A Holiday Wish List From L.A. Community Service Agencies

Homestead Hospice and Shelter needs decorative holiday items, such as silk floral arrangements, centerpieces, ornament collections and gift baskets, all of which will be auctioned Dec. 11 to benefit Long Beach’s Padua House for people with AIDS. P.O. Box 931179, Los Angeles, CA 90093; (323) 466-5411.

* Infinite Potential--Learning and Enrichment Center for children from low- to moderate-income families needs Barbie dolls, bikes, teddy bears, dresses, “Rugrats” movie and “Barney” videos, toy cars and trucks, puppets, Pokemon cards, play makeup and playhouse, basketball and hoop, Legos, new clothes and shoes, ice skates, passes to Disneyland. 355 W. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91105; (626) 792-0950.

* Inner-City Games/Hollenbeck Youth Center needs for its Dec. 18 annual Christmas Food Basket and Toy Giveaway: children’s jeans, shirts, coats, books and stuffed animals, as well as chickens, cans of corn, potatoes, beans and tortillas. 2015 E. 1st St., L.A., CA 90033; (323) 263-4989.

* Institute for the Redesign of Learning serves children and adults with behavioral and emotional disabilities, and operates an early-childhood education facility. Needs 16 new microwaves, three highchairs for infants, four strollers or two double strollers for infants and toddlers, educational videos for children ages 2 to 6. 1137 Huntington Drive, South Pasadena, CA 91030; (323) 341-5580.

* International Foster Family Agency needs Walkmans, cassette players, CDs, CD players and holders, books, bicycles, purses, wallets, men’s cologne, backpacks, shoes, socks, slips, combs and brushes, overnight bags, belts, children’s jewelry, cosmetics, picture frames, photo albums, neckties. 460 E. Carson Plaza Drive, Carson, CA 90746; (310) 715-3100.

* Irvine Adult Day Health Center needs small gifts for bingo prizes, craft supplies, activity items such as puzzle books, exercise equipment, postage stamps, sweatshirts and sweatpants, incontinence supplies, subscriptions to large-print magazines and Reader’s Digest, white bath towels, white washcloths, white pillowcases. 20 Lake Road, Irvine, CA 92604; (949) 262-1123.

* Jenesse Center, a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic abuse, needs canned food and art supplies for children 2 to 15. 8803 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003; (323) 751-1145.

* Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles provides health and social services on a nonsectarian basis. Needed for homeless families at Gramercy Place Shelter: Pergo flooring, assorted picture frames, throw rugs, table lamps, curtain material and rods, lamps, fake plants, cotton sheets and plastic covers for twin- and full-size mattresses, bathroom towels and washcloths, all kitchenware, children’s books, newborn clothing, highchairs, arts and crafts material, computers (486DX or better). 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; (323) 761-8800.

* John Tracy Clinic provides hearing screenings in preschools and free family services. Needs donations in any amount. 806 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007; (213) 748-5481.

* Joshua Tree Tortoise Rescue needs paper towels, copier/laser paper, business envelopes, grocery-store gift certificates, heat lamps, heating pads, full-spectrum reptile lights, 30-gallon (or larger) aquarium. P.O. Box 1099, Joshua Tree, CA 92252; (760) 369-1235.

* Ketchum-Downtown YMCA needs toys, stuffed animals, art supplies, games, sports equipment, and clothes for children ages 5 to 12. Food for holiday dinners and food baskets: chicken, ham, turkey, fruits, vegetables, rice, pasta, juice, paper cups and plates, plastic utensils and tablecloths. 401 S. Hope St., Los Angeles, CA 90071; (213) 624-2348.

* L.A. Family Housing needs gift certificates from stores where children in homeless shelters and their parents can buy gifts for one another. Toys, turkeys or food baskets, new bedding including pillows, CDs and computer games for older children, vacuum cleaners.

7843 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91605; (818) 982-4091.

* L.A. Goal serves adults with developmental disabilities. Needs movie tickets, art supplies, grooming products, gift certificates for movies, bookstores, music and video stores, groceries, clothes and shoes. 10836 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; (310) 838-5274.

