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PRISM DONORS
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).

 
Infants (0 - 18 months)
 
Baby Play Gym Musical toys
 
Board books Plush toys
 
Crib & tub toys Squeak toys
 
Fisher Price toys Stuffed animals

 
Toddler (19 months - 4 years)
 
Books Table and Chair sets
 
Dolls Toy appliances
 
Duplo blocks Toy tool sets
 
Educational videos Trucks/Cars
 
PlaySkool toys Tub toys
 
Stuffed animals Wooden puzzles or blocks

 
Ages 5 - 11
 
Action figures
(no guns, please!)
Inexpensive watches
 
Art supplies

LeapPad Learning System

and accessories

 
Barbie dolls and accessories Puzzles / games
 
Chapter books Science or magic kits
 
Color/activity books Sports equipment
 
Disney videos Sports sweatshirts
 
Erector sets or Legos Video games

 
Ages 12 - 18: we need more gifts in this age category!
 
Camera Indoor / outdoor games
 

CDs: we need more of these!

Photo albums
 

Clothing: we need more of this!

Radio alarm clocks
 
Game Boy/Games Radio / CD Player
 
Gift Certificates for this age-group needed! Watches

 
Ages 5 - 18
 
Gift certificates from Best Buy, Clothing/Department stores or Target.

 
All ages
 

New socks and underwear:

we ran out of these quickly last year!

Hats/Gloves/Scarves etc.

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

Product ("In-Kind") Donations  
  • 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
  • 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
   

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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