Earth Lodge
Project
El Hato School which serves 300 children from ages 5 through 15 years old.
Needs
General School Supplies:
Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Compasses, Crayons, Dry-Erase
Markers, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Pencils, Pens, Protractors, Rulers, and Solar Calculators
Reference Materials:
(Spanish) Age Appropriate Encyclopedias on CD
Flash Cards:
(English and Spanish) Alphabet and Math
Wall Charts:
(English and Spanish) World Maps
Text/Reading Books:
(Spanish) Age Appropriate Story Book
Art Supplies:
Craft Scissors and Watercolor Paints
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Inflation Pumps, Jump Ropes, and Soccer 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.
