June 10, 2009
Because of strict mailing and customs regulations in the various countries where Compassion works, we cannot send our field offices items that exceed 8-1/2" x 11" and 1/4" thick.
ITEMS THAT CAN BE SENT
Band-Aids
Baseball and football cards
Bookmarks
Calendars, smaller than 8-1/2" x 11"
Coloring books
Construction paper
Greeting cards
Laminated flowers and leaves
Magazines, less than 1/4" thick
Origami
Pages from coloring books
Paper dolls
Photos of you and your family
Scrapbook paper
Scripture cards
Small books within our guidelines
Small posters
Stamps
Stickers
Watercolor paint books (without paintbrushes)
We cannot send any metal (including jewelry, ornaments and magnets), perishable items (gum, candy, flower seeds), or any larger items (soccer balls, clothes).
Unfortunately, we can also no longer send the following:
- cloth items
- plastic
- ribbons
- balloons
Please remember to put your sponsor number and your sponsored child's number on your letters to ensure that your child receives your letter.
FUN IDEA: Collect pictures of your family and make a small photo album for your child.
Items needed:
- Variety of family pictures
- Five to 10 pieces of construction paper or fun scrapbooking paper
- Glue or double-sided tape
- Two small pieces of string
Glue or tape a picture onto each page and indicate who is in the picture, what this person likes and dislikes, his or her hobbies, age, birth date and other fun facts. Continue with remaining pictures. Finish the album by stapling the paper together or tying the paper together with two small pieces of string to keep album intact.
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