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Visiting orphanages

Pack for a Purpose does not condone visiting orphanages, as this can often lead to negative impacts on children. The accommodation or tour company working with the orphanage will deliver the supplies in a coordinated and respectful way so that the children can benefit from them. Your generosity is not diminished because you do not interact with the children.

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Project Description

The “Refugio de Los Sueños” (Refuge of Dreams) is a refuge where children come to escape the dangers of the streets. Most of these children suffer from severe abuse from the alcoholics, prostitutes and drug addicts who are the adults in their lives. Others simply suffer from severe poverty. The Refugio de Los Sueños offers them a safe haven. They are fed, taught life skills, get vocational training, have an opportunity to receive a scholarship to go to school, receive much needed therapy by professionals and both medical and dental care. Most importantly, they receive love at the Refugio.

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Project Needs

General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Chalk, College-Ruled Paper, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, and Solar Calculators

Reference Materials:
(English and Spanish) Dictionaries

Text/Reading Books:
(Spanish) Age-Appropriate Story Books, Biology, General Science, Health, Language/Grammar, and Math

Educational Games/Toys:
Bananagrams, Board Games and Educational Games for Ages 5+, Connect Four, Scrabble, Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys, and Puzzles

Music Instruments:
Harmonicas/Kazoos, Maracas, Recorders, Triangles, and Xylophones

Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Hula Hoops, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Ping Pong Rackets and Balls, and Soccer Balls

Clothing/Shoes:
Children’s Costumes, New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes, New Socks, New Underwear, and Sunglasses

Linens:
Bath Towels

Kitchen:
Bowls, Pans, Plastic Serving Bowls, Plastic Serving Cups, Plastic Serving Plates, Pots, Serving Spoons, and Spatulas

Health/Personal Grooming:
Bars of Soap, Hair Brushes, Hair Pins and Elastic Hair Bands, Multivitamin Tablets, Plastic Gloves, Shampoos, Toothbrushes, and Toothpaste

Art Supplies for Artist Initiatives and Community-Produced Projects:
Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Beads for Bead Work, Children’s Face Paint, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, Earring Hooks, Glass Beads for Bead Work, Loom Rubber Bands, Watercolor Brushes and Paints, and Wool

Gardening:
Gardening Gloves, Hand Fork, and Spades

Initiatives

Education

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