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There are many ways that you can support Leonardo's Basement.
Contribute Money so we can continue our work to inspire girls and boys to design and build innovative technology, engineering, art and science projects. We teach young people the critical thinking and technical skills needed to be curious, creative and confident learners. You can request that your tax-deductible gift supports a specific program (Teens, After school classes, Studio Bricolage), be used for general operating support or be dedicated to the Outreach Initiative (scholarship fund). Please check with your employer to see if your gift can be matched and the process for doing so. You can mail a check or use the online service below.
Contribute now and your gift will be matched 100% by generous donors who are especially interested in our effort to attract more girls and children from economically disadvantaged families. They want to encourage more individuals to support our programs by providing a $10,000 challenge grant. Give $25 and Leonardo's Basement receives $50!
Online donations will be processed through GiveMN, a new program to help donors find giving opportunities in Minnesota and across the United States. GiveMN helps nonprofits like Leonardo's Basement raise money through easy-to-use fundraising pages and social media tools. There is no fee for processing your gift so Leonardo's receives 100% of your donation.
Your gift of any size will help us continue our work to inspire participants to design and build innovative technology, engineering, art and science projects. We teach young people the critical thinking and technical skills needed to be curious, creative and confident learners. We prepare them for a life of successful problem solving.
If you have questions, or if you have another idea for supporting Leonardo's Basement, please contact Steve Jevning at 612-824-4394 or stevej@leonardosbasement.org
Donate Stuff from your workplace or home. We need building materials, art and craft supplies, tools, hardware and many other things. For suggestions look at this list. If you have something that is not on this list ask us if we are interested.
Volunteer Time to help us:
- - assist instructors
- - take photographs
- - organize events
- - promote our program
- - write grants and raise money
- - manage database
- - organize and maintain workshop
- - maintain computer lab
- - procure donated materials
or any other tasks that will help us fulfill our mission. Contact Steve Jevning at stevej@leonardosbasement.org
Offer Ideas for new classes or projects or programs. We count on kids and parents for class and program ideas. We are constantly looking for fresh approaches to market our program and raise money. Likewise, we are very open to new ideas about management and organization of our program. We like change! To throw your suggestion into the pot, or discuss your idea in more detail, contact Steve Jevning at stevej@leonardosbasement.org
Building Materials and Tools Needed
Leonardo’s Basement relies upon donations of materials and supplies. You can help us by looking for great items and donating your own when cleaning. Once you have identified stuff that we need give us a call at 612-824-4394 or send an email to info@leonardosbasement.org and we can confirm that we need the donation. PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS AT THE WORKSHOP WITHOUT CHECKING WITH US.
Where to Look:
- Businesses - retail, manufacturers, sales reps, distributors. Ask buyers, environmental people, warehouse workers for sales samples, promotional materials, marketing stuff, office supplies, out-of-stock items, seconds, etc.
- Home (Kitchen / Bath / Bedroom / Family and Living Room / Basement / Garage / Attic / Art Studio)
- Alleys and Garbage Containers
- Rummage and Garage Sales
What to Look for:
Fabric and Notions Fur, leather, suede, lace, animal prints, no polyester Spools Zippers Velcro Ribbon Elastic Netting and webbing Yarn - wool only Knitting needles
Kitchen Gadgets Eggbeaters Tongs Strainers Funnels Chopsticks and skewers
Musical Instruments Tuning forks Stringed and brass instruments
Toys Construction toys - LEGO, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Fischertechniks and Capsela Remote control cars and
airplanes Some stuffed animals Board games with moving pieces, ping pong balls Plastic propellers
Paper * NO paper towel or toilet paper tubes or egg cartons Stickers and labels Wrapping paper Graph paper Tracing paper Large drawing paper Butcher paper Tissue paper Small boxes (shoebox size) Paper and plastic (large) bags to carry projects home
Medical Supplies Eye droppers Plastic syringes Large elastic and rubber bands Scales, balances
Camera Equipment 35mm cameras Digital cameras Darkroom equipment New film |
Art Supplies Costume jewelry Beads and chains Art activity books Markers Erasers Bubble wrap Foam core (clean, minimum 12"x12") Rubber stamps and ink pads Stickers and labels Balloons Craft sticks and tongue depressors Templates and stencils Corks Marbles Hot glue guns and glue sticks Tapes - masking, cellophane, duct, colored Protractors and compasses T-square String, twine, rope Paint brushes Paint - acrylic, Tempera, watercolor
Containers Plastic only - no glass. Wide mouths. Clear is best! 1 qt and smaller food and other clear plastic containers with tops (preferably screw-on) like peanut butter, salsa, pickles, nuts 8 oz plastic containers with or without tops Zip-Lock bags
Science Stuff Magnets Magnifying glasses Science kits Scales and balances Science experiment books Laboratory equipment and supplies Lenses and prisms Plastic mirrors
Electronic Equipment * NO computers, monitors or television sets Printers Scanners VCR & DVD players Boom boxes Electric tools Working upright vacuum cleaners with hoses |
Tools Hand tools Cordless drills w/batteries Rivet guns and rivets Clamps Working electric drills, jig saws, circular saws, etc.
Hardware Plastic mirrors Ceramic tile (brightly-colored only) Ball bearings Sandpaper Mousetraps Latches Bolts Nuts Washers Hinges Hooks Springs Knobs Clamps Wheels(!) and casters Tubes and tubing Copper and plastic pipe plus fittings
Lumber * NO particle board or MDF Only clean softwoods (pine, poplar, basswood, etc.) Wood dowels Balsa wood Clean plywood
Electrical Goodies Extension cords Buzzers Bells Battery holders, flashlights Strobe lights Christmas lights Connectors Terminals Switches Fans Transformers and power supplies Small motors (1.5-12 volt) Pulley sheaves Gearboxes Sprockets and chains Soldering guns and solder Meters and testers Solar panels
...and lots of other things that we can't think of! top |
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