In-kind giving is a way to directly affect the lives of individuals who reside in our facilities and participate in our programs. These donations can comprise almost any item that our programs can use. Below is a wish list of items currently needed by our programs.
Keiro Rehabilitation & Care Center
Arts & Crafts
- construction paper (any color)
- yarn (any color)
Beauty Products
- blush, light pink
- loose face powder, translucent light color
- nail polish
- scented lotion
Clothing
- baby or young children’s (5 years and younger) clothes
- hats (men’s and women’s)
- neckties
- scarves (women’s)
- socks (men’s and women’s)
Entertainment/Technology
- iPod, iPod Shuffle, or iPod Nano
- dvd recorder
- easy-to-read Japanese books
- football tickets
- jigsaw puzzles, 100 pieces or fewer
Furniture & Household Items
- batteries (AA and AAA) for Wii remote controllers
- coat rack, single pole
- large baskets
- large trunk, old style
- laundry baskets
- rocking chair with motion lock
Magazines
- Discovery
- History
- In Touch
- People
- Smithsonian
- science publications
- Japanese language (any)
- Josei Seven
- Josei Jishin
- Japanese tabloids
- Asian language (Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese)
- American tabloids
Toys
- baby dolls (Asian preferred)
- baby doll clothes and blankets
- stuffed animals
Miscellaneous
- 75 washcloths
- fans
- holiday fun stuff
- snack-sized bags of shrimp chips
- wrapped manju
Nikkei Manor
Arts & Crafts
- knitting yarn (all colors)
Reading Material
- Reader’s Digest (large-print)
- English-language books, fiction or non-fiction
Personal Items (great for bingo prizes!)
- nail polish (new or used), any color
- facial tissue packets
- hand lotion
- hand towels
- notebooks
- postage stamps
- shampoo
- soap
- new stuffed dolls
- toilet paper (most popular for bingo prizes)
- toothbrush
- toothpaste (small)
Seasonal
- pumpkins (through Halloween only, please!)
- spades
- watering cans
- potting soil
- tomato cages
- garden hand tools (flower shears)
Toys & Games
- chess games
- dolls
- new stuffed animals
Miscellaneous
- taxi fare scrip
Kokoro Kai
Arts & Crafts
- watercolor paints
- Japanese calligraphy brush (big & small)
- Japanese calligraphy paper
- knitting yarn
- construction paper, color
- handheld hole punch (large punch)
- origami paper
- rubber stamps
- watercolor pencils
- wrapping paper
Equipment
- CD/Cassette tape player (boombox preferred)
- Microphone (corded or cordless)
Games
- chess
- Rummi Kub
- Jenga
Musical Instruments
- Ukulele
- Hand drum (for drum circle)
Seasonal
- pumpkins (through Halloween only, please!)
Personal Items
- nail polish, any color
- abacus
- caps
- facial tissue packets
- hand/wash towels
- notebooks
- pens
- stationery sets
Publications
- Sunset magazine
- Korean/Chinese magazines & books
- coffee table books (art, photos, science)
Toys
- dolls
Transportation
- Van, new or low-mileage (please contact Tomoko Faasuamalie for details, KokoroKai@keironw.org or 206.726.6474)
Contact Information
For more information about wish list donations, please contact John Descher at 206.726.6514 or GivingToKNW@keironw.org.
