How you can help the 130 children at the LOCC orphanage in Despinos, Haiti
by Jennifer Kneuss
January 17, 2011
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The children at the LOCC orphanage in Despinos, Haiti, desperately need the following items, which are being collected by Imagine Missions. The group is asking for local churches, community organizations, youth groups, businesses, and individuals for their assistance.
· New and like new summer clothing for girls and boys, 2 T through adult:
Girls – knee length shorts, skirts, capris (no spaghetti strap tops, please)
Boys – knee length shorts
Both – short sleeve shirts and t-shirts, pajamas, underwear, socks, shoes
· Personal hygiene items – antibacterial wipes, hand sanitizer, liquid hand soap, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, body wash, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body lotions/cream, razors, shaving cream, non-aerosol deodorant, Pull-ups
· OTC medicines for children – acetaminophen, band-aids, antiseptics, antibiotic ointment, etc.
· Linens – twin size sheets, towels, cloths (note: a recent donation has now provided all of the children with a mattress to sleep on each night)
· School supplies – pencils, paper, erasers, pens, glue, markers, crayons, chalk, folders, tape, etc.
· Bulk food items – nonperishable food items of all types, at least 6 months before expiration date.
· Kitchen items – serving utensils, stainless steel bowls, reusable plastic cups and plates, kitchen towels, wash cloths, dish soap
Items will be shipped to Haiti at the end of February, at a cost of $1.50 per pound. Any donations for shipping are also greatly appreciated! For more information, call April Linard 330-432-0038 or Becky Massey 740-391-0183
