TESSA Wishlist

TESSA is an organization in Colorado Springs that helps victims of sexual assault and domestic abuse stay safe and get the help they need. Many of the items on their wishlist are normal household items that can be donated as long as they are "gently" used! Since, many of my sheets and blankets are more than gently used,  I was thinking of going by the ARC and buying some of their sheets and comforters, then donating them. By doing this, I have helped two extraordinary places with one act!  (Both lists copied from TESSA website)

• Waterproof mattress covers: double and twin sized
• Waterproof pillow protectors for standard pillows
• New Bed pillows.
• New or gently used and matching sets of double and twin bed sheets (flannel for winter would be nice too). 
• New or gently used double and twin sized quilts/comforters
• New or gently used “kid-friendly” sheets and comforters.
• New or gently used bath towels/sheets and wash clothes.  Actually towels are always needed but bath towels are in need right now.
• Plastic stepstools with rubber traction for allowing children to reach bathroom sink to wash hands and brush teeth (4 needed).
• Night-lights to help kiddos/and ladies feel “safe” in their new room
• Nursery-type rocking chairs padded for snuggling kiddos at night.
• Clock radios (with CD players to help kiddos listen to stories at night).
• Twin-sized air mattresses for multiple children we might not have beds for in the room.
• Portable clothing racks (especially when ladies are sharing a room).
• Small baskets/bins with handles to use to hold soaps, shampoos, toothbrush/paste to put in rooms for new residents.
• Toys for preschoolers/elementary and pre-teens (dolls with doll clothes, doll-houses, race cars and tracks, books (especially toddler books and teen books) building sets for older kids, beading sets, modeling sets, educational computer games, children’s DVD movies).
• Folding chairs and tables for over-flow of people eating dinner at the same time (children’s dining tables and chairs or Little Tykes picnic tables would be great too).
• Comfy and cozy kid’s chairs for play area- beanbags, big pillows, kid-sized chairs and tables/desks. 

Also : Tessa is looking for snacks to feed the children in the program. They are asking for:

• Granola Bars
• Peanut Butter Crackers
• Cheese Crackers
• Fruit Roll Ups