I have been in contact with Marlene at the Maria Hoppner House. She has graciously provided me with an updated list of clothing/shoe sizes for their current residents and I wanted to share this with those who are interested. They presently have 10 boys at the home but are expecting an additional boy to join them next month. Below are ages and sizes: 1. 16 year old, size pants 32, t-shirt 16, shoe 12 2. 14 year old, size pants 32, t-shirt 16, shoe 9 3. 14 year old, size pants 32, t-shirt 16, shoe 7 ½ 4. 13 year old, size pants 16, t-shirt 14 or medium, shoe 8 5. 13 year old, size pants 32, t-shirt 16, shoe 9 6. 12 year old, size pants 16, t-shirt 14, shoe 6 ½ 7. 11 year old, size pants 32, t-shirt 16, shoe 6 ½ 8. 9 year old, size pants 10,t-shirt 12, shoe 7 9. 8 year old, size pants 12, t-shirt 12, shoe 7 10. 8 year old, size pants 8, t-shirt 10, shoe 3 Their additional needs include the following - map of the U.S.A. - School bags - puzzles - belts - pajamas - swim shorts - glue - markers - first-aid kit supply's - pencil sharpener I will be on island, this month, and am bringing them a new first aid kit, various sizes of new leather belts, a new digital camera, a new electric pencil sharpener and other things specific to the needs of the young man that my husband and I sponsor. I must say that Hetty, Marlene, Meredith and the entire staff at Maria Hoppner House do a wonderful job with these boys. Their needs are constant and I promised I would share with BT and it's great members! Anything that we can do will be SO greatly appreciated Kobi |