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Orphanage Donations

When we travel to Ethiopia, we are hoping to take a suitcase full of donations for orphanages. One of the things on the list of needed items is blankets for cribs and twin beds. With that in mind, I am going to host an old fashioned quilting bee. Before you stop reading because you think you can't sew, come anyway. There are lots of jobs for people who think they can't sew too. If you have fabric (either cotton or flannel), that would be very much appreciated. I haven't set a date yet, because I'd really like to find a time that works for the majority of people. I was thinking sometime in early august? You will have to ignore the state of my house (yes we are still under renovation... sigh). Email me to let me know if you are interested and if you think you can spare some time.

For those of you who can't see yourself participating, but would still like to contribute, I have included a list of other things that we are told are needed. The items need to be new. If you are considering donating one of the bulkier items, talk to us first because we only have so much space!

Orphanage Donations Needed Cloth diapers Disposable diapers Crib mattress covers Baby duvet blanket covers Nipples /bottles Fitted crib sheets Cloth crib quilts (not knitted) Scabies/lice remedies- creams and shampoos Hydrocortizone crème and “Peneten” Diaper Rash ointment Zincofax Ointment for Diaper rash Shoes for kids up to age 6 years. Clothes for children up to 10 years of age Socks (all sizes) Hair elastics/ pik combs/ hair clips/pony tail holders/hair brushes Collapsible play pens Twin bed sheets Twin bed quilts Giant Lego blocks/ dump trucks/dolls Towels, face cloths, tea towels, wash cloths Medicines If you are bringing in cash donations these could help to purchase one or more of these items: mesh for the staircase and observatory from the second floor. change tables for baby and toddler rooms cupboards and shelving for all children's rooms Filing cabinet or something for files at clinic playpens at least 6 - nylon so can be wiped down easily. Garbage cans for all rooms and bathrooms Laundry baskets for all rooms Cleaning supply room with locked cabinet A generous supply of buckets, mops etc for cleaning staff. . 6 excersausers for toddlers highchairs- 6 at least. Toy box and toys for each room and outside Decorations for rooms- ie alphabet, pictures Bulletin boards of pictures of families in living room Baby scale for clinic possibly a small 'tub" for every child to have under their bed for their clothes etc. CHOIR PROJECTS:

all school supplies, Crayons, coloring books, pencils, erasers, pens Art Supplies Sports equipment –like soccer balls, footballs, volleyballs, Skipping ropes, and other children’s games Stickers, beading projects, Clothing for kids from size 3 – 14 Shoes for ages 3 years old to 16 years old