* LAC+USC Violence Intervention Program needs toys and art supplies for children as well as clean clothes, including underwear and socks; shoes and sweat clothes for all ages; household items such as bedding, small kitchen appliances and cooking utensils; grocery-store gift certificates for family holiday meals. 1240 N. Mission Road, Los Angeles, CA 90033; (323) 226-3961.

* Life Steps Foundation provides in-home educators for parents of infants born with disabilities. Needs toys appropriate for children from birth to age 3. 12555 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066; (310) 306-4746.

* Light Heart Foundation provides much-needed visits to senior citizens in retirement, board and care and convalescent hospitals. Needs a car or small van in good working order with less than 20,000 miles. 7949 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406; (818) 375-5031.

* Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse holds a holiday toy and book drive for children served by local social services programs. Also needs baby items such as diapers, clothes and formula, linens and bed supplies for adults, videos, books, toys and clothes for children, kitchen utensils including can openers and coffee maker. 11015 Bloomfield Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670; (562) 906-2676.

* Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women provides free counseling to survivors of rape and domestic violence. Needs feminine-type gifts, such as perfumes and facial soaps, sweatshirts and sweatpants for women in the emergency room, and toys and clothes for children. 605 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015; (213) 955-9090.

* The Los Angeles Free Clinic for homeless youth and prenatal clients needs long-sleeved T-shirts, sweatshirts, socks, rain gear, watches, toiletries, backpacks, wool caps. Also, maternity tops, teddy bears, diapers and diaper bags, long-sleeved cotton sleepers, lotions for moms, children’s books, breast pumps, infant car seats. 8405 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; (323) 653-8622.

* Los Angeles Mission needs cans and boxes of nonperishable foods (meat, vegetables, fruit, cereal, pasta), salt, sugar, flour, vegetable oils, tea bags, nonfat dry milk, baby food, diapers, soap, toilet paper. 303 E. 5th St., L.A., CA 90013; (213) 629-1227.

* Los Angeles Regional Foodbank needs volunteers, four-way hardwood pallets, holiday food items, such as ham, turkey, stuffing, canned cranberry sauce, canned yams, canned corn and pies. 1734 E. 41st St., Los Angeles, CA 90058; (323) 234-3030.

* Los Angeles Youth Network, a shelter for teenagers, needs casual and dress clothes (for job interviews), jeans, pajamas, socks, slippers, sweatpants, shoes, duffel bags, backpacks, Walkmans, video games, movie passes. 1550 Gower St., L.A., CA 90028; (323) 957-7364.

* Love Your Disabled Child, a parent resource center for low-income families of children with disabilities, needs 400 new toys for kids 18 and younger and food to feed 500 at a holiday celebration Dec. 18. 4528 Crenshaw Blvd., L.A., CA 90043; (323) 299-2925.

* Make-A-Wish Foundation of Orange County needs new, unwrapped gifts for children ages 2 to 18. Gifts for teens that are especially useful are movie passes, music gift certificates, backpacks and Walkmans. 17992 Mitchell South, Irvine, CA 92614; (949) 476-9474.)

* Martin Luther King Jr./Charles R. Drew Medical Center needs a PC computer with modem and printer for the pediatric ward; infant car seats for obstetrics; gifts for the sick and elderly, such as slipper socks, toiletries, grooming aids, fragrances and books, which will be distributed on Christmas Day. 12021 S. Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90059; (310) 668-4321.

* Masada Homes, a foster family agency for children 17 and younger, needs for Christmas events: new, unwrapped clothes, toys, books, videos, arts and craft supplies; tickets to attractions such as Disneyland, museums or sports events. Also gift certificates to restaurants or stores for clothes, music or toys. 2291 W. 205th St., Torrance, CA 90501; (310) 328-4813.

* Maternal & Child Health Access provides health and social services to low-income women and their families. Needs books in English and Spanish, educational toys (for all ages), toys for toddlers, school supplies, backpacks and lunch boxes, gift certificates to supermarkets. 1010 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90015; (213) 749-4261.

