Supply and demand.
Yes, it’s a fundamental concept of economics, but don’t let your eyes glaze over just yet!
Let me explain what I’m getting at in this case.
• Many children in rural communities begin working on sugar and coffee plantations, in domestic services or as street vendors as early as 6 years old.
• Numerous families living in rural El Salvador live on less than $1 per day.
Each one of these facts serves as evidence of a definitive demand.
The question is, what do we supply?
In the case of this organization, we work to supply hope.
Hands of Hope just finished our fall supply drive and this year the investment is being poured into each one of our five partner orphanages throughout the world. Individuals and families throughout Hamilton County came together in a united effort to provide the children with items of necessity as well as enjoyment.
Here’s a list of what was gathered:
ball, small 10
bandaids 300
binder, 1″ with plastic dividers 2
body wash, travel 24
book, board, gently used 10
book, board, new 12
book, coloring 3
book, hard cover 12
comb 2
deodorant 38
eraser 16
eraser, novelty 6
eraser, pencil top 25
favors, party 6
floss 6
hat, winter 1
lip balm/gloss 19
lotion, travel 36
markers, washable 56
notebook 48
notebook/pad, small, novelty 13
notes, sticky 2
pencil 146
pencil, colored 48
pens, ink 174
ruler 4
sanitizer, hand, travel 28
sketch pad 3
soap, bar 73
socks, boys 80
socks, girls 38
tissue, travel size 15
tooth brush 7
toothbrush, travel set 20
toothpaste 16
toothpaste, travel size 5
toy, car, hot wheels 1
toy, jump rope & jacks set 1
toy, pet shop set 1
toy, plastic jet, med 1
toy, slinky, small 5
toy, stuffed, medium size 2
toy, water squirter 1
toy, wood train, medium 1
underwear, boys boxers 39
underwear, girls 183
wash cloth 92
workbook, math 5
To learn more about how to contribute to our next supply drive, please contact us at info@gracehandsofhope.org.