Here is a list of items currently available for sale via donation.  A donation of the price listed will get you the item you would like.  Please contact Julie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Tribute and Greeting Cards

A Touch of Understanding has Tribute Cards and Holiday Greetings cards available through donation.

Here is the current list of things needed by ATOU:

• Direct Donations
• Blank DVD's for duplicating
• Duplication of DVD's
• Duplicator ~ RoboRacer LS 1:100 Duplicator (new)
• Epson ~ PowerLite Presenter WXGA Projector with DVD Player (new)
• Da-Lite 94129 Theater-Lite Hdtv Portable Projection Screen (80-inch) with carrying case (new)
• Portable CD player (2)
• Copy/Fax Machine (new)
• Accessible Van
• Paper
• Ink for office printers
• Gift Cards for gifts to volunteers/awards/fundraisers
• Gift Cards to Office Supply Stores
• Movie Tickets
• Paper cutter ~ Heavy Duty
• Electric Pencil Sharpener (new)
• E-Z Up Tents 10 x 10
• 6 foot light weight portable tables
• Volunteers:
  • Fundraising
  • Youth F.O.R.C.E. (Friends Offering Respect ~ Creating Empowerment)
  • Presentations

Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Some provide matching funds to support employee volunteer hours. Most of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar, and some will even double or triple the amount of your gift!

Planned Giving- Wills, Trusts and Annuities

With a planned gift to A Touch of Understanding, you can combine your desire to give to charity with your overall financial, tax, and estate planning goals. Your planned gift gives you a special connection with ATOU. You can continue to ‘make a difference’ for children in years to come by making a contribution to ATOU through a charitable bequest.

There are several types of bequests from which you can select, and we recommend you consult your own attorney. If it would be of help, we know of some local legal advisors who regularly include gift-making in their practices.

Although A Touch of Understanding chooses not to be a United Way affiliate at this time, you can still donate through the United Way or Combined Federal Campaign by writing A Touch of Understanding Inc., on your pledge sheet. 

Contact Leslie Dedora ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) for information about becoming a sponsor
City of Roseville Citizen's Benefit Fund

PASCO Foundation

Placer Community Foundation

River Cats Foundation

Rumsey (Yocha-De-He) Community Fund

Wells Fargo Foundation

The Need

"I am more concerned with the way other children treat my son than I am about the disability itself" said a mother of a boy with mental retardation.

• A young man with Cerebral Palsy said that a fellow student approached him while in high school, and said, "I didn't know they allowed retards in here!"

• A third grader hides behind a dumpster during recess to avoid ridicule and abuse by his classmates.

The Reward

The benefits of this unique experience extend far beyond this brief session. It touches hearts.

• "I admit that I made fun of some people that were disabled. From now on I'll try not to." (Student)

• "You helped me understand why people have stuff like fake arms and legs...Now I have know how others might feel when they are being stared at ...Thank you" (Student)

• "At a time when callous and cruel behavior is increasing in our schools, this message of respect and understanding deserves attention." (Volunteer Edwards Ennis)

• "It's a win-win-win situation: Our volunteers love uniting with our students in fostering appreciation of mutual humanness; our audiences appreciate the opportunity to share and grow; and our volunteers have a special knack for nurturing each self and each other."  (Volunteer JDD)