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    Hickatee Cottages

    Many of the supplies on the needs list can be purchased locally. Hickatee Cottages is happy to assist with local options. Write us at hickatee@gmail.com today and we can provide you with the options available to purchase supplies locally.

    Project

    The Toledo Christian Academy and St. Benedict R.C. School serve over 340 children from ages 5 through 14 years old.

    The Toledo District is the southernmost district in Belize and is home to approximately 30,000 residents from a wide range of cultures. Known as the least developed region in the country, financial constraints limit families from buying the necessary supplies and many of the village communities have few shops nearby.

    Needs

    General School Supplies:
    Book Bags, Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, and Rulers

    Reference Materials:
    (English) Dictionaries

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

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

    Sports/Outdoor Activity:
    Frisbees, Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, and Soccer Balls

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

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

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

    Health/Personal Grooming:
    Bars of Soap, Combs, Deodorant, Hair Brushes, Shampoos, Toothbrushes, and Toothpaste

    Initiatives Supported

    Education
    All the needs are current as of August 14, 2024
    Note: Location is approximated. If you see a lodging that is misplaced or missing, please contact us .
    Hickatee Cottages

    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.