Drive | Activity Items for Edwards Adult Day Center

Calendar Until Sep 18, 2026
Time 10:30 am - 12 pm

Description

Edwards Adult Day Center (EADC) is participating in UWHCM’s Day of Action and is seeking in‑kind donations to support their Activities Programs for adult and elderly participants. Many individuals served by EADC are living with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Autism, and other cognitive or developmental challenges. Activity supplies help promote engagement, creativity, sensory stimulation, and emotional well‑being — all essential components of their daily care.

Requested Donation Items:

  • Construction paper

  • Colored card stock

  • Glue sticks

  • Colored markers

  • Crayons

  • Colored pencils

  • Dry erase markers

  • Solo cups (all colors)

  • Pool noodles

  • Ping pong balls

  • Clear shower caps

  • Small round laundry baskets

  • Board games

  • Decks of cards (large‑print preferred)

  • Small Nerf guns and Nerf bullets

  • Sun catcher kits (with paint)

  • Small canvases for painting

  • Small diamond art kits

  • Rock painting kits

  • Marbles

  • Wiffle ball set

  • Neon colored straws

  • Bird seed

  • Individual snack items for prizes (nabs, chips, cookies, gum, etc.)

These items help EADC create meaningful, therapeutic activities that support memory care, motor skills, social interaction, and joy for participants who rely on structured, supportive programming.

Donation Guidelines:

  • New, unopened items only

  • Activity supplies and sensory‑friendly materials are especially appreciated

  • Individual or multi‑pack items welcome


Details

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Location

Location Dot Shift 431 E. Commonwealth Blvd.
Martinsville, VA  24112