Many have asked us for a "Wish List."   Here it is.  If you have any questions about the items below, please give Cindy a call at (860)786-7163.  Thank you for your support!

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     VBC's Updated Big Wish List 

  

     Sponsor a Vet - many of our residents are not VA connected (yet), or came to us                 due to homelessness, is without income or resources.  Sponsoring a veteran for                 in the R.E.S.E.T program for one month is $1,000.  If you would like to sponsor a

           veteran, please reach out to Cindy at the above phone number or email her at

           cindy.archibald@veteransbasecampinc.org.

  1.      Wood stove and sleeve Insert for diningroom fireplace to reduce heating costs          2.      Outbuilding for tractor- Garage or large shed 

  3.       Electric/water to the Horse Barn and chickens

  4.       Gator with dump-body for  clearing woods for  RECOVERY BUSHCRAFT  group and

            transport of  disabled/elderly veterans on grounds

  5.      Flammable Storage Cabinet, 45 Gal, 18" x 43" x 65",   to store fuel safely

                    https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Cold-Rolled-Flammable-Adjustable-Industrial/dp/B0CV45VYSS/ref=sr_1_2?                                                                                                    crid=1IJ6J6SO703OA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pHcwBRe6PgEG_9r5fh6MXwrbEUsAqWa29ffixZm2dJ-1Qln-                                                                                                

   6.    Lights for paved walkways for veterans in cabins

   7.    Barn with room for hay storage for equine therapy   

   8.    Laptops for case management use for veterans

   9.    Self-propelled, Walk-behind Brush Hog

  10.   Brother wireless digital color all-in-one laser printer and toner cartridges  .                          11.   Deck/railing repair -The Gildo T Consolini Post 3272,  and the Wolcott VFW AUxilary,

          and the Avon Canton Rotary is working on repairing and replacing  the Deck/railing

  12.   2 Chain Saws  

  13.  Winter Oil Delivery-we use Value Oil in Lebanon CT (860)642-8019.  They also give us a             veteran discount.  We have two oil tanks we fill (550 gallons) in the winter to heat 

          the main building (built in the 1700's).  In the cold months, one fill of 550 gallons lasts

          4-5 weeks.

    

     

     Ongoing Facility Needs

     Toilet paper

     Bath Towels  & washcloths 

     Paper towels             

     Disposable coffee cups with lids 

     Dish Towels

                                                                        

     Equine Therapy/Animal Therapy 

     Mini Horses:  Kloter Farm's Run-in horse shed, or 2 stall barn for equine therapy or                                   assistance building one with the lumber we have.

     

     Gift Cards to Tractor Supply for hay, grain, straw, brushes etc.

     

     Sponsor one/both of our miniature horses for:  Having hooves trimmed every 6 weeks                                                                                                ($60.00 each)

                                                                                      Immunizations

                                                                                      Medication for Cushing Disease

                                                                                      (Prascend-for both horses monthly

     

     Chickens:  Tractor Supply Gft Cards for:

                         Meal Worm Treats

                         Shavings

                         Straw

                         Grain

                      

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 Toiletries -for Backpacks for Life - given out to homeless veterans                                                           or veterans in need who shop the food pantry

                   Shampoo                                                                           

                   Lotion

                   Deodorant

                   Conditioner

                   Sun screen

                   Small flashlights/with batteries

                   fingernail clippers

 

     Gas Cards- to take veterans to  non-medical  appts, 

     Home Depot gift cards-for paint/stain for deck and decks on cabins, repairs, wood

                                                tools, materials for projects​

                                               

   

         Big Wish list Items received:

  1.     Generator for cabins-for vets on CPAPS during power outages. donated by                                 Anonymous donor

  2.      AED for veterans with heart conditions who live at Camp-donated by Hopey's Heart                   Foundation 

  3.      3 Doors and 13 Windows for main building-donated by Anonymous donor

  4.      Paved driveway/walkways for safety for veteran residents-donated by Anonymous                     donor 

  5.      Gas stove to replace professional Viking Stove in Kitchen-donated by Willimantic Elks

  

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