How can a simple paper towel make such a huge difference?

Have you ever wondered how WCA can serve so many people since we are a non-profit organization? You would not believe how much time, supplies and money is needed to allow us to contribute to the lives of as many people as possible. 

We couldn’t provide our services to the over 1,300 people we helped last year without the help of our supporters in the community and dedicated volunteers.  Without this support, we wouldn’t be able to help our clients enhance their lives and achieve greater self-confidence and independence. 

Donors come in all shapes and sizes around here! Last year, we had 448 volunteers donate 5,553 hours of their time to We Care Arts. According to the Ohio Department of Labor, volunteer time is valued at $23.07 per hour. That means that last year, our volunteers contributed $128, 107 of in-kind service to us!

We have donors who pledge annually  to pay for a client to receive our services for a year. Other donors pledge to buy supplies or pay for operating expenses. Corporations like to fund our programs for high school students or kids on the Autism Spectrum. Goodwill of the Miami Valley lets us have its truck whenever we have need of it, besides donating gift cards to their stores. Kettering Health Network has just become a generous annual sponsor of our special events. 

If you are looking for a place to make a real difference and impact the lives of many people, please consider donating your time, supplies or donations to our organization   Thank you so much for helping us become who we are today.  

Below is a list of supplies that we could greatly benefit from:

Paper towels

Toilet paper

Michael's gift certificates

Cornell Studios gift certificates (clay and glazes)

Glass beads for jewelry

Jewelry tools

Card stock and envelope packages (white, cream, brown)

Sewing scissors

Palette paper

Tracing paper

Graphite paper

Watercolor paper (any color)

Oil paints and watercolor paints (tubes)

Watercolor pencils 

Colored pencils (Prismacolor brand)

Different size canvases 

For additional information please visit our website We Care Arts or call us at 937-252-3937.