The donation of new and gently used items allows AYS to devote our monetary resources to direct service operations. Our Wish List is a compilation of items needed at our program sites and in our administrative office.
For questions regarding our Wish List, please contact Justin Armstrong at (317) 283-3817 x118 or jarmstrong@ayskids.org.
AYS’ Everyday Wishes
- Games (board, card, educational computer, etc.)
- Puzzles
- Craft supplies (glue, scissors, beads, sequins, paint, etc.)
- Markers, crayons, colored and lead pencils
- Paper (construction, drawing, copy)
- Blank journals
- Bean bag chairs, large pillows, children’s chairs
- Books (EC-middle school)
- Educational videos
- Disposable cameras (for a photography club)
- Blocks, cars, plastic animals, Lincoln Logs, dolls, and other toys
- Water coolers
- Tents for outdoor shade
- Recreational equipment (gator balls, hula hoops, basketballs, parachute, jump ropes, etc.)
- Creative play props (hats, coats, plastic tools and cooking sets, etc.)
- Kites
- Science and nature props (microscope, globes, magnifying glass, bug collections, seeds, books)
- InstaPulse Monitors (measures heart rate) available at www.schoolspecialtyonline.net
- KwikPulse-2™ watches (measures heart rate) available at www.schoolspecialtyonline.net
- Carpet squares, new or gently used rugs
- Gift cards for programs and fundraisers
Big Wishes
- Die-cut machine
- Projector and screen
- Sewing machine
- Video camera
- Digital camera
- Lockable cabinet
- Dry-erase and bulletin boards
- Furniture (desk, shelves, chairs, filing cabinets)
- Photo printer and ink
- Color printer and ink
- Laminator
- Refrigerator
- Paper Shredder (heavy duty)
- Modular classroom
- Carts/dolly/with strap
- Television
- DVD/Blu-Ray players
- Nintendo WII and games
- Storage space
- Walkie-talkies
- iPads, iPods, other tablets and mp3 players
- Vacuum and carpet cleaners
Very Big Wishes
- Van or Bus
- Land or buildings for breaks, summer camp or early childhood programs
