1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 100
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 271-0761 x206
Contact: Susan Vaala

Fax: (585) 770-1740
E-mail: svaala@marycariola.org
Web site: www.marycariola.org

We serve children from birth to age 21 who have multiple physical disabilities and complex behavior management challenges. The educational day program operates three schools; the community service department operates five residential group homes and provides Medicaid service coordination for more than 100 families.

Wish List

School Store (new items)

• books: coloring, activity
• flashlights
• jewelry for boys, girls
• makeup, nail polish, hair accessories
• markers, crayons, pens, pencils
• note pads/notebooks with decorative covers
• playing cards
• toys (small): matchbox cars, Koosh balls, stickers, etc.

Classroom & Program Needs (new items)

• art supplies
• board books, basic concepts: e.g., shapes, colors, farm animals, clothing, seasons
• catapults
• CDs: holiday music or any soft, soothing sounds
• children's books with CD
  
• computer software for PC: e.g., literature, Disney characters, Barney, Blues Clues
• flashcards: preschool and first grade letters, numbers, questions, sequencing, phonics, plurals
• Fun Foam sheets or cutouts
• funds for field trips, library supplies, magazine subscriptions
• pattern books, preschool-level picture books and stories
• puzzles with a small number of large pieces
• quilt fabrics for piecing, borders, and backing
• sequins
• wooden cutouts of flowers, animals, shapes

Medicaid Service Coordination Department

• bed sets (new): mattresses, box springs, metal frames
• bedding (new), twin or full
• canned or frozen foods
• cleaning supplies
• gift certificates to Wegmans or Tops
• gift certificates to Target or Wal-Mart
• toys/books (new)

Bailey Road Residence

• beanbag chairs
• computer games for grades 1 and 2, educational
• DVD player
• DVDs, general-audience
• funds for outings
• golf cart
• mountain bikes/helmets, adult-size
• pool toys and games
• roller skates
• shop vac
• sports equipment, outdoor
• young men's grooming supplies

Browncroft Blvd. Residence

• beanbag chairs
• CDs and cassette tapes of children's music, soothing sounds
• DVD movies for children (ages 3–10)
• gift certificates: Friendly's, Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Burger King, etc.
• headbands, makeup, nail polish, hair-care supplies
• indoor/outdoor carpet (12 x 15 feet)
• life jackets, pool floats
• magazine subscriptions for kids: Young Miss, Teen Beat, etc.
• musical toys
• picnic table
• pots and pans, industrial (restaurant-style)
• wall hangings, bedroom, for boys and girls

English Road Residence

• blocks
• CDs of children's music, soothing sounds
• children's games: Velcro beanbag toss, shuffleboard, BullsEye, Tic-Tac-Toe
• folding chairs, 6-foot folding table
• picnic tables
• TV: 25-inch color (digital)

Kreag Road Residence

• board games
• exercise bike (elliptical)
• folding tables (2)
• gift cards for shopping
• gift cards to salons and spas for pedicures
• membership to Strong Museum
• puzzles
• tickets to hockey, soccer, and baseball games
• van, 6-passenger (used)

Rush Residence

• computer games, ages 4–15
• DVDs for young adults, general audience
• funds for magazines and group outings
• sporting equipment, outdoor: street hockey, basketball
• tricycle built for two, adult (adapted tricycle for leisure use)
• young men's grooming supplies

Administrative Needs

• binding machine
• collating machine
• die-cutting machine (Cricut/Sizzix)
• photo ID system
• plotter for making signs