Patient Clothing Room
Socks New Casual Docker type JeansMen’s Sweat Pants and Tops New Colored T-shirtsT-shirts (white, new, not used) Men’s boxers and briefs (med, XX large,
XXX large new, not used)Tennis Shoes (like new) New Men’s blue jeansVelcro Tennis Shoes Long Sleeve Shirts and Polo Shirts
Personal Comfort Items Needed for Patients
Coffee (regular) Gas gift cards (Casey’s preferred)Phone calling cards, McDonalds, Subway
Shampoo, body wash (3 in 1) spray deodorant, liquid soap, mouthwash, toothpaste, razors, combs
Crayons, coloring books and children’s puzzles
Handheld games, personal CD players with earphones
Wild Bird Seed for Bird Feeders outside the Community Living Centers
100 calorie snack packs, sugar-free puddingCrossword puzzles and word search books Dry Laundry Soap
Homeless Veteran Needs
Small tool kits Laundry and Dish SoapLight Bulbs Batteries; AA, C, D, 9 voltBed Pillows Condiment Baskets with ketchup, mustard,
salt and pepperBasic pot and pan sets Pot holdersSmall cans of coffee silverwareKitchen utensils Sheet sets; full, queen
Greenhouse Needs
Twin quilts and shams Kitchen towels, pot holder
VA Illiana Health Care System1900 E Main
Danville, IL 61832(217)554-4525
Trash cans for bedrooms Deck storage boxes, Outdoor door matsLaundry baskets for each bedroom t.v. for bedroom, den, dvd player, wii, wii
games
VA Recreation Therapy Needs
Prizes and assistance in Veteran activities such as Let’s Make a Deal, Price is Right and Bingo
Ice cream and cake for monthly birthday parties
Craft Kits; bird houses, leather kits (billfolds) , paint by number, sun catchers and model cars and planes, copper foil engraving art and poster sized coloring pages.
2L bottles of diet soda; cola, lemon-lime, root beer and orange
Bottled water Individual snacks; cookies, chips, pudding, sugar free-pudding, sugar-free cookies
VA Volunteer Opportunities
Clothing Room; organize, track and distribute clothing to Veterans
Pet Therapy Visits: Call 554-4525 to schedule a visit
Musical entertainment; piano and instrumentals during patient dining Musical entertainment for activities (bands
or soloist)
Baking in the Community Living Centers; cookies, breads and other treats
Assistance with Veteran craft activities
Angel Wing/ No One Dies Alone
Immediate Needs
Clothing Room: The clothing room serves inpatients and outpatients of the VA Illiana Health Care System. Current clothing items needed: Socks, Tennis Shoes (size 9 and up), New Jeans waist
sizes 32 and up of various lengths, Sweat Pants and Shirts Medium, Large, X Large, 2X, 3X 4X, boxers and briefs (M, XXL, XXXL). MHICM (Mental Health Intensive Case Management): This fund is used for Veteran involved in MHICM for monthly outings. Veteran Patient Library: Funds used to purchase periodicals, magazines, computer software for Veteran use and News Gazette subscriptions.
Social Work Emergency Fund: Donations used to assist Veterans with emergency travel, bus vouchers, gas cards (Casey’s preferred in $10.00 increments) and to meet other emergent needs of Veterans.
OEF/OIF Fund: Donations used to assist Veterans returning recently from Iraq/Afghanistan and family members.
CLC/ WARDS: Donations are used for benefit of a specific ward or greenhouses. Construction on two additional Greenhouses is slated to begin late fall 2013.
ITEMS NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTED
Used Clothing Used UndergarmentsBar Soap VHS Movies (Only DVD accepted)Cassette Tapes (only CDs accepted)Used crutches, walkers, portable toilets, prosthetic limbs, medical supplies (Depends, Diabetic syringes) etc.
Dress Shirts, Ties, Suits
Hard Back Books (only paperbacks) Used electric appliancesElectric Scooters and Wheelchairs Over-the-counter medicines and
medication powders and lotions