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Phyllis Vecchia Creative Drama wishes for $2,000 to supplement an intergenerational drama workshop that has seniors at Windemere putting on plays with preschoolers. She is also looking for $3,500 to re-implement her kindergarten program in the schools. As for volunteers, she needs help with fundraising, grant writing, secretarial work and web design. Plum Hill Preschool (Waldorf) wishes for a miracle. They are struggling due to increased rent and seek a permanent home. They also want new board members interested in furthering holistic, nature-based education. The Polly Hill Arboretum wishes for a $575 portable Dosatron fertilizer injector (11gpm) to accurately apply liquid fertilizer in the grennhouse and on the grounds. Also, a $600 Davis Vantage Pro 2 Wireless Weather Station, an essential tool for evaluating plant hardiness and adaptability. The station records high/low temperature, wind speed and direction and precipitation.
The Safe Haven Camp for children with HIV/AIDS needs 150 T-shirts printed with their logo for counselors and campers at the April session. They also need a new IMAC computer with a flat screen. Most importantly, they seek scholarships for campers whose families can't afford to send them ($1,000 per camper for the week). Second Chance Animal Rescue wishes to move out of their inadequate back yard faciliy and build a much needed “no-kill” facility for the island. They need land, a building and complete animal furnishings and fixtures. Also, they have a vet that will do low cost early spay/neuter but need a medically equipped van to make this important program a reality.. Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation wishes for:
Although active since 1975, the Vineyard Council on Hunger now needs its own 501(c)(3) and wishes for professional help with State and Federal forms and filings. Vineyard Health Care Access wishes for $2,000 a month to provide an Emergency Assistance Fund to help Islanders who can not afford prescription medication and/or transportation to medical appointments. They use a voucher program so that clients pay 50% and the fund pays 50%, up to a maximum of $100 but the Fund is currently unfunded, despite an ongoing need to help those with urgent needs who are temporarily uninsured or undersinsured. Windemere Nursing Home wishes to completely update/renovate Unit 2 at a total cost of $708,000 for everything from roof, window and door repair to adjustable height beds and room furniture. This is the independent/assisted living wing and the renovations will give residents more private/homelike living spaces. Windemere is also looking for $3,000 annually to continue their successful Intergenerational "Buddy" Program. The residents of Windemere and the students of the Chilmark School second/third grade have a yearly "Buddy" program. They match up residents with the students and buy the students cameras. The students visit monthly to show their "Buddy" their photographs. The photographs are used to open dialogue between the old and the young. The students discuss their lives growing up on the island while the elders reflect back on their childhoods and share their memories.
The Yard really needs two vehicles either cars, vans or trucks (used or new) for transporting summer artists in residence. They also want to refurbish kitchens in the residences and need drip coffee makers (3), microwaves (2), toaster ovens (2), flatware and large cooking pots, caseroles and frying pans. These can be new or used but in good condition. Outside, the wish for, lawn furniture, picnic tables and folding tables with plastic or washable table cloths. Finally, the office needs an all in one in laser printer/copier.
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