* Meet Each Need With Dignity serves needy families. Needs new toys for children (infant-14), new blankets, nonperishable food (no glass). 13460 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, CA 91331; (818) 896-0246.

* Metropolitan State Hospital treats adults with medical and psychiatric illnesses. Needs for adults: baseball caps, sweaters, Walkmans, movie tickets, twin-bed blankets and comforters, large-screen TV, radios, music CDs, newspaper and magazine subscriptions, exercise bikes, all-terrain wheelchairs, unbreakable Christmas decorations, bookstore gift certificates. 11400 S. Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650; (562) 651-5603.

* NA’AMAT USA helps victims of child abuse and needs stuffed animals, arts and crafts items, games, toys, books, holiday party items for celebration, clothing. 16161 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436; (818) 981-1298.

* National Childhood Cancer Foundation needs volunteers to take orders for holiday cards designed by children with cancer, plus art supplies for next year’s cards. 440 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91066; (800) 458-6223.

* National Council Jewish Women/Los Angeles needs (for its nonsectarian community programs such as Women Helping Women Services and Women Helping Children) gift certificates for food; new toys; new books for children and young adults; clothes such as sweaters, jackets and sweatshirts for women, men and children; clothing, toys and blankets for babies; new beauty items, such as lotions and fragrances. 543 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A., CA 90036; (323) 651-2930.

* North Valley Caring Services, founded by the United Methodist Church of Sepulveda, aids in the emergency needs of families in North Hills area of the San Fernando Valley. Needs toothbrushes, blankets, large cans of coffee, pancake and biscuit mix, large cans of hash, canned vegetables, fruit and tuna, large bags of pinto beans and rice, cereals, pasta, tomato sauce, paper plates, hot cups, plastic utensils, baby food, infant formula, diapers. 15435 Rayen St., North Hills, CA 91343; (818) 891-0481.

* Nuevo Amanecer Latino Children Services will hold a Christmas celebration on Dec. 17 for children in foster homes and needs toys, clothing and gift certificates. 5400 Pomona Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022; (323) 720-9951.

* Ocean Park Community Center shelter for homeless, battered women and their children and at-risk youth needs rain ponchos, new underwear, warm clothes and sneakers, umbrellas, backpacks or tote bags, wool blankets, hygiene kits, new clothes and shoes for babies, toddlers and children, diapers, gift certificates to movies, clothing stores, fast food, bookstores. 1453 16th St., Santa Monica, CA 90404; (310) 264-6646.

* Operation School Bell, a program of the Anne Banning Auxiliary Assistance League of Southern California, needs toys and books for ages 5-17; new clothes, T-shirts and jeans sizes 5-18, undergarments, dresses in girls sizes 5-20, sweatpants and sweatshirts, and athletic shoes. 1370 N. St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, CA 90028; (323) 469-6017.

* Optimist Foster Family Agency needs holiday gifts for children (newborn-18). 758 Colorado Blvd., L.A., CA 90041; (323) 341-5561.

* Optimist Youth Homes, residential care for at-risk youth, needs books, new computers and printers, TV/VCR, video games, dress shirts and sweaters (sizes M-XXL). No red or blue clothing please due to dress code. 6957 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90041; (323) 341-7810.

* Orange County Youth & Family Services’ El Modena transitional family shelter needs for the six families currently in residence (33 adults and children) wallets, mini-poker game, makeup, clothes, roller-blades, small and medium-size bicycles, Tonka trucks, books, watches, colognes, Pokemon cards, music, dolls including Barbie and a Barbie case, paints, jeans, jewelry box, Beanie Babies, games, baby toys. 2101 E. 4th St., Santa Ana, CA 92705; (714) 835-0300.

* Orange Elderly Services needs holiday baskets containing stamps, stationery, envelopes. Also, canned goods, candies and bathroom supplies for homebound seniors would be appreciated. 170 S. Olive St., Orange, CA 92866; (714) 538-9633.

