Child Start Wish List

In-kind contributions are non-cash contributions that have cash value. Discounts are considered in kind contributions. Child Start relies on in-kind contributions to help accomplish its mission.

Services

• Creation of note pads for conference (March)
• Embroidery of shirts for conference (March)
• Video editing
• In-service training for child care professionals
• Remodeling/Construction
• Auctioneer for fundraising event
• Medical volunteers for health fairs (fall)
• Scrapbooking instructors

Time

• Collect and sort hats and mittens (December)
• Make a trip to Topeka to advocate for children’s issues (February)
• Direct traffic at the Growing With Children conference (March)
• Recruit participants for the Children’s Champions fundraising event (April)
• Run a station at the Green Eggs and Ham carnival (April)
• Help in a Head Start preschool classroom (year-round)
• Mentor a teen parent (year-round)
• Library data entry (year-round)

Equipment/materials

• Presentation equipment
• Sturdy children’s toys
• Childrens books
• First aid kits and first aid kit supplies
• Door prizes for event participants
• Back packs for book loan project
• Scrapbooking supplies
• TV trays

Space

• Gathering space for employee events
• Gathering space for parent events
• Space for Preschool classrooms

Items for the Points of Light incentive program

• Diapers
• Haircare Products
• Hygiene Items
• Infant Formula
• Cleaning Supplies
• Linens
• Household Items
• Other Misc. Items
• Toys