VA Bedford Healthcare System



-361950-952500 200 Springs Road v Bedford, MA 01730 bedford.givingDONATION OPPORTUNITIESAt Bedford VA, contributions by donors are an invaluable aspect of quality of life for our Veterans as we serve them with the quality care they truly deserve. Thank you for remembering the hospitalized Veterans and others served here. On the following pages you will find some of the requests, wishes and interests of our Veterans. Please be advised we DO NOT ACCEPT USED CLOTHING, FURNITURE or ANY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT. If you would like more information on any of the donation suggestions listed, please feel free to contact us to discuss current patient needs. Checks may be made payable to "Bedford VA" for all monetary donations. If you would like to direct it to a particular use, please make a notation in the lower left-hand corner of the check and/or in an attached note. Voluntary Service will acknowledge your donation in writing. Please include any special instructions for acknowledgement at the time of donation. Memorial donations will be acknowledged to the donor and to the next of kin. Online donations may be directed to Bedford VA by clicking this link.Donors help to make it possible for our Veterans to enjoy a better quality of life by supporting the numerous patient care programs provided at Bedford VA. Thank you for honoring the Veterans here with your thoughtfulness and donations. -1072007950700Sincerely,THE BEDFORD VA VOLUNTARY SERVICE TEAM VA Bedford 200 Springs Road (135)Bedford, MA 01730781-687-3076Donation OpportunitiesBequests, Corporate and Large Donations: Consider sponsoring special projects on campus for Veterans! Contact Chief of Voluntary Service to learn more! 781-687-3074Hospice Hospitality Cart (Needs refreshments provided and replenished for Veterans and their visiting family members)Please note “Hospice Hospitality” with your donation.Annual Women Veteran’s Health Fair, (Gift Cards for Refreshments for attendees, including Veterans, families, and public). Please note “Women Veteran’s Health Fair” with your donation.Wish List(We no longer need afghans, blankets, scarves, cell phones, VCR tapes, DVDs or playing cards) We do not accept medical equipment, adult diapers, used electronics or books.DONATIONS OF USED CLOTHING CAN NOT BE ACCEPTED. Gift cards to supermarkets and local “box” stores are the most requested and useful item which allows the greatest amount of flexibility with the least storage concerns.GIFT CARDSGift cards for food/restaurants/Box Stores like, Michael’s, Dollar Stores, Walmart, Target, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Best Buy, Market Basket, Stop & Shop, Shaw’s, Ocean State Job Lots, Wholefoods, CVS, Wegmans, gas cards.CLOTHING (Men and Women)NEW CLOTHING: T-shirts, men’s and women’s pajama sets, polo shirts, baseball caps (they love sports teams), men’s and women’s underwear including briefs, boxers, sports bras, hoodies, spring wind breakers, light jackets, running shoes, especially men’s sizes 8-12.ELECTRONICS, PERSONAL ITEMSElectric razors (rechargeable, NEW ONLY) | iPads (latest generation) | Fitbits (large face please) | Men’s /Women’s watches| Wii controls and sport games | XBOX 360 Kinect system and gamesWELCOME BAGS include brush, comb, shampoo and deodorant for women coming into short term treatment programs. (No razors please). CRAFT SUPPLIES Coloring Books (adult), Non-toxic paint, paintbrushes, sketchbooks, drawing pencils, colored pencils, markers, construction paper, glue, woodcraft projects to paint (ornaments, wooden boxes, etc.), paint paper, canvas, scissors, easy to assemble craft kits, holiday crafts, model craft kits (cars, airplanes, ships), wooden craft kits (birdhouses, picture frames, boxes), scissors, glue, paint, paint brushes, paper, canvas, art projects including painting and sketch kits without sharp objects, oil pastels, coloring books, paint kits, wooden crafts to paint. GAMES Trivia games for the elderly Assorted board games, jigsaw puzzlesBoard games (not checkers, chess or cribbage), Trivial Pursuit, Scattergories, Checkers, Chess, Have You Ever, Tri-bond etc., Suduko Beach balls or other large bouncy balls Springbok Alzheimer’s Puzzles: large pieces, (example can be found online at: )READING (please do not send books)Subscriptions to the Lowell Sun, USA Today, Time Magazine, etc. Subscriptions for Reminiscence Magazine, Large print Reader’s DigestTrivia books DECORATIONSPlease call ahead to confirm: 781-687-3076. Decorations for various holidays (fire retardant) including tablecloths (rectangle), window clings (non-gel), wreaths, silk floral arrangements, centerpiecesFOODKeurig Cups (decaf); K-cups (cocoa), individually wrapped soft snacks, (example Twinkies, Little Debbie, etc.) Formerly Homeless VeteransWhen Veterans are moving from homelessness to an apartment, they appreciate, (NEW please):Toaster ovens | coffee makers | dishes | glasses | utensils | food storage containers – Tupperware, gladware, etc. | vacuums| pots and pans |small microwaves | tools | calendars | towels for kitchen and bath | bed pillows | linens (queen size) | blankets | mops, buckets, broomsDonation Mailing Address:THE BEDFORD VA VOLUNTARY SERVICE TEAM VA Bedford 200 Springs Road (135)Bedford, MA 01730bedford.giving ................
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