New York
Hope Hall
New York Museum of Transportation
Serenity House
TYKEs
Wild Wings
Cameras, Video Cameras
American Red Cross
Delphi Drug and Alcohol Council
East House
Epilepsy - Pralid
CD & MP3 Players,
Sound Equipment
CP Rochester
East House
ITEMS NEEDED INDEX

St. John's Home
Villa of Hope
Writers & Books
CDs, Tapes, Records
DePaul
Epilepsy - Pralid
Friends of Rochester Public Library
Notre Dame Learning Center
St. John's Home
TYKEs
Clothing
American Red Cross
Angels of Mercy
Compeer Rochester
DePaul
Dimitri House
Irondequoit Community Cupboard
Isaiah House
Open Door Mission
Perinton Historical Soc Fairport Museum

St. John's Home
St. Joseph's House of Hospitality
Trillium Health
VA Medical Center
Villa of Hope
Women's Care Center
Computers, iPads, Tablets
GRCC - Faith in Action Network
No One Left Behind
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Somali Community Outreach & Education
Computers: Accessories
East House
Genesee Land Trust
Computers:
Printers, Cartridges
Angels of Mercy
G.R.A.S.P.
Hope Hall
Loop Ministries Food Pantry
Mercy Bridges
Rush Public Library
Serenity House
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
Computers:
Used Cartridges to Recycle
Mercy Bridges
Open Door Mission
Wild Wings
Computers: Software, Games
Epilepsy - Pralid
Copiers, Copier Toner
Copy Paper
Advent House
Angels of Mercy
Benincasa
Church Women United in Rochester
Holy Childhood
Hope Hall
Isaiah House
Journey Home
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society
Mercy Bridges
Mount Carmel House
Open Door Mission
Paws and Purrs Rescue
Rush Public Library
St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center
Serenity House
Shepherd Home
Wild Wings
Writers & Books
DVD Players, TVs, VCRs
East House
Regional Center for Independent Living
St. John's Home
DVDs, Videos, Video Movies
CDS Monarch
DePaul
East House
ElderONE
Epilepsy - Pralid
St. John's Home
Furniture, Carpeting
Cobblestone School
No One Left Behind
Saint's Place
Writers & Books
Gift Cards, Phone Cards
Many listed agencies have requested gift
cards, gas cards, and phone cards.
See individual Agency Listings
for specific requests.
ITEMS NEEDED INDEX

Gifts, Prizes, Holiday Items, etc.
American Red Cross
CP Rochester
Craft Bits & Pieces
DePaul
Epilepsy - Pralid
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Serenity House
Trillium Health
Grocery Store Items
(Food, Cleaning Supplies, etc.)
A Meal and More
Advent House
American Red Cross
Angels of Mercy
Benincasa
Brockport Ecumenical Food Shelf
Camp Haccamo
Children's Center at the Hall of Justice
Community Food Cupboard of Rochester
CP Rochester
Dimitri House
FISH/RHAFT
Four Legged Friends Animal Adoption
G.R.A.S.P.
Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf
Hilton Parma Emergency Food Shelf
Holy Childhood
Hope Hall
Isaiah House
Journey Home
Life Solutions of Hamlin, Food Pantry
Mission Share
Mount Carmel House
NY Bee Wellness
Open Door Mission
Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf
Pet Pride of New York Inc.
R Community Bikes
Rochester Childfirst Network, Center City
St. Peter's Kitchen
Serenity House
Shepherd Home
Sunset House
SWEM Community Services
Trillium Health
TYKEs
VA Medical Center
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Wild Wings
Home Decor
American Red Cross
Craft Bits & Pieces
Writers & Books
Kitchen Items
(Dishes, Pots, Pans, Utensils, etc.)
A Meal and More
American Red Cross
CP Rochester
East House
Journey Home
No One Left Behind
Saint's Place
Writers & Books
Lawn and Garden,
Outdoor Items
CDS Monarch
Charlotte - Genesee Lighthouse Historical
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CP Rochester
ElderONE
Genesee Land Trust
Isaiah House
Mount Carmel House
St. Peter's Kitchen
The Salvation Army
Wild Wings
Writers & Books
Linens
(Blankets, Sheets, Towels, etc.)
American Red Cross
Angel Care Ministry
Angels of Mercy
Craft Bits & Pieces
East House
G.R.A.S.P.
Isaiah House
Mount Carmel House
No One Left Behind
Open Door Mission
Saint's Place
ITEMS NEEDED INDEX

The Salvation Army
Serenity House
Shepherd Home
Trillium Health
Two Doors Community Resource Center
Villa of Hope
Women's Care Center
Magazines, Subscriptions
Medical and Safety Items
CP Rochester
Holy Childhood
Medical Motor Service
NY Bee Wellness
Open Door Mission
Serenity House
Wild Wings
Miscellaneous Items
For these items, see the Agency Listings
or use the Search Box at www.
communitywishbook.org
Money Donations, Sponsorships
Most listed agencies are glad to accept
monetary donations and sponsorships.
See individual Agency Listings for those
that have specific purposes listed.

