CHRISTMAS GIVING

Circle of Life Hospice, Lone Pine Ranch, Ability Tree, Compassion House, Fabulous Felines, Rescue Me

Nonprofit organizations send wish lists to Santa

As we do every year, NWA Media has invited the nonprofit organizations that help our community all year to ask for help in return.

Their wish lists will appear in the Our Town section until they’ve all appeared.

CIRCLE OF LIFE HOSPICE

WHAT: Circle of Life Hospice provides compassionate end-oflife care wherever the patient calls home, including one of our two inpatient, free-standing hospice homes. We provide a dedicated team of specialists in end-of-life care for the Northwest Arkansas community and free grief support to the community, regardless of if they had a hospice experience.

Circle of Life depends on donations to help fulfill our mission of providing care to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay, and to provide grief support to the community at no charge.

WHERE: Serves Benton, Washington, Madison and Carroll counties.

CONTACT: Tammy Mostyn, development coordinator, at (479) 872-3396 or email tmostyn@ nwacircleoflife.org.

WISH LIST: Hyper/hypothermia system, $6,500; medication cart, $3,100; IV pump, $2,000; day of inpatient care, $1,000; mobile vitals machine, $900; iPads for patients, $450; geri chair, $400; day of Meals That Matter, $137; day of care for an outpatient, $110; neck pillow, $30;

hand support, $30; arm support, $25; headphones for music, $25. Bereavement: Teen support group, $600;

children and adult support group, $600; guest speakers on bereavement, $500; spring memorial, $450;

children’s expressive art class, $430;

grief at the holidays workshop, $400; holiday memorial, $250; memory tree, $150; parent support group, $100; spiritual care packages, $25.

Volunteer Program: Lifetime Legacy video camera kit, $250; volunteer recognition thank you gift, $15.

COOPERATIVE EMERGENCY OUTREACH

WHAT: Cooperative Emergency Outreach was established in 1991 to provide emergency support for people in south Washington County. Support includes food, utilities, prescriptions, clothing, rent and gasoline. Donations from church groups, individuals, service organizations, and memorials fund an average of $180,000 per year and helped to provide a three-day supply of food to 10,000 people in 2011. More than 170 CEO volunteers worked almost 6,000 hours to servethe needs of CEO clients.

WHERE: Fayetteville

CONTACT: Joe Dushan at P.O.

Box 3631, Fayetteville 72702, email [email protected] or email publicity chairwoman Anabelle Steelman-Berry at anabelle.

[email protected]. The website is ceofayetteville.org.

WISH LIST: Donations for the purchase and maintenance of a facility. The closure of Fayetteville City Hospital means CEO must relocate by February 2013. Other needed items include canned fruit and vegetables, canned meat, soup, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, cereal, laundry detergent, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, diapers, and baby food.

LONE PINE RANCH

WHAT: Lone Pine Ranch Animal Shelter is a no-kill, 501(c)3 nonprofit, all-volunteer animal shelter that currently cares for 100 cats and dogs. The shelter provides a safe place for animals until they are able to find a forever home or go to another rescue. We also help the public to rehome their pets and provide low cost spay and neuter options.

WHERE: 916 W. Centerton Blvd. in Centerton (behind the New Life Christian Center) or P.O. Box 194, Centerton 72719.

CONTACT: Kim Ross at [email protected] or (479) 366-0508.

WISH LIST: Items for dogs: Comfortis (all sizes) for flea prevention, Interceptor (all sizes) for heartworm prevention, tarps for outside kennels, cedar or pine shavings, pigs’ ears for Christmas morning (small to large) and money for vet care. Items for cats: Revolution for flea and parasite prevention and money for vet care. Health and safety: 33-gallon heavy duty trash bags, zip ties (all sizes over3 inches), heavy-duty straw brooms, bleach and money for miscellaneous repairs, trash and electric.

Other needs include foster homes for cats and dogs; volunteers who can work in the early morning during the week doing animal care (not walking); wire dog crates/kennels;

a new floor for cat rooms (cement for one and shoring up/replacing of another); vehicle large enough for crates to take dogs and cats to the vet, adoption events, new homes or transport. Current vehicle needs about $3,000 in repair to work again.

LITERACY COUNCIL OF BENTON COUNTY

WHAT: Since 1972, we have been training volunteer tutors to teach adults how to read, write and/or speak English. Our adults learn how to search for jobs, fill out application forms, gain literacy skills so they may obtain their G.E.D., read prescription labels and become more involved in their own children’s education.

