Shelterbox Aid to Haiti
Our Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach Board approved $5,000 for 5 shelter boxes to be sent to Haiti.
The purpose of Shelter Box USA, Inc. is to provide victims of disaster with shelter.
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 ground sheets
• 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.
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.
For more information about Shelterbox USA click on the following link:
ShelterboxUSA Link
Also, if you want to add a personal donation to this cause, here is a link to the Shelterbox Sponsorship Form:
Shelterbox Sponsorship Form
Here are a few pictures:
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