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PRISM is funded by a wide variety of churches, municipalities, civic organizations, foundations, private businesses and individual donors. With the help of our dedicated volunteers, PRISM is able to run its broad array of programs on a modest budget and achieve a truly exceptional benchmark for efficiency.
PRISM is now accepting gift donations for the Holiday Shoppe!
Click here for Holiday Shoppe event information.
Suggested gifts: Please, only new unwrapped items. No violent gifts such as toy weapons, aggressive action figures, etc. Attach the price to the gift (if not already tagged).
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Infants (0 - 18 months) |
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Baby Play Gym |
Musical toys |
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Board books |
Plush toys |
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Crib & tub toys |
Squeak toys |
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Fisher Price toys |
Stuffed animals |
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Toddler (19 months - 4 years) |
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Books |
Table and Chair sets |
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Dolls |
Toy appliances |
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Duplo blocks |
Toy tool sets |
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Educational videos |
Trucks/Cars |
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PlaySkool toys |
Tub toys |
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Stuffed animals |
Wooden puzzles or blocks |
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Ages 5 - 11 |
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Action figures
(no guns, please!) |
Inexpensive watches |
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Art supplies |
LeapPad Learning System
and accessories |
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Barbie dolls and accessories |
Puzzles / games |
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Chapter books |
Science or magic kits |
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Color/activity books |
Sports equipment |
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Disney videos |
Sports sweatshirts |
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Erector sets or Legos |
Video games |
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Ages 12 - 18: we need more gifts in this age category! |
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Camera |
Indoor / outdoor games |
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CDs: we need more of these! |
Photo albums |
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Clothing: we need more of this! |
Radio alarm clocks |
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Game Boy/Games |
Radio / CD Player |
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Gift Certificates for this age-group needed! |
Watches |
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Ages 5 - 18 |
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Gift certificates from Best Buy, Clothing/Department stores or Target. |
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All ages |
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New socks and underwear:
we ran out of these quickly last year! |
Hats/Gloves/Scarves etc. |
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Monetary Donations
PRISM is a 501(c)3, so your donations are tax deductible. For more information contact your attorney or tax advisor. $.94 of every dollar donated to PRISM goes directly into programs for families.
- Cash donation
- Donation of stocks
- Bequest in your will or revocable trust
What Your Donation Does:
- A $25 donation will feed a family of four for one week
- A $100 donation will provide 10 families with personal case-work, focused on goal-setting and problem-solving.
- A $350 donation will help a parent keep a job by covering the cost of necessary car repairs
- A $750 donation will prevent a family from becoming homeless during a time of financial crisis
- A larger donation will do all of this and more!
Hours Donations are Accepted
Donations will be gladly accepted during the hours shown below. Bring your donations to the side door, marked "Donations" and ring the bell.
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday - Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Friday
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- Non-perishable food items
- Fresh and frozen food items
(please call)
- Hygiene and cleaning products
- New and gently used accessories and clothing for all ages
- New and very gently used shoes
- Bedding/Linens in excellent condition
- Dishes, utensils, cooking kettles/pans
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- Small appliances (lamps, toasters etc. - must be in good working condition)
- New school supplies
- New toys (gently used toys in excellent condition may be accepted)
- New and gently used books
- Furniture (by referral only)
- Automobiles in very good condition
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Due to space limitations and liability concerns, PRISM does NOT accept the following: |
- Food items that are open, broken, or not commercially packaged
- Used knick-knacks, candles, etc.
- Bookshelves/brackets
- Used toys or stuffed animals
- Used hygiene items such as razors, combs, etc.
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- Baby furniture & equipment such as cribs, high chairs, strollers, car seats, bottles, blankets, etc.
- Microwave ovens
- Large appliances
- Computer equipment
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Donors
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