Wish List
General Wish List & Items Needed for CASA Kids (see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards* for CASA Kid gifts):
- Bikes, Bikes w/Training Wheels, Tricycles, Street, Hybrid or Mountain Bikes; (For all ages and genders);
- Bicycle Helmets (For all ages and genders);
- Music (All ages; Age appropriate CDs, iTunes Gift Cards, etc..)
- Movies (DVDs; Age Appropriate; Non-Violent, Non-Abusive; No Nudity or Implied Nudity; No Sexual or Implied Sexual Content; In other words– safe for kids to watch.);
- School Supplies (For all ages and genders);
- Personal Hygiene Products (For all ages and genders);
- Electronics;
- Household Supplies for Teens/Young Adults setting up their first apartments (or Gift Card);
- Backpacks for youth going back to school for Teenagers and Children (Both Genders);
- Arts & Craft Supplies (For all ages and genders);
- Scrapbooking Supplies;
- Disposable Cameras with Flash Option;
- New Games and Toys (For all ages and genders);
- Sports Equipment (For all ages and genders);
- Scholarship Funds;
- Youth Activity Funds for Field Trips and Outings;
- Laptop Computers (Modern, Complete with all Required Accessories, and in excellent operating condition);
- Cars (in excellent operating condition);
* Gift Cards/Certificates: For CASA office or CASA volunteers to give to youth for birthdays and holidays.
These Gift Card/Gift Certificate purchases are intended for youths to learn to budget, shop smart, learn how to handle money, and to purchase needed/wanted (or fun) things like: Clothing (It’s really hard to fit each kid individually with us trying to provide them clothing, so Gift Cards to their favorite stores are preferred; Personal Hygiene Products; School Supplies; Books, Household Items (for Teens that are setting up first apartments); Grocery Items (Food, etc…); Toys/Games; Music; Sports Equipment; Art Supplies; etc.. ;
Resources and links for purchasing gift cards/certificates, buying online or in-store are listed below. Some stores don’t offer the purchase of gift cards available online, but normally you can just go into the store and purchase a gift card or certificate.
Age Groupings for items for CASA Kids (Both Genders) :
- Infants and Toddlers: Newborn 0-3 years
- Pre-school: 3-5 years
- Elementary School: 5-11 years
- Middle School: 12-14 years (highest need)
- High School: 15-18 years (highest need)
- Young Adults: 18+ years (highest need)
Creative Arts (Arts & Crafts; Cooking & Baking) Program Wish List, Items Needed (see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards for Arts & Crafts Supplies):
Arts & Crafts Supplies Needed
- Acrylic Paints and Brushes (for art projects, i.e. decorating masks);
- Watercolor Paints and Brushes;
- Poster Paints & Brushes;
- Puffy Paint for Paper & Fabric
- Poster Paper (Rolls & Sheets, White);
- Drawing/Sketching Paper;
- Construction Paper (Costco Sells Large Packs);
- Watercolor Paper;
- Scrapbooking Paper;
- Blank Cards & Envelopes;
- Newspapers & Magazines;
- Felt (All Colors);
- Coloring Books (For Young Kids);
- Hot Glue Guns with Matching Package of Glue Sticks (Multiples);
- Elmer’s Glue (Multiples);
- Mod Podge & Sponge Brushes
- Scissors (Age appropriate type from young to teen..);
- Rulers;
- Staplers & Staples;
- Tape (Transparent);
- Glitter (Any Colors)
- Markers (Water-based and Permanent; All Colors, Multiple Packs);
- Glitter Glue Pens
- Glitter Pens
- Crayons (Multiple Packs);
- Colored Pencils (Multiple Packs);
- Regular Pencils (Multiple Packs);
- Hair Dryers (For Drying Arts & Crafts Projects);
- Yarn (any Colors);
- Popsicle Sticks (flat);
- Mosaic Making Supplies
- Sewing Machines (in excellent working condition);
- Material for Sewing (Thread, Needles, Pins, Scissors, Fabrics, Zippers, Buttons, Notions, Ribbons, ..);
- Craft Kits (Children to Teens);
- Small Desk-Top Foldable Easels
- Smocks (Children to Teens);
- Gift Cards to Arts/Crafts Stores (Riley’s, Michael’s, Jo-Anne’s, Beverly’s, Legendary Beads, etc..)
