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MUSTARD SEED CHRISTMAS WISH LIST 2018
The Mustard Seed School was established in 1989 to help meet the needs of homeless children. Local filmmaker Christy Savage of TFO Productions dedicates herself to this deserving organization and asks for your help.
Mustard Seed is a free, private school for children 3-15 years old which provides a safe, nurturing and structured environment, a positive learning experience, happy memories, survival resources of food, clothing and shelter referrals, medical and dental screenings, immunization updates, counseling for children and their parents, and assistance entering or reentering public schools.
We are seeking gifts for these children, and appreciate all donations. We request that all gifts are new and unwrapped and are delivered to Mustard Seed by Dec 17th, 2018
Please call Christy at 916-524-8776 or the Mustard Seed Office at 916-447-3626 for Additional Information
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
Boys & Girls 0 Mos. – 2 years:
Touch & feel building blocks
Soft blocks & balls
Play-Doh activity sets
Multi-action toys w/knobs, buttons, etc.
Puzzles w/less than 10 pieces & easy to grasp
Shape sorters VTech learning toys
Toy Telephones Stuffed Animals for babies (no button eyes)
Little Tykes toys
Mr. Potato Head
Brightly colored toys
Baby Gym floor activity mats
Activity tables (music, building, play pretend)
Ride-on trucks Baby items (pacifiers, bottles, bibs, etc.)
Boys & Girls 3 – 5 years:
Dress up clothes
Disney Princesses
Paw Patrol
Large Lego Building blocks
Disney toys (Mickey Mouse, Frozen, etc.)
Doc McStuffins
Large plastic trucks, buses ,trains & cars
Farm animal figures & dinosaurs
Imaginext Toys
Balls
Baby Alive, other Baby Dolls and accessories
Leapfrog Superheroes (Batman, Spiderman, etc.)
Electronic Plush Pets
Shopkins
Boys & Girls 6 –8 years:
Ninja Turtles
Transformers
Star Wars
Superheroes (Batman, Avengers, etc.)
Brown & Black Dolls & clothing
Hot Wheels cars and sets,
Trains
Goldie Blox Sets Action Figures
Little Live Pets
Girl’s purses
Hatchimals
Fingerlings
Boys & Girls 9 – 11years:
Cranium or Pictionary
Jr Monster High Dolls
Lego Sets (Friends, Minecraft, etc.)
Nerf Guns and Bows
Cra-z-loom bracelet maker sets
Scientific Explorer kits
Boys & Girls 12- 15 years:
MP-3 players
Musical Instruments
Teen cosmetics & perfume
Teen jewelry and watches
Diaries & journals
Small tablets
Backpack purses
Key chain kits
Nail polish kits
Arts and Craft kits for teens
Digital cameras
Teen and Adult Coloring Books
Boys & Girls General –Age Appropriate:
Hand held electronic games
Remote control toys (jets, cars, trucks, etc)
Board & Card Games
Art & craft sets
Science & magic kits
Jewelry making kits
Puzzles Activity & puzzle books
Coloring books & crayons
In-line skates & safety gear
Razor Scooters and helmets
Footballs, Basketballs, Soccer balls Baseballs, bats & mitts
Skateboards and helmets
Nerf balls
Jump ropes (large & small)
Stuffed animals
Bath & body gift sets
Toiletry sets
Hats, gloves and scarves
Stocking Stuffers
*SWEATSUITS* (all sizes-infant-adult)
Gift Cards From: Walmart ITunes Movie Theatres – any amount Grocery Stores Target Amazon.com McDonalds Miscellaneous: Wrapping Paper Bows/Ribbons Holiday Gift Bags Scotch tape *BATTERIES AAA, AA, C, D, 9 Volt
Please call Christy at 916-524-8776 or
the Mustard Seed Office at 916-447-3626 for additional information
http://www.sacloaves.org/programs/mustardseedschool
MUSTARD SEED CHRISTMAS WISH LIST 2018
The Mustard Seed School was established in 1989 to help meet the needs of homeless children. Local filmmaker Christy Savage of TFO Productions dedicates herself to this deserving organization and asks for your help.