Musical Instruments, Music
American Red Cross
Epilepsy - Pralid
Office Furniture
CDS Monarch
Genesee Land Trust
Office Supplies and Equipment
American Red Cross
Angels of Mercy
CDS Monarch
CP Rochester
Dimitri House
Genesee Land Trust
Holy Childhood
Hope Hall
Mercy Bridges
Mission Share
Mount Carmel House
Open Door Mission
R Community Bikes
RSVP of Livingston County at Lifespan
RSVP of Monroe County at Lifespan
Rush Public Library
Saint's Place
Villa of Hope
Wild Wings
Writers & Books
Outdoor Furniture
CDS Monarch
Writers & Books
Personal Care Items
A Meal and More
Angels of Mercy
Big Brothers Big Sister
Camp Haccamo
Community Food Cupboard of Rochester
CP Rochester
DePaul
Dimitri House
East House
Epilepsy - Pralid
Journey Home
Mission Share
Open Door Mission
The Salvation Army
Serenity House
Trillium Health
VA Medical Center
Pet and Animal Supplies
G.R.A.S.P.
Nuts for Mutts Rescue
Serenity House
Trillium Health
Wild Wings
Photographic Supplies
(Projectors, Tripods, Albums, etc.)
American Red Cross
ITEMS NEEDED INDEX

Postage Stamps
Advent House
Angels of Mercy
Benincasa
Dimitri House
G.R.A.S.P.
Hope Hall
Isaiah House
Journey Home
Mercy Bridges
Mount Carmel House
Open Door Mission
Rush Public Library
The Salvation Army
Serenity House
Shepherd Home
Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center
Sunset House
VA Medical Center
Wild Wings
Recreation, Travel, Exercise,
Sports and Camping Items
American Red Cross
CDS Monarch
Cobblestone School
CP Rochester
DePaul
East House
Holy Childhood
Hope Hall
R Community Bikes
VA Medical Center
Villa of Hope
School and Classroom Supplies
CDS Monarch
Cobblestone School
CP Rochester
Epilepsy - Pralid
Mission Share
Starbridge
Villa of Hope
Services Needed
Genesee Land Trust
NY Bee Wellness
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TYKEs
Tickets, Passes, Tokens
American Red Cross
CDS Monarch
Compeer Rochester
DePaul
East House
Epilepsy - Pralid
Give-A-Lift c/o Lifespan
Starbridge
VA Medical Center
Tools
Wild Wings
Toys and Games
(includes Puzzles, Video Games)
CDS Monarch
Cobblestone School
CompassionNet-Lifetime Care
Compeer Rochester
CP Rochester
Craft Bits & Pieces
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East House
ElderONE
Epilepsy - Pralid
ITEMS NEEDED INDEX

Writers & Books
Vans, Vehicles, Auto Supplies
American Red Cross

Hope Hall

Genesee Land Trust
Open Door Mission
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Have an Interest in Volunteering? There's an agency that needs you!
Please see the alphabetical Agency Listings starting on page 3 for more information on any listing,
including the agency's contact person, email, phone number and details on the volunteer position.
CATEGORIES:
General (various)
Activities & Programs
Administrative, Professional,
Planning and Grants
Animal Care, Work with Animals
Baby & Child Care
Camping Programs
Caregivers, Companions and
Friendly Visitors
Computer & Technology Applications
Drivers, Transportation, Delivery
Education, Tutors, Docents, Facilitators
Food Preparation & Service
Fundraising Administration
Gardening, Landscaping, Yard Work
Gift Shops, Retail Sales
Housekeeping, Cleaning
Maintenance, Repair, Painting
and Skilled Trades
Medical
Mentors
Office, Clerical, Receptionists

Publicity, Promotion, Advocacy
Speakers
Special Events
Supplies: Clothing, Food, Donations
Telephone Calling & Counseling
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
General Volunteer Needs

This category consists of all volunteer
opportunities that do not fit into other
specific categories.
American Red Cross
Angel Care Ministry
CP Rochester
Craft Bits & Pieces
East House
Open Door Mission
The Rochester Gay Men's Chorus

Rochester Global Connections
Trillium Health
Activities and Programs
Angels of Mercy
Epilepsy - Pralid
The Friendly Home
St. John's Home
Administrative, Professional,
Planning, Grants

Cobblestone School
Saint's Place
Shepherd Home
Villa of Hope
Animal Care, Work with Animals
G.R.A.S.P.