- Any other arts and craft items you might want to donate or buy;
Cooking & Baking Supplies Needed
Herbs & Spices for Baking & Cooking Needed (see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards for Cooking & Baking Supplies):
(Please, All Herbs & Spices Must Be Unopened/Sealed, Non-Expired Items. We’re looking for bulk-sized Items and bulk quantity if possible (such as from Costco), but will accept any size. Thank you.)
- Iodized Salt;
- Kosher Salt;
- Sel de Mer (Maldon Sea Salt);
- Fine Ground Pepper;
- Large Coarse Ground Pepper;
- Peppercorns (Whole, Black);
- Garlic Powder;
- Garlic Salt;
- Onion Powder;
- Dill Weed;
- Cumin;
- Chili/Cayenne Pepper;
- Red Pepper Chili Flakes;
- Oregano (Ground, Dry);
- Paprika (Smoked & Sweet);
- Dry Yellow Mustard;
- Dry White Mustard;
- Bay Leaves;
- Sage (Ground, Dry);
- Thyme (Ground, Dry);
- Tarragon (Dry);
- Rosemary (Dry);
- Poppy Seeds;
- Chinese Five Spice;
- Yellow Curry Powder;
- Red Curry Powder;
- Turmeric;
- Garam Masala (Dry);
- Herbs de Provence (w/Lavender);
- Cream of Tarter Powder;
- Cinnamon;
- Nutmeg (Whole and Ground)
- Allspice;
- Ginger (Ground, Dry);
- Cloves (Whole and Ground);
- Pumpkin Pie Spice;
- Other Herbs or Spices we may have left off the list.. ) ;
Equipment & Miscellaneous Kitchen Items Needed (see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards for Miscellaneous Kitchen Items & Equipment)::
- Blender
- Mixer (Table Top)
- Mixer (Hand-Held)
- Electric Hand-held Puréeing Tool (For Soups, Sauces, etc…)
- Créme Brulée Home/Kitchen Torch
- Food Processor with Attachments
- Mini Food Processor with Attachments
- Microwave (Medium to Large Sized; In excellent working condition);
- Bread Maker (Automatic);
- Bread Making Ovens;
- Countertop Toaster Oven (Large Sized; In excellent working condition);
- Medium Sized Refrigerator (In excellent working condition)
- Medium Sized Freezer (or Larger Refrigerator with Freezer Section; In excellent working condition);
- Toaster;
- Medium to Large Rolling Cooler;
Ingredients for Baking & Cooking Needed (see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards for Baking & Cooking Ingredients):
(Please, All Food Items Must Be Unopened/Sealed, Non-Expired Items. We’re looking for bulk-sized Items and bulk quantity if possible (such as from Costco), but will accept any size. Thank you.)
- Crystallized (Sugared) Dried Ginger;
- Dried Fruits (Apricots, Cranberries “Craisins”, etc..);
- Raisons;
- Currants;
- Unbleached General Flour (organic preferred, but not required);
- Bread Flour;
- Cake Flour;
- Baking Soda;
- Baking Powder;
- Cornstarch;
- Yeast Packets;
- Granulated White Sugar;
- Superfine Granulated White Sugar;
- Confectioner’s Sugar (Powdered Sugar);
- Dark Brown Sugar;
- Light Brown Sugar;
- Powdered Cocoa (unsweetened);
- Evaporated Milk;
- Condensed Milk;
- Pure Vanilla Extract (Not Imitation; Large bottles available at Costco);
- Pure Almond Extract (not imitation);
- Chocolate Chips & Misc. Adds: (Milk Chocolate Chips, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Dark Chocolate Chips, White Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter Chips, Heath Bar Chips);
- Baker’s Chocolate Boxes (Unsweetened, Semi-Sweet, Sweet);
