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 planned 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) was 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) THANK YOU!!! Your support is invaluable and we can't do this without you! And we are looking ahead for December 2025! Wanna suppport us? See you then!