Merville Beach Hotel – Produced By LUX*
Project
The Amour Sans Frontieres – Piton school was founded in 1996 for the purpose of helping a wide range of handicapped children to better integrate into society. The daily activity consists of academics and craft making to better develop the senses of these children.
Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Rulers, and Solar Calculators
Reference Materials:
(English and French) Dictionaries and Age Appropriate Encyclopedias on CD
Flash Cards:
(English and French) Alphabet, Math, and Word
Wall Charts:
(English and French) Human Body, Language, Math, Science, and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
(English and French) Age Appropriate Story Books, Biology, General Science, Health, Language/Grammar, and Math
Art Supplies:
Craft Scissors and Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Computer Hardware/Software:
Solar-Powered Working Laptops and Working Laptops
Educational Games/Toys:
Bananagrams, Chess Sets, Connect Four, Puzzles, Scrabble, and Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys
Music Instruments:
Castanets, Cymbals, Guiros, Harmonicas/Kazoos, Maracas, Recorders, Tambourines, Triangles, and Xylophones
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Team Uniforms/Kits for Soccer, and Tennis Balls
Initiatives Supported
Listed on this page are the specific needs requested by the community project(s) so you can choose exactly what to pack for a purpose and express your gratitude to the local community with the supplies you take them. If you prefer, you may reach out directly to them to inquire about items which may be available for purchase locally. Arranging visits to community projects is beyond the scope of our mission. If you wish to visit a project, contact the participant and they can let you know what is possible.
Candy and balloons are not on the needs list as they are harmful for the children and the environment for the following reasons:
• Few of the children benefiting from these projects have access to toothpaste, toothbrushes, or a dentist. The candy promotes cavities.
• The balloons once they become deflated are a choking hazard for local wildlife.
Instead of taking candy or balloons, use that space for additional requested supplies, as they are priceless.
