In Kind Donations

Monarch School Project operates on fundraised dollars generously donated by the community. A portion of those funds are donated through in-kind goods and services, that otherwise would have to come from operating dollars. From construction services to items from our wish list, we have been fortunate to have support from the community.

In-kind donations are a great way to receive a tax donation, while fulfilling a need in our operating budget. The best way is to review the wish list, or ask about other larger items and services needed throughout the year.

 

Wish List

* Due to space limitations we currently are not accepting computer items of any kind, books, or backpacks.

The Wish List are items needed throughout the year, or for emergency purposes to support programs and students. With these donated items Monarch is able to redirect its operating budget to the critical educational needs of our students. Thank you in advance for helping making these students’ dreams come true.

 

Wish List Items – Current Needs

  • New or nearly new clean, youthful shoes and clothing in all kids' sizes, ages 5-18 (urgent need for extra small children’s & teen girl xxlarge sizes 18-24)
  • New socks and underwear: Socks for teen girls and boys of all ages; teen and boy’s boxers; teen girl hipsters or boy cut underwear, sizes 5 and up; little girl underwear, sizes 6-8
  • Boys/mens jeans, waist sizes 26-31
  • Vans and Chuck shoes in all sizes and colors, for both girls/women and boys/men
  • Second-hand strollers for our students’ parents who also have babies and toddlers
  • Haircare products for African-American hair (shampoo, conditioner, styling lotion, gel)
  • Small travel sized alarm clocks (batteries included)
  • Plastic or paper dinnerware (plates, silverware, cups, napkins) for our family dinner program
  • Gift cards to Target, Payless Shoes, and local movie theatres – extremely important for weekends, holidays and rainy days as it provides a shelter and experience
  • Gift cards to local grocery stores
  • Card Stock Paper- all colors 

 

Artists' Supplies

New items only

  • 3B, 4B, 6B, 8B, HB drawing pencils; charcoal; soft and oil pastels
  • Paint brushes for water color and acrylic painting
  • 16 oz tempera and acrylic paints in all colors (NOT little paint or artist kits, or children's watercolors)
  • Sketchbooks/ artist pads/ journals and drawing paper of all sizes and weights
  • Masking or painter's tape; scissors (adult size-not kid size)
  • Tissue papers and decorative papers
  • Canvases and canvas boards of all sizes
  • Modeling clay and self drying clay
  • Mod podge sealer/finish

 

Drop off Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm at 808 West Cedar Street, SD 92101. Please contact the volunteer department for additional details at volunteering@monarchschools.org .. . Please Note all volunteers, including family dinner volunteers, must be over the age of 18 and out of high school. Thank you for your understanding.

 

Monarch School Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Thank you for supporting the hundreds of kids who we serve every year. Tax ID # 33-0871354