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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. Thanks to an initiative by 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. Text may be read in a column, in a running straight line or word-by-word to enable easier reading by the user. This is very helpful for those with poor eyesight. Cost: $6,000 Need: 1 Talking Scanner This device allows one to place printed text on the scanner which would then read the text aloud. 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 healthcare 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 out on nice days. The set would consist of a table, umbrella and 6 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 is 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 Zoom Text 9.0 This is magnification and reading software for the visually impaired. It enlarges everything on the computer screen and even reads it aloud. Cost: $600 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 have at least a 20" 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: $300 each Need: 5 Chair for Chapel This would be used to replace older chairs and some of the pews in the chapel at the Motherhouse. The chair has a solid lumber northern red oak frame, cushioned seat and back, arms and a finish to match the existing pews. Cost: $250 each Need: 300 Kitchen/Dining Room Enhancements Commercial Blender to improve and enhance offerings at the meals Cost: $975 Need: 1 Dish Storage Dolly for the safe transportation of dishes Cost: $525 Need: 2 Dinnerware/Flatware to replace the current settings which are old and incomplete Cost: $30 per setting Need: 300 settings |
