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The January 12, 2010 earthquake was historic. I was in Haiti when it happened. The very day of the earthquake, we were giving away Christmas shoeboxes in villages. The day after and weeks after, even more shoeboxes were given away. They blessed lives in a time of crisis. Now, we have an opportunity to be part of something historic this Christmas. Our goal is to collect 20,000 shoeboxes for Haiti. One for each of the 10,000 students enrolled in New Missions schools and one for 10,000 more children that are not. Together, let's share some extra love with the children of Haiti this Christmas. ~Timothy DeTellis, president, New Missions

Please look over the list carefully and then pack your items (see below) in a plastic, clear shoebox no larger than 6 quarts (download your packing list here). Remember, every child is in need and your gift of these items will help to make their lives easier.

Ideas to include:

• prayer: The most important ingredient in your
  shoebox is prayer. The child who will receive your
  shoebox lives in the poorest country in the Western
  Hemisphere. Your shoebox will be a great blessing
  and open their hearts to the love of Jesus.
• school supplies: Pens, pencils & sharpener,
  markers, spiral notebooks, solar calculator, rulers,
  erasers, etc.
• hygiene items: Toothbrush, toothpaste,
  bar soap, washcloth, hand towel, hair brush, comb,
  nail file and clippers, deodorant, etc.
• clothing: Socks and underwear, light-weight
  clothing (t-shirts, sundresses, shorts with elastic
  band) and braided belts (boys), flip-flop sandals,
  ball caps, sun visors, sunglasses, etc.
• other items: Christmas card for the child
  that will receive your shoebox, your family photo,
  wristwatch, hair accessories, costume jewelry,
  flashlight (with extra batteries or solar powered/
  wind-up), compact umbrella, etc.
• small toys: Coloring books, crayons, dolls,
  small cars, dominoes, playing cards, jump ropes, balls
  (deflated with possibly a small pump & needle for
  a soccer ball or basketball), yo-yo’s, stuffed animals,
  stickers, marbles, checkers, Etch A Sketch, etc.
• 1 lb. bag of rice
• 1 lb. bag of beans

Do Not Include:

• Candy/chocolate
• Used items (clothing, toys, stuffed animals)
• Rubber snakes, liquids, glass
• Military items, toy guns, knives
• Medical supplies, perishable foods

Send or Deliver your Haiti Shoebox

1. Address the Haiti Shoebox to: New Missions, 2500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809.
    
2. To help cover the cost of overseas shipping, please donate $7. To help with timely processing, please pre-pay online. Please do not send cash. If you prefer to enclose a check, please make it payable to New Missions and place it inside an envelope inside the shoebox. On the envelope write: shipping.
    
3. On the outside of the Haiti Shoebox please place the label provided after you pre-pay your shoebox shipping online.

Let our team of volunteers pack your shoebox for you! Order a shoebox packed in your honor.