The State Veterans Homes Donation Ideas list provides an opportunity for individuals civic and veteran organizations to be involved in providing extra amenities to the residents of the WA state veterans homes. From trees to benches, bingo cards to ice cream makers, this list contains specific items and special programs that need funding. The intent of this program is to give individuals, organizations and businesses an opportunity to support those projects and programs of greatest interest. A gift can also be made in memory of a loved one, in the name of the donor, or remain anonymous. Donation possibilities are many and varied. Take a look!
You'll notice, some items are large, if you'd like to make a partial donation, please indicate that on your check.
Please use this guide to help you choose a donation. If you wish to speak with a representative from the agency, call the designated Activity Director listed, or call 360-725-2154 for assistance.
Washington Soldiers Home and Colony, Orting WA
Activity Director: Lynn Zemke 360-893-4511
lynnz@dva.wa.gov
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| Item |
Suggested donation |
New or Used |
| Funds to Purchase Fish - Fishing Derby |
Need $500.00 total |
Cash |
| Somatron Therapeutic Music Chair |
$3,100 |
Cash |
| Nintendo Wii and Ladder Golf |
$500 |
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| TV Universal Remotes |
$10-$20 |
Cash or New |
| TV wireless Headsets |
$50-$100 |
New |
| Medium sized backpacks for resident's emergency kits |
$20 each |
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| Bingo Balls |
$70 |
New |
| Funds for 4th of July & Family Picnics |
any |
Cash |
| In the Spring & Summer months: Flower & Vegetables seeds or plants for Gardening Group |
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| 2 - 1/2 Barrels on wheels |
$25 each |
New |
| Potting Soil |
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New |
| HP #56 & 57 ink cartridge (color) |
$50 - 75 |
New or recycled |
| Rotary Head Electric razors |
$50 - $150 |
New |
| Beard, Nose, and Ear Hair Trimmers |
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New |
| DVD Players |
$25-75 |
New |
| DVD movies |
$15 |
New or gently used |
| Computers |
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New or gently used |
| Seasonal outdoor Flags |
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New or gently used |
| Portable CD player |
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New or gently used |
| Bird Bath |
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New or gently used |
| Bubble Machine |
$85 - $300 |
New or gently used |
| Walkers with 4 wheels and hand brakes |
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New or gently used |
| Motor Scooters |
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New or gently used |
| Dove, Irish Spring or Dial soap bars |
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New |
Washington Veterans Home - Retsil, WA
Activity Director: Tami Reuter 360-895-4376
TamiR@dva.wa.gov
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Item |
Suggested donation |
New or Used |
New Wheelchair Accessible Bus
$65,000 |
Cash |
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New Wheelchair Accessible Van
$45,000 |
Cash |
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| Postage Stamps |
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| Phone Cards |
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| Karaoke CD's |
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| New Model Kits |
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| Gardening Supplies |
Cash |
$75.00 |
| Potting Soil |
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| Large Outdoor Gardeneing Pots and Planters |
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| Assorted Ladies Magazines |
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| DVD Movies |
$10.00-$300.00 |
New or gently used |
| Dressers |
$400.00 |
New or gently used |
| Universal Remote Controls for TVs |
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New |
| Night Tables |
$220 |
New or gently used |
| Silk Plants |
$35-$100 |
New or gently used |
| Shadow Boxes - for displaying old items like medals, flags, etc. |
$75 - $200 depending on size |
New or gently used |
| Electric Mixer |
$30 |
New |
| VCR Movies, recent (within the last 5 years) release. |
$15 each |
New or gently used |
| Decorations, all major holidays. |
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New or gently used |
| Bread mix for electric bread makers |
$3 |
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| Fans for Resident's Rooms |
$20 |
New or gently used |
Spokane Veterans Home - Spokane, WA
Activity Director: Shane Price 509-344-5788
shanep@dva.wa.gov
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Volunteer Needs:
Someone to Make Welcome Baskets for new residents
Build a shelving system for resident rooms (have picture of sample)
Build Valances for rooms (Further Details if interested)
Build a wooden Horse Racing Track
Resident visitations
Activity program helpers, both in-house and outings
Bingo day sponsors (prizes, callers, helpers) |
| Item |
Suggested donation |
New or Used |
| 22" + flat screen TV |
$350.00-$500.00 |
New or Gently used |
| Ice Cream Machine |
$15,000 |
New or Gently used |
| Self Standing Magnifying glass |
$300 |
New or Gently used |
| Personal Hand Held Radios |
$30 |
New |
| Custom made shelving units for rooms |
call for details |
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| Large Button Universal Remotes |
$10 |
New |
| Large Faced Wall Clocks |
$15-20 |
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| Seasonal Door Decorations |
Call for details |
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| 22-37" Flat Panel Articulating Mounts |
$99.00 at Costco |
New |
| 2X & 3X undershirts (crew neck white) |
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New |
| Military Decorations for Dining Rooms |
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New or Gently used |
| Bubble Machine |
$250 |
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| Large 48-55 inch laminator |
$1,600 |
Cash for New or gently used |
| Computer Monitors 18" |
$436.95 |
New or gently used |
| Cordless TV headphones |
$30 each |
New or gently used |
| Hockey Tickets |
$300.00 for season |
Cash |
| Sonic Super ear (headphones w/microphone) |
$20.00 each |
New |
| Freestanding bowling ramp |
$129.00 |
New / Cash |
| Trivia books and games |
$9.95 each |
New or gently used |
| Sensory Music (soothing, classics, relaxation) |
$24.95 each |
New or gently used |
| Build Supply Carts (sensory equipment, bird supplies, family cart) |
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| Sentimental sing-along video series |
$26.95 each |
New or gently used |
Whisper Glider
(a patio swing for w/c) |
$5,000 |
Cash |
New computer for library
(internet capable) |
$1,000 |
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| Surround Sound for 2 TVs in family rooms |
$300.00 |
Cash |
| Slot machine w/blanks |
$1,200 |
New or gently used |
| Funding for more furniture in family room and lobby |
$1,000 - 3,000 |
Cash |
| Expand dining patio |
$3,500 – $7,500 |
Cash |
| Cat litter |
ongoing |
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