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If you have an item to donate, or your organization or client is in need of an item donation, we will post it here. Newer items will be listed at the top, and items will be deleted after a reasonable period. If the need has been met or the item has been claimed, please notify us so we can keep this space as relevant and up to date as possible. Thank you.

To post an item, please email the request to info@upstream.org. Be sure it is in text format, and include your own contact information in addition to the item description. Thank you!

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I am the Programs Director at the Belknap County Department of Corrections in Laconia.  I am looking to find some large print paperback books to be donated to our library. Please contact me at tmcgonagle@belknapcounty.org or 527-5480 ext: 114 or drop them off at Belknap County Department of Corrections, 76 County Drive Laconia, NH 03246. Thank you.
Tamara McGonagle

I am working with a family in need of a vacuum cleaner, preferably a light-weight one that can go up and down stairs.  This family is also in need of shelves (stand-up or hanging) and storage bins.  Please contact Carrie Corneau at DCYF - 524-4485, x 347.

We are looking for a twin bed for a girl whose family recently lost their home and many possessions to a fire.  Please let us know if you have a bed available.  We could pick it up!
Please contact Mollie Babcock, Guidance Counselor at Woodland Heights Elementary School.  524-8733.  Thank you!

Two requests for political refugees:
We need a refigerator in good working order.
We are looking for someone who would like to work on diction with some who already speak English. The accent now is British. Thanks,
Carol Pierce, Chair, Laconia Human Relations Committee, newdynam@aol.com 524-2052

I have one stand up freezer, 4 oak chairs, dresser, coffee maker and grinder. A trundle frame that slides under bed.  Can be used as a regular bed frame. A couple of mirrors.  Free but need to pick up.  Call Betsy 520-5549 or blu@metrocast.net

Baby Threads of NH has updated their wish list. Click here for the full list: http://www.babythreadsofnh.com/Wish.html

Donate your Unwanted vehicle
The Special Olympics New Hampshire Recycle For Gold Program is back! You can support SONH athletes by donating your unwanted vehicle to Car World. Call 1-800-639-2608, extension 29 for more information.

Wanted: 2 preferably acoustic guitars for 2 clients. I can be reached at the extension below for further information or clarification. Thank you and most sincerely, Lissa Tupeck, Care Manager, Genesis Behavioral Health Phone: (603) 524-1100 ext. 274

I am servicing a family with twins, who is in need of one crib & one high chair.
Deb Danforth, Early Intervention Paraeducator, Lakes Region Community Services, 635 Main St. Laconia, NH 03246, 603-524-1741 X 28

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center Wish List:
Lockable file cabinet
Electric tea kettle
Grind and brew coffee maker
Plastic 6 or 8-foot folding tables
Electrical outlet and wall plate insulators
Food processor for animal care
Little Tyke or Playskool plastic toys for animal care
Answering machine for staff residence
New (energy star) refrigerator
Used or new garden-related "treasures" for Kirkwood Gardens Day
Contact Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, PO Box 173, 23 Science Center Road, Holderness, NH 03245, 603-968-7194

I have two upright refrigerators, top freezer style  to donate. One is approximately 21 cubic feet and the other is slightly smaller at approximately 19 Cubic Feet. I also have one upright freezer to donate which is approximately 18 cubic feet. You will need to arrange to have them picked up and I can help you load them. Location is Bristol. Contact Jim at 978-621-1580 or jimking111@aol.com.

Seeking: Laconia Historical & Museum Society is seeking donations of sturdy metal shelving units for storing collections of archival materials.  Units cannot show signs of rust or be misshapen.  Please help us preserve local history for future generations.  Contact Jennifer Carroll-Plante, Director, at 603.527.1278 or email lhmslpl@metrocast.net.

I have a family who is in need of a kitchen table/chairs set, a living room set, and bunk beds.  Thank  you!
Melissa Amann, Child Protective Services Worker, Division of Children, Youth, and Families, 65 Beacon Street West, Laconia NH 03246 (603) 524-4485 ext. 348

I am looking for a bike for an 8 year old girl. Thank you!
Kali Giovanditto, Child Protective Service Worker III, Division for Children, Youth & Families, 65 Beacon St West, Laconia, NH 03246,603-524-4485 x391