Colby’s Army is a nonprofit organization that educates and offers support in the areas of mental illness, addiction, conservation of the Earth’s natural resources, and the welfare of animals.

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"Thank you Colby's Army for the backpack. Your kindness gives me hope." ––Mitch, a Nashville man who is a homeless Gulf War veteran.

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Our Wish List

Colby's Army is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax exempt as permitted by law.

We are requisitioning the following supplies. If you'd like to donate any of the following, know that you are helping improve the lives of people with mental illness and addiction, assisting with animal welfare, and improving the environment.

Computer/Office
New or used Mac laptop computers with wireless capabilities, iPads, and iPhones
New or used Mac compatible printers and scanners, white and colored copy paper
Microsoft Office 2008 (Mac version)
Small, portable PA system with two wireless microphone capabilities
Computer projector and screen
Laminating machine
Stamps

Gift Cards
Gasoline gift cards
Gift cards to big box stores (Walmart, Staples, Target, Office Max, etc.)

Services
A printing company who will donate our printed promotional material
A web designer (or designers) who can help us grow our online presence.

Land
Land in Middle Tennessee for a learning center (preferably 20 acres or more)

Operation Backpack
New or gently used backpacks
New supplies to fill the backpacks such as socks, stocking caps, gloves, washcloths, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shoelaces, soap, shampoo, conditioner, chapstick, hand lotion, sunscreen, nail clippers, foot powder, band-aids, granola bars, plastic bags of all sizes, sunglasses, ballcaps, combs, hairbrushes, watches, car/auto coffee mugs with tops (or bicycle water bottles), etc. Colby’s Army cannot accept any product that contains alcohol, such as mouthwash, or any product that might serve as a weapon, such as a razor or pocket knife.

Please mail smaller items to:
Colby's Army, Inc.
P.O. Box 90464
Nashville, TN 37209

In Nashville, Tennessee, items can also be dropped during normal business hours Monday – Friday at Luna Chica Records, 2826 Dogwood Place, Nashville, TN 37204

In Bakersfield, California, items can be dropped during normal business hours Monday – Friday at American Sound Recording Studios, 2231 R Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Do you have a business that could serve as a drop point? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Please email us!

Donations
We are also in need of cash donations to fund Colby's Army programs. Please remember that your donations to Colby's Army are tax deductible as permitted by law. No amount is too small and every little bit helps people, animals, and the environment. Checks can be sent to the above address, or donate online with either your credit or debit card, or your Pay Pal account. Thank you for your donation!

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