HUMANITARIAN SERVICE PROJECT GUIDELINES 2004

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1 HUMANITARIAN SERVICE PROJECT GUIDELINES Jul 04

2 HUMANITARIAN SERVICE PROJECT GUIDELINES hese service project guidelines are used to help volunteers produce Titems that Humanitarian Services can distribute to needy people throughout the world. The guidelines help ensure the usefulness and durability of donated materials. These 2004 guidelines replace all previous guidelines and instructions. To ensure that your efforts have the greatest value and meet the changing needs of people throughout the world, please call the Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center at (801) or before beginning your project. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Guidelines may also be found on the Internet at Completed items may be shipped or delivered in person to: Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center 1665 South Bennett Road Salt Lake City, UT Telephone (801) Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday Completed items may also be taken to the nearest bishops storehouse or Deseret Industries store. Seal boxes and mark them Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center-SLC. They will then be shipped to the Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center. Locations of bishops storehouses and Deseret Industries stores may be found by calling (801) Some Deseret Industries stores have a Humanitarian Service Room where volunteers may learn more about humanitarian service projects and have opportunities to serve. Locations of Humanitarian Service Rooms may be found by calling (801) or online at Wards and stakes may request funding for a humanitarian service project and should call (801) or HumanitarianCenter@ldschurch.org for instructions. HYGIENE KIT! 2 unbreakable combs (no sharp handles)! 4 toothbrushes (packaged)! 1 tube of toothpaste (6 to 8 ounces, no pumps)! 2 bars of soap (approximately 4-5 ounces)! 2 hand towels (see hand towel guidelines below) Place items in a heavy-duty, one gallon sealable bag. Remove the air before sealing. Hand Towels (for Hygiene Kit) Use new 15-inch by 25-inch hand towels. Please do not use dish towels or washcloths. Hand towels may also be sewn. To sew towels, use terry cloth to make 15-inch by 25-inch hand towels. Serge or zigzag edges securely to prevent fraying. QUILTS Sizes: All sizes are approximate; crib: 45 x 60, single: 72 x 90, double 90 x 96 Use preshrunk, durable fabrics. To tie the quilts, use acrylic yarn, number 10 knit Cro-sheen, or similar strong thread. Tie with a square knot or international stitch; make ties 3 to 4 inches apart. 1

3 CHILDREN S NEW CLOTHING Suggested items: boys and girls clothing, including pants, shorts, skirts, shirts, blouses, pajamas, dresses, and underclothing. Note: Girls in many countries wear only dresses. Simple, colorful dresses are easy to sew. Boy s pants and shirts are welcome. Sizes: 2-14 years Fabrics: durable and washable. Heavy polyester is excellent for boys pants and girls jumpers. NEWBORN KIT! 1 double receiving blanket (see receiving blanket guidelines, below)! 4 cloth diapers (do not include disposable diapers)! 4 diaper safety pins! 1 pair booties or baby socks! 2 regular-size bars of soap (Ivory or other non-allergenic brand)! 1 newborn layette gown (not footed sleeper - see layette gown guidelines, below) Place items in a heavy-duty, two-gallon sealable bag. Remove the air before sealing. Double Receiving Blanket (for Newborn Kit) Fabrics: cotton flannel or light weight fleece Size: two pieces of fabric that are each between 36 inches square and 45 inches square. You may also use a medium weight fleece. It needs to be a single layer, 36 x36 with the edges serged. To make the blanket:! With right sides facing each other, sew the two pieces of fabric together with a 1/4-inch seam around the edges. Leave a 6-inch opening.! Turn so right side is out.! You may also serge two pieces together, no turning needed.! Baste opening edges and topstitch around the entire blanket for durability.! Sew a 10-inch square in the center to keep the fabric from shifting.! A narrow crocheted edge or piping border is acceptable but not required. Layette Gown (for Newborn Kit) Patterns for layette gowns are available at the Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center, Humanitarian Service Rooms and on the internet at sites shown on the inside front cover. Size: Newborn to 6 months Fabrics: cotton or knit No zippers, buttons, or strings 2 Use simple patterns. Double-stitch crotch seams, armhole seams, pockets, and buttonholes. Zig-zag or serge all edges. FIRST-AID ITEMS The Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center accepts donations of any of the following first-aid items in their original packaging:! Ace bandages! Adhesive bandages, 1 inch wide! Adhesive tape, 1 inch wide! Arm splints! Cotton balls, sterile and non-sterile! Tongue depressors! Cotton swabs, sterile and non-sterile! Gauze pads, all sizes! Gauze rolls, all sizes! Paper tape, 1 inch wide! Material for making casts OTHER NEEDED ITEMS! Infant undershirts! Knitted and crocheted sweaters! Flat crib sheets, 42 inches by 72 inches! Children s pajamas (knit, flannel or cotton)! Toys: Please request separate guidelines. Patterns are available at the Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center. 3

