Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Blankets and Bedside Throw Rugs
An Orphan Smiles is busy this time of year putting together "Dorm Packs" for teenagers who have graduated from the Orphanage System and will enter Vocational Training in September.  During our May Focus Week we received item donations and financial donations to help us with this effort.   AOS does this each year and our collection is ongoing.  Link to our Donation Page.

What we collect:
Linens
2 twin size sheets - flat sheets only
1 bath towel
1 hand towel
Washcloth
1 twin size blanket
Rug / to place by their bedside

Other
1 pad lock and key
1 basic (travel type) clothes-line with clothes pins
Small Flashlight and batteries
Package of dark socks
Package of underwear (in most cases kids large/adult small)

Hygiene Items
Toothpaste - 2 or 3 tubes
2 - Toothbrushes and plastic holder
Deoderant - 2 or 3 containers
Feminine products (for girls)
Soap and plastic holder
Tote Bag or Backpack
Tissue packs (Dollar store)
Slippers and/or shower flip flops