Some things we could use at the moment. Let us know if you can help!

1. Sheet aluminum for the base of our second bike generator. We’re looking for a 1/4-inch to 3/4 inch-thick sheet, 38 inches long by 19 inches wide. We’re happy to cut a sheet down to size.

2. A multi-meter or volt meter for use with our Power Wheel bike generator. A meter will help us learn exactly how effective our generator is at creating and storing power!

3. A copy machine! The machine we we’ve been working to fix turned out to be more trouble than it was worth. Please let us know if you’re interested in donating a copier to get the “Duplexer” project back on track!

3. Paper for the copy machine (The Duplexer). We use 100 percent post-consumer waste paper (8.5×11 or 11×17).

4. A button-maker. We’d love to give bands access to a button maker so they can make their own low-cost pins for sale.

5. An adjustable v-belt for our second bike generator.

6. Van seats for the musicians who will otherwise have no place to sit. We’re looking for two bench seats.

7. A portable pop-up-type event tent (or two). With these, we can throw outdoor shows even in the rainiest Bellingham weather.

8. Raffle items for our fundraisers. We encourage local businesses to donate items or gift certificates to be given away at our events, helping Make.Shift realize our mission.