Posted 8-29-17

Dear Parents,

The devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey has hit close to home for many of us with families and friends in Texas.  The flooding and subsequent controlled release of water at dams will cause more flooding over the next few weeks.  My own family has been impacted and Mr. Badillo and I will be going to help with the relief efforts this Friday.  While the Red Cross and other organizations are doing what they can to get to those in need, there are many areas where people are more isolated.  Local schools, churches, food banks and others are assisting there.

We will be working with them to help those who are desperate for help. We will be out in front of the school in the morning drop off and pick up lines and all day tomorrow and Thursday collecting donations in the office. Our current character trait is Conservation and September’s trait is Loyalty; what greater way for Santa Rosa Academy to show our character than to provide whatever assistance we can to those in need. We will be documenting everything so our students will know how much their help was appreciated.

Please consider a donation of any of the following:

Gift cards of any amount:
Target
Walmart
Home Depot
Gas cards

Desperate needs:
baby food
baby formula
diapers
wipes
toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, soap, feminine supplies)
granola/protein bars
juice boxes
Gatoradeanned

canned food
band aids,
first aid items in a small first aid kit
socks
​​Comfort items requested :
combs, brushes
coloring books
crayons
small toys
baby rattles
gum
candy
Mexican candy (a lot of Hispanic people in the area)Clean up supplies:
Wet Vac
Pumps
Pressure washers
Bleach
Brooms
Squeegees
Tile remover tools
Carpet cutter and carpet blades
Claw and crow bars to remove nails

Feel free to have your child/ren write a short letter or note to those who will receive your items in order to make a personal connection to the recipient.  Thank you so much for your generosity!

Laura Badillo
Executive Director
Santa Rosa Academy