WHERE: 205 NW “A” St. in Bentonville.

CONTACT: Vicki Ronald or Kathie Chambers at (479) 273-3486 or email [email protected].

Also visit our website at www.

goliteracy.org!

WISH LIST: White and multicolored copier paper, white-board markers, file folders, computer lazy susans, spiral-lined notebooks, pocket presentation folders for training manuals, new iPads and coffee! But most important: volunteer tutors and financial support.

ABILITY TREE

WHAT: Ability Tree is a faithbased nonprofit group founded in 2010 that exists to reach out to families impacted by disability. Ability Tree offers a variety of programming for children 17 and younger - some of which includes an afterschool program, Art Ability, Music in Me, respite nights and support groups - at the Ability Center in Siloam Springs. They also partnerwith businesses, churches and other organizations in helping them to make their facility, people and programs and/or products more accessible. Ability Tree also holds free community events for families living with disability in Northwest Arkansas.

WHERE: 300 E. Main St. in Siloam Springs

CONTACT: Joe Butler, founder/ executive director, at (479) 373-6033 or email [email protected].

WISH LIST: Financial support to help sustain programming and staff in the form of Leaf Partners, starting at as little as $10 per month for individuals and $100 a month for businesses and churches; one-time donations; special needs equipment for the Ability Tree Center; items for the renovation of the Ability Tree gymnasium, including indoor turf for soccer, whiffle ball and basketball; art supplies including canvases, easels (table and floor) and large tubes of acrylic paint for the Art Ability program.

COMPASSION HOUSE

WHAT: Compassion House helps change the lives of women younger than 18 who are challenged with an unexpected pregnancy. We offer 24-hour care in a safe, nurturing environment for up to 12 individuals during their pregnancy and for up to six weeks after delivery.

Compassion House makes the following available to our residents:

◊Complete pregnancy care; support during labor and delivery.

◊Professional counseling to help resolve emotional and family issues and decisions regarding whether to parent their babies or place them for adoption.

◊Life skills training including parenting skills, infant care, cooking, nutrition, financial basics, and exercise.

◊Spiritual growth opportunities.

◊Assistance working toward educational goals.

WHERE: 6045 Elm SpringsRoad in Springdale

CONTACT: Call Jennie Martin at (479) 419-9100 or email compassionhouse@ cox.net.

WISH LIST: Donations toward operating expenses: Compassion House has a donor who will match dollar for dollar up to $10,000 between now and Dec. 31; new or used 16-seat van; gas gift cards; Walmart gift cards for residents’ winter clothing and shoes; laptop computer;

printer cartridges ( HP black 932/932XL); volunteer labor coaches; volunteer math tutor.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

WHAT: Habitat for Humanity of Washington County is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization that aims to eliminate poverty housing through a partnership of donors, volunteers and families in need. Our partner families work 300-400 hours on home building, in our ReStore and attending education classes prior to purchasing their homes. We have built 48 homes since 1991.

WHERE: Fayetteville

CONTACT: www.habitatwashingoncoar.org or visit the ReStore, 1421 E. 15th St. in Fayetteville.

WISH LIST: Box truck wrap, pop-up tents with the Habitat logo, carpet/upholstery steam cleaner, door strip (amber) 12-feet by 12-feet, 10 half-dome security mirrors, “wet floor” signs, office supplies including ink, paper, folders, etc., tools including lawnmower, belt sander, palm sander, Sawzall, tape measures, work gloves, air compressor and extension cords.

CREDIT COUNSELING

WHAT: The Credit Counseling of America program, Breaking Barriers with Financial Literacy, provides financial education classes and one-on-one financial counseling to Marshallese and Hispanic immigrant groups that struggle with language barriers and have a lack of familiarity with standard consumer practices.Last year, we had 16,000 class participants and conducted more than 1,200 counseling sessions.

WHERE: Benton and Washington counties.

CONTACT: Mary Sanchez, director of immigrant programs, (479) 521-8877 or email [email protected].

WISH LIST: A new laptop computer that will allow us to schedule appointments, develop budgets and complete credit report reviews offsite when meeting with Hispanic and Marshallese individuals and families.

RIVERFRONT RESCUE

WHAT: Old Man’s Riverfront Rescue rescues and rehabilitates senior and handicapped dogs.

WHERE: Northwest Arkansas

CONTACT: Call Amanda Moncrief at (479) 713-9610 or email [email protected].

