Piedras Negras Standing Needs
House of Mercy
PRIORITY NEEDS:
- Adult diapers (large)
- Laundry detergent
- Body soap or body wash (liquid)
- Shampoo
- Dish soap (NO AUTOMATIC)
- AA & AAA batteries
- Rice
- Beans
- Cooking oil
- Flour
- Sugar
- Powdered milk
- Food - any kind
- School supplies
- Clothes, underclothes, socks
- MONEY
FUN STUFF - KIDS LOVE THEM:
- Gum
- Soda
- Treats
- Grapes
- Bubbles
- Hair stuff
- Make up
- Toys
- Outdoor toys
- Coloring books
- Crayons
- Puzzles
- Stuffed animals
- Baby dolls
- Frisbees
- Jump ropes
- Spanish books
- Candy
Alleluya School
NEEDS:
- Rice
- Beans
- Flour
- Sugar
- Cooking oil
Casa Bethesda
PRIORITY NEEDS:
- Diapers - adult small or youth large
- Laundry detergent
- Body soap or body wash (liquid)
- Shampoo
- Dish soap (NO AUTOMATIC)
- Pine Sol
- Lysol spray
- Rice
- Beans
- Cooking oil
- Chicken broth/bouillon
- Flour
- Sugar
- Large cans of meat
- Large cans of vegetables
- Large cans of fruit
- Large cans of pudding
- Powdered milk
- Large cans of drink mix
- Chicken
- Potatoes
- Bologna
- Hot dogs
- Applesace
- Instant oatmeal
- Bananas
- Cereals (dry)
- Garlic powder (large size)
- Instant rice
- Instant mashed potatoes
- Seasoning (large size)
- Bras
- Socks
- T-shirts
- Underwear
- Shoes
- Baby wipes
- MONEY
LOWER PRIORITY:
- Sheets (twin)
- Blankets (twin)
- Pillows (twin)
- Cloth changing pads
- Adult bibs
- Towels
- Washcloths
- Clothes
- Trash bags (all sizes)
FUN STUFF - KIDS LOVE THEM:
- Coloring books
- Crayons
- Nerf balls
- Frisbees
- Outdoor toys & balls
- Wooden "knob" puzzles
- Manipulative toys
- Musical toys
- Spinning toys
- Number/letter books
- Pencils
SPECIAL ONE-TIME REQUESTS:
- 2 large laundry barrels (like the ones used in nursing homes)
- 4 large rolling trash cans
- 4 large laundry baskets
- Large frying skillets
- Computer
To give you an idea of Casa Bethesda's needs and situation, the orphanage's overseer says the government is not providing support to his orphanage. At the last visit, he had 21 kids/adults with mental retardation and some people also had physical disabilities and used wheelchairs for mobility. He uses 70 diapers a day.
His basic expenses are:
- $3500 per month to take care of 21-25 people with disabilties 24/7. As a frame of reference, that's about the cost of 1 child with disabilities per month in the U.S.
- His "basics" are electricity, food, gas, water, diapers, cleaning and laundry supplies, and staff expenses
- He pays 4 staff members $200 per month each, and they work 6 days a week
- He pays 2 staff members $300 per month each, and they work 6 days a week
- He pays 2 teachers $300 per month each to provide school to his kids
- Total, this is $2000 per month for staff, which is amazing: his staff members earn only $2400 or $3600 per year for working 6 days a week
- $1500 per month is spent on utilities, food, diapers, and cleaning & laundry supplies
We have provided them with a lot of sheets, towels, and gloves for diaper changing, but everything else on the list is a significant need. CASH is a HUGE need.
Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact
Cathy Buxie or
Gary Reaves to find out where to bring the goods you purchase.
