ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR

Welcome to the 27th Annual Alternative Gift Season!

2025 SHOPPING LIST

Arts and CultureEducationEnvironmentFamily, Women, and ChildrenFood Security

Arts and Culture

Music for Life

A music book and instrument tuner for an at-promise youth
A music book and instrument tuner for an at-promise youth
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A private music lesson on any instrument for an at-promise youth
A private music lesson on any instrument for an at-promise youth
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A music instrument for an at-promise youth
A music instrument for an at-promise youth
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Project Knitwell

Creation and distribution of knit winter hats by Project Knitwell volunteers
Creation and distribution of knit winter hats by Project Knitwell volunteers
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‘Learn to Knit’ Starter Kit for those facing stressful situations
‘Learn to Knit’ Starter Kit for those facing stressful situations
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Materials for advanced projects: yarn, needles, patterns and knitting accessories
Materials for advanced projects: yarn, needles, patterns and knitting accessories
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Environment

Bikes for the World

One used bicycle to help student stay in school and graduate
One used bicycle to help student stay in school and graduate
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A bike maintenance kit that includes tire patches, multi tool, grease, and basic pump
A bike maintenance kit that includes tire patches, multi tool, grease, and basic pump
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An advanced tool kit for a mechanic, includes pedal wrench, chain tool, etc.
An advanced tool kit for a mechanic, includes pedal wrench, chain tool, etc.
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DC Natives

A garden hose for a DC Natives garden designed to attract pollinators to our region
A garden hose for a DC Natives garden designed to attract pollinators to our region
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Five bags of mulch for a DC Natives garden designed to attract pollinators to our region
Five bags of mulch for a DC Natives garden designed to attract pollinators to our region
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Native plants for gardens designed to attract pollinators to our region
Native plants for gardens designed to attract pollinators to our region
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Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

pH strips to test the quality of water in which the plants and animals are living
pH strips to test the quality of water in which the plants and animals are living
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pH soil meter to determine the types of plants that can thrive at the park
pH soil meter to determine the types of plants that can thrive at the park
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eTablet for youth and adults to identify and document biodiversity at the park
eTablet for youth and adults to identify and document biodiversity at the park
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Education

CHEER

Fencing and gardening materials for 6 community member- led gardens
Fencing and gardening materials for 6 community member- led gardens
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Teaching underserved youth financial literacy, college readiness, and other relevant topics
Teaching underserved youth financial literacy, college readiness, and other relevant topics
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Sending a child from underserved local communities to attend Camp Woodend
Sending a child from underserved local communities to attend Camp Woodend
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Co-partners of Campesinas

School supplies to start the year for a Guatemalan child
School supplies to start the year for a Guatemalan child
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1 year transportation scholarship to enable a high school student to continue attending
1 year transportation scholarship to enable a high school student to continue attending
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Salary for a month for a teacher of a Saturday vocational class
Salary for a month for a teacher of a Saturday vocational class
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Creating Opportunities For All

Two months of menstrual products for one girl
Two months of menstrual products for one girl
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One year of primary school supplies for a student
One year of primary school supplies for a student
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Two chickens and a coop for a family farm
Two chickens and a coop for a family farm
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Food Security

Crossroads Community Food Network

For 1 family in need: a week's supply of fresh fruits and vegetables
For 1 family in need: a week's supply of fresh fruits and vegetables
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For 3 families in need: a week's supply of fresh fruits and vegetables
For 3 families in need: a week's supply of fresh fruits and vegetables
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For 12+ homebound seniors in need: 4 market produce boxes delivered
For 12+ homebound seniors in need: 4 market produce boxes delivered
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Small Things Matter

Crafting supplies for our community crafting program
Crafting supplies for our community crafting program
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5-10 books for our Books for Bedtime Program
5-10 books for our Books for Bedtime Program
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One month of produce for a family
One month of produce for a family
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Tommy's Pantry

1 box of food items (rice, pasta, beans, peanut butter, canned vegetables, soups & more)
1 box of food items (rice, pasta, beans, peanut butter, canned vegetables, soups & more)
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2 boxes including wellness items (toothpaste, soap, deodorant, laundry detergent, & more)
2 boxes including wellness items (toothpaste, soap, deodorant, laundry detergent, & more)
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3 boxes including wellness items and shelf stable food for a family of four
3 boxes including wellness items and shelf stable food for a family of four
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Family, Women, and Children

Big Big World Project

One month’s transportation to and from school for an orphaned child in Vietnam
One month’s transportation to and from school for an orphaned child in Vietnam
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A school uniform, textbooks and supplies for an orphaned child in Vietnam
A school uniform, textbooks and supplies for an orphaned child in Vietnam
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Health insurance, vitamins, and vaccines for two orphaned children in Vietnam
Health insurance, vitamins, and vaccines for two orphaned children in Vietnam
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Legal Resource Center on Violence Against Women

Relocation guides for survivors or legal materials for their attorneys
Relocation guides for survivors or legal materials for their attorneys
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Provides a survivor with a parental kidnapping consultation from an attorney
Provides a survivor with a parental kidnapping consultation from an attorney
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Provides a survivor relocating with children valuable legal information about custody
Provides a survivor relocating with children valuable legal information about custody
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Namulaba PHC

Vaccination and growth monitoring for one child
Vaccination and growth monitoring for one child
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HIV counseling, testing, and transportation to antiretroviral center for one person
HIV counseling, testing, and transportation to antiretroviral center for one person
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6 months’ training and support for one community health worker
6 months’ training and support for one community health worker
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Nuya

​One year of hygiene supplies for a new mom and her baby
​One year of hygiene supplies for a new mom and her baby
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A starter set of children’s books for a classroom in a rural community
A starter set of children’s books for a classroom in a rural community
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​One month of professional training and support for an Indigenous woman​
​One month of professional training and support for an Indigenous woman​
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Sambhali U.S.

One month of self-defense classes for 35 girls
One month of self-defense classes for 35 girls
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Three months of Hindi, English & math classes to enable a girl to start school
Three months of Hindi, English & math classes to enable a girl to start school
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Sewing machine for vocational program graduate to start her own small business
Sewing machine for vocational program graduate to start her own small business
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Alternative Gifts of Greater Washington

We Like AGGW!
We Like AGGW!
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We Really Like AGGW!
We Really Like AGGW!
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We Love AGGW! ❤
We Love AGGW! ❤
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