WISH LIST: Senior dog food, dog beds and blankets, towels, toys and treats, rawhides, dog shampoo, Odoban cleaner, laundry detergent, puppy pads, collars and leashes (all sizes), small dog harnesses, new or used camera (for photos of the dogs for listings), food and water bowls, crates and crate pads, fencing material. One of the big things we could really use are foster homes!

SECOND STREET PANTRY

WHAT: The Second Street Pantry provides food assistance every Tuesday and Wednesday to anyone seeking help. A free, hot meal is also provided every Tuesday.

In addition, on Wednesdays, limited financial assistance is provided to qualifying Bentonville area residents.

In 2012, more than 10,000 people have been served food. Most of our clients are considered the working poor, more than 1/3 are disabled, and more than 60 percent have children living in the household. More than 500 households have been provided financial assistance this year.

WHERE: The Pantry is located at First United Methodist Church, 201 Second St.

in Bentonville,

CONTACT: Inquiries or donations can be made at the church office from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. weekdays or call (479) 273-2712.

WISH LIST: Nonperishable food items, including beans, rice and peanut butter;

toiletry items like toothpaste, shampoo, soap, toilet paper and laundry detergent; two laptops to record and manage client data. All financial contributions are used for food purchase or financial assistance.

FABULOUS FELINES

WHAT: Fabulous Felines is a group of volunteers and foster homes working to rescue and find homes for cats and kittens in Northwest Arkansas. We do not have a shelter and our foster homes are almost always filled with a waiting list, but we can courtesy list kitties that have been spayed or neutered and are up to date with shots on Petfinder and our FaceBook page. We hold adoption events monthly at Petsmart or Petco in Rogers. All ourcats and kittens are spayed or neutered, up to date with their shots, wormed, defleaed, microchipped and prespoiled before being offered for adoption. We are a no kill group.

WHERE: Fabulous Felines NWA Inc., P.O. Box 5242, Bella Vista 72714 or www.FabulousFelinesNWA.

com and www.FaceBook.

com/FabulousFelinesNWA online.

CONTACT: Email [email protected] or call (479) 633-7521.

WISH LIST: Financial donations that go toward our medicines and vet bills; dry cat and kitten food, Purina One and Kitten Chow preferred; clumping cat litter;

toys, scratching posts, cat trees, cat beds; foster homes and volunteers.

CARROLL COUNTY

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

WHAT: Our volunteers assist teachers one on one as mentors in reading and/or math at the Eureka Springs Elementary School.

WHERE: 156 Greenwood Hollow in Eureka Springs

CONTACT: Literacy teacher Donna Kesner at (479) 244-5792.

WISH LIST: Volunteers to assist once a week; teacher prepares lesson and materials.

GENESIS HOUSE

WHAT: Genesis House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit day shelter for the homeless in Siloam Springs. Our mission is to provide hospitality to those who have no shelter by allowing them to shower, wash clothes, receive a meal and food to take with them.

We also provide emergency shelter at our local motels for the most vulnerable in society. When possible, rental assistance is given to move the homeless into housing with first month’s rent or homeless prevention assistance is provided with eviction notices.

WHERE: 1030 E. Ashleyin Siloam Springs.

CONTACT: Gary Baird, executive director, at (479) 549-3438 or email genesis.[email protected].

WISH LIST: Genesis House is renovating a new home for our offices. We will be moving in January.

There will be three times the amount of space available to us for our programming. As a result, we are in need of office equipment and furnishings, copiers, scanners, file cabinets, lobby chairs, three desks, industrial strength washer and dryer, a vacuum cleaner, storage shelving, computers and a kitchen stove.

UNITED CHRISTIAN CHARITIES

WHAT: United Christian Charities food pantry, based in Decatur, opened our doors on Nov. 5 to feed the hungry and needy in Decatur and surrounding communities. In the month of November, 239 people were fed through the pantry. We held two free bread days on Nov. 17 and Dec. 1, whereby 212 and 284 people respectively received bread.

UCC Food Pantry is sponsored by its parent church New Wine Ministries with Pastors Vincent and Patricia Xavier.

WHERE: P.O. Box 386, Decatur 72722.

CONTACT: Tina Holt, coordinator, at (479) 435-5699.

WISH LIST: $10,000 for six months’ of overhead to include food items, fuel cost and laborers/workers and a truck and van for moving food items.