Mustard Seed is a free, private school for children 3-15 years old which provides a safe, nurturing and structured environment, a positive learning experience, happy memories, survival resources of food, clothing and shelter referrals, medical and dental screenings, immunization updates, counseling for children and their parents, and assistance entering or reentering public schools.
We are seeking gifts for these children, and appreciate all donations. We request that all gifts are new and unwrapped and are delivered to Mustard Seed by Dec 17th, 2018
Please call Christy at 916-524-8776 or the Mustard Seed Office at 916-447-3626 for Additional Information
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
Boys & Girls 0 Mos. – 2 years:
Touch & feel building blocks
Soft blocks & balls
Play-Doh activity sets
Multi-action toys w/knobs, buttons, etc.
Puzzles w/less than 10 pieces & easy to grasp
Shape sorters VTech learning toys
Toy Telephones Stuffed Animals for babies (no button eyes)
Little Tykes toys
Mr. Potato Head
Brightly colored toys
Baby Gym floor activity mats
Activity tables (music, building, play pretend)
Ride-on trucks Baby items (pacifiers, bottles, bibs, etc.)
Boys & Girls 3 – 5 years:
Dress up clothes
Disney Princesses
Paw Patrol
Large Lego Building blocks
Disney toys (Mickey Mouse, Frozen, etc.)
Doc McStuffins
Large plastic trucks, buses ,trains & cars
Farm animal figures & dinosaurs
Imaginext Toys
Balls
Baby Alive, other Baby Dolls and accessories
Leapfrog Superheroes (Batman, Spiderman, etc.)
Electronic Plush Pets
Shopkins
Boys & Girls 6 –8 years:
Ninja Turtles
Transformers
Star Wars
Superheroes (Batman, Avengers, etc.)
Brown & Black Dolls & clothing
Hot Wheels cars and sets,
Trains
Goldie Blox Sets Action Figures
Little Live Pets
Girl’s purses
Hatchimals
Fingerlings
Boys & Girls 9 – 11years:
Cranium or Pictionary
Jr Monster High Dolls
Lego Sets (Friends, Minecraft, etc.)
Nerf Guns and Bows
Cra-z-loom bracelet maker sets
Scientific Explorer kits
Boys & Girls 12- 15 years:
MP-3 players
Musical Instruments
Teen cosmetics & perfume
Teen jewelry and watches
Diaries & journals
Small tablets
Backpack purses
Key chain kits
Nail polish kits
Arts and Craft kits for teens
Digital cameras
Teen and Adult Coloring Books
Boys & Girls General –Age Appropriate:
Hand held electronic games
Remote control toys (jets, cars, trucks, etc)
Board & Card Games
Art & craft sets
Science & magic kits
Jewelry making kits
Puzzles Activity & puzzle books
Coloring books & crayons
In-line skates & safety gear
Razor Scooters and helmets
Footballs, Basketballs, Soccer balls Baseballs, bats & mitts
Skateboards and helmets
Nerf balls
Jump ropes (large & small)
Stuffed animals
Bath & body gift sets
Toiletry sets
Hats, gloves and scarves
Stocking Stuffers
*SWEATSUITS* (all sizes-infant-adult)
Gift Cards From: Walmart ITunes Movie Theatres – any amount Grocery Stores Target Amazon.com McDonalds Miscellaneous: Wrapping Paper Bows/Ribbons Holiday Gift Bags Scotch tape *BATTERIES AAA, AA, C, D, 9 Volt
Please call Christy at 916-524-8776 or
the Mustard Seed Office at 916-447-3626 for additional information
http://www.sacloaves.org/programs/mustardseedschool
The Throwing Starfish Foundation is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization. It was born from the idea that individuals can work together to effect change in their communities. Dawn Dais is the driving force behind this non-profit - and she is a local writer and filmmaker too. The Throwing Starfish Foundation strives to take on projects that positively affect all kids, but our focus is on foster kids and at-risk youth. To that end we are constantly looking for ways to better the lives of overlooked children in our community.
