We would like to thank the many community members who have donated masks and other items in the past few days. Our healthcare heroes cannot thank you enough and we are so appreciative to have such an amazing community of support! Thank You #WeLoveOurCommunity #TheseAreOurHeroes
Looking to Donate to Honored Residents and Staff of Washington State Veterans Homes?
We are lucky to have the most supportive community on the planet. We have been in awe for how many of you have reached out to find ways you can assist all of our heroes working every day to provide the highest level of care possible to our honored residents. We are welcoming donations to support our WDVA Team during the COVID-19 response and here are some items they could really use as they continue in Serving Those Who Served.
FACE SHIELDS & GOWNS: Please inquire with POC about specifics.
Other Items: We are also looking for items to keep our Veterans Homes’ residents spirits up by keeping them engaged and entertained while our regular group activities have been suspended. Please keep in mind that in the current environment and in support of our infection controls efforts, we are currently only accepting new items.
Please contact Rachel Roberts at rachelr@dva.wa.gov 360-999-8024 or Rafael Lozano at rafaell@dva.wa.gov 360-789-0807, if you are interested in helping out or if you have any questions.
SPECIFIC ITEMS NEEDED:
Hygiene
· Toothbrushes
· Body lotion
· Soap
· Shaving cream
· Q-tips
· Cotton balls
· Band-Aids
· Razors
· Deodorant - Men and Women
· Nail care sets/nail clippers large
· Shower Loofas
· Denture glue
· Denture cleaners
· Band-aids and other first aid items
· Sunscreen
· Sunglasses
Games
· Puzzle books
· Crossword books
· Word search books
· Cheap Portable dvd players
· Puzzles/3D puzzles
· Car/plane models and model glue
· DVDs – all genres
Art Supplies
· Adult coloring books
· Construction paper
· Tracing paper
· Charcoal pencils
· Lined paper
· Colored pencils
· Crayons
· Markers
· T-shirt making kits
· Scissor
· Any adult art kits
Sports
· Basketball/soccer ball
· Croquet
· Badminton
· Bicycles, recumbent tricycles
· Bike racks
· Bike locks
· Tire air pumps
· Bike lights
· Adult bike helmets
· Reflector vests
· Exercise mats
· Weights
· Other exercise equipment in good/usable condition
Outdoors/Crafts
· Farming/garden boots (men and women)
· Seed starting kits
· Binoculars
· Walking sticks
· Knitting, hand stitching, needle point
· Origami material w/instruction book
· Journals
· Leather work & tools
· Calligraphy
· Kites or kite building kits
· Stationary
· Knot tying books and materials
· Kits to make bird houses, bird and squirrel feeders
· Jewelry making material and the tools
*Please note that these items are only for veterans and families in our communities and for veterans and families without homes, through our Veterans Services Division.
“Saying Thanks from Home”
For those of us who are able to social distance and stay home, here’s a way to say, “Thank You” to all those who are working extended hours at our nurse care facilities.
Any community member Can Provide: (Post in the comments or send to communications@dva.wa.gov
· Phone image of a drawing with the statement: “Sending Our Thanks”
· Feel free to incorporate a heart, healthcare images/symbols, U.S. flags, etc.