PACKS OF HOPE
Faith in Action Campaign
School Coordinator Info-Pack
Thank you for taking on this important role of energizing and
administrating the Packs of Hope: Faith in Action Campaign. We
hope to have tremendous support for this year’s campaign, with as
many area schools and organizations involved as possible.
What is Pack of Hope – Faith in Action Campaign?
The campaign will attempt to provide packs for 3,000 children in the poor rural villages of
Jalapa, Guatemala. The backpacks are to be filled by students and their families with
recommended items listed on the student letter. For students, we suggest that the packs also
contain a personal note from the student to the child receiving the gift.
OUR SUPPORT TO YOU:
This info-pack contains a number of materials and website links to support the campaign and to
help ensure its success within your school:
Student Letter:
The letter outlines exactly what is to be done and what items we suggest
students and their families should give. We are grateful if schools are
able to make copies of the student letter as this helps us with keeping
costs low.
Poster:
A poster is included which can be printed out and posted in classrooms
and school entrances.
Website:
The website outlines the work of Wells of Hope, along with some
information regarding the Packs of Hope campaign listed under “Mission
Projects” section:
www.wellsofhope.com
Videos:
A collection of videos can be found on the Wells of Hope you tube
channel:
https://youtu.be/7wRfW0P8N5s
Speaker:
If you would like to have a Wells of Hope representative come to the
school to give a short presentation to the students about Wells of Hope,
contact water@wellsofhope.com
DATES AND TIMELINES:
SPECIAL NOTES:
- Any additional empty backpacks for donation would be greatly appreciated. We do
have some if needed.
- We are asking for a toonie ($2) to help defray some of the shipping costs. Please collect
all the toonies from your class into a single envelope. School Coordinators are asked to
then collect all the shipping donations into a single envelope donation from their school.
- Teachers are asked to review the list of recommended items, found on the student
letter, with their class. Please stress the need for student supplies and warm clothing.
- We realize that not every student is able to make a donation. Therefore, teachers may
want to partner students together to work as a team to complete a backpack.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Please feel free to contact us regarding any questions you have via phone: 289 313 7109 or
email:
water@wellsofhope.com
We hope that you and your school have a successful and fulfilling campaign. God bless and
thank you for your support and effort.
Late October
Committee members will be contacting you to inform you of the date
and approximate time that your schools completed backpacks will be
picked up. The pick up dates will occur on November 22nd (or another
date made by special arrangement).
November 8th
Backpacks should be arriving to your school by November 20th or earlier
