THE POSSIBLE DREAM FOUNDATION, INC.
FORMERLY UP WITH DOWN SYNDROME FOUNDATION, INC.
The Holiday Season is once again fast approaching, and we at the Possible Dream Foundation are getting geared up for another season of activities and fun! We greatly appreciate the kindness and generosity shown our Foundation family at this time each year. Many have asked about what they can do to help. In addition to monetary and in-kind donations, we appreciate any of the following:
Patio Furniture (small lawn chairs, tables, etc.)
Charcoal Barbecue Grills (please no gas grills)
Hair clipper sets to cut boys/men's hair
Pots and pans
Silverware
Durable plastic dishes, bowls, cups, etc. (please no ceramic or glass)
Tupperware/food storage bins
Towels, washcloths (please no colors that bleed)
Shower curtains, bath mats
Sheets, blankets, pillows (Twin sheets are the best for us) DVDs- Most of our clients are now teenagers so we do accept G-PG13 rated movies, please no rated R films
CDs of all kinds - please no foul language
DVD players/CD players
Televisions
Outdoor toys - sports equipment, swing sets, basketball sets, bicycles
Sensory toys for younger or lower functioning clients - Leap Frog sets, light/sound/music toys for infants, blocks, etc.
Learning toys - Leap Frog, word games, flash cards, alphabet sets, etc.
Art supplies - paints, crayons, markers, clay, Play-Doh, construction paper, etc. PLEASE no beads
Office supplies - desks, desk chairs, computers, filing cabinets, fax machines
School supplies - backpacks
Clothes/Shoes - we prefer gift cards to stores such as Target, Old Navy, Wal Mart, etc. in lieu of clothing donations so that the clients may pick out and try on their own clothes and shoes...however, we WILL accept any donations of clean, non-stained clothing for children or adults. Please no pre-used undergarments
New packaged socks and underwear of all sizes are ALWAYS helpful!
We will accept gift cards of any amount to any store. Helpful places that we often shop at and will benefit us the most are:
- Publix or any grocery store (food is expensive with growing kids!)
-Target (we love it!)
-Old Navy
- Wal-Mart/K-Mart
- Best Buy
- Toys R Us
- Walgreens/CVS Stores
- Payless Shoes
-Movie theatres, restaurants, Metro Zoo, Seaquarium, Parrot Jungle, etc.
Please refrain from purchasing the following, as they are safety hazards with our clients:
- Legos or toys with numerous amounts of small pieces (Large, toddler-age Duplo blocks are fine)
- Paints that are not non-toxic. Please make sure the art supplies clearly state "Non-toxic" on the label! Also please no beads or small sequins, or loose buttons.