Donate
"For it is in giving that we receive." Saint Francis of Assisi
We thank you for any donation you can make - no donation is too small.
There are many ways to donate to Mother Gertrude Balcazar Home:
Volunteer your time and talents
Monetary Gifts
Make checks payable to:
Franciscan Sisters
Send checks to:
Mother Gertrude Balcazar Home
11320 Laurel Canyon Boulevard
San Fernando, CA 91340
Donate items
Transportation
•Pick up truck or van
Home & Household Supplies
•Silverware
•Mini flashlight
•Night light
•Batteries
•Paper towels
•Dish soap
•Cleaning supplies
Office
•White envelops, #10 with window
•Black and red sharpie permanent markers
•Office supplies
•Paper goods
•Postage stamps (forever)
Health & Medical Supplies
•Vital signs monitor
•Digital rolling chair scale
•Cough drops
•Nutrition supplements like Boost and Ensure
•Exercise equipment designed for use by older adults
•Magnifying glass
•Band Aids
•Coccyx orthopedic seat cushion
For a Resident Bedroom
•Twin bedspread or comforter with coordinated pillow sham, bed skirt and curtains
•Pillows
•Blankets
•Twin sheets
•Towels
Food Items
•Cookies
•Candies
•Chocolates
•Teas
•Hot chocolates
•Bottled water
Personal Care Items
•Soap
•Shampoo
•Conditioner
•Hand lotion
•Hair spray
•Brushes and combs
•Deodorant
•Toothbrushes
•Toothpaste
•Denture cleanser
•Denture adhesive
•Denture holders
•Lip balm
•Toilet paper
•Baby wipes
•Adult diapers
•Kleenex
•Nail clippers
Leisure & Recreation Items
•Crossword puzzle books
•Adult coloring book
•Board games: Monopoly, Scrabble, Chess, Checkers, etc.
•Memory and brain games
•Small jigsaw puzzles
•Dominoes and cards
•Craft items such as yarn, or patterns that can used to crochet or knit
•Bingo prizes
•Greeting cards for residents wishing to send mail to loved ones