A&PI Wellness Center “Wish List” Identifies Program Needs During the Holidays
(San Francisco, December 16 2003)

Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center (A&PI Wellness Center) today released its "wish list" to identify goods and services needed by specific agency programs during the holiday season. The list is below.
Individuals should contact Jimmy Ho at A&PI Wellness Center to arrange for the donation of “wish list” items. His phone number is 415.292.3420 x313; e-mail is jimmy@apiwellness.org.

“The simplest way to make a gift to A&PI Wellness Center is to write a check, and it offers donors tax advantages as well,” said John Manzon-Santos, executive director. “We also invite donations of goods and services for those seeking alternatives for helping us during this season of giving.”

Program:
East Bay Office (Downtown Oakland) – Care Services for Burmese and Vietnamese Refugees


Items Needed:
* Printer cable
* Banner
* Agency signs professionally made
* Two padded chairs

Program:
Care Services


Items Needed:
* Gift certificates for therapeutic massages, acupuncture, yoga classes, tai chi, or qi gong classes (preferably purchased from Quan Yin Healing Arts Center on Valencia Street in San Francisco)
* Gift certificates for spa and hot tub treatments
* Gift certificates from restaurants
* Gift certificates from motels or lower-priced hotels
* Gift certificates from toy stores, groceries, affordable clothing/shoe stores, bath/body products stores, haircutters/hair salons
* Gift certificates from movie theatres or record stores
* Gift certificates for memberships at YMCA or other gyms
* Art materials and craft supplies
* Appointment calendars or scheduling books
* Large foldable shopping cart
* Large human anatomy model
* A slide screen with a stand
* A small TV with VCR
* Microwave oven

Program:
HIV Testing


Items Needed:
* Two-drawer file cabinet (white)
* Gift certificates for movies, restaurants, shows, sporting events
* Female/male anatomy models
* Various sex toys, dildos, and literature on sex positivity
* Dictionaries
* World atlas
* Stereo with CD and tape player

Program:
Health Education


Items Needed:
* Gift certificates for Blue Levis or Gap denim jeans, loose fitting
* Gift certificates for shoes
* Several life size mirrors
* Sewing machine & accessories
* Board games
* Playing cards & Domino sets
* Video games PS II games and/or X Box and games
* Art supplies
* Long black tablecloth
* Wicker baskets w/ handles
* Condoms & lubes without Nonoxyl-9
* Small size zip lock bags (3 x 5)
* Timbuktu Messenger bags
* Stainless steel serving spoons & forks
* Food warmers & trays
* Coffee & tea
* Rice Cooker (large)
* Microwave Oven (large)
* Label Maker + Tapes
* Digital camcorders
* TV, VCR, & DVD set for HOPE program
* One large clock
* Program banner
* A paid monthly or weekly car rental with insurance
* Three four-drawer file cabinets w/ keys & locks
* Gas Cards
* Taxi vouchers, bus tokens, parking vouchers
* Gift certificates to Ikea, Target, or Crate & Barrel

Program:
Human Resources


Items Needed:
* Certificate for trainings and consultant hours (CompassPoint or The Management Center)
* Gift certificates for stores, restaurants, and theaters to be used for staff recognition program

A&PI Wellness Center’s mission is to educate, support, empower, and advocate for A&PI communities – particularly A&PIs living with or at-risk for HIV/AIDS. A&PI Wellness Center is the oldest and most comprehensive non-profit HIV/AIDS services organization in North America targeting A&PI communities.

For more information contact:

John Manzon-Santos
A&PI Wellness Center
415-292-3420 x339
johnny@apiwellness.org

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