Play

“For a child, it is in the simplicity of play that the complexity of life is sorted like puzzle pieces joined together to make sense of the world” –L.R. Knost

Communities Without Borders has been so lucky to have such great support back in the United States for the donation of supplies. Each year, a number of partnered communities collect supplies for us to bring over to the children we support. Other times, schools and other individuals step up and donate supplies that are so appreciated. I want to recognize the amazing efforts of many Parker Families. I received backpacks, t-shirts, clothes, books and so many more supplies! One individual even started a collection at the Youth Center, School Age Program, Child Development Center, Lincoln Preschool, which are all located at the Hanscom Airforce Base. Supplies were also collected by Rosary Manor. I was so touched by the amount of support our organization has received and was so excited to share the supplies with the children of Zambia. Please know that beautiful, smiling children received your supplies with excitement and appreciation. I loved watching them play with the toys and look through quality literature. The opportunity does not often present itself to allow these children the idea to dream. While dreams are not often associated with materialistic things, the children we support know that they are cared about and not forgotten. In a world that often seems desolate, they have a safe haven where they can explore, manipulate, learn, and thrive. I am so proud to have been able to share your donations with them and am truly honored by the support.