Photo: Lynn Broussard Photography

School Kits

School Kits give children in impoverished schools, refugee camps, or other difficult settings some of the basic tools for learning.

To assemble a School Kit you will need:

One pair of blunt scissors (rounded tip)
Three 70-count spiral or tape-bound pads of 8" x 10-1/2" ruled paper, for a total of 200-210 sheets of ruled paper. (Please do not provide loose-leaf or filler paper.)
One 30-centimeter ruler (12")
One hand-held pencil sharpener
One large eraser
Six new pencils with erasers
One box of 24 crayons (only 24)
One 12" x 14" to 14" x 16" finished size cotton cloth bag with cloth handles

Pack all items inside the cloth bag. Click here for a School Kit bag pattern.

School Kit value: $13
Processing/Shipping Cost: $2 per Kit

Packing and Shipping Kits

Pack CWS Kits in boxes with only one type of Kit in each box.
Complete this Kits Coupon (PDF file) and enclose a copy in the top of each box before sealing.
Clearly indicate the type of Kit on the outside of the box.
Secure the boxes with packing tape.
Provide a return address on the box.
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

Funds for Processing/Shipping and Purchasing Kits

Funds are needed to cover sorting, packing, and insurance, as well as shipping Kits to their final destination. Please give at least $2 for each School Kit you send. Cash donations in lieu of assembled Kits also help us to provide much-needed supplies.

Send your check or money order payable to Church World Service with the coupon to:

CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
P.O. Box 968
Elkhart, IN 46515

Questions? Call 800-297-1516