RESCUE ME

WHAT: Rescue Me Inc.

is a nonprofit organization focused on improving quality of life by providing clothing and other household necessities to the residents of Northwest Arkansas at no cost. Working with other area agencies, we strive to help those who have been affected by natural disasters and fires and those who just cannot afford to buy new clothing. Ours is a volunteer organization depending solely on donations from the community, grants and fundraising activities.

WHERE: Rogers

CONTACT: Jennifer Hall, director, at (479) 313-1158 text or visit www.rescuemeinc.

net.

WISH LIST: Volunteers;

men’s clothing, in particular men’s tennis shoes sizes 9-13;

plus-size men’s and women’s clothing; coats; robes; slippers; new socks/underwear for boys, girls, men and women; bras, diapers and Pull-Ups size 2 and up; hand trucks and dollies to help load/unload donations; toiletries (razors, shaving cream, shampoo, soap, cleaning supplies, wet wipes, Clorox wipes, laundry detergent, dish detergent, etc.); trash bags; poster board; markers;

plastic tubs with lids to store clothing; pajamas/nightgowns all sizes, especially plussizes; sweats all sizes, especially plus sizes; gift cards to Walmart would be wonderful to help with gas; and of course monetary donations to help with storage and daily operating expenses.

MEALS ON WHEELS

WHAT: Meals on Wheels of Benton County delivers a hot meal each weekday to those in our community who due to illness, injury, age or disability are unable to prepare meals for themselves.

WHERE: 2004 S. 13th St.

in Rogers

CONTACT: Sharon at (479) 636-1814 or email rogers-[email protected].

WISH LIST: Volunteers to deliver meals, help in the office, help make meals early in the morning, help with fundraising activities all year long; two refrigerators; two upright freezers;

two gas stoves with ovens;

one commercial can opener; one small food processor;

three office desks; three office chairs; one conference table with 10 to 12 chairs;

one laser all-in-1(printer/ copier/fax); one large capacity color/coalating copy machine; one Meals on Wheels banner; 12 car plackards; 12 yard signs.

HANNAH HOUSE

WHAT: Hannah House is a residential facility for pregnant and troubled young women between the ages of 15 and 29. The house provides a structured program for each girl, including training in the practical aspects of living, counseling and spiritual help, as well as education and career guidance. We house our residents free of charge during their pregnancy or time of crisis.

WHERE: Fort Smith

CONTACT: Cindy Crawford, chief executive, at (479) 782-5683 or email [email protected].

The website is www.hannahhouseark.org.

WISH LIST: A mini-van or car to transport girls to appointments; new kitchen counter tops, floor and window treatments.

AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP

WHAT: Northwest Arkansas Autism Support Group meets the second Tuesday of every month at the Center for Nonprofits auditorium in Rogers. We have guest speakers, and every other month we have a potluck family support night.

This support group started in 2004 and is for any family or professional who would like to find out more about autism spectrum disorders.

WHERE: Rogers

CONTACT: Email Traci Sickels at traci@aimwalk.

org or write NWA Autism Support Group, 13740 Crazy Horse Drive, Rogers 72758.

WISH LIST: Legos, beanbags, Nerf basketball set, ball pit, story books (all ages), weighted blanket, kids play table/chairs, Playdoh sets;

sponsors for our quarterly birthday party for kids with ASD ($10-$25); volunteers to help with monthly childcare (second Tuesday of the month) 5:45-7:45 p.m. at 1200 W. Walnut in Rogers; volunteers to help with fourth annual AIM Walk on April 20.

FRIENDS OF THE FAYETTEVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER

WHAT: Our goals are to provide funds necessary for the Fayetteville Animal Shelter to continue to set the standards on shelter and community care in the state of Arkansas, to reduce the euthanasia rate and increase live releases in the form ofincreased adoptions, redemptions and fostering at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter and to educate the community about the needs of our community pets and pet owners as well.

WHERE: P.O. Box 428, Fayetteville 72702. The Fayetteville Animal Shelter is located on Armstrong Avenue in Fayetteville.

CONTACT: Email Alan Long at ffashelter@gmail.

com. Monetary donations may be made by clicking a link on this website atwww.ffashelter.org/.

WISH LIST: Paper towels, bleach, liquid laundry soap, sponges, new or used blankets and towels, canned dog and cat food, cat toys, peanut butter (for dog treats), video baby monitor (for temperament testing) and monetary donations are always welcome.

Nonprofit groups may send their wish lists to Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown at [email protected] through Jan. 11. Those wishing to give should contact the organizations directly.

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