I know, I know, it seems right now as if everyone is looking for donations toward one worthy cause or another. Bread and Roses, the Salvation Army, the list goes on and on as we work toward ensuring a warm bed and a hot meal for those in the community who are homeless and/or hungry.

So, this is a warning. I am adding to that list. With temperatures dropping and snow(!) maybe on the way the 24 residents of Camp Quixote (men and women) have four particular items on their wish list: sleeping pads or air mattresses of some kind; waterproof coats; gloves; and long underwear. These can be of any size and color, used or new. Donations may be taken to the Camp, which is located in a large, grassy area behind First United Methodist Church, on Legion Way and Boundary Street in East Olympia.

And a tip of the hat to all of you in the community who have given generously to the camp in one way or another over the past 10 months. Thanks to all of you, we've come a long way in building community support and acceptance since that cold February night when the camp first formed in downtown Olympia.