A brand-new Gift of the Heart kit has been designed to help children who have been impacted by disaster. The contents of this kit were designed by our own PC(USA) mission coworker, Brett McMichael. Brett is currently teaching at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Osijek, Croatia.

For many years, Brett has been engaged in ministry with children in hospital and crisis settings. The final kit selection has been reviewed by an occupational therapist. This is not a toy kit; it is a gift that will make a true difference in addressing immediate hygiene and emotional needs of traumatized children.

It is a gift of hope.

Hope-in-a-Box
1 – Rubbermaid® Clear Impression shoebox with lid, 6.5 qt, or other flexible clear plastic 6.5quart box with lid
1 – small stuffed bear
1 – small soft ball
1 – harmonica, or other small musical instrument
1 – 6’x9’ non-spiral bound pad of regular or construction paper (60-100 sheets)
1 – Slinky® (metal or plastic)
1 – yo-yo
1 – 7-foot child’s jump rope
1 – comb
1 – toothbrush
1 – tube of toothpaste (4-7 ounces)
1 – box of 24 crayons
1 – large eraser
6 – new pencils with erasers
1 – pencil sharpener
1 – 30-centimeter ruler (12”)
1 – pair blunt child’s scissors

Place all items inside the Rubbermaid® shoebox, close lid, and tie securely with ribbon.

Packing and Sending "Gift of the Heart" Kits

• Complete Kits should be packed in boxes with only one type of Kit in each box. However, if you are shipping a small number of different kinds of Kits, they can be combined in one box.
  
• Clearly mark the outside of the box with the contents.
  
• Include the name and address of the church, group, or individual sending the kits at the top before sealing the box.
  
• Secure the boxes with packing tape.

Funds are needed for processing and shipping, the suggested amount is $3.00 per kit. Your support will help ensure the Gift of the Heart kits reach their destination when needed. Funds to help with the processing and shipping should be sent to:

Church World Service
28606 Phillips Street
P O Box 968
Elkhart, IN 46515