Its getting close to Christmas and I know alot of you that would be upset if they were forgotten about this holiday, don't let people forget about these kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Due to health related issues this year more than any other I've been struggleing to pull this together and having constructed this for this being the third year in comparisson i'm not making even near the donations I've aquired years past. I NEED YOUR HELP. I cannot single handedly do this on my own.
EVEN A TRIP TO THE DOLLAR STORE (or a dollar) CAN HELP!

The home this year needs things for teenage girls ages 12-18 as well as infant's -3 yrs both boy and girl. This is the wishlist from last year. I am still waiting on the new one to come but for the time being it should serve as an accurate guidline. For anyone looking to contribute if you could please be so kind as to write your name and what you donated on the attached piece of paper and write receipt next to it I will be more than happy to document what you donated as well as when the donations are dropped off I will have a list of the items signed by the staff and will provide any copies required for tax purpose’s.

MISCELLANEOUS-
gift cards (wal-mart, franklin mills, old navy, Dots, Target, Footlocker, etc.)
portable CD radios, and CD's
AM/FM walkman radios
New DVD movies and excercise DVD's
Alarm Clocks
Curling irons, and flat irons
Hair dryers
Hair accessories,
journals and address books
disposable camera's
photo albulms
umbrellas
pocketbooks
overnight duffel bags
bath and body, nail products , toiletries
Karaoke machine, and tapes
Arts and crafts (paint by number, art kits, ect.)
batteries (especially AA)
septa tokens

CLOTHING AND BEDDING-
sweat pants and sweat shirts (large and ex-large)
fancy socks
Clothes for 12-18 yr olds (all sizes)
TV throw blankets
Twin compforters
Twin sheets
Bath robes and slippers

INFANTS-3 YR OLD (boys and girls)-
teething rings
toys
pacifiers
bottles
sippie cups
diapers
baby wipes
destin A&D baby rash ointment
onesies
sleepers
clothing (pre-mies to 3T)
crib sheets and blankets
bumpers
baby towels and washcloths
bibs.

To anyone contributeing:
Any of these items will help this facility out a great deal and will be greatly appriciated by the children, staff, and also myself. Anyone buying anything please let me know by the 20th of December as to make sure the items can be delivered to the home in sufficient time for the saftey checks and christmas morning.
Thanks again
Colette
( I can be reached via myspace , Email- sillybiscuit911@aol.com, or Phone- 267-825-8218.)

Cash donations are also extreamly appreciated !!!!!!! Anything helps!

If you would like to send donations directly to the home you can do so at

St. Vincent's Home- 7201 Milnor Street Philadelphia, Pa 19135
For more information about how or why to donate, please call the Director of Development at 215-624-5600, ext. 150 or us email us at info@stvincenthome.org.

We need your time, talents and attention! Home-work help, tutoring, sports, playtime activities and accompanying the children on trips... Call the Director of Volunteers at 215-624-5600, ext. 152
"A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove, but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child."
... Author Unknown