Project Respond 2014

Friends and Family,

It’s that time of year again! We are collecting humanitarian aid for the at-risk kids and families that we work with all year round in Romania. We work hard to educate children in one of the poorest regions of Romania by offering preschool, warm meals, showers, Bible teaching and more to encourage change in a positive way. These children are being given a new outlook on life with hope for a brighter future because they are being given a chance to learn and grow. I think we can all speak to the importance of an education. This year we are collecting 3 specific items, which will help the shipping container pass through customs a little easier. These 3 items are hard to come by for the families we serve and are often of lesser quality when available. As summer approaches and closets are cleaned out, I ask you to please save the following 3 items, so that they can bless children and families in need. These items are vital for health and safety in a community of soviet era apartment buildings that are open to the elements and broken roads.

We are collecting:

-       New, youth size shoes (for 14 year olds and younger)

-       New or gently used jeans, shorts and capris (for 14 year olds and younger are most needed, but we are collecting adult sizes as well)

-       New or gently used blankets of any size

Please let me know if you have items that you would like to donate or if you would like to be a collection site for Project Respond this year. It would be great if you could get your local church or organization involved! Feel free to pass this list along to others! Every item makes a difference! If you have any questions, please let me know in the comments section below.

Thanks so much for your help in passing along items to make life better for someone else!