For the person who has everything, why not give them a gift that will help someone less fortunate? A gift to the Church World Service TOOLS & BLANKETS Program is the perfect alternative to store-bought gifts. It's easy and personal, and there are no crowded malls or stores.

Gift of the Heart Kits

Little things mean a lot!

Assemble "Gift of the Heart" Kits

Disaster survivors need essential items to reclaim their homes and lives. You and your church groups can prepare special recovery kits that provide both tangible assistance to people in need and show that neighbors near and far truly care.

One pair of blunt scissors (rounded tip)

Three 70-count spiral or tape-bound pads of 8" x 10-1/2" ruled paper or pads with 200-210 sheets.  Please do not provide loose-leaf or filler paper. 

One 30-centimeter ruler (12")

One hand-held pencil sharpener

Six new pencils with erasers

One eraser, 2-1/2"

One box of 24 crayons (only 24)

One 12" x 14" to 14" x 16" finished size cotton cloth bag with cloth handles

Pack these items in the cloth bag and secure contents with the closure

One hand towel (no fingertip or bath towels), measuring approximately 16" x 28"

One washcloth

One wide-tooth comb

One nail clipper

One bar of soap (bath size in wrapper)

One toothbrush (in original packaging)

Six Band-Aids®

Seal all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure.  Toothpaste that has an extended expiration date will be added to Health Kit shipments just prior to shipment.

Six cloth diapers

Two t-shirts or undershirts (no onesies)

Two washcloths

Two gowns or sleepers

Two diaper pins

One sweater or sweatshirt

Two receiving blankets (one can be a hand-knitted or crocheted baby blanket)

All items should be new.  Wrap items inside one of the receiving blankets and secure with both diaper pins.  Patterns are available for many of the components.

Wrap items inside one of the receiving blankets and secure with diaper pins.

One five-gallon bucket with resealable lid

Five scouring pads

Seven sponges, assorted sizes

One scrub brush

Eighteen cleaning towels (reusable, like Easy Wipes®)

One 50-78 oz. box dry laundry detergent

One 12 oz. bottle of liquid concentrated household cleaner (like Lysol®)

One 25 oz. bottle liquid disinfectant dish soap (like Dawn®)

Fifty clothespins

Clothesline, two 50 ft. or one 100 ft.

Five dust masks

Two pairs latex gloves

One pair work gloves

One 22-27 count roll heavy-duty trash bags (33-45 gallon, remove roll from box)

One 6-14 oz. bottle of insect repellent (drops or lotion, not aerosol)

Please purchase all liquids in plastic bottles.  Be sure to send only new, unopened materials.  Put all items in the plastic bucket, making sure they are packed securely to avoid damage during shipment, and seal lid with packing tape.  If shipping, place each Bucket in a separate box.

Packaging & shipping instructions

• ·         Pack CWS Kits in boxes with only one type of Kit in each box.
• ·         Complete the Kits Coupon and enclose a copy in the top of each box before sealing.
• ·         Indicate the type of Kit clearly on the outside of the box.
• ·         Secure the boxes with packing tape.
• ·         Ship all Kits prepaid to:

CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
Brethren Service Center Annex
601 Main Street
P.O. Box 188
New Windsor, MD 21776-0188
(Please include both the PO box and the street address on boxes.)

For individuals, churches, and groups west of the Mississippi River, CWS Kits may also be sent to:

CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
Ferncliff Disaster Assistance Center
1720 Ferncliff Road
Little Rock, AR 72223