Baby & Child Care
Children's Center Hall of Justice
Camping Programs
Caregivers, Companions and
Friendly Visitors
Advent House
The Association Blind Visually Impaired
Benincasa
Compeer Rochester
Dimitri House
ElderONE
The Friendly Home
Isaiah House
Journey Home
Mount Carmel House
No One Left Behind
Partners in Caring - Respite at Lifespan
St. John's Home
The Salvation Army
The Senior Connection at Lifespan
Serenity House
Shepherd Home
VA Medical Center
Computer and Technology
Applications
Drivers, Transportation
and Delivery
American Red Cross
The Association Blind Visually Impaired
Dimitri House
Elderberry Express
FISH/RHAFT
The Friendly Home
Give-A-Lift c/o Lifespan
Greece F.I.S.H.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED INDEX

No One Left Behind
St. Peter's Kitchen
Saint's Place
SEAFISH Transportation Service
SOFI Transportation/Elderbus
VA Medical Center
Education, Tutors,
Docents, Facilitators
CP Rochester
East House
Friends of the Rochester Public Market
Mercy Bridges
No One Left Behind
Saint's Place
Food Preparation and Service
A Meal and More

Dimitri House
Journey Home
Open Door Mission
St. Peter's Kitchen
The Salvation Army
Serenity House
Shepherd Home
Fundraising Administration
Advent House
No One Left Behind
Saint's Place
Serenity House
Shepherd Home
Villa of Hope
Gardening, Landscaping,
Yard Work
CP Rochester
Genesee Land Trust
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Rush Public Library
Serenity House
Shepherd Home
Villa of Hope
Gift Shops, Retail Sales
The Friendly Home
Friends of the Rochester Public Market
Rush Public Library
St. John's Home
Wild Wings
Housekeeping, Cleaning
Advent House
Angel Care Ministry
Dimitri House
Journey Home
The Salvation Army
Maintenance, Repair, Painting,
Skilled Trades
Journey Home
No One Left Behind
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The Salvation Army
Serenity House
Medical
American Red Cross
Mentors
Compeer Rochester
Women's Care Center
Office, Clerical, Receptionists
Advent House
American Red Cross
CP Rochester
Dimitri House

Hill Haven - Rochester General
Open Door Mission
The Rochester Gay Men's Chorus
Rush Public Library
VA Medical Center
Publicity, Promotion
and Advocacy
Angels of Mercy
Saint's Place
Speakers
American Red Cross
Junior League of Rochester
Special Events
Camp Haccamo
Dimitri House
Epilepsy - Pralid
Friends of Irondequoit Public Library
Saint's Place
The Salvation Army
Villa of Hope
Supplies: Clothing,
Food, Donations
Dimitri House
FISH/RHAFT
Open Door Mission
Penfield Ecumenical Food Shelf
St. Peter's Kitchen
Saint's Place
Women's Care Center
Telephone Calling & Counseling
Angel Care Ministry
Elderberry Express
FISH/RHAFT
Greece F.I.S.H.
Women's Care Center
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
CP Rochester
No One Left Behind
Additional copies of the Wishbook can be found at the following locations:

Additional copies of the Wishbook can be found at various locations
throughout the Rochester area: convenience stores, bagel shops,
diners, family restaurants, public buildings, etc. Also at the mall boards
in Marketplace and Greece Ridge Mall and at most library branches.
work, or friends and family to help at the holiday season and all year
long. We all can donate useable items from our homes and businesses
that we no longer need when we are downsizing, reorganizing, or
cleaning out.
If you need an additional copy and cannot find a Wishbook at the listed
locations, or if you need a quantity for your group, please send an email
to wishbook@rochester.rr.com, or leave your name and number at
(585) 225-4226.
The charities also need your energy, enthusiasm, special talents, and
volunteer skills to help them serve their clients.
Consider using the Wishbook to find a charity for you personally, your
scout troop, youth group, church group, civic group, department at
If you would like to add your local nonprofit organization to the

Wishbook, please send us an email at wishbook@rochester.rr.com. We
will send you a form by return email asking you to provide information
about your agency.
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