In-kind donation requests

We want to offer yoga classes to our employees and volunteers. To that end, we are looking for yoga mats and blocks (preferably in our foundation’s colors—orange, green, and teal)—as well as meditation cushions. 

Eine junge Frau aus der Ukraine ist ohne Smartphone geblieben und hat noch keinen Leistungsbezug. Sie hat kein Geld, um sich ein neues Handy zu kaufen. Sie wohnt in unserer Unterkunft und würde sich sehr über ein Smartphone zur Internetnutzung freuen.

At our school in Kenya we process timber ourselves for construction and firewood, and we keep the grounds and access roads clear.

We are looking for: chainsaws (preferably Stihl or Husqvarna), spare chains, sharpening tools, axes, splitting axes, wedges, logging hooks (sappies), brush cutters and a cable puller or winch.

Just as urgent: protective gear such as chainsaw trousers, forestry helmets with visor and ear protection, and safety boots.

There is plenty of sunshine on the Galana River, while fuel is expensive and far away. We want to power classrooms, teacher houses and the health clinic with solar energy.

We are looking for: solar panels (used ones from dismantled systems are welcome), MPPT charge controllers, off-grid inverters, battery storage, solar cables, MC4 connectors and mounting material.

Without power, the lights in the health clinic, refrigeration of medicines and workshop activities at our school in Kenya come to a halt.

We are looking for robust petrol or diesel generators of approx. 3 to 8 kVA. Used units are welcome – please only working and serviced equipment.

To keep our tools in Kenya safely stored and to let everyone work safely, we are looking for sturdy tool cases and toolboxes.

We also need: safety goggles, work gloves, ear protection, safety shoes and first aid kits for the workshop.

Our school and health clinic in Kenya need working lighting and power – we do the repairs ourselves.

We are looking for: multimeters, voltage testers, wire strippers, side cutters, insulated screwdrivers, crimping pliers and soldering stations.

Our vehicles in Kenya travel on rough dirt roads, and the nearest garage is hours away. We have to handle smaller repairs ourselves.

We are looking for: ratchet sets, spanner and socket sets, torque wrenches, car jacks, axle stands and tyre repair kits.

We are continuously expanding our school in Kenya with new classrooms and small houses for our teachers.

We are looking for: trowels, spirit levels, shovels, spades, pickaxes, wheelbarrows, tape measures, mason lines and buckets.

Cordless tools help us make much faster progress building furniture and buildings for our school in Kenya.

We are looking for: cordless drill drivers, jigsaws, circular saws and angle grinders – each with battery and charger. Preferably tools from a common 18 V system (e.g. Makita, Bosch, Metabo) so the batteries are interchangeable.

Our school on the Galana River in Kenya is a four-hour drive from the nearest town. That is why we build and repair school benches, desks, blackboards and doors ourselves – and young people from the village learn a trade along the way.

We are looking for: hand saws, planes, chisels, clamps, squares, files, rasps and folding rules. Used tools are welcome as long as they work.

How do we go about it?
By collecting in-kind or monetary donations from musicians, organizations, bands, as well as from the music industry and music retailers. These donations are then distributed to those in need in a targeted and purposeful manner. With us, in-kind donations—such as used instruments and music equipment (ranging from microphones and amplifiers to music stands and other music accessories)—always get a second chance!
Often, these items sit unused in musicians’ homes or rehearsal spaces. We also find a worthwhile use for surplus stock, B-grade merchandise, or other items that take up long-term storage space in the music industry or at music retailers.

What kinds of in-kind donations help?
Any items that can be used to support musical activities (education, rehearsals, therapy, performances) are suitable. Whether from a company in the music industry or retail sector, an organization (club, orchestra, band), or a private individual—whether new or used—we ensure these items are put to (re)use. 

Musicians, private individuals, organizations (bands, orchestras):
You can donate instruments or equipment that you no longer use so that they can be reused. Used donations should be in good condition—both functionally and visually.

Companies in the music industry or music retail:
Potential items include, for example, discontinued models, B-grade merchandise (from returns, with minor to moderate defects, etc.), as well as used items or even new merchandise.

How are in-kind donations used?
Donated items are used, among other things, for training, therapy, or other purposes. You can find more information on our website under “Get Support.”

