CHRISTMAS
SHOEBOX PROJECT
702 N Ridge Rd, East
Lorain, OH 44055
B R I N G I N G U N TO T H E S A I N T S
E N CO UR AG EM EN T T O S ER V E
440.233.4091
Fax 440.233.4580
www.busesinternational.org
info@busesinternational.org
st SHOEBOX
This Chri stmas make an underpri vil eged chi ld
smil e by gi vi ng him or her a speci al shoebox
fill ed wi th i tems you pi cked. E ncourage a
struggli ng parent w hil e bl essi ng their son or
daughter. You can make a diff erence this
Christmas by filli ng a shoebox f or BU SE S to
gi ve to a w ell -deservi ng chil d.
A BOUT
THE
P ROJECT :
Some parents struggl e to provi de a speci al gift
f or their chil d duri ng the Chri stmas season,
and chil dren struggl e not recei vi ng a speci al
gif t. BU SE S International ’s Chri stmas Shoebox
Project i s desi gned to express the l ove of God
to both chil dren and thei r parents.
By fill i ng a shoebox wi th ki d-f ri endl y i tems and
sendi ng i t to BU SE S Internati onal , you provi de
an opportuni ty for a chil d to experi ence a
moment of love, happi ness and hope. The
i tems i n your shoe box may not l ast l ong, but
the impact of l ove will be f el t for a l if eti me.
W HERE
WI LL MY S HOEBOX GIFT GO ?
Currentl y, w e’re f ocusi ng our project on
f amili es li vi ng i n the Appal achi a Mountai n
Regi on and i n the ci ti es of Lorai n/El yri a, Ohio.
These areas have a reported poverty l evel
How to pack a BUSES International Christmas Shoebox
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among chil dren twi ce that of the nati onal l evel
and have been desi gnated by the U .S.
government as “Di stressed”. The chil dren i n
these areas struggl e day to day wi th hunger,
OR
Use a standard size shoebox, a similar size plastic
storage box with lid, or a new backpack. PRAY
TO MAKE THE MOST
FOR THE CHILD WHO WILL RECEIVE YOUR SPECIAL
BABY BOXES (AGE 0-1):
GIFT .
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GIFT IDEAS
B ACKPACK
IMPACT, BE SURE YOUR BOX IS FULL.
Each box must include: Baby
lotion, baby shampoo, diaper cream, baby wipes, bottle, bib,
spoon, and a pacifier plus tape a pack of diapers to your box.
nd
Extra items: socks, t-shirts, hair brush, baby toys
BOY
OR
GIRL
Choose an age group: 0-1, 2-4, 5-10; 11-14.
Clearly label or mark the top of your shoebox
indicating “Boy or Girl” and the age group.
BOY & GIRL BOXES (AGE 2-14):
Each box needs to
include the following PLUS some extras listed below:
Coloring book, small box of crayons/color markers, 3-4 blue/black
pens, 3-4 pencils, pencil sharpener, eraser, comb, toothbrush,
tooth paste, bar of soap, washcloth, socks, balloons/punch balls,
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rd
stickers, candy/snacks
FILL YOUR BOX
OR
PACK
Completely fill your shoebox with new kid
friendly items and treats. (No peanuts or
violence related items) For Baby Boxes, attach
a pack of diapers. EACH BOX NEEDS TO BE FULL.
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THESE EXTRA ITEMS FOR YOUR AGE GROUP
BOY (A GE 2-4):
Rubber ball or baseball, small cars, small
stuffed animal, toys
BOY (A GE 5-10):
Safety scissors, rubber ball or baseball, small
cars, small building blocks, small flashlight, etc.
BOY (A GE 11-14):
Safety scissors, calculator, baseball, yo-yo,
paddleball, small flashlight, watch, deodorant, etc.
INCLUDE YOUR DONATION
Send a donation of $3 or more for each shoebox
to help with shipping and project costs. Place
your donation in an envelope and tape it to the
top of your shoebox.
D ONATIONS CAN ALSO BE MADE ONLINE .
th DROP OFF
NOW ADD
OR
MAIL
Place 3 thick, heavy-duty, rubber bands around
your shoebox and lid, then drop it off or mail it
to BUSES International. Call ahead to schedule
a drop-off.
i nsuffi ci ent cl othi ng, i nadequate housi ng, and
GIRL (AGE 2-4):
Hair bands/scrunchies, jump rope, small
stuffed animal/doll, toys
GIRL (AGE 5-10):
Hair bands/scrunchies, safety scissors, small
stuffed animal/doll, jump rope, small flashlight, etc.
GIRL (AGE 11-14):
Hair bands/scrunchies, safety scissors,
calculator, fingernail polish, games, small flashlight, watch,
deodorant, etc.
CANDY/SNACKS IDEAS:
(Original packaging or place in a
plastic baggie; no peanuts) Hard candies, lollipops, gum, taffy,
gummies, etc. Beef sticks, jerky, raisins, fruit snacks, cracker
snacks, snack bars, etc.
PERSONALIZE YOUR BOX :
You may enclose a personal note
to the child and a photo of you and your family. You may wrap
l ack of healthcare.
A LL
SHOEBOXES MUST BE DELIVERED BY
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your box (Wrap the lid separately). Line your plastic box with
wrapping paper so it shows through, then fill. Please know that
elaborate decorations on the outside may not survive shipping.
PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE:
Used or damaged items;
violence related items such as toy guns, knives, or action figures;
leaky liquids; vitamins or medications; breakable items; aerosol
cans; etc.