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We had a successful effort providing new shoes, clothes, and a toy/game for 136 children for Christmas 2023! December 2023 We provided 50 bins of food staples for the families most in need that were designed to feed a four-person family for a week, held a used clothing drive for the adults, provided the food for the community Christmas party, and put together 150 "treat bags" with an apple, grapes, stickers and a candy. This was an effort started by our friend, Claudia Langguth who sadly passed away on October 4, 2023. She built up this giving program with our Boruca neighbors over 22 years. We are honored to be able to continue her good works. January 2024: We were asked if we could also help with basic school supplies. In Costa Rica, the school year begins in February. Primary education is free and small schools are located in every village; however, each child needs to bring their own materials to school in order to attend. If they can't afford or don't have access them (many live on remote subsistence farms), they can't go to school. We did a second fund drive to buy Backpacks, Pencils, Crayons, Erasers, Rulers, and Notebooks among other items. Because of our efforts, 259 children received the materials they needed to succeed in school! October 2024: With the benefit of more time, we are planning a much bigger effort this year aiming for 597 of the Annual Gift (details listed below) along with 75 food packages, the used clothing drive, the Christmas party and the treat bags. To accomplish this, we need a lot of help! THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED AS A GUIDE, PLEASE REACH OUT TO US TO BE MATCHED WITH SPECIFIC CHILD OR FAMILY AND WE WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE DETAILS - SIZES, GENDER, AGE ETC. THANK YOU! Annual gift (AT Christmas) of a: + New set of clothes + New pair of sturdy shoes – Sneakers with rubber sole and laces are preferred (they walk everywhere!) + Socks & underwear + Toothbrush & toothpaste, (kids size and flavor, are requested) + A small toy/sporting equipment/game/craft activity kit School Supplies for Children pre-school-thru 6th grade: + A backpack + 4 regular, 2 small, 1 specialty (music/calligraphy) notebooks + Pair of safety scissors + Pencils (6) + Crayons (10-12 Jumbo for preschool, kinder. 12-24 pk regular size 1st-6th) + Coloured pencils (SET OF12) + Eraser, + Pencil sharpener + Glue stick + Geometry set (GRADE DEPENDENT) + Scientific calculator (6TH GRADE ONLY) Please Join Us on November 10th for a FUN-draiser on the lower courts at Jungle Pickleball in Ojochal. Visit Jungle Pickleball for more information. If you are going to attend, here is the location.

Please check events tab to see and share our flyer! Admission is 10 mil colones to watch the Borucan Artisans demonstrate their crafts of Mask Carving, Mask Painting, Weaving and Medicinal Plants. Admission fee also includes a spectator pass for the 65+ Pickleball Tournament, participation in BINGO, Cake Dances, and Raffles (additional cards/tickets available for purchase).

Cash donations will be gratefully accepted to purchase Christmas gifts and school supplies or you can choose to sponsor a child or a family directly by shopping for a specfic list of items. Kindly bring any gently-used, adult-sized clothing you'd like to donate for the "free thrift store" part of the adults Christmas party. Los Laureles Restaurant in Uvita is a drop off point for cash donations or donated items until mid-December. Visit Los Laureles Restaurant. Feel free to stop by Monday-Friday to drop off a donation, here is the location. THANK YOU!!! Your support is invaluable and we can't do this without you!