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CASA ESPERANZA FOLLOWS
THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS'
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How Can I Be Involved?

Wish List / In Kind Donations-

Taking care of 28 families at a time means we always need things like paper products, cleaning supplies, and food staples.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept donations of clothing & used magazines

If you find something on our wish list you are able to donate please drop it by 1005 Yale NE (north of Lomas on Yale), us or call us at 277-9880

To view our latest list, please scroll down (or just click here)

Volunteer Opportunities with our Patient Navigation and Survivor Services Program

If you are interested in volunteering for this program, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form. For additional information, please contact Lorna Marchand, Patient Navigator Director.

Other Volunteer Opportunities at Casa Esperanza

Casa Esperanza is a home away from home for families facing cancer. We provide low cost lodging for those who travel from out of town to receive treatment in Albuquerque.

In addition to cancer families when there are rooms available we work to accommodate other families with medical emergencies such as kidney transplants or families with premature babies. We have the ability to lodge 28 families at a time. Our house has all the amenities of home such as a kitchen, laundry room, play room and TV room. As I am sure you can understand that it takes a lot of work to keep a 28 room house running like a home. This is where we need your help.

We need people who are interested in serving the community in many ways-such as planning resident activities, washing laundry, putting linens away, preparing snacks or meals, cleaning, setting up rooms for our families, and office work. You may be interested in volunteering for a specific holiday, an activity or a period of time. Some volunteers in the past have purchased groceries for families on Thanksgiving, collected new slipper socks, purchased phone cards or planned a holiday party. Each volunteer makes an incredible difference for the families who stay at our home. Like at you own home, there is much to do at Casa Esperanza.

We have the ability to accommodate volunteer groups and clubs of all sizes or just one individual. There are many projects we have planned, and we rely on our volunteers to help us get through them. We also rely on them to help us create and plan new projects.

People who have volunteered in the past have found the experience very rewarding. Most volunteers walk away with the feeling that they have received the greater gift by giving of their time.

Individual volunteers can commit to as little as 2 hours per week. Each volunteer is required to fill out a volunteer application, and we do check references.

I urge you to think about ways to help make our community a better place and to contact our guest services team or myself to discuss innovative ways to incorporate them with Casa Esperanza’s mission and the families we serve.

Please call our Guest Services Team to schedule a time to come and tour our facility and to fill out a volunteer application. You can reach us Monday thru Thursday from 8am to 8pm, Fridays from 8am to 6pm, Saturdays 9am to 1pm or Sundays 11am to 6pm at (505)277-9880.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,
Angelica Medina
Guest Services Supervisor
 

Casa Esperanza Wish List KITCHEN NEEDS Small ice scoops and salad tongs Cooking Utensils (no non-stick, please) Large salt and pepper shakers Microwave cookware Large serving spoons Spatulas – rubber and metal Small appliances (mixers, blenders, toasters, crock pots) Cutting boards Children’s dishes and silverware Adult dishes and silverware Drinking glasses and coffee mugs Cereal bowls and sugar bowls Sharp kitchen knives Manual can openers Kool-Aid containers/pitchers Large mixing bowls Cake pans/cookie sheets Cake and pie servers Food storage containers Sponges and scouring pads Dishwasher detergent/liquid detergent Cheese graters and pasta strainers High chairs/booster seats Disposable silverware, cups, plates and bowls Silverware (spoons, forks, butter knives) KITCHEN STAPLES AND SUPPLIES Coffee (drip grind, regular & decaf) Tea bags (regular & decaf) Sugar and sugar substitute Non-dairy creamer Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard Salad dressings Butter/margarine Peanut butter/Jelly Pasta/pasta sauces Dry cereal/hot cereal mixes Drink mixes/juices Canned goods (veggies, fruits, tuna, soups, pie fillings, canned milk, etc.) Non-perishable food (soup mixes, instant potatoes, baking mixes, macaroni & cheese) Jell-O/ pudding mixes Flour, corn meal, corn starch Baking powder/baking soda Cooking oil/cooking sprays Salt/pepper Herbs/spices Meats (cold cuts and freezer packaged beef, chicken, pork, bacon, etc.) Tortillas/bread Zip lock baggies – all sizes and types Heavy duty tin foil and plastic wrap Coffee filters (large basket type)/Coffee stirrers OFFICE NEEDS Copy paper (white, letter/legal size) Magazine and newspaper subscriptions Business size envelopes Office Max gift cards Blank computer CDs and diskettes Stationery/Envelopes All occasion greeting cards Pre-paid phone/gas/grocery cards HOUSE SUPPLIES Light bulbs – 60 watt Facial tissue Toilet paper/Paper Towels/Napkins Disposable plastic/latex gloves Powdered/Liquid laundry detergent Fabric softener sheets and bleach Trash bags (10, 13, 45 gallon sizes) Lysol Pledge Floor cleaner Brooms/mops Iron, ironing board, pads and cover Pruning clippers – large and small Vacuum cleaners – heavy duty uprights in good repair and vacuum cleaner bags MUCH NEEDED LINENS Bed Pillows-standards size (new non-allergenic fiber) Flat Sheets-twin and full size (white only) Pillow cases-standard size (white only) Pillow protectors (white only) Mattress protectors-twin and full size (white only) Blankets (clear colors) Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths (white only) Bath mats (white only) Shower curtains Dish cloths/dish towels PERSONAL ITEMS AND TOILETRIES Combs and brushes Bath soap (travel size) Toothbrushes (all sizes) Toothpaste/mouthwash (travel size) Dental floss Emery boards Shampoo/conditioner (travel size) Deodorant (travel size) Hand and body lotion (travel size) Disposable razors Sewing kits LEISURE ITEMS Children’s books – new or gently used Large toys - new Pre-paid phone/gas cards/grocery cards Unfortunately, we are unable to accept donations of clothing and used magazines. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND CONSIDERATION OF THE NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENT FAMILIES