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Needed For Haitians in Los Toros
During our trip in
May 2010 we asked the Haitians what they would like us to bring in October.
They surveyed 18 houses and came up with the list below:
(Important
- Read notes below list )
Items
On Haitian’s Lists
New
Add On's in Red
Men’s
Trousers and Jeans - waist 30 - 32 length 30 -32
Men’s Shirts
and T Shirts - Medium
Men’s Shoes -
Size 8 - 9 - 9 1/2 (tennies)
Men’s Sandals
- Size 8-9 - 9 1/2
Men’s
Underwear (briefs-shorts) - Medium - Small (Only New)!
Socks -
athletic (New) to fit shoe size 8-9 - 10
Women’s
Blouses - Medium *
Women’s
Skirts - Medium *
Women’s Shoes
- Size 8-9 *
Women’s
Sandals - Size 8-9 *
(Note 75%
are men so we need more men's clothes)
Towels - Wash
clothes
Soap - Shampoo
Toothbrushes -
Toothpaste - large
Sheets - Full
unfitted
Very
lightweight blankets - Full or Twin Size
Sleeping Bags -
we need only a few and (only in very good condition - (“New” or “Like
New”)
Exercise Mats
(Foam) - To be used for sleeping in floor. (Many Haitians do not have
beds).
Notebooks and
Pens
Water Filters -
About 10 - 15 - cost US $25.00 - We purchase these in Santo Domingo!
Important: Because of Baggage
limitations we cannot take items that are not a priority for the Haitians;
we also do not want to use our
l
space taking clothes or items
that are worn, or not “New” or “Like New”.
All Personal Care and Hygiene
materials should be “New”!
All clothing should be either “New” or “Like New”!
Clothing should be lightweight
and suitable for a Hot Climate.
Bedding materials should be
“New” or “Like New”.
*Of the Haitian population in
Los Toros approximately 75% are male and 25% are female, only a few
children. So we need mostly men's items.
Muchas
Gracias - for your understanding ( “New” or “Like New”!
). It is very
difficult to transport items to Los Toros because of Airline limitations
and arranging ground transportation in the DR. Our goal is to work as
effectively as possible and use our resources, both material and human, in
the best manner possible.
Where
to Take Items:
Contact Deacon Don Kabara - 262-377-7527
you can email me about this project at:
deacondonkabara
@gmail.com
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