A note from Rhonda, with Bags of Hope

Thank you so much for posting this information. To date we have distributed #150 Backpacks with #50 more scheduled to go out this week. We have also distributed the same number of toiletry bags to go with each backpack. We have alot more to do…the need is great…. we appreciate all and any support!
thank you SACSON and SVDP for your support.

Peace and HOPE to all,
Rhonda Santolin
Bags of Hope
rsantolin@earthlink.net
407-923-2138

Bags of Hope

To All Bags of Hope Supporters and their friends:

Thanks for all your help and support with this project. With 2,000 Homeless children heading back to school from Central Florida alone, we are trying to give them the tools they need to be prepared for school. We would like to give as many children as possible- backpacks with school supplies inside, toiletries, clothing and shoes. As everyone knows EDUCATION is the key to saving these children from a cycle of poverty. It is their ticket for change and new beginnings! Let’s work together, so that they have the things they need to head back to school prepared and feeling confident- despite their living conditions.

Here are the items that we are still needing:

* Pencil boxes (8.5” X 2”)
* Crayola Thick Markers (classic Colors) 8 count
* Colored Pencils 12 count 7” style
* Sharpie Fine Markers (Black)
* Yellow Highlighters
* Pencil Sharpeners
* Index Cards (3X5) ruled
* Scissors
* Pink Beveled Erasers
* Hand Sanitizers with pump
* Toiletries: Toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, body wash, deodorant, shampoo
* Girls Backpacks (new please)
* Girls and Boys underwear and socks (new please) ALL Sizes

If anyone does not have the time to do the shopping and still wants to contribute in whatever way they are able,

They may send a monetary donation which is tax deductible made out to: One Bread, One Body and notate in the memo section

BOH Children’s Outreach. Then mail to: Rhonda Santolin 120 Essex Drive Longwood, FL 32779

Donations may be brought to: 120 Essex Drive Longwood , FL (the address above- Bags of Hope is being run out of our garage) or to the two donation boxes in the Cultural Center of Annunciation Catholic Church. If you need other arrangements feel free to call me at the number below.

Let’s continue to work together to help our local community! Every donation makes a difference! With the present Back To School Sales going on~ $1 can buy 4 packs of crayons…and trust me those crayons will make a huge difference to a child heading to school! Every donation will come together to make a big impact. Thank you for your support!

Peace and Hope,

Rhonda Santolin

Bags of Hope

An effort of One Bread One Body Charity

407-923-2138