THE FACE OF A CHILD PROJECT:
A Gift that reaches half-way around the world.

The Face of a Child Project is a unique customized project that meets the needs of children in government orphanages. Each year the scope of the project changes to address different needs such as winter coats, shoes, school supplies, backpacks, sweatsuits, etc. Each child receives a gift with his/her picture attached to it. Families, groups, individuals, churches, clubs, hospitals, and businesses from 38 states participate in the Face of a Child Project to improve the lives of children in government orphanages and impoverished villages. For those of you interested in participating in the 2008 project, below is the necessary information to get you started. Pictures are already available and you may request them today, by phone, mail, or email. It is an excellent opportunity to introduce the Face of a Child project to friends, familiy, and co-workers during the Christmas season or participate in the 2008 project by making a gift for a child in honor of a family member or a friend, instead of or in addition to the Christmas gifts you will be giving this holiday season. Your heart will be filled with joy knowing that by participating in the Face of a Child project in 2008 you will be blessing a child in Moldova with much-needed items. Below is all the information concerning this year’s project. Our staff will make every effort to accommodate your gender and age specific requests (espeically if you request your pictures during the month of December,) but please be aware that this is based on availability.

• Sweatsuit (long-sleeved shirt and long pants).
• A Pair of Athletic Shoes (sneakers/gym shoes).
• Socks
• Toothbrush and Toothpaste, Soap, Shampoo. Pack securely in Ziploc Bag.
• School supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, sharpeners, rulers, colored pencils (NO crayons please)
• Other items which may be included: additional socks, underwear, additional school supplies, additional hygiene items such as extra toothbrushes, comps, brush.
• Recommended packing: Large Zip Loc bags or any clear plastic bag. Attach the Face of a Child picture (in plastic sleeve) to the package (but please do not tape down the picture).

Mail or donate online $10 for Shipping and Handling. This fee provides a holiday meal that will be delievered on teh day of distribution, and Christian literature and additional school supplies. Please DO NOT place check/money order/cash inside teh package. Mail it to the PO Box address below. Please note the Child ID# (located on teh picture of the child) in the memo of your check or money order.

IMPORTANT: ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW IN ORDER TO CONFORM TO MOLDOVAN GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS. PLEASE NOTE: Changes in customs procedures and complex shipping requrements dictate that we adhere to purchasing items on the above list and not add ANY additional items. Following these procedures will insure smooth passage of the packages to their final destination.

DEADLINE
All packages and S&H checks or money orders must be received at LSM by May 31, 2008. (Note: LSM will be open May 31, 2008 from 9-00am-5:00pm to accept deliveries). Checks or money orders should be sent to: Little Samaritan Mission PO Box 969 Hickory, NC 29603. Packages should be mailed to: Little Samaritan Mission 50 Jordan Lane Granite Falls, NC 28630. Telephone, 828-396-2220 Fax 828-396-5579