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Accommodation
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Supporting 2 projects below
Project Description
Placencia Humane Society furnishes basic pet care items that all Humane Societies need on a regular basis. The mission statement of the Placencia Humane Society is “Helping People Help Animals.”
Project Needs
General Medical:
Ace Bandages, Alcohol Gel, Blood Pressure Cuff (‘Sphygmomanometer’), Cat and Dog Nail Clippers, First Aid Kits, Fur Clippers, Gauze, Hot Water Bottles, Ice/Cold Pack, Small Scissors and Stethoscope
Medications:
Antifungal Cream, Chloromex ( Eye ointment ), Iron Tablets and Vitamins
Reference Materials:
Information Brochures about Pet Care
Animal Food:
Dog Food, Dog Snacks, Kitten and Puppy Feeding Formulas
Animal Supplies:
Blankets, Brushes and Combs, Feeding Trays, Flea Shampoo, Food and Water Bowls, Frontline, Grooming Tools, Harnesses, Heartgard Dewormer, Kitten and Puppy Bottles and Nipples, Leashes, Pet Bedding, Pet Shampoo and Conditioners
Project Description
St. John’s Memorial School serves around 50 students ages 3 through 6 years old and is located in the Village of Placencia in Belize. Placencia is a fishing village which now makes most of its living from tourism. The children come from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Project Needs
General School Supplies:
Book Bags, Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Markers, Pencils, Pens, and Rulers
Flash Cards:
(English) Alphabet, Math, and Word
Laminated Wall Charts:
(English) Human Body and Math
Text/Reading Books:
(English) Age-Appropriate Story Books
Art Supplies:
Acrylic Brushes and Paints, Beads for Bead Work, Buttons, Craft Glue, Craft Scissors, Earring Hooks, Gage Wire, Sewing Needles, Thread, and Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Educational Games/Toys:
Puzzles
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Jump Ropes, Soccer Balls, and Team Uniforms/Kits for Soccer
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
Initiatives
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