Safe House "Ready Packs:

Along with the Baby Packs that Val continues to assemble, there is a need for older children's clothing. A "Safe House" in the area provides a place of refuge for children in danger from abuse or neglect. The children range from 18 months old to 16 years old, and frequently arrive in only the clothes they stand up in. The Child Welfare responsible for the children would appreciate "Ready Packs" of sets of clothing for boys and girls of different ages. AC4C members are assembling packs and duffel or tote bags for the children, along with a small toy or game.
For girls, we would like to include:

1. dress or skirt
2. pair of shorts or capris
3. pair of jeans or slacks
4. blouse
5. t-shirt
6. underwear (panties, slip and undershirt)
7. pyjamas
8. ankle socks
9. sandals or flip-flops
10. sweater or jacket
11. knitted or crocheted cap
12. toiletries ( toothbrush, comb, washcloth)
13. toy or game
14. The bag to put it all in!

For Boys:

1. Shirt
2. T-shirt
3. slacks or jeans
4. shorts
5. underwear (boxers/briefs, undershirt)
6. pyjamas
7. socks
8. sandals
9. sweater or jacket
10. knitted or crocheted cap
11. toiletries (toothbrush, comb, washcloth)
12. toy or game
13. The Bag to put it all in!

Gently used clothing would be appreciated as would handcrafted items. Many AC4C members are making sewn tote bags or crocheted bags. A simple skirt can be sewn from a rectangle of cloth, with a simple elastic waist. Please keep on the lookout for sale items.