The Rotary Club of Sussex has purchased two ShelterBoxes through local corporate donations and Club fundraising. The cost of a complete ShelterBox is $1200 CAD.
In times of disaster, many thousands of people are often left homeless and without basic shelter and survival equipment. ShelterBox Canada stands at the ready to provide aid to those in need anywhere in the world. Each ShelterBox provides a dry shelter, warm bed, light and heat, clean water, cooking aids and tools for 10 people.
The ShelterBox Trust was established by the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard, England. Boxes are pre-packed and warehoused in the UK ready for shipping...
The ShelterBox Canada project was founded within the Rotary Club of Ladysmith, British Columbia, and is promoted and administered by Rotarians from across Canada. It is distributed through aid agencies and Rotary Clubs closest to the disaster areas. Most of the funding comes as donations from Rotary Clubs around the world, as well as other organizations and individuals who have given great support to the project. But continuity is the key for the future and funding is constantly being sought. You can donate through The Rotary Club of Sussex now.
The boxes and new equipment are purchased as donations are received. All amounts are welcome and are used to purchase items toward a complete box. Best value is achieved by working closely with leading manufacturers, all items being obtained at less than trade prices!
Each ShelterBox is a large, rugged, green plastic container that holds a 10-person tent and a range of other equipment.
In general, typical box contents could include:• Thermal blankets and insulated groundsheets
• Waterproof ponchos and bin bags
• A multi-fuel stove that can burn anything from diesel to old paint
• Cooking pans, utensils, bowls and mugs
• Collapsible water containers and water purification tablets
• A basic tool kit – hammer, axe, saw, pliers, hoe head, trenching shovel, rope etc
• A small, children’s pack containing drawing books, crayons, pens etc.
However, a range of equipment is kept in stock. This allows ShelterBox to be flexible and adjust the contents of the box according to local conditions and what is most urgently needed.
We also have sleeping bags that can be used in particularly cold conditions.
Sometimes – particularly if other resources are available locally and the overwhelming need is for shelter – we will just send tents and pack two in each box.
Once assembled, boxes will be banded and sealed ready for transit. They are also individually numbered so each box can be tracked and donors can know its final destination.