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United Way of SLO County
Mail P.O. Box 14309
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Location 1288 Morro #10
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone (805) 541-1234
Fax (805) 543-5317
info@unitedwayslo.org

 
 

 

YOU CAN HELP

Nonprofit Wish List
April 2008

You can help a SLO County nonprofit agency by taking a moment to read through the following "wish list" of items and volunteers needed, as well as employment opportunities. If you can help by donating an item or by volunteering, or want more information about a job posting, please contact the agency directly using the information provided in each listing. If you wish to delete or add a name to this E-Newsletter or have any questions, please contact United Way at info@unitedwayslo.org. Thank You

ITEMS NEEDED:

Woods Humane Society
CLEANING SUPPLIES: Laundry Detergent & Dish Soap, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, and Windex. ANIMAL CARE SUPPLIES: Cat litter, Towels, Sheets/Blankets
Dog & Cat Treats/Dog & Cat Toys/ Stuffed Animals
Canned Dog & Cat Food (Please no dry dogor cat food)
OFFICE SUPPLIES: White Copy Paper/Color Copy Paper, Paper Clips, Staples, Tape, Pens, File Folders, Metal Shelving
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT: Treadmill
MEDICAL SUPPLIES: microscope
Contact: Steve Kragenbrink, 805-543-9316 x19
skragenbrink@woodshumanesociety.org

Senior Volunteer Services (RSVP) 
 Five (5) flat panel monitors
Contact: Marie Brinkmeyer  805-544-8740 

San Luis Obispo Little Theatre 
Office Desk, Cabinets, Computer, Office Dividers
Jeffrey Salsbury 781.3889 ext.11

Linkages Case Management
Manual wheelchair, vacuum cleaner, walkers with seats and wheels
Contact :Tamara McGinty 597-4969

Paso Robles Loaves & Fishes
2 drawer filing cabinet
Contact Jackie Sebro  238-4742

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Raffle prizes for our Golf Tournament
Anna Boyd-Bucy Anna@slobigs.org or 781-3226

EOC Direct Services
Wooden Twin Size Bunk Bed Set w/ one twin size Mattress and Box Spring (Family already has one twin size mattress and box spring)
Contact : Cyndy Randall, 781-1727 OR 441-3102

Transitions Mental Health Association
New condition couch and love seat set (no sleepers or sectionals)
Pavers (for patio)
Patio furniture (chairs, table and umbrella)
2 blenders
6 half wine barrels
1 VCR
Workout/fitness DVD’s
Kevin Selman, Transitional Housing for Homeless
(805) 541-5144, ext. 110

Transitions Mental Health Association
2-line phone with answer machine
Ariela Gottschalk, Growing Grounds Farm-Santa Maria
(805) 928-4509

Transitions Mental Health Association
L-Shaped desk
Heather Bagdwal, Community Housing Program
(805) 541-5144, ext. 106

Transitions Mental Health Association
2-drawer locking file with key(s)
Craig Wilson, Growing Grounds Farm-SLO
(805) 543-6071

Transitions Mental Health Association
Large TV
Tara Conrad, North County Drop-In Center
(805) 464-0512

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

2-1-1 SLO Hotline is looking for volunteers to answer our call lines.
The hours are very flexible, the volunteer position requires no prior experience and the position provides a valuable local service.
This is a perfect volunteer position for a retired adult, an adult student or a stay at home mom looking for time away from home, to talk with the public, and in return, provide a important community service.
New call volunteers are welcome at anytime. Training takes place at the 2-1-1 SLO Hotline office, within the City of San Luis Obispo. Call for information on the next training class.
211 SLO Hotline
Contact Mike Bossenberry, Program Manager, at 544-6016 ext.13; www.slohotline.org

American Cancer Society
Volunteers to help in the local offices (San Luis Obispo and Templeton)
Volunteer drivers to drive patients to their cancer treament appointments (all areas needed, with an increased need for drivers in the Los Osos area).
Breast cancer survivors who are interested in volunteering for our Reach to Recovery program and talking with newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
Volunteers needed to coordinate our Road to Recovery program and Reach to Recovery program.
Contact: Bettina Peterson 543-5527

Sexual Assault Recovery & Prevention Center
Spring Crisis Counselor Volunteer Training
Amber Kennedy, 805-545-8888
http://www.sarpcenter.org/volunteer/volunteer.htm

San Luis Obispo Little Theatre 
Ushers and Hospitality Volunteers, Set Designers and Builders, Sound and Lighting Designers, Actors always wanted!
Jeffrey Salsbury 781.3889 ext.11 more information at www.slolittletheatre.org

