The Placencia
Project
St. Alphonsus is a local community school serving 340 children from the ages of 4 through 14 years old. The school is always in need of the basic materials necessary to provide a good education for the students.
Needs
Flash Cards:
Alphabet, Math, and Word
Laminated Wall Charts:
Human Body, Language, Math, Science, Wall Stickers with Cartoon Characters, and World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
Age-Appropriate Story Books
Art Supplies:
Playdough
Computer Hardware/Software:
*Computer Speakers, *DVD player, *Printers, *Radio, *Solar-Powered Working Laptops, and *Tablets
Educational Games/Toys:
*Bananagrams, *Chess Sets, *Connect Four, *Puzzles, *Scrabble, and *Soft Toys/Stuffed Animals
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Basketballs, Soccer Balls
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
First Aid/Health:
Antibiotic Ointment, Band-Aids, and Sanitary Napkins
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.
