SWAP Wish List

Building Cleon Conley's Ramp

Elkhorn Ministry Needs

Thank-you in advance for your generosity!

Your donation will help us to help more people to have a safe, warm,and dry home. If you are unable to bring donations to our SWAP locations, please consider donations in the form of gift cards or gift certificates. SWAP can provide tax receipts for charitable donations, as well as a list of building supply retailers near our SWAP locations.
Jobsite materials

For jobsite materials:

  • Lowe's gift cards
  • New or used kitchen and bath cabinetry etc.
  • 7/16" OSB
  • Framing lumber
  • Tongue and groove flooring plywood
  • Shelving materials
Tools for volunteers

For our volunteers:

  • Powered miter saws – compound and miter
  • Collapsible Saw Horses - Lightweight Metal
  • Drill/Driving Bits
    • T25 (longer length)
    • Philips #2 and #3
    • 1/4" and 3/16" hex drivers
    4' drywall squares
  • Ladders
    • 6’ to 8’ medium or heavy-duty step ladders
    • 16’ to 24’ extension ladders
Grouns-Keeping

For grounds-keeping:

  • 13' to 16' tree pruner
  • Leaf blower/vac
  • Garden-style rakes
Homeowners and SWAP facility

For home-owners and our SWAP facility:

  • Electric heaters - Edenpure brand or oil-filled radiator style
  • Bedding for queen and single beds
  • Stainless-steel coffee urn
  • Plastic stackable chairs
  • Wooden rocking chairs for porch
  • large "walk-off" entry mats - dark brown or black
Construction Crews and Trucks

For construction crews and trucks:

  • Medium and large tool trunks with attached latching lids
  • Safety glasses
  • Gloves and dust masks
  • Utility knives and replacement blades
  • Saw blades:
    • 7 1/4" circular
    • 6-12" (for wood)reciprocating saw blades
    • 6" (for metal) reciproccating saw blades
    • 4” thin-cut grinder blades for hand-held side grinders
Safety Supplies

For safety:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Escape ladders - for windows
  • Smoke detectors and C02 detectors
  • Batteries - 9 volt, AA, AAA, C, D; rechargeable or regular
Office Supplies

For our office:

  • CD/DVD discs and envelopes
  • Inkjet printer paper
Additional Needs

In addition to these items

that could be used within the SWAP program, this area of Appalachia also has a specific need for the following:

  • Baby clothes (new or like-new condition)
  • Socks and underwear (new only) for school-age children (ages 5 - 17)
  • Children’s clothing (new or like-new condition) for school-age children (ages 5 – 17)
  • Children’s videos; G/PG ratings in good condition (new or used)
  • Quilting supplies (new or used, but good for blankets), fabric, batting and yarn for knotting

 

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