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    Sunset Beach Resort, Ambergris Caye

    Please note that you may be asked to pay duty on donations brought with you to Belize as you go through customs entering the country. If you are bringing donations for the Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES) in San Pedro, on request, ACES will issue a letter confirming the donations you are bringing which can help (as donations to schools are generally exempt from duty), although still duty may be requested. Alternatively, you can purchase one or more of the wishlist items in Belize; in San Pedro there is a pet store and a variety store which carry some of the items on the lists. Please contact Barbara Smalley at info@Vacation-Rentals-Belize.com with any questions

    Project #1

    The Saga Humane Society is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, dedicated to preventing cruelty and replacing it with kindness to all animals. They provide medical care and shelter to animals in need and subsidizing veterinary care to low income families.

    The Saga Humane Society conducts ongoing spay/neuter and vaccination campaigns, animal adoption, and public education programs. They hope to build a permanent animal clinic/education center in Ambergris Caye, Belize.

    Needs

    Animal Food:
    Cat and Dog Snacks

    Linens:
    Bathing and Hand Towels

    Office Supplies:
    Markers, Pens, and Printer Ink (HP 62 and HP 662)

    Animal Supplies:
    Blankets, Brushes and Combs, Chew Toys, Collars & Leashes (Due to climate, these should not be leather and should have as little metal as possible), Food and Water Bowls (Stainless Steel Preferred), Harnesses, Pet Bedding, and Pet Waste Bags

    Project #2

    Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES) is a privately run non-profit school serving 100+ students in San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye. ACES focuses on quality education by providing a low student to teacher ratio, interventions, remedial help and extracurricular activities.

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

    Needs

    General School Supplies:
    Board Erasers, Book Bags, Colored Construction Paper, Composition Books, Crayons, Desk Templates (Letters, Numbers, Etc.), Dry-Erase Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Red and Black Pens, and Shapes (Plain and 3D)

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

    Laminated Wall Charts:
    (English and Spanish) Human Body, Language, and Science

    Art Supplies:
    Beads for Bead Work, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, Foam, Foamies (Letters, Shapes, Animals, Fruits, Etc.), Hot Glue Sticks, Pipe Cleaners, Stencils, Stickers, String, and Watercolor Brushes and Paints

    Computer Hardware/Software:
    Printer Cartridges, *Toner Cartridge CF410X, and LCD Projector

    Educational Games/Toys:
    Puzzles, Connecting Counter Cubes, and Tile Letters

    Sports/Outdoor Activity:
    Jump Ropes, Soccer Balls, and Stress Balls

    Clothing/Shoes:
    New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes, White Socks for Boys & Girls, Black Tennis Shoes Size 3 to 10, Undershirts Size 6 to 16 (Especially for Girls to Wear Under Uniforms)

    First Aid/Health:
    Hand Sanitizers

    Office Supplies:
    Binders, Binder Sheet Protectors, Card Stock, Clear Packaging Tape, Clear Tape, Envelopes (White and Manila), Folders, Hole Punchers (Single or Triple), Index Cards, 8.5 x 11 inch White Copy Paper, Markers, Paper Clips, Pencils, Pens, Printer Paper, Staplers, Staples, and Sticky Notes

    Health/Personal Grooming:
    Conditioner, Hair Brushes, Hair Pins, Elastic Hair Bands, Shampoo, Toothbrushes, and Toothpaste

    Initiatives Supported

    Animal Welfare Education
    All the needs are current as of July 6, 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.