Projects include: Assembling duffle bags of comfort items for children entering foster care, suitcases full of apartment necessities for kids aging out of foster care, food/supply donations to women and children’s shelters, as well as scholarships and job training opportunities for at-risk youth.
Are you ready?!
With your help we are going to put together:
This year we are expanding upon our annual donation drive for local kids!
Visit our Amazon Wish lists for ideas on the items we need.
(You don't need to purchase from Amazon)
Comfort Case Wishlist
Apartment Kit Wishlist
Contact us at: info@throwingstarfish.org
for more info on donating items.
Comfort Bags for Foster Kids
When kids enter the foster system they are given two garbage bags in which to carry their belongings. Often these kids move from house to house, still using garbage bags. Comfort Bags are duffle bags for foster kids. They are filled with special items for the kids, and they provide a sturdy bag for them to carry their belongings.
Our goal is to put together 100 Comfort Bags for our local foster kids, and I need your help. The bags are $6.50 each and we are going to fill them up with donated goodies for the kids. Then the cases are distributed to foster kids in our area. I will be sponsoring the cost of 100 bags.
Last year we put together Comfort Bags with donations and I found that people really liked sending items to put in the cases, so this year we are going to fill 100 bags with donations from YOU! This year we are going to do 75 bags for younger kids and 25 bags for teens. I've started an Amazon wish list ( http://a.co/37YK6K7 ) to give you an idea what we are looking for. You do not have to order from this list (in fact most items can probably be purchased elsewhere for cheaper), and as I get donations in I will alter the list so it will always have our current need.
Items that we will need ( Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/37YK6K7 )
Children's books
Crayons
Coloring books
Blankets
Stuffed animals
Toiletry bags
Colored pencils
Journals
Adult coloring books
Water bottles
Knit hats and gloves
Anything else you think a kid would enjoy!
Bikes for Foster Kids
This year, in addition to the Comfort Bags we are also going to build 15 bikes for older foster kids (ages 12 +), because having a form of transportation can help kids quite a bit once they've been placed in a foster home. The foster agency we are working with also said a bike is a great way for a foster kid to really feel at home with their foster family.
Apartment Kits
We are going to be assembling 10 Apartment Kits for local foster kids who are aging out of the system and transitioning to independent living. We want to give these kids a head start with a bunch of apartment essentials. We are aiming for a low amount of these kits because they are going to be a lot more expensive than the Comfort Bags we put together. Our goal is to keep assembling kits throughout the year, but we are starting with these 10.
I’ve made another Amazon Wishlist for Apartment Kits ( http://a.co/ftSZMV3 ) to give you an idea of the items we are wanting to include. However, I think all of these can be purchased for much cheaper from other vendors. Here is a list of some of the items:
Pots/Pans
Dishes
Silverware
Cups
Toaster Oven
Garbage Can
Towels
Blanket
Pillows
Sheets
Cleaning Supplies
Toilet Paper/Paper Towels
Laundry Basket
Garbage Bags
Anything else you think would be a good addition to a new apartment!
Comfort Bags for kids facing medical hardship
I’m adding these on this year because this group of kids could also use some comfort. We are going to make 25 bags for these kids full of special items.
Here are some items I’m looking for to fill these bags:
Blankets
Knit cap
Playing Cards
Coloring Books
Crayons
Playdoh
Stuffed Animals
If you can't donate at this time, but still want to get involved, we are going to need a lot of hands on deck to help us put together the bikes and assemble/decorate 125 Bags, 15 Bikes and 10 Apartment Kits. Let me know if you are interested in being a part of our Assembly Party in Roseville (time and location in November TBD). Last year we had quite an assembly line going in my house and it was great to see everyone getting to be a part of such a fun project.
Feel free to contact me at info@throwingstarfish.org for any questions about this project. Looking forward to another awesome year!
Find out more about us at https://www.throwingstarfish.org
Projects include: Assembling duffle bags of comfort items for children entering foster care, suitcases full of apartment necessities for kids aging out of foster care, food/supply donations to women and children’s shelters, as well as scholarships and job training opportunities for at-risk youth.
