Every year we provide each child at an orphanage in the Philippines with a shoebox sized Christmas box filled with new: clothing, school supplies, toiletries and small toys. Generally we provide 40-60 boxes. These Christmas boxes are placed inside Balikbayan boxes and shipped via boat. Shipping costs are $340. We always ship early but this year we are shipping extra early! Due to port delays and a typhoon, last year the Christmas boxes did not arrive in time for the orphan's Christmas party. That was heartbreaking to all who provided items and packed the boxes. So our Balikbayan boxes will ship in July in 2015. Which means the month of June will be busy collecting items that we need for the Christmas boxes and getting them filled. Once we pack the Christmas boxes inside the big Balikbayan shipping boxes there is always space to fill so we also collect new: twin and queen sheet sets, bath towels and wash cloths for the children's home. Plus, we include items the missionaries can use for birthday presents for the children throughout the year. We have just 3 weeks to finish this project! We will accept donations of the items mentioned and/or monetary donations to purchase the items needed. Please mention project CSB15 when sending a monetary donation so that we can make sure 100% of your financial gift goes towards the correct project!
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