4 CROCHETED OR KNITTED TROPICAL SORE BANDAGES (BANDAGES FOR THOSE WITH LEPROSY) Size: approximately 3 inches wide and 4 feet long Material specifications: number 10 knit Cro-sheen, 100% mercerized cotton in white or cream; do not use dyed yarn. Knit or crochet the bandages to the recommended size. Roll the completed bandages and secure with a large safety pin. Place each one in a small sealable bag and seal. SCHOOL KIT! 3 pencils (unsharpened)! 1 box pre-sharpened or unsharpened assorted colored pencils (approx. 7 long, approx. 12 pencils/box)! 1 pencil sharpener! 1 pair blunt-nosed scissors (metal blades)! Glued or spiral bound notebooks or letter size legal pads, with lined sheets. Include enough notebooks/pads to total approximately 450 sheets (Please do not include more than 6 notebooks/pads). Sheet size 8 1/2 x 11, 8 x 10 1/2, 8 1/2 x 11 3/4 are acceptable.! 1 durable cloth bag made of heavy fabric, (See cloth bag guidelines below) Place items inside the cloth bag. Cloth Bag (for School Kit)! Cut 2 pieces of fabric for bag 14"x 18", Cut 2 handles 26"x 3.5"! Serge or zigzag all edges of both pieces of bag fabric.! With right sides of handle fabric together, stitch lengthwise ¼" seam entire length. Turn fabric right sides out and press flat with seam in center back of handle. Top stitch ¼" from each edge entire length of handle.! Put right sides of bag fabric together. Starting at the top of the side seam, make ¼" seam (side seam = 18" length), sew around 3 sides of bag (2 long sides, 1 short side). Make sure to backstitch.! Turn top hem down 1". Press top.! Turn bag so right sides are out.! Measure 3.5" from each side seam. Place the finished handle at the 3.5" mark. Pin or secure handle in place. Repeat with the other end of the handle on the same side of the bag.! Repeat on the other side of the bag.! After handles are secure, stitch hem of bag, including handles around entire hem.! Reinforce stitching on handles.! Place a 3" strip of Velcro on inside of bag between handles straps. Sew in place. 4 Knitted bandages! Use size 2 knitting needles; use size 3 if you knit tightly.! Cast on 24 to 28 stitches so the bandage measures close to three inches across. Use the knit stitch on all rows to give the bandage the needed stretch.! Continue knitting until bandage is desired length and bind off. Secure the thread end by slipping thread through the last stitch, tying a double knot and weaving the end back through the stitches. When using a knitting machine, use a double-knit stitch because single-knit bandages will curl. Crocheted bandages! Use size D or No. 3 (3.25mm) crochet hook.! Chain enough stitches to measure 3 inches across. Single-crochet into each chain. Chain one and turn.! Continue to single-crochet to end, chain one and turn.! Finish by pulling the thread through the last loop and securing with a double knot. Weave the end back through the stitches. GUIDELINES FOR SEWN, CROCHETED AND KNITTED ITEMS! Keep items simple and practical.! Use durable, washable fabric.! Sew clothing closures very securely.! Catch-stitch or safety-pin together each finished pair of mittens, slippers, booties and all other items that belong together.! Do not use buttons for eyes on knitted or crocheted toys.! If Velcro is used cut into round or oval pieces. 5

5 WHAT ELSE CAN I DO TO HELP THE NEEDY LOCALLY AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD? Many people see suffering in their own communities and throughout the world. They want to do something to help, but don t know what to do. The Prophet Joseph Smith taught that A true Latter-day Saint is to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, to provide for the widow, to dry up the tear of the orphan, to comfort the afflicted, whether in this Church or in any other or in no church at all, wherever he finds them. (Times and Seasons, 15 Mar. 1842, 732) The Saints in Alma s day... did not send away any who were naked or that were hungry or that were athirst or that were sick...therefore they were liberal to all, both old and young, both bond and free, both male and female, whether out of the church or in the church, having no respect to persons as to those who stood in need. (Alma 1:30) If you desire to help the needy throughout the world, including those in your own community, you might consider the following practical opportunities:! Pay a generous fast offering.! Give generously to the Church s Humanitarian Aid Fund. All money donated to this fund goes to help the poor and needy of the world without regard to race, religion or nationality.! Donate usable items, including clean clothing, to Deseret Industries. Not only will this benefit the needy within your community, but surplus items are sent to the Latter-day Saint Humanitarian Center for future relief efforts.! Volunteer to work at bishops storehouses, canneries and welfare farms. Some of the commodities produced at these facilities are used to provide humanitarian aid.! Volunteer at an agency that assists people in your community. Established community organizations offer many opportunities to serve, including providing meals to the homeless, teaching adults to read and mentoring at-risk youth. Such service not only blesses those in need, but also fosters unity between Church members and the community.! Contact your bishop about serving a mission. Opportunities are listed in a bulletin sent to him each month. 29 Jul 04