Join The BCV Houseparent Team Go here to download the Houseparent Job Description and the BCV Employment Application.The Baptist Children’s Village ministry is expanding to 8 campuses across Miss ... read more 2010 Back to School Needs School days are just around the corner and The Baptist Children's Village is busy preparing just like any family would.  We are well stocked with basic school n ... read more BCV Featured in MC Alumni Magazine The Baptist Children's Village ministry was featured in the Beacon, the alumni magazine of Mississippi College.  The article updates the alumni on the overall m ... read more 2010 Alumni Reunion Set The 2010 Baptist Children's Village/Baptist Orphanage Bi-Annual Alumni Reunion is set for Saturday, July 10, 2010 Registration at Headquarters, Flag Chapel Road, Jac ... read more     » How You Can Help » In-Kind Donations Welcome to The Baptist Children's Village list of in-kind gift needs.  Donations, both monetary and in-kind, are vital to this ministry. Indeed, it is because of the generosity of thousands of donors throughout our history that The Baptist Children's Village has been able to provide quality care for countless children, and remain privately funded for over 113 years.  Your gift does make a difference for a child.  We will keep this list updated as needs arise so please check back often and never hesitate to contact us.   Post Date: 6/2/2010 Contact: Brenda Ulmer Location: Ramey Cottage (Louisville, Mississippi) Ramey Cottage Summer Camp Needs: Sun screen (waterproof 50 and 30) - spray or lotion either one small hand sanitizer (purse size) disinfecting wipes (purse size packages) aloe vera gel body lotion (healing lotion for burns) bug spray swim goggles inflatable rafts swim shoes (girls sizes 6 to 10) and (boys sizes 4-12) garbage bags (large and small) zip-lock bags (all sizes) snacks bottled water flashlights and batteries rain ponchos beach umbrellas folding chairs beach towels large bundles of wash clothes plastic mesh beach totes like a large purse size mesh laundry bags napkins travel size tooth paste travel size shampoo small bars of soap sleeping bags pillows Ramey Cottage Needs: Small Patio Table/Chairs Riding Lawnmower 2 large non-stick skillets Large food processor Plastic Mixing Bowls (small & medium) Corelle Platters Glass Bowls with Lids Wish List Items: Small Meat Slicer George Forman Grill with Removable Plates Large Roaster Pan (at least 11 x 13) Cookware Set 2 Tents (Sleep 6-8 people) 12 sleeping bags Camping equipments i.e. camp stove, lantern, dutch oven, etc. 2 - bicycle racks 1 - 5 or 6 foot plastic folding table Soccer ball and soccer nets Bird feeders and bird seeds Birdhouses Wooden or plastic trellis Utility trailer Garden tiller Tractor (new or used) Disk Canoe trailer for 2 canoes Fishing poles and tackles DVD's (family movies rated G or PG-13) McDonald's Gift Cards Pizza Hut Gift Cards Wendy's Gift Cards Post Date: 5/17/2010 Contact: Chrystelle Thames Location: All Locations Special items needed for rewards and gifts for children and group activities: Current release Contemporary Christmas/Worship CD's Paper plates, cups, napkins, plasticware for activities/training meetings Christian book store gift card for Bibles/supplies Blockbuster/Game Stop gift cards for Movie Night Movie Theatre Passes Restaurant Gift Cards (Wendy's, McDonald's, Chick Fil A, Pizza Hut, Mazzios, Burger King, Dairy Queen) $25 Gift Cards to Walmart, Belk, J C Penneys $5 and $10 Gift Cards to Restaurants, Dollar General & Fred's  Long-distance phone cards   Wrapping Paper/Bows/Gift Bags/Tissue Paper Batteries (AA, AAA, 9V, and C) Post Date: 5/17/2010 Contact: Brenda Ulmer Location: Waynesboro Campus (Waynesboro, Mississippi) Our opening day is just around the corner and we need and extra large mail box and several very large trash cans. Post Date: 5/17/2010 Contact: Chrystelle Thames Location: All Locations Year-around needs for all campuses: Garbage bags (large & kitchen size) Foil Plastic wrap Paper plates Freezer bags (all sizes) Cleaning Supplies: Bleach Pine Oil Floor cleanser Bathroom cleanser Dryer sheets Dust spray & gloves Clorox Wipes  Dishwashing liquid Laundy detergent Linens Pillows Twin Mattress Covers (Quilted or Foam) Twin Sheet Sets Bath Linens Post Date: 5/17/2010 Contact: Chad Sauls Location: Deanash Campus (Wiggins, Mississippi) Deanash Campus Needs: HP 15 ink catridges Baseball bats, gloves and balls Window blinds Gift card to Home Depot or Lowe's to purchase lighting fixtures for Moore Cottage living area Post Date: 9/22/2009 Contact: Joyce Wilson Location: Dickerson Place Campus (Brookhaven, Mississippi) Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing.  You may think of other things that can benefit the children.  Contact us with those ideas and we will explore them with you. January Sponsor a New Year''s Eve event February Sponsor a Valentine''s or "True Love Waits" activity March Sponsor/Coordinate a "Spring Fling" to celebrate the arrival of spring or St. Patrick''s Day. April Sponsor a child for Easter or plan an Easter Scavenger Hunt or make age-appropriate Easter baskets with both useful and fun things for Easter. May "April showers bring May flowers."  