- Sprinkles for Decorating Cakes/Cookies;
- Instant Espresso (Medaglia D’Oro is a good brand, sold at G&G);
- Instant Coffee (Kava is a good brand, sold at G&G);
- Nuts (slivered/sliced almonds, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, pine nuts, peanuts, ..);
- Peanut Butter (Smooth; Large Costco-Sized);
- Honey (Jarred);
- Molasses;
- Bags of Caramels;
- Bags of Marshmallows (Mini & Regular Sized);
- Marshmallow Cream in Jar;
- Caramel in Jar;
- Chocolate in Jar;
- Corn Syrup (Jarred, Both Light & Dark; Qty. 4/ea)
- Olive OIl (Extra-Virgin; Large Costco-Sized);
- Balsamic Vinegar (Good Quality, Large Costco-Sized);
- Toasted Sesame Oil;
- Rice Wine Vinegar (Seasoned);
- Red Vinegar;
- White Vinegar;
- Apple Cider Vinegar;
- Soy Sauce;
- Worcestershire Sauce;
- Bouillion Cubes (Chicken, Beef, Vegetable..);
- Panko Crumbs;
- Oatmeal/Rolled Oats (Not Quick-Cooking)
- PAM non-stick spray (or similar brand);
- Canned/Jarred/Packets/Boxed of Foods: Sauces, Baking, Vegetables, Beans, Tomatoes, Fruits, Cake Mixes, Bar Mixes, Muffin Mixes, Frosting Mixes, etc… (All Unopened, Non-Expired)
- Gift Cards to Grocery Stores for Stock-Up Items (Safeway, G&G, Whole Foods, Raley’s, etc..);
Miscellaneous Items for Arts & Crafts and Cooking Area Needed (see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards for Arts & Crafts & Cooking Area)::
- Snacks & Drinks (Soda, Juices, Bottled Water..) For Youth (Such as big packs from Costco);
- DVD Movies (Non-Violent, Non-Sexual/Nudity, and Age Appropriate from Young to Teens/Young Adult)- Used or New;
- Rugs in Good Condition;
- Bookshelves (White) in Good Condition;
- Small Couch in Good Condition;
- Bean Bag Chairs in Good Condition (We need about eight);
- Cubical/Cubby Shelves (White; For youths store their things in, and to store supplies);
- Bike Rack for Repairing Bikes;
Kitchen Equipment & Supplies Needed (see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards for Kitchen Equipment & Supplies):
Also please note, many of these items can be purchased in from Costco. Thank you!
- Cookware: Pots (all sizes, with lids), Pans (all sizes, with lids), Saucepans (all sizes, with lids), Stock Pot, Cookie Sheets (Regular-Sized (Qty. 4) and Mini-Sized (Qty. 4), Muffin Pans (Regular & Mini Muffins), Cake Pans, Quiche Pans, Bread (Loaf) Pans (Regular-Sized and Mini-Sized; Qty. 4/ea), Pie Dishes (Oven Safe), Square Casserole Dishes (Square, Rectangle, Oven Safe), Large Cooking (Stock) Pot, Dutch Oven, Roasting Pan (Medium and Small Sized); Bundt Pan (Non-Stick), Angel Food Cake Pan (Non-Stick), Créme Brulée Dishes (Oven Safe, Short but Wide);
- Cookie Cutters (Holiday-Oriented, Children-Oriented, any kind..);
- Serving Trays;
- Cookie Cooling Racks (Qty. 4);
- Bowls for Mixing & Serving;
- Measuring Cups (Plastic);
- Glass Measuring Cup (Up to 4 Cups Size);
- Measuring Spoons (Plastic or Stainless Steel);
- Sifting Cup (Sifter);
- Sieves/Strainers;
- Mini Strainer (about 1 cup size);
- Salad Spinner;
- Cheese Graters;
- Micro Plane Grater;
- Lollipop Sticks (round);
- Wooden Rolling Pins (Sur La Table for $10);
- Can Opener (by Hand or Electric);
- Clear Glass Storage Containers (with lids) or Tupperware type products;.
