wish list

Here are some ideas of things you may have handy.

Wish List items

Toiletries : toothpaste and toothbrushes, combs/pics more than hair brushes,; soap - biodegradable would be responsible.

Medical supplies : antibiotic ointment/cream (polysporin or its generic equivalent). We are presently looking for solutions for the lack of funds for the filling of prescription medications particularly commonly prescribed oral antibiotics and eye drops for glaucoma.

Household items : candles, flashlights, scissors,batteries

Books : Stories about kids of color would be great, or of animals, or of the ocean, environment, etc. but also Dr. Seuss types of generic, fun reading. Jack
Ezra Keats goes over really well. Even the parents are interested in the books the kids bring home!

Old Reader's Digest mags welcome too!

Last fall, we were trying to get a container load of supplies organized to go down, but unfortunately we weren't able to pull it off. We generated lists of suitable books for adults and children of colour - if it's helpful, have a look. Adult's list Children's List , and teen's books

Clothing : all sizes, adults and children, SUMMER clothing only, also cloth diapers and pins, hats especially baseball caps and bandannas

School supplies : writing paper and notebooks, pencils (motivational decorated dollar store ones would be a treat, as well as stickers or stamps), pencil sharpeners, erasers, triangular pencil slip-ons to correct pencil grip, lined paper for beginners, teaching aids, medals, trophies, ribbons (items to reward student participation), educational games, text books, encyclopedias, rulers, markers, chalk, pens, sports balls and air pumps, skipping ropes, soccer shoes


Bedding : sheets, pillowcases,single and double sizes