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AS A POINT OF CLARIFICATION: Families at the Dump IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORGANIZATION CALLED Children of the Dump.
JANUARY 2009 WE ARE NOW ABLE TO PROVIDE TAX RECEIPTS IN THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS CANADA
WISH LIST AUGUST 2009
At this time our needs include donations to support the rental of our center. Funds to support our 1st University student, studying medicine. Donations towards the purchase of 6 computers.
MEDICATIONS FOR MINOR HEALTH CONCERNS, COUGH MEDICINES, TYLENOL, MOTRIN, ADVIL, POLYSPORIN, ANTISEPTIC CREMES, TENSOR BANDAIDS, FEVER MEDS, THERMOMETERS, FACEMASKS, CALAMINE LOTION, RUBBING ALCOHOL.
Sweaters, hoodies, blankets. HEADLIGHTS/rubber boots adult sizes to work in the dump at night. There are approx. 225 recyclers working in the dump at this time. Shoes women sizes 4, 5 6, 7. Shoes men sizes 6, 7, 8.

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DONATIONS
We have 3 children in need of assistance with orthepedic shoes at this time. If you would like to donate specifically to this need, please make note of your desire when sending in your check. Thank you.
Your donation to the EDUCATION/SPONSORSHIP program of $250.00 allows us to provide 1. a uniform, which includes a white polo shirt, socks, skirt/pants and black shoes 2. a back pack 3. school supplies, some of them donated, other items that we have to purchase 4. registration fees that vary from school to school and grade level 5. birth certificate if required 6. photos for high school level Identification if required 7. copying fees, exam fees when needed 8. Special workbooks for some grade levels.
We provide replacement of needed items throughout the school year.
Other expenses can be incurred throughout the year such as cleaning fees, snack fees, special events. We encourage our mission families to contribute to these expenses, as we assist with the initial expenses. IF the families are struggling they will receive extra food so that money can be spent towards these intermittent school expenses.
You can give donations by mailing checks payable to Families at the Dump, depositing in our Canada Trust account, or directly with our volunteers at Paradise Village and at the Paradise Village Christian Church in Nuevo Vallarta.
United States:
Families at the Dump c/o BLC Enterprises 23792 Rockfield Ste. 250 Lake Forest, CA 92630 Please be aware that it may take several weeks for your check to process.
If you need a US tax receipt issued, please send your check as follows: Check payable to: Radiant Life Christian Fellowship (or RLCF).Mark check in lower left corner "FAD". Mail checks to: Radiant Life Christian FellowshipP.O. Box 830 Marysville, CA 95901
Canada 70 Catherine Bay Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 2G5
TD-Canada Trust Account: 2831-5215947
CANADIAN TAX # 833570 3166 RR001 Email us to verify your deposit at info@familiesatthedump.org It is important that you include your reference #, amount of donation and mailing information to receive your tax receipt.
MexicoDonations can be accepted by our volunteers at Paradise Village and at the Paradise Village Church in Nuevo Vallarta. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
HOW YOUR DONATIONS CAN HELP
$100 Diapers for 10 moms for a week $100 Feminine Hygiene Products for 20 Moms $100 Assist 3 Families with Gas for cooking for 2 months $200 75 5 gallon bottles of drinking water $250 Assist one child with entry into school $250 Pay for PRESCRIPTIONS FOR ONE DOCTOR VISIT $300 Fund our lunch program for one WEEK $300 fund our Daycare program for one MONTH $500 Purchase 5 gas STOVES OR BEDS $500 Provide an English Teacher for one MONTH $1,000 Rent for the center for ONE MONTH $1,000 Shoes for 500 children
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