By Sharon Magnuson (BonaireTalker - Post #11) on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 5:21 pm: |
I live in the US, love Bonaire & its people and try to get there as often as I can (which hasn't been often enough lately). Whenever I go there, I bring donations for the Sister Maria Hoppner Foundation, a very caring center that provides temporary housing for children whose parents are unable to take care of them. The kids are sweet, adorable, all ages, and there are more boys than girls.
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By Carole Baker (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #2659) on Saturday, September 27, 2003 - 11:45 pm: |
Thank you for the ideas and suggestions, Sharon. Joe and I will make a point of adding some items to our luggage for the Foundation on our next trip to Bonaire in the Spring. You are right...we take so much for granted in the US that it is hard to phathom that there are those who are in need on a daily basis.
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By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8784) on Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 5:46 pm: |
Sharon, thanks for the information. When I went in July, I had posted if there were any organizations that needed clothes, or other items but got no response. I wish I had known about this orgainzation. Another idea, if you aren't going down soon, maybe another BTalker can take some small items for the donater. I am going to make a little list and see if someone can take some items in November.
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By Sharon Magnuson (BonaireTalker - Post #12) on Sunday, September 28, 2003 - 6:35 pm: |
Hi Cynde -
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By Nadine Rubin (BonaireTalker - Post #16) on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 8:56 pm: |
This is a foundation badly in need. My husband and I brought down school supplies and backpacks for the kids. There are 13 boys ranging in age from 5 to 17. So it is not just little kids. Non perishable food is also a good idea. They love pasta.Each boy takes turns cooking dinner. As far as getting stuff there - anything you can pack in your suitcase. Stay away from carrying a box - customs just loves to open and question.You can't just say you intend to donate it and expect to be exempt from duty!
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By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8804) on Monday, September 29, 2003 - 10:38 pm: |
Nadine, do they need clothing for the kids?
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By Linda Richter - NetTech (Moderator - Post #1493) on Tuesday, September 30, 2003 - 7:55 am: |
I know they could probably use school clothes. So any navy pants or dark blue jeans would help. The shirts are part of the "uniform" which are embroidered yellow polos for the younger kids and special printed Ts for the high school level. Both kinds of shirts we get on island only. The kids must have socks and either sneakers or shoes for school.
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By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8808) on Tuesday, September 30, 2003 - 2:10 pm: |
Linda, do they get to wear "regular" clothes when not in school? Dylon has outgrown all of his clothes, and I have given some to the local charity here, but I would love to ship a bunch off for these kids. I know he has some dark jeans and tennis shoes that would help with the uniform, but I have a bunch of other boys clothes that I could donate as well if they accept those. Guess I will search for their website and see if I can get a contact and ask these questions
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By Linda Richter - NetTech (Moderator - Post #1499) on Tuesday, September 30, 2003 - 2:14 pm: |
My kids wear the same school "uniform" as the Hoppner kids. So I'm sure they do the same thing we do. Our kids change into regular play clothes right after school at 12:30pm so that their school clothes stay nice.
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By Cynde (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #8809) on Tuesday, September 30, 2003 - 2:20 pm: |
Thanks Linda, that's what I figured. Now I need to recruit some of those folks going in November to take the clothes down for me! Come to think of it I have some curtains that I have replaced with new ones that are still good
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By Nadine Rubin (BonaireTalker - Post #19) on Wednesday, October 1, 2003 - 3:58 pm: |
Cynde...yes, the clothes are a good idea. So are bath towels.
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By Josie (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #830) on Thursday, October 2, 2003 - 2:59 pm: |
When I was at the dentist yesterday, when I asked they gave me a whole box of little toothpaste tubes -- they'll be in my bag Dec. 29. I also generally bring drawing paper/pens, which are easy to pack too.
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By Sharon Magnuson (BonaireTalker - Post #13) on Thursday, October 2, 2003 - 7:41 pm: |
Good idea, Josie. You go, girl!
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By Tom Cousino (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #614) on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 9:52 am: |
Can someone on Bonaire tell me if the phone and fax numbers on
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By Denise Kacavas (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #748) on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 11:22 am: |
My husband and I are involved in a small way with this foundation .. We sponsor one of the boys. It is very fullfilling to be able to do the little that we do. And we got to meet this wonderful little boy during my trip in May. I am going back in October and will be bringing things to help out, as well as his birthday and Christmas presents to be held til the right times. I am very happy to see people asking about how they can help out. Thank You!! I emailed the person who coordinates the sponsors to link her to this thread. She may be able to provide more info, and up to date needs lists, as she was leaving for a visit to Bonaire just a short time ago. So keep checking back to see if she has provided more info when she can.
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By Tom Cousino (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #616) on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 11:42 am: |
Thanks Denise,
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By Cynde (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #11666) on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 12:35 pm: |
Tom, let me know when you find out what they need as well. Also, a firm decision has not been made as to where to donate the left over PR funds, I need to find out what other organizations from Support Bonaire have specific needs at the moment, then post, and everyone can "vote"
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By Tom Cousino (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #618) on Sunday, July 11, 2004 - 12:58 pm: |
Will do Cynde! Thanks:-{)}
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By Tom Cousino (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #854) on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 1:30 pm: |
Denise just e-mailed me a revised wish list for the Maria Hoppner Foundation. If anyone is interested you may e-mail me through my profile page.
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By Tom Cousino (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #858) on Saturday, August 14, 2004 - 8:14 pm: |
WOW!!!! You folks are amazing. I have received quite a few request for "The List" which Denise forwarded to me, I have decided to post it here I believe in its' entirety, that I only removed the boys names. And some items which have already purchased.
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By Denise Kacavas (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #794) on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 10:00 am: |
alot of this list won't matter if they get duplicates. But some might. If you decide to donate the games for example, it may be good to post that you have done so in order that they not receive 200 Monopoly games - for example (200 is an obvious exageration :-) but you get the idea.
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By Nadine Rubin (BonaireTalker - Post #70) on Sunday, August 15, 2004 - 11:44 pm: |
Good idea to post what you are donating. Do not donate $$$$. Your donation of material things are a given. Food items...peanut butter, pasta, sauce, salad dressing, mac and cheese, etc.Well appreciated. $$$ are not accountable.We know you can't get great kids stuff on Bonaire - so bring stuff form the states or europe.
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By Denise Kacavas (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #795) on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 1:41 pm: |
I just got word that the Monoploy Games have now been donated.
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By Denise Kacavas (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #796) on Monday, August 16, 2004 - 1:49 pm: |
I would not mean to donate cash ... the Foundation's web site suggests how to make donations which would not be cash. Financial donations are to the foundation not for the individual boys.
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By Tom Cousino (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1073) on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 10:22 am: |
Denise and all,
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By Julia Graves (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #493) on Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 11:32 am: |
Bob and I are bringing a tent for the foundation with us in October, we are having great fun writing instructions for putting it up! It is our 'old' tent and we just put it up automatically so trying to get the order right is very difficult. I am hoping we can spend some time with the kids showing them how it goes up so the instructions make some sense!
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By Denise Kacavas (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #827) on Monday, October 4, 2004 - 1:10 pm: |
I picked up crayons, crayola washable markers, and #2 pencils today to bring next week :-)
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