Help us weed and refurbish our flower beds.  Sponsor/Plan an "Out of School Bash" with games and activities like "building the longest banana split". June Plan/Sponsor a "Wet & Wild" activity (Think of things that relate to getting wet like water balloons, water guns, slip & slide.  Maybe you have more fun ideas. Plan/Sponsor a Cookout Event July Sponsor/host a 4th of July event the first part of July.  That event might include watermelons, homemade ice cream, or fireworks display. August Sponsor a "Tailgate Party" to kick off the school year and the beginning of the sports season. Sponsor a child''s "back to school" needs or donate gift cards that can be used to purchase school clothes and supplies. September Sponsor a movie night by providing either movie passes or G/PG rated movies and popcorn and cokes. Purchase school pictures and yearbooks for children and teenagers. October Sponsor/Coordinate a fall festival.  That festival might include a hay ride, bonfire, weiner roast. Coordinate an activity that addresses needs related to "World Hunger" that our residents can participate in. November Help locate/coordinate an opportunity for our residents to help serve a meal in a homeless shelter/mission. December Give our residents the gift of "giving".  Coordinate an opportunity for them to participate in a community service project to help others during Christmas. Plan an evening to look at Christmas lights and enjoy hot chocolate. Post Date: 9/22/2009 Contact: Joyce Wilson Location: Dickerson Place Campus (Brookhaven, Mississippi) Dickerson Place Campus Needs: Weighing scales like the doctor's office (up to 350 pounds) Spruce up bedrooms with new curtains, blinds, valance, 3 bulletin boards per room, pictures, comforter/bed linens, shower curtain, bathroom rug, bath towels, wash cloths, heavy duty laundry baskets. Storage containers for under the beds Cupcake pans Window seat cover Iced tea maker 3 or 4 heavy duty front porch rockers Sponsor Dickerson Place Campus Children's Activities: Movie Rental Gift Cards Movie Theater Passes Calling Cards (children to call their family) Bowling/skating passes or coupons Restaurant gift cards Tetherball, Bad mitten, Croquet games for the campus Post Date: 9/22/2009 Contact: Bill Tate Location: Farrow Manor Campus (Coldwater, Mississippi) Dean Cottage wish list: Twin blankets, comforters, sheets (earthtones) 12-place setting flatware set 14' x 18' tan or gray area rug HP Inkjet Cartridge #21 / #22  Kelly Cottage wish list: A Wok Skillet Corelle Serving Bowls Ice Tea Maker Twin sheet/blankets 14' X 18' Area Rug (Bound) HP Inkjet Cartridge #21 /#22 Photo Paper Reedy Cottage (girls) wish list: Paddle Boat Picnic Table Outside Benches Twin size sheets/blankets Microwave Roaster Oven Quesadilla Maker 14' x 18' Area Rug (Bound) HP Ink Cartridges #21 / #22 Maintenance Needs: A small dump trailer (8' X 16') New floor tiles for the cottages Post Date: 9/22/2009 Contact: Gwen Walker Location: Reedy Acres Campus (Water Valley, Mississippi) Reedy Acres Campus Lists Crawford Cottage Needs (Girls): Air Filters (16x25x1) Twin Sheet Sets Twin Comforters Lamps Bath towels Pillows Bulletin boards 39-Gallon Trash Bags  Cleaning supplies Laundry supplies Hair Brushes/Bows/Barrettes/Pony Tail Holders Hair Straighteners (Flat Irons) Hair Spray/Mousse Hair Products (African American/Caucasian) Berry Cottage Needs (Boys): Twin Sheet Sets Twin Comforters Shower Curtains/Liners Pillows Drinking Glasses Flatware Flashlights/Battery Operated Lanterns Batteries Insect repellentSunscreen Hair Brushes/Combs Hair Products (African American/Caucasian) Campuswide Needs: Alarm Clocks  Heavy Duty Mops/Brooms Detergent/Dryer Sheets/Dishwasher Detergent Light Bulbs Air Fresheners Bath Towels/Hand Towels/Wash Cloths Plastic Covers for Pillows/Mattresses Washable Bath Rugs Kitchen Towels Snack Foods/Canned Goods Rubbermaid Containers Van Cleaner (Armor All, Polish, Etc.) Campuswide Wish List:  Lawn Table & Chairs Lawn Umbrella Lawn Planters Outside Glider Bird Bath/Feeders Wind Chimes Stepping Stones Hanging Plant Hooks Solar Lights for Outside Pressure Washer Caphalon Type Pots/Pans Post Date: 5/17/2010 Contact: Chrystelle Thames Location: All Locations Each year The Baptist Children's Village cares for an average of 300 children.  Many of those children are with us at the start of the school year, and many come later later in the year.  We have received plenty of school supplies (paper, pencil, crayon, notebooks, etc.)  Thank you for so generously providing these things for our children.  Below you will see our biggest needs now, as we prepare for additional children who will come into our care throughout this school year.  You can mail  your gifts to The BCV or use our on-line giving service. School uniform sponsors $25 ea. ($125 for 5) ACT Test fees $28 ea. School Pictures $20 ea. Yearbook fees $30 Jr. High and $50 Sr. High X-Large Backpacks Science fair boards Clorox Wipes 409 Spray Hand Sanitizer