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    MoonFish Villas

    Project #1

    We are proud to support our local school at River Sallee, where 160 enthusiastic and charming children from ages 5 through 16 in our neighborhood are supported by loving and forward-thinking teachers and staff. The Principal, Mrs. Jean James Ross, is always so welcoming to our guests when we drop off donations, and strives to provide strong educational scaffolding for the growth of her charges.

    An asterisk (*) before an item indicates this item is most urgently needed.

    Needs

    General School Supplies:
    Book Bags, Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Protractors, Rulers, and Wide-ruled Paper

    Reference Materials:
    (English) Dictionaries

    Flash Cards:
    (English) Alphabet, Math, and Word

    Wall Charts:
    (English) Human Body, Language, Math, Science, and World Maps

    Text/Reading Books:
    (English) Age Appropriate Story Books and Language/Grammar

    Art Supplies:
    Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Beads for Bead Work, Buttons, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, Earring Hooks, Fashion Magazines, Sewing Needles, Thread, and Watercolor Brushes and Paints

    Computer Hardware/Software:
    Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, Mobile Phones, *Solar-Powered Working Laptops, Tablets, USB Cables, and *Working Laptops

    Educational Games/Toys:
    Bananagrams, Chess Sets, Connect Four, Puzzles, and Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys

    Music Instruments:
    Tambourines and Triangles

    Sports/Outdoor Activity:
    Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Team Uniforms/Kits for Soccer, Tennis Balls, and Whistles

    Clothing/Shoes:
    New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Children’s Shoes

    First Aid/Health:
    Antibiotic Ointment, Band-Aids, Sanitary Napkins, and Tampons

    Office Supplies:
    Markers, Pencils, Pens, Printer Paper, Rulers, Scissors, Solar Calculators, and Staplers

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

    Gardening:
    Books about Gardening, Cloth Caddy for Small Tools, Gardening Gloves, Hand Fork, Small Pruning Shears, Spades, and Trowel

    Project #2

    The GSPCA (Grenada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is integral to the survival of thousands of dogs and cats each year on the Island, and is often the only affordable venue for pet care for so many Grenadians.

    The GSPCA provides low cost and free spay/neuter clinics, an education program, vaccination clinics, a volunteer vet scheme and community outreach programs for unwanted, abused, neglected or stray animals.

    Needs

    General Medical Supplies:
    Gauze and Needles

    Surgical:
    Crepe Bandages, Surgical Gloves and Sutures

    Syringes:
    5 ml Syringes, 10ml Syringes, 1 & 3 ml Syringes, and Needles

    Animal Supplies:
    Collars, Frontline, Grooming Clippers and Blades, Heartgard Dewormer, and Leashes

    Project #3

    Ocean Spirits is a local non-profit, devoted to education, monitoring and conservation of the marine environment and marine life – primarily Sea Turtles. Located in Grenada and relying solely on volunteers, grants and donations, Ocean Spirits conducts research and supports generation of sustainable, community-based Eco-tourism practices.

    An asterisk (*) before an item indicates this item is most urgently needed.

    Needs

    General School Supplies:
    Book Bags, Colored Construction Paper, Colouring Felt-Tip Pens, Colored Pencils, File folders, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Photo Paper, Pencil Cases/Bags, Sharpie Markers, and US Letter Sized Paper

    Computer Hardware/Software:
    Flash Drives/Memory Sticks, Printer Cartridges, Printer tbc, and *Working Laptops

    Educational Games/Toys:
    Bananagrams, Board Games, and Puzzles

    Sports/Outdoor Activity:
    Jump Ropes

    Linens:
    Cleaning Supplies, Mosquito Nets, and Shower Curtains

    Kitchen:
    Blender, Bowls, Cutlery, Microwave, Pans, Plates, Pots, Serving Spoons, and Spatulas

    Health/Personal Grooming:
    Antibiotic Ointments, Band-Aids, and Washing Powder

    Art Supplies for Artist Initiatives and Community Produced Projects:

    Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Craft Scissors, Drawing Paper, Safety Scissors, and Watercolor Paints, Water-based paint like Tempera Plus Brushes

    Supplies for Science Field Work:
    *Digital Camera (Waterproof or Aquapack, Must Have Flash-Free Setting), * Heavy-Duty Waterproof 2-Way Walky-Talkies (4 Pairs), *Rechargeable AA & AAA Batteries and Chargers (220 Best But We Can Convert To 110), *Rite-In-The-Rain Type Waterproof Field Notebooks, *PIT Tag Scanner Scanning and Deploying, *PIT Microchips for Sea Turtles, *PIT Tags Deploying PIT Microchips for Sea Turtles, and *Snorkel Gear (Masks, Snorkels, Fins)

    Initiatives Supported

    Animal Welfare Education
    All the needs are current as of August 7, 2020

    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.

    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.