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IHM donors have always been very generous when it comes to supporting the sisters. Now they have a unique opportunity to make life a little easier for the IHM Motherhouse residents. In collaboration with the IHM Development Office, the sisters have compiled a "wish list" of items that are not crucial but would enhance their quality of life. Wish list items vary in price. Individuals and groups may also donate a portion of the cost to purchase a specific item.
If you would like to donate money for the purchase of a specific item and/or you have questions about the Wish List, please contact the IHM Development Office at 734-240-9860, or e-mail develop@ihmsisters.org. myReader This device takes a digital image of text and allows the user to reformat, as needed, for easier reading. Text may be read in a column, in a running straight line or word-by-word. This is very helpful for those with poor eyesight. Cost: $6,000 Need: 1 Talking Scanner This device reads aloud printed text that is placed on the scanner. The scanner automatically stores and remembers the contents of hundreds of thousands of scanned pages. This works well for those with failing eyesight. Cost: $2,800 Need: 1 Podium/Sound System One-piece floor podium with built-in sound system and microphone would be used to enhance presentations in the Motherhouse Community Room. Presentations are given on a variety of subjects for the Motherhouse residents. Cost: $2,000 Need: 1 Carefoam Chair This chair is a two-piece ensemble that is constructed to eliminate hard edges, thereby reducing the potential of skin trauma. It is used in Health Care and Memory Care at the Motherhouse. It is designed to comfort and accommodate patients in a variety of seating positions, providing head, neck and lumbar support. This would supplement our existing supply of chairs. Cost: $2,000 each Need: 5 Patio Furniture Set It would be nice to have additional patio furniture sets around the beautiful grounds so that the residents could sit outdoors on nice days. The set would consist of a table, umbrella and six chairs. Cost: $750 - 800 each Need: 2 Wireless Public Address System This portable unit would be used primarily by the IHM Justice, Peace and Sustainability Office at various indoor and outdoor events where voice and music amplification are essential but not always available. It has a built-in CD capability as well as an AC/DC power cord, microphone and rechargeable battery. Cost: $750 Need: 1 Recliner Chair This model would be upholstered with easy-lift capability. It is used in the resident rooms as well as gathering areas in the Motherhouse. It would supplement and replace the existing supply. Cost: $500 each Need: 5 Television Each unit would a 27" flat screen with headphone jack on the front as well as stereo sound and closed-caption capability. It would upgrade the existing supply in the residents' rooms. Cost: $350 each Need: 10 |
