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2008 HURRICANE RELIEF FAMILY KIT


The kits that we put together were for Cuban families, based on 5 persons per family, and contained the following: 2 towels, bath or mid size, 1 tube toothpaste, 5 tooth brushes, 1 bottle shampoo (preferably shampoo and conditioner in one), 3 disposable razors, comb and hair brush, 3 bars og hand soap, 2 rolls toilet paper, 1 small mirror, 10 to 15 garbage bags, 5 plates, 5 acrylic glasses, 5 sets of silverware, fry pan and cooking pot, dish cleaning sponge, 1 small package female sanitary pads, 1 package detergent (pouch or box), 1 20 litre plastic pail with lid, or cardboard box to hold above items. Other possible items, would be : skin cream, condoms, deodorant, cloth diapers and more...
The above list was/is a guideline and can be varied somewhat if need be. These kits were distributed to families in hurricane ravaged areas of Cuba, and given to those who have lost their home or substantial part of it, and were experiencing the greatest need. e.g.: families where a woman is pregnant, where a member(s) is physically or mentally impaired, old people in poor health, families with young children. We hope that with the participation of others we can send these in future hurricane seasons to affected areas in countries where great need arises.

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The job of getting full containers to where they're most needed consists of many specific steps.

  • Someone needs to identify potential sources of supply.
  • We need to contact and solicit help from those sources.
  • We then need to arrange to pick up the donations, and to get them to the warehouse.
  • Once there, we need to sort, package, identify, and label all items.
  • On packing days, we need many hands to fill these containers to absolute maximum capacity.
  • We then need to clean up the warehouse, and prepare to go through the full cycle again.

So we need a wide range of talents and abilities to make all of this happen. Perhaps you're a great communicator: help us spread the word! Maybe you have a vehicle and some time on your hands - a great opportunity to help with pickups. If you're close enough to the warehouse, you could join a sorting or packing party.

Our network of volunteers includes people from Woodstock, St. Thomas, London,
Brantford, Cambridge, Chatham, Halton, Goderich, Kitchener,Toronto, Oshawa, Cobourg and Barrie.

ITEMS SUITABLE FOR DONATION

Please ensure that everything is clean and usable.

  • Toys of all types, including ride-ons, (must be clean).
  • Clothing for infants, toddlers, children, teens, men, and women.
  • Shoes, as above.
  • Sports equipment and supplies (balls, gloves, air pumps, roller blades, etc)
  • Exercise equipment.
  • Fishing equipment.
  • Linens: sheets, pillow cases, blankets, towels, face cloths, etc.
  • Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and scooters.Personal care items (such as shampoo, body lotion, soap, toothpoaste, razors, deodorant, lipstick).
  • Female hygiene products.
  • Tools: manual and power.
  • Musical instruments and accessories (reeds, mouthpieces, strings, drumsticks, etc).
  • Tables & chairs.
  • Computers: Pentium IV and better ( all computer equipment is inspected and hard drives are wiped of data before sending).
  • Office supplies of all sorts: paper, clips, file folders, staplers, staples.
  • Fax machines, photocopiers, printers, and related supplies (paper, toner).
  • Filing cabinets , and office chairs.
  • Educational supplies (notebooks, chalk, erasers, pens, pencils).
  • Bed side tables , small dressers and wardrobes.
  • Kitchen items of every description - pots, pans, knives, spoons, glasses, cups,etc.
  • Bicycles: adults’ and children’s.
  • Medical equipment and supplies.
ITEMS NOT SUITABLE FOR SHIPMENT
  • Couches, stuffed chairs.
  • Coffee tables, step tables.
  • Non functioning equipment.
  • Items needing repair.
  • Items needing cleaning/disinfecting.
  • Large pieces of furniture.
  • Knick knacks.

During times of great need (as experienced following the extreme destruction caused in the last 2 years by Hurricanes), we have responded to specific needs, sending shipping containers of building supplies and needed humanitarian aid, helping the victims rebuild their homes and lives.

In 2008 the Foundation will emphasize assistance to Orphanages throughout Cuba.

The Foundation is a registered Canadian Charity and is able to provide Tax Receipts for monetary donations.

Monetary Donations can be sent to:

The Dubois Charitable Foundation
686681 Hwy #2
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Princeton, Ontario
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In Canada funds can be deposited directly to the Foundation's account at : Bank name: CIBC
Transit No: 04752
Account No: 6101712
Account name : Dubois Charitable Foundation

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