* Pasadena Senior Center needs holiday gifts for seniors, underwriting for holiday meals and visitors for homebound elderly and nursing home residents. 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena, CA 91103; (626) 795-4331.

* Peace Colors serves families identified by churches, shelters and schools as in need. Needs for its annual holiday food and toy giveaway: turkeys, canned and boxed food, bread, cereal, blankets, socks, sweaters, toys, and grocery-store gift certificates. 106 E. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90301; (310) 330-8090.

* Pediatric Therapy Network needs donations for equipment in a therapy gym, arts and crafts supplies, office equipment such as laptop computers, copier, scanner. 1815 W. 213th St., Torrance, CA 90501; (310) 328-0276.

* Penny Lane provides treatment for abused and emotionally disturbed teens. Needs hair care and accessories, journals and pen gift sets, cosmetic gift sets, hand-held computer games, stuffed animals, personal CD players, tape decks, clock radios, camera gift sets, T-shirts, basketballs, footballs, tickets to sports events or movies, tinned cookies or popcorn. 15317 Rayen St., North Hills, CA 91343; (818) 892-3423.

* Pet Orphans Fund places cats and dogs in new homes. Needs office and equipment repair, printers, silk screeners, film developing, graphic artists, copy machine, Mac computer, black and color inkjet cartridges for Lexmark Z11 and Epson Stylus 640 printers, fax machine, internal zip drive, love-seat-size couch covers, 33mm film, flea shampoo. 7720 Gloria Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91406; (818) 901-0190.

* Portals Mental Health Rehabilitation Services provides care for the homeless mentally ill and needs women’s and men’s clothing, shoes, backpacks, sleeping bags, toiletries, towels, bicycles and repair kits, flashlights, batteries and bulletin boards. 679 New Hampshire Ave., L.A., CA 90005; (213) 387-1129 or the South Central Opportunity Center at 2009 W. Slauson Ave., L.A. CA 90047; (213) 381-8628.

* Pregnancy Help Center & Helpline needs for the medical clinic’s clients: diapers, clothing (maternity, children and newborns), lotion, baby wipes, shampoo, blankets and toys. 1311 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA 90501; (310) 320-8976.

* Precious Life Shelter serves homeless women and needs receiving blankets, bibs, infant towels, newborn sleepers, infant gowns (neutral colors), newborn diapers sizes 1 and 2, lap pads, underwear sizes 5, 6 and 7, bras, hairbrushes and books of stamps. P.O. Box 414, Los Alamitos, CA 90720; (562) 431-5025.

* Project Angel Food prepares and delivers food to people disabled by HIV/AIDS. Needs new items for holiday gift bags, such as socks, slippers, CDs or boxes of chocolates. 7574 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046; (323) 845-1800.

* Reptile & Amphibian Rescue Network takes care of sick and injured reptiles and amphibians and finds them homes. Needs digital camera, laser printer, color inkjet printer (11-by-17 paper) and copy machine. P.O. Box 25733, Los Angeles, CA 90025; (310) 815-1318.

* Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship offers riding lessons and physical therapy on horseback for disabled children and adults. Needs saddles and tack, feed, sponsors for riders, two well-trained horses age 10-17. 21152 Chatsworth St., Chatsworth, CA 91311; (818) 700-2971.

* Royal Palace Children’s Center serves children ages 2-5 of low-income families. Needs winter clothes for adults and children, backpacks, books, toys and educational games, tape players/recorders, arts and crafts material, computer and printer, tricycles and bicycles and safety gear for riding. 10206 S. Denker Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047; (323) 242-8010.

* San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center serves clients with developmental disabilities and their families. For holiday food and gift baskets: new and unwrapped toys, such as bats, baseballs, gloves, basketballs, soccer balls, dolls, stuffed animals, puzzles, coloring books, crayons, toy cars and trucks; promotional items such as T-shirts, caps or pens; items for infants such as bottles, toys and clothing; and gifts for adults, including books, toiletries, cologne, makeup, costume jewelry, stationery, household items for those living independently. 761 Corporate Center Drive, Pomona, CA 91768; (909) 620-7722.