Dear Friends,
We would like to thank you for all of the ideas and generous donations that we have received over the past couple of weeks.
From staple classroom supplies to a used computer (with the likelihood of many more to come) along with cash, the response has been heartwarming. We have had supplies brought back from a Gringa visiting the states and promises of supplies from others “the next time we go to PriceSmart, Hypermas or Office Depot.” People with contacts in the shipping business have committed to helping get “stuff” to Costa Rica; businesses have expressed their desire to help as the school year progresses and one immediately handed over a cash donation; individuals have expressed a desire to help with in-school tutoring or helping in any way they can. And Ticos have also expressed a desire to help. From helping us look for used and “nearly free” equipment to helping us with translation in school meetings, they are pitching in too.
That said, our “Shameless Request for Help” continues and we still are looking the same things that we listed in our first email, along with a number of added items. Remember, most of the items that we are requesting and are receiving are consumables. So……. please think about dedicating a few Colones on that next “outing” to Alajuela, Heredia, Escazu (or even Nuevo Mercadito downtown) to the school kids. To give you an idea of exactly what type of request we are getting please take a moment to read the letter we recently received form Escuela Rincon de Mora:
We are also investigating expanding our efforts to other schools and to fundraising and “supplyraising” in the U. S. (We are taking baby steps with this, though – we learned long ago that “Slow and steady wins the race”). So, if you have any contacts in that arena, please get in touch with us. Aside from a rather large email database our experience in that area is a bit thin.
Once again, thank you for reading this. Any and all donations will be greatly appreciated.
David & Raylene Scott
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