FACE OF A CHILD 2009 PROJECT  

     FACE OF A CHILD “BACK TO SCHOOL”  PROJECT 2009

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 2009 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.  Your heart will be filled with joy knowing that by participating in the Face of a Child project in 2009 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 (especially  if you request your pictures during the months of January and early February) but please be aware that this is based on availability.

BELOW IS A LIST OF WHAT TO INCLUDE
IN YOUR FACE OF A CHILD 2009 GIFT:

*Backpack
*A Pair of Athletic Shoes (sneakers/gym shoes).
*Socks
*Toothbrush and Toothpaste, Soap, Shampoo.  Pack securely in Ziploc Bag.
*Bath towel and hand towel.
*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, combs, brush.
*Packing: Place all items in backpack.   Attach the Face of a Child picture (in plastic sleeve) to the backpack (but please do not tape down the picture).

Mail or donate online $10 for Shipping and Handling. This fee provides a bag containing fresh fruit and sweets that will be delivered together with the FOACP gift, and also Christian literature.  Please DO NOT place check/money order/cash inside the backpack.  Mail it to the PO Box address below.  Please note the Child ID# (located on the picture of the child) in the memo of your check or money order.  Also please DO NOT include your name and address on anything you place inside the backpack.  Please DO NOT include any toys of any kind, vitamins, food, candy, makeup, or sharp objects in the backpack.
IMPORTANT: ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW IN ORDER TO CONFORM TO MOLDOVAN GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS.  PLEASE NOTE: Changes in customs procedures and complex shipping requirements 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 30, 2009.   Checks or money orders should be sent to:  Little Samaritan Mission PO Box 969  Hickory, NC 29603.  Mail packages to:  Little Samaritan Mission   50 Jordan Lane Granite Falls, NC 28630.   Telephone, 828-396-2220  Fax  828-396-5579

THE DEADLINE FOR THE FOACP 2009 PROJECT IS  MAY 30, 2009