HART ‘Gift Boxes of Hope’ bring JOY to children in Ukraine
Back by POPULAR demand…throughout the months of Sept-Oct 2017,
HART will be hosting “Gift Box Packing Parties” in CALGARY.
GIFT-BOX PACKING PARTIES – CALGARY
7:00 PM
September: 19, 21, 25, 27
October: 2, 4, 10, 12, 16, 18
RSVP
(or for more info)
office@hart.ca | 403.230.8263
Event coordinator: Marg Andrusky
PURPOSE
Is to provide Christmas presents to hundreds of underprivileged children throughout Ukraine:
Children living near the war zones in Eastern Ukraine
Orphans living in state-run orphanages
Children living in Foster homes
Gypsy children
WHY IS THIS PROJECT IMPORTANT
For most, it will be the only Christmas present these children will receive this year. Secondly, just the thought that someone from the other side of the world cares enough about them to send a gift, will give them immeasurable encouragement and HOPE.
For the local churches who distribute them, these gift boxes are like a “key” that opens the door to connect with children and their families, to develop relationships and share about God’s love for them.
WATCH this short video of children receiving the Gift boxes
HOW THIS PROJECT WORKS – you have TWO choices
1) Attend a Gift Box packing party (see dates above)
WHAT TO BRING
Enough items to fill a shoe-box sized gift (refer to the suggestions/ideas below)
WHO TO BRING
Your family, friends, life group, work collegues
HART WILL PROVIDE
Gift boxes & labels, Coffee, desserts, refreshments
2) Pack a box and drop it off at the HART office
Please follow the instructions below
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1. Pick up a box (or several) at the HART office |
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2. Decide on whether you will pack a gift box for A GIRL or a BOY |
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3. Decide on the age category |
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4. Fill your box with gifts (See below for ideas) |
| $ 10.00 | 5. Include a minimum of $10 for each gift-box you prepare. (This will help cover the shipping & delivery) |
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6. Drop your box off to the HART office before OCTOBER 15th |
NEED IDEAS FOR YOUR ‘GIFT BOXES”
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
⇒ Pens, pencils
⇒ Pencil crayons
⇒ Note pads
⇒ Ruler, scissors
⇒ Picture books
⇒ Pencil crayons
⇒ Note pads
⇒ Ruler, scissors
⇒ Picture books
HYGIENE ITEMS
⇒ Soap, facecloth
⇒ Toothbrush
⇒ Comb, hairbrush
⇒ Dental floss
⇒ Hair clips
⇒ Toothbrush
⇒ Comb, hairbrush
⇒ Dental floss
⇒ Hair clips
CLOTHING ITEMS
⇒ Cap, toque
⇒ T-shirt, shoes
⇒ New underwear
⇒ Summer shorts
⇒ Winter gloves, scarf
⇒ T-shirt, shoes
⇒ New underwear
⇒ Summer shorts
⇒ Winter gloves, scarf
TOYS & OTHER GIFTS
⇒ Stuffed animals
⇒ Toys, toy jewelry
⇒ Skipping rope
⇒ Soccer ball
⇒ Card games like UNO
⇒ Toys, toy jewelry
⇒ Skipping rope
⇒ Soccer ball
⇒ Card games like UNO
PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Used items
- Medicine
- Perishable food
- Money
- Battery operated items
- Items that can scare or harm a child physically or emotionally (war-related toys, knives & toy guns, etc.)
ADDITIONAL IDEAS FOR YOUR ‘GIFT BOX OF HOPE”
Children can always “grow into” their gifts and are often excited to receive items that they perceive as more grown up. For example, if you choose to pack a box for a boy in the 9-12 year
range look for gift ideas that are most appropriate for a 12 year old boy, including clothes.
Suggestions for older GIRLS:
Sewing kit, craft project, hair barrettes/bands, water bottle, sunglasses, feminine hygiene products, shampoo/conditioner (plastic bottles), gloves, journal, bracelet/necklace, gum, small kitchen utensils, socks, deodorant
Suggestions for older BOYS:
Small tool sets, sunglasses, tape measure, gum, candy, water bottle, key chain, rubik’s cube, t-shirt, socks, soccer ball / pump, razor/shaving cream, deodorant
DON’T FORGET your family photo 