The Literacy Council
Tutors for Basic English Language Skills
Contact: Virginia Mack, Program Coordinator, 541-4219

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Volunteer mentors needed for short and long term mentoring
781-3226

Paso Robles Loaves & Fishes
Volunteer Treasurer
 Contact: Jackie Sebro  238-4742

 Lifestyles Recovery Center
  Data Entry Person
 Answer Phone appox. 4 hrs week
 Help to remodel the facility (put in floors, paint, coordinate)
 Group leader for youth drug and alchohol educaton 1xwk.
 Group leader for Relapse Prevention 1xwk
 Contact: Karolyn London (805) 238-2290

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

EOC
Accountant (SLO)   
Center Supervisor (Oceano)
Child Care Services Specialist (SLO)
Child Clinical Psychologist (SLO)
Family/Community Partnership Coordinator (SLO)
Family Resource Specialist  (SLO)
Field Representative (Santa Maria)
Homeless Shelter Worker (SLO)
Home Visitor (No. Co/No. Coast or South County)
Instructional Aide (Shandon/ Nipomo/Santa Maria)    
Maintenance Technician III (SLO)
Sub Cook II (SLO Co.)
Sub Program Aide (SLO & Templeton)
Sub Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, or Physician Assistant (SLO & Arroyo Grande)
Sub SHS Registered Nurse (SLO County)
Teacher (Paso Robles/Lompoc)
Weatherization Installer (SLO)
                                               
Close dates are listed on the job announcement.  For a complete job announcement and application visit our website at www.eocslo.org. Excellent benefits package for FT positions. Applications/transcripts must be submitted to: 1030 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, (805)544-4355.

EVENTS:

Sexual Assault Recovery & Prevention Center
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes
http://www.sarpcenter.org/events/walk.htm

The American Cancer Society
Relay For Life of San Luis Obispo
http://events.cancer.org/rflsanluisobispoca

Paso Robles Loaves & Fishes
April 27, 2008--25th Anniversary Celebration and Benefit!
Plymouth Church, 3101 Oak St. Paso Robles
Worship 4pm, BBQ 5:30pm
Contact: Jackie Sebro 238-4742

The Literacy Council
The Chocolate Suite- September 13, 2009
Website for More Information: www.sloliteracy.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Bowl for Kid’s Sake
May 18th at Mustang Lanes on the Cal Poly Campus
More information and pledge sheets available at: http://www.slobigs.org/pages.php/miscellaneous/bowlforkidssake

Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters Invitational Golf Tournament... Experience the Power of Mentoring.  Sponsored by PG&E
www.slobigs.org

Boys & Girls Club of North San Luis Obispo County
Kids and Community Day, Sat. May 31st.
Contact: Lauren Cross, Programs Director (805) 712-5497

FREE AFTERNOON CONCERT
San Luis Symphony invites the general public to a free dress rehearsal on Saturday, May 3rd at 1:00 p.m. (go early for good seats!) on the Cal Poly campus (enter the campus from Grand Avenue) (free parking)
     
A Soaring Symphony...
The Symphony "soars" into summer on Saturday, May 3rd in this Season Finale concert at the Cohan Center featuring Mozart's Symphony No. 36 (the "Linz
Symphony") and the Brahms Double Concerto with violinist Roger Wilkie and cellist John Walz.

Transitions Mental Health Association
2008 “Opening Minds” Art Show, San Luis Obispo Art Center, 1010 Broad Street,
April 29 to May 11, 2008.  Free to the public.
Website for More Information:  www.t-mha.org


Panel discussion on Homeless children in county
May 19, 6:30 pm, SLO County Office of Education
County PTA
Contact: Kathi Settle, 720-6492

Available:

Transitions Mental Health Association
Approximately 900 sq feet of office space for rent.
Included are four private offices, open space that is
both foyer and can be cubicles (approximately 340 sq feet),
 and access to bathrooms, break room and a large conference room when available.
$2400 a month, utilities included.  Would consider renting as separate offices.
Some reception services available.
Shirl Freed, (805) 541-5144, ext. 120 or sfreed@t-mha.org.

2 Ficus trees from recent fundraiser.  Six feet tall.  Full and green. $40 each.
Karen Cusworth, Receptionist (805) 541-5144, ext. 100

1 single mechanical bed with memory foam mattress. Has vibration feature, reclines etc. To be donated to a facility or person in need.
If interested please contact Jenifer or Garin at Law offices of James R. Murphy and Tana L. Coates 805-489-8929.

6 drawer metal desk, black
Approx. 5 ft. by 4 ft
Contact: Lilith @ United Way office, 541-1234