Teen Central is always accepting donations in order to help our center run smoothly!

Monetary donations can be made to:
The BG Teen Center
c/o The United Way of Greater Toledo
1616 East Wooster Street, Unit 25
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
(419) 352-2390

You can also check out the United Way’s “Live United” campaign here!

We also sell ‘Kroger Cares’ cards for $5 each. The Kroger Card acts as a gift card, which you can add money to at any time. Then, when shopping at your local Kroger, use the card when paying and 5% of your purchase will be donated to Teen Central! Please contact us at (419) 372-9625 or e-mail us at BGTeenCentral@bgsu.edu to purchase your ‘Kroger Cares’ card today!

In-kind donations are always accepted as well! Check out our Wish List for the 2009-2010 school year:

Electronics
• Video Games (currently we have an X-Box 360, PlayStation 2, and Nintendo GameCube)
• DVDs (G- Select PG-13)
• CDs (Radio-Edited)
• Computer software (Photoshop and similar programs)
• Computer Speakers
• Portable Computer hard drive
• Nintendo Wii
• Digital Camera

Entertainment/Equipment
• Board Games
Interior Decorations
• Posters
• 'Party'/Neon Lights
• Any seasonal decorations
• Bright colored rugs
Snacks and Drinks
• Food: Goldfish Crackers, Cheez It, Kraft Cheese Sticks/Crackers, Peanut Butter Crackers, Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams, Grapes, Apples, Trail Mix, Rice Cake Snacks, Cheese Crackers, Pretzels Fruit Roll-Ups, Gushers
• Drinks: Capri Sun, Juicy Juice, Bottled Water, Sports Drinks, Canned Pop (for special events only)

Programming
• Art Supplies: Markers, Magazines
• Scrapbooking Supplies: Artist Copycat Program: Require paintbrushes (we have some, not many), lots of paint, tarp to cover a large floor area, canvasses, large drawing sheets. This art education program is an interactive way for teens to learn about famous artists. In doing so, they will spend time creating art in the style of the artist. For example, the first session will have teens learning about Jackson Pollack and then they will have a fun time creating an artistic array of splattered paint onto their canvasses.
• Duct Tape Crafts: Requires rolls of colored duct tape. Duct tape crafts is a fun and relaxing program where teens let their creative juices flow. Last year teens made everything from wallets to roses to swords, shields, & hats!
• Sports Equipment: 2 Basketballs
• Teen Central BBQ Party: On our last day before Summer Break, May 6, we will host a party that will include about 35 teens and 8-10 volunteers hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, condiments, plates, charcoal, lighter fluid, and cookies. Additional costs will include acquiring gift cards, movies, books, and other prizes. This event will celebrate the 2nd year of the teen center and all the work the teens have done!
• Cultural: In an attempt to expand the minds of our teens, the teen center seeks to incorporate more programming that introduces teens to cultures found both in the US and internationally. Anything that could enhance this program would be greatly appreciated.

Miscellaneous
• Teen Magazines
• Paper Towels
• Paper Plates
• Plastic Silverware
• Napkins
• Plastic Cups
• Cleaning Supplies

If you are able to donate any of these items, or items you feel would benefit Teen Central, please contact us at (419) 372-9865 or e-mail us at BGTeenCentral@bgsu.edu. Also, feel free to contact us for more information on other ways to support BG’s Teen Central!