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Got stuff ?

We may be able to use it. Below you'll find some items we could use at our Portland office and/or at The House of Many Stories Youth Centre in Malawi. We are also looking for Holiday Coordinators to gather these types of supplies from our supporters. If you'd like to volunteer, please call us at 503-508-8898.

Office
Books of stamps
Mac laptop (we can wish, can't we?)
A copy of Office software for the Mac
Kinkos or Documart gift certificates


Books
Gift certificates to Powells, Borders, or Barnes & Noble for research materials
Children's books
Story/Picture books
Craft/activity books
Coloring books
Math & Science textbooks
Dictionaries

Art Supplies
Polaroid camera (2)
Disposable or cheap cameras

Paints (watercolors, acrylics etc)
Paintbrushes (cheap ones, can be used)
Small canvases or boards
Crayons (used even)
Construction paper
Small scissors

Subscriptions/Memberships
New York Times
BBC Africa
World Pulse Magazine
TACS - Technical Assistance for Community Services - Executive Director Network
Grassroots Fundraising Journal
World Affairs Council Membership
The Oregonian

Gift certificates we could use
Fuel card
Costco (film processing)
Kinkos/Documart
Amazon.com or Powell's Books
Stumptown Coffee (to fuel our creativity, of course :)

Miscellaneous
Frequent Flyer Miles
A cabin for a night/weekend (for a board retreat)