Program Wish List

YWCA McLean County has been serving the needs of children, women, families and seniors in the communities we serve for more than 100 years. YWCA provides a variety of program and service offerings, benefiting those from six weeks of age to the end of life. This wish list contains a sampling of resources and supplies that would enhance the experiences of our clients and support our staff.

Please note that new items are greatly appreciated, and used clothing, textiles, and bedding are not accepted.

LABYRINTH

  • 30-day bus passes
  • Band-Aids
  • Bath and face towels, new or gently used towels
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee (regular and decaf)
  • Creamer and sugar
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine hygiene products (full-size packaging, not travel size)
  • Garbage bags
  • Gift cards
    • Wal-Mart and Kroger are the most needed
    • $10 gas cards
    • Home improvement stores
    • Other general stores
    • Activities like bowling, movies, museums, coffee shops, etc. for mentors to share with clients
  • Housewares/kitchen items (cookware, dish towels, etc.)
  • Journals/Notebooks
  • Kleenex/Tissue
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Microwaves
  • Midol
  • Planners
  • Razors
  • Shaving cream
  • Shoes (tennis shoes, house slippers, flip flops)
  • Toilet Paper
  • Queen bedding/blankets

 STEPPING STONES

  • Tubs/containers
  • Canvas baskets
  • Pillows
  • Throws/blankets
  • Tissues
  • Colored paper
  • Journals
  • Keurig coffee K-cup refills
  • Amazon gift cards (for client book purchases)
  • NEW sweatshirts, T-shirts, long sleeve shirts (small - 3X)
  • NEW underwear (all sizes)
  • NEW socks
  • NEW flip-flops
  • NEW sports bras (small - 3X)
  • NEW sweatpants (small - 3X)
  • Pens, pencils and journals
  • Stickers (smiley face & stars)
  • Connect Transit bus tokens
  • Gift cards to various places (gas, grocery, food, etc.)
  • Markers and crayons
  • Modeling clay
  • Model Magic
  • Sketch pads
  • Monetary donations (for clients to attend workshops and healing events)

Donations may be dropped off/mailed to: 
YWCA McLean County
1201 North Hershey Road
Bloomington IL 61704
Enter through the Administrative entrance, lower level

All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. If you wish to make a monetary donation, please visit Ways to Give.