help_an_orphan_standard_needs
Help An
Orphan Project
Standard Needs
These items should be included in every
package sent:
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Soap
Deodorant (for older children)
Feminine Hygene supplies (for older girls)
Some sort of clothing item (see below list for
options)
A “fun” item (see below for options)
Personal letter from you
Some small treat for the child
to share with the other children in the orphanage |
These items are things that are needed by the children and
could be included in your package*:
| Underwear |
Shampoo |
Crayons/Markers |
| Bras |
Lip Balm |
Paper/Coloring Books |
| Socks |
Lotion |
Art/Craft Supplies |
| Tights |
Make Up |
Puzzles |
| Shirts/Sweaters |
Comb/Brush |
Board Games |
| Pants/Shorts |
Pens/Pencils |
Dolls |
| Skirts/Dresses |
Pencil Sharpener |
Cars |
| Coats |
Eraser |
Sports Equipment |
| Hats/Scarves |
Glue |
Toys Not Requiring Batteries |
| Mittens/Gloves |
Pencil Case |
Hair Ornaments |
| Pajamas |
Backpack |
Small Items for Caregiver Gifts |
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Things To Consider for a Teenage Boy (from Stacey)
Clothing:
**Prefer to keep the tags on the clothing for the kids to see that
the clothes are new. For almost all of these kids have never owned a
piece of new clothing before, only used clothing. It is very
exciting for them to get new clothing.
- Underwear: Boxer briefs
- T-shirts: Solid dark colored t-shirts - black, blue, gray. Maybe
something with the 'Nike' symbol or the word 'Nike' written on it -
very special to have 'Nike' on t-shirt or symbol on t-shirt. Prefer
to not have any other writing on the shirt like 'USA'. Soccer t-shirt with Umbro or Adidas written on it is nice.
- Polo shirts: Dark colors, limited prints or stripes (check out
Ross or TJ Maxx for a name brand like Tommy Hilfiger if want to add
something something special to the clothing selection. Also check
Salvation Army or Goodwill for brands like Ralph Lauren Polo or
Tommy Hilfiger)
- Shorts: Long cargo style shorts in jean or khaki; also soccer
shorts
- Sweatsuit: Nice selection at Wal-Mart - dark colors - has the
liner (not mesh liner) in the pants and jacket. Also a nice
selection at Ross or TJ Maxx.
- Sweatshirts: Hooded sweatshirts are nice, maybe a gray or black
color. Check Kohl's when they have good sales or Wal-Mart has a
nice selection too. The Russell brand is nice.
- Sweaters: Simple sweaters that are solid dark colors with few
strips and no prints - very simple.
- Jeans/pants - Cargo styles are popular. Maybe the Levi's brand is
nice if you want to send something extra special, but name brand
shouldn't matter, only the style. Great deals at Old Navy store.
- Socks: Send dark socks and white crew
- Jacket: Pullover nylon jacket with hood
- Pajamas: Sweats make good pajamas.
Great stores for clothes shopping:
- Old Navy - great selection of clothing for teens, can't go wrong
shopping there
- Wal-Mart
- Kohl's - when you can get a great sale
- Goodwill - great for finding name brand designer clothing that
looks brand new - no tag doesn't matter when it is designer brand
- TJ Maxx
- Ross
Shoes:
** Color of the shoes should be black if possible
- Athletic shoes - avoid white tennis shoes. Dark gray/black - New
Balance on sale
* Other shoes - the "in style" are also those shoes that look like
bowling shoes - in for Europe
- Boots/dress shoes - black and the Sketchers brand are popular -
can buy a cheaper brand like GBX at Kohl's. Great deal if bought on
sale at Kohl's.
- Slippers - the kind that are you wear socks with - with a single
Velcro connection on the shoe - Wal-Mart for $7 or so
Hygiene Items:
** Send enough to last 6 months if you can
- Wal-Mart brand "Equate" is cheap and great quality
- Deodorant: Send at least 4 sticks of deodorant (Mennen Speed Stick is the cheapest I could find and bought it at Wal-Mart) - buy
enough to last at least 6 months
- Toothpaste: 3 tubes of toothpaste - 83 cents a tube at Wal-Mart - Equate brand
- Shampoo: Suave Apple scent at Wal-Mart is the cheapest. Buy some cheap Wal-Mart gallon size ziplock bags to bag and seal the shampoo
in case it leaks. (3 bottles)
- Acne cleaner- your teen may have an acne problem, consider sending Oxy-10 pads that come in a container with 90 pads. This is a great
product for helping with acne and can help improve self esteem if acne is cleared up. (2 containers)
- Soap and soap container (4 to 6 bars)
- Toothbrush container
- Shaving cream (3 cans)
- Razors
- Dental floss
Other Items:
- Very durable back pack
- Umbrella
- Cards
- Checkers
- UNO
- CD headset with lots of batteries - music selections can be suggested if asked
- Chips or cheese ball snacks that come in the solid plastic container ($1 each at Wal-Mart)
- Soccer ball (deflated) with pump
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* This is not a complete listing of items the
children could need, but are some examples. You are not required to send all
of the above items on this list, just pick a few you think your child would like
and are personal from you.
These items are things that we have been requested
NOT
to send:
War or fighting toys
Food that may melt or spoil during
shipment
Gum
Hair conditioner
Food that can spoil on route
Anything that may leak on route
(please double-bag any shampoo)
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