Being a Project Pasko Gift Giver






WHAT IS PROJECT PASKO?
Project Pasko is a charitable initiative, one which we hope will encourage the donations of gifts and essential items to the orphaned children in Borongan. These donations from you, our friends and family, can help bring some holiday cheer to those who are less fortunate.


PROJECT PASKO 2010
WHY YOU SHOULD BE A PROJECT PASKO GIFT-GIVER
The holidays are a time when everyone should feel loved, remembered, or thought of by someone. The children of the Borongan orphanage are no exception; in fact, they may be ones who need our care so much more. Every year, we spend so much on holiday items for ourselves and others who have grown up far from poverty and homelessness. Your donation will be a small one ($15-20 gift plus a card), but may be the biggest little thing you can do for a child who deserves something to look forward to on Christmas.

 
WHAT GIFT-GIVERS DO
When you sign up to be a Project Pasko gift-giver, we'll assign you to a child at the orphanage (you can share your preference of age and gender; however, assignments will primarily be need-based). We'll ask you to drop off or mail us an age-appropriate gift for this child ($15-20 maximum), as well as a Christmas card, signed by you!

If you are interested in being a Project Pasko Gift-Giver, please email Project Pasko Gift-Giver Application and include:

Full Name(s):
Gender Preference: Boy/Girl
Age Preference: Infant/Toddler/Elementary/Pre-teen/Teenager
Email:
Address:
Phone Number:

Please note that your personal information will not be disclosed to third-parties. We keep this information in case we need to contact you.



WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
Anyone! We are also encouraging any combination of Gift-Givers, whether you are offering an individual contribution, a couples-contribution, or a contribution from a group of friends. If your family would like to give a gift to multiple children, that works, too!



GIFT RULES AND RESTRICTIONS
  • Gift must cost $15-$20, no more or no less, so the kids are given equal gifts
  • Gift must be age-appropriate
  • Please do not purchase sharp or harmful objects, including items that could be swallowed by young children
  • Must fit within a standard shoebox, for shipping purposes
  • Please use discretion when purchasing gifts of certain sizes (shipping costs are measured by weight).
  • Please include a Christmas card, signed by you (and/or other gift-givers in your group)
  • Please do not wrap gifts (for inspection purposes) We may have a wrapping party before shipping - details TBD!
  • Photo of yourself in the Christmas card is welcome, but not required
  • No medicines or food is allowed, due to various allergies and customs regulations



I WANT TO DONATE THINGS OTHER THAN GIFTS
Please inquire to projectpasko@gmail.com if you would like to make a monetary donation.
The children may also benefit from:

  • Clean, new or gently-used children's clothes
  • Handi-wipes, Band-aids, anti-bacterial sanitizer, gauze, children's soap
  • General art supplies: crayons, coloring books, paper



WHERE TO DROP-OFF/SEND TO
We'll send over the drop-off instructions when we assign you your recipient! (see above under What Gift-Givers Do on how to become a Project Pasko Gift-Giver).



TIMELINE
Due to shipping time, it's necessary to stick to a strict timeline. We'd love for these kids to have something to open during Christmas! We will periodically send updates and post new blogs to record our progress and remind you of timelines.

September 15, 2010: Must respond with intent to be a gift-giver
September 16-30, 2010: You will receive the name and age of your assigned child
October 25, 2010: All donated items are due at a drop-off/pick-up point
November 1, 2010: Gifts are shipped to the Philippines! (Shipping can take up to 2 months!)
~December 25, 2010: Kids receive their gifts!



ANY QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT:
Project Pasko - Question
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