- Cutting Board (Wooden) & Flexible Plastic Different Colored Cutting Boards;
- Cooking Utensils (Non-stick Preferably): Wooden Spoons, Large Spoons, Ladles, Large Serving Utensils, Spatulas (all sizes) Spider Spoon/Strainer, Tongs, ..;
- Flatware (Stainless Steel, Good Quality so Won’t Rust for 10-12/ppl);
- Whisk;
- Baster Brush (Pastry Brush);
- Baster;
- Garlic Press;
- Potato Masher;
- Steamer Basket;
- Skewers (Non-Stick, 8-12 Qty.);
- Wooden Lemon Juicer;
- Juicer (Plastic)
- Candy Thermometer;
- Meat Thermometer (Manual or Electronic);
- Pepper Grinder;
- Cooking/Oven Mitts;
- Trivets;
- Cooking Aprons (Black; You can get them at the Uniform Store at G&G Shopping Center for about $7/ea.);
- Kitchen Towels;
- Parchment Paper;
- Aluminum Paper;
- Wax Paper;
- Saran Wrap- (Costco sells large pack);
- Paper Cupcake Baking Cups;
- Gallon Storage Plastic Bags (with zip or secure closure);
- Half-Gallon Storage Plastic Bags (with zip or secure closure);
- Sandwich Sized Storage Plastic Bags (with zip or secure closure);
- Small Paper Plates (Sturdy)- (Costco sells large packs);
- Med-Sized or Dinner Paper Plates (Sturdy)- (Costco sells large packs);
- Plastic Cups for Cool Liquids- (Costco sells large packs);
- Paper Cups for Hot Liquids- (Costco sells large packs);
- Plastic Flatware -(Costco sells large packs);
- Sponges & Scrubbers for Cleaning Pots & Pans;
- Paper Towels (Costco sells large packs);
- Paper Napkins (Costco sells large packs);
- Paper Tablecloths (Costco sells large packs);
- Baby Wipes (for Cleaning Up; Costco sells large packs);
- Disinfectant Anti-Bacterial Wipes (3-Packs from Costco);
- Antibacterial Soap (Clear, large jugs from Walmart or Costco);
- Dishwashing Soap (for Washing Dishes in Sink);
General Wish List for CASA Office & Trainings Items Needed
(Please see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards for Office Supply Sources):
- Outdoor Patio Table with Chairs
- Industrial Cross-Cut Shredder;
- Refrigerator (Medium Sized);
- Microwave;
- Medium or Large Rolling Cooler;
Paper Supplies (plates, cups, utensils, napkins); - Snacks for our trainees;
- Bottled water, soda, juices, coffee, tea, etc..;
- Flip Charts (Paper);
- Note Pads (small);
- Spiral Note Pads;
- Large White Binders;
- Large Easels that Stand on Floor;
- Large White Board with Dry Erase Markers & Eraser
- Push Pins;
- Scissors;
- White Note Cards & Envelopes (Bulk Qty.)
- Desk Calendars;
- Wall Calendars (Large for Filling in Schedules/Events);
- Bulletin Boards;
- Brochure Racks;
- Poster Boards (White)
- Poster Paper Rolls (White)
- Poster Paint
- Markers (Water Based & Permanent; All Colors)
- Presentation Folders with Pockets;
- Stamps, Stamps and more Stamps (Rolls of 1st class “Forever” Stamps, and Rolls of Post Card Stamps) via USPS;
- #10 Confidential Mailing Envelopes;
- Large Manila Mailing Envelopes;
- Standard File Folders with Tabs (and Labels);
- File Folder Holders with Tabs (and Labels);
- Modern Label Maker with Tapes (Costco);
- Copy Paper (Costco);
- Ink cartridges for printers: (HP 97, HP 98, HP 95, HP 94, HP 45, HP 78; Canon BCI-3eBk (Black), Canon BCI-3eM (Magenta), Canon BCI-3eC (Cyan), Canon BCI-3er (Yellow)
- Paper Folding Device;
- Electronic Pencil Sharpeners
- New (Modern) Desktop Computers (Costco);
- New (Modern) Inkjet and Laser Printers (High Volume) and Ink Cartridges (Costco):
- Misc. Office Supplies/EQuipment & Refill Supplies (Tape, Staples, Pencils, Pens, Paper, File Folders, etc..);
- Printing Services (If you are with or own a printing company, and would like to donate printing services, please contact Millie Gilson);
- Signs/Banners Services (If you are with or own a sign/banner company and would like to donate, please contact Millie Gilson);
- Tradeshow Booths/Tables/Cloths (If you are with or own a tradeshow equipment company and would like to donate, please contact Millie Gilson);
- Marketing/Tchotchkes/Promotional Items: If you are with or own a company that can produce and donate Tchotchke or promotional items with our local logo, such as clothing (t-shirts, caps, tote bags, etc..), cards, magnets, pens, key chains, jewelry, mugs, calendars, signage, tradeshow giveaways, sellable items, etc…, please contact Millie Gilson);