needs list
** ONE APARTMENT IS UP AND RUNNING, 3 MORE TO GO...... **
LIVING ROOM:
- Desks/computer stations (4)
- Computers (3)
- Printer (1)
- Voltage regulator, extension cords (2)
- Dining table with 6 chairs
- Wall clock
- Curtains
- 5 desk chairs (5)
- Security Cameras (3)
BEDROOMS:
- Bunk beds (2 sets)
- Mattresses (4)
- Mattress Protectors (4)
- Sets of sheets (4)
- Blankets (4)
- Pillows (4)
- Curtains (2 bedrooms)
- Mirrors for bathrooms (3)
- Shelves for bathrooms (3)
- Shower curtains (3)
KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY ITEMS:
- Washing machine
- Blender
- Microwave oven
- Kitchen knives (4)
- Pots & Pans (4 each)
- Shelves (plastic or metal) (2 sets)
- Spatulas/serving spoons (6)
- Cutlery (set of 10)
- Large thermal beverage dispenser
- Colander
- Lime squeezer
- Plastic containers (10)
- Large trash cans (2)
- Small trash cans (2)
ONGOING NEEDS:
Food
- Meat – chicken, ground beef, pork, chorizo etc
- Fish
- Cheese, cream, butter, etc
- Milk
- Beans – pinto
- Rice
- Cereal (not sugared)
- Fruit and vegetables
Cleaning supplies
- Laundry detergent (the powder kind)
- Fabuloso, chlorox and other cleaning agents
- Paper towel
- Dish detergent
Personal items
- Deodorant
- Shoes, especially athletic/tennis shoes, flip flops and crocs. Most of the boys wear a US size 9 or 10.
- New underwear
- New socks
School supplies
- Backpacks
- Scientific calculators
- Notebooks, pens, pencils, dry erase markers, etc
- Blank computer printer paper
- Computers – desktop or laptop
- Tablets
- Toner for printer
Other
- Cubetas of white paint
- Brushes, rollers etc
Meals
As part of the process of learning to become more independent the students prepare their own meals. However, if ever you would like to drop off a meal for 6 people, they would be very appreciative. They eat their main meal at lunchtime, around 1:30pm. Mexican food is always enjoyed, but they also love just about anything else you might want to prepare. Please contact us (nicole.refugiomazatlan@gmail.com or 669 146 4173) if you would like to help in this way.
Sponsorship
Please contact us if you might be interested in sponsoring a young man’s studies. Contributions can be made monthly, annually or on a one-time basis
Employment Opportunities
It is a requirement that our students hold part-time jobs. They pay their own bus fares and incidental school expenses and therefore have “skin in the game”. They learn responsibility and money management. If you own a business in Mazatlán and can provide weekend or part-time jobs for our young people you will find them to be conscientious, hard-working and reliable.
Cash donations to cover some operating costs
We would be most grateful if anyone would be interested in contributing towards some of the day-to-day expenses, such as:
*Monthly electricity, water, or propane bills
*Sponsor the cost of a staff member
*Assistance with medical expenses
*Gasoline