Ideally, we would need 15 dice cups for our 15 square game tables, each with 6 dice, 5 Kniffel blocks, and thicker felt mats to place on the tables to reduce noise. 

We need a TV at the station—primarily to display training materials, but also for entertainment during downtime.

Children's books on the topics of illness, dying, death, and grief, and toys for visiting children (patients' children or grandchildren)

We are looking for various crocheting supplies for a self-guided crocheting workshop that takes place regularly at our shelter. We are currently in need of hooks of various sizes, thick and thin yarns (including extra-thick, sturdy yarns for bags, etc.), stuffing, and other items.

The workshop is led by a resident and is open to all residents of the shelter. In addition to stuffed animals, decorations, and simple patterns, participants also make baskets and bags.

Please be sure to address any donations sent by mail to LfG-B (Bereznai)!

Zentrum ÜBERLEBEN provides care for people, some of whom have experienced severe trauma. In addition to psychotherapeutic help, they can also participate in complementary support programs, such as our creative therapy group, which sometimes includes sewing. There, they create clothing, bags, and pillowcases, and participants experience the joy of creating something beautiful and useful with their own hands. In addition to finding relief from the burdens of everyday worries, they find peace and experience a sense of self-efficacy. However, due to drastic cuts in funding, we currently lack the money to purchase materials for various projects. That’s why we’d be very grateful for sewing supplies, especially fabric. Fabric scraps are also very welcome!

If you’re unsure whether we can use your donation, please feel free to contact us in advance. We’d be happy if you could drop off the materials at our location or send them by mail.

Through the “Radelbande” project, ADFC Wolfsburg e.V. aims to teach children as young as preschool and elementary school age the basics of safe cycling while also fostering an early appreciation for the bicycle as a means of everyday transportation. At the heart of the program is a hands-on bike course designed to specifically develop motor skills such as balance and coordination, while above all fostering a love of physical activity. In this playful way, children gain their first experiences riding a bike and come to see it from an early age as a natural part of a climate-friendly daily life.
To transport the course elements, we need a well-maintained car trailer with a tarp. The car trailer should have approximately the following dimensions: 2 meters long (3 meters with the drawbar), 1 meter wide.
We are also looking for a suitable garage to store the trailer.

Through the “Radelbande” project, ADFC Wolfsburg e.V. aims to teach children as young as preschool and elementary school age the basics of safe cycling while also fostering an early appreciation for the bicycle as a means of everyday transportation. At the heart of the program is a hands-on bike course designed to specifically develop motor skills such as balance and coordination, while above all fostering a love of physical activity. In this playful way, children gain their first experiences riding a bike and come to see it from an early age as a natural part of a climate-friendly daily life.
The course elements must be stored and transported to the event location using a car trailer. We are looking for a garage in Wolfsburg to store the trailer.

We need laptops of any type, as long as they are in working condition. 
Windows does not necessarily have to be installed; our team can handle that.

To provide small surprises, gift packages, and direct support for the children we serve, we’re looking for new toys, board games, books, art and craft supplies, as well as small, age-appropriate gifts for children and teens.

Since we pass these donations directly on to the children and their families, we ask that you donate only new or items still in their original packaging.

We are especially grateful for items that can bring a little joy, keep children occupied, or provide a distraction during difficult times.

Thank you so much for your support! ❤️

We’re looking for good-quality, used curtains for the residents’ rooms at our facility. Many rooms currently don’t have any. The cold days are coming soon, and it would be great if we could receive some donations. Dimensions: up to 2.45 m wide; length is flexible.
We appreciate every donation.

To maintain and preserve our orchard meadow and other habitats, we need a car trailer to transport tools, grass clippings, compost, and much more.
The trailer can be used, but it should have a gross vehicle weight rating of 750 kg and, of course, be in working order and registered.

We're looking for a used bar mower to maintain our orchard meadows.
It doesn’t matter if it’s two-stroke or four-stroke—at least for now.
Of course, it should be in working condition.

This year, we’ll once again be donating homemade cookies to organizations so they can be distributed to homeless people. Last year, we learned that many homeless people have specific requests, and we’d like to include a few of those in our donations. Vitamin effervescent tablets (individual tablets or in packets), instant terrines, and soups are in high demand. We appreciate everything—feel free to get creative!