Are you ready?!
With your help we are going to put together:
- 75 Comfort Bags for young foster kids
- 25 Comfort Bag for teenage foster kids
- 15 bikes for teen foster kids
- 10 Apartment Kits for foster kids aging out of the system
- 25 Comfort Bags for local kids going through chemo
This year we are expanding upon our annual donation drive for local kids!
Visit our Amazon Wish lists for ideas on the items we need.
(You don't need to purchase from Amazon)
Comfort Case Wishlist
Apartment Kit Wishlist
Contact us at: info@throwingstarfish.org
for more info on donating items.
Comfort Bags for Foster Kids
When kids enter the foster system they are given two garbage bags in which to carry their belongings. Often these kids move from house to house, still using garbage bags. Comfort Bags are duffle bags for foster kids. They are filled with special items for the kids, and they provide a sturdy bag for them to carry their belongings.
Our goal is to put together 100 Comfort Bags for our local foster kids, and I need your help. The bags are $6.50 each and we are going to fill them up with donated goodies for the kids. Then the cases are distributed to foster kids in our area. I will be sponsoring the cost of 100 bags.
Last year we put together Comfort Bags with donations and I found that people really liked sending items to put in the cases, so this year we are going to fill 100 bags with donations from YOU! This year we are going to do 75 bags for younger kids and 25 bags for teens. I've started an Amazon wish list ( http://a.co/37YK6K7 ) to give you an idea what we are looking for. You do not have to order from this list (in fact most items can probably be purchased elsewhere for cheaper), and as I get donations in I will alter the list so it will always have our current need.
Items that we will need ( Amazon Wishlist: http://a.co/37YK6K7 )
Children's books
Crayons
Coloring books
Blankets
Stuffed animals
Toiletry bags
Colored pencils
Journals
Adult coloring books
Water bottles
Knit hats and gloves
Anything else you think a kid would enjoy!
Bikes for Foster Kids
This year, in addition to the Comfort Bags we are also going to build 15 bikes for older foster kids (ages 12 +), because having a form of transportation can help kids quite a bit once they've been placed in a foster home. The foster agency we are working with also said a bike is a great way for a foster kid to really feel at home with their foster family.
Apartment Kits
We are going to be assembling 10 Apartment Kits for local foster kids who are aging out of the system and transitioning to independent living. We want to give these kids a head start with a bunch of apartment essentials. We are aiming for a low amount of these kits because they are going to be a lot more expensive than the Comfort Bags we put together. Our goal is to keep assembling kits throughout the year, but we are starting with these 10.
I’ve made another Amazon Wishlist for Apartment Kits ( http://a.co/ftSZMV3 ) to give you an idea of the items we are wanting to include. However, I think all of these can be purchased for much cheaper from other vendors. Here is a list of some of the items:
Pots/Pans
Dishes
Silverware
Cups
Toaster Oven
Garbage Can
Towels
Blanket
Pillows
Sheets
Cleaning Supplies
Toilet Paper/Paper Towels
Laundry Basket
Garbage Bags
Anything else you think would be a good addition to a new apartment!
Comfort Bags for kids facing medical hardship
I’m adding these on this year because this group of kids could also use some comfort. We are going to make 25 bags for these kids full of special items.
Here are some items I’m looking for to fill these bags:
Blankets
Knit cap
Playing Cards
Coloring Books
Crayons
Playdoh
Stuffed Animals
If you can't donate at this time, but still want to get involved, we are going to need a lot of hands on deck to help us put together the bikes and assemble/decorate 125 Bags, 15 Bikes and 10 Apartment Kits. Let me know if you are interested in being a part of our Assembly Party in Roseville (time and location in November TBD). Last year we had quite an assembly line going in my house and it was great to see everyone getting to be a part of such a fun project.
Feel free to contact me at info@throwingstarfish.org for any questions about this project. Looking forward to another awesome year!
Find out more about us at https://www.throwingstarfish.org
