Charlie's Dinosaur

 This year's service project is closer to home. Charlie and Branden's grandparents are members of the Firgrove Ward in our stake. We would like to support this project in memory of Bro. and Sis. Cox's grandchildren.

A little about Charlie's Dinosaur Project

Two Pierce County deputies, the same ones that officially informed Chuck and Judy Cox that their grandchildren had died in the fire set by Josh Powell last year, had an idea when they found a picture of a dinosaur drawn by Charlie. They wanted to use the picture as a logo for a non-profit foundation to help foster children who they come into contact with through their work.



The plan is to provide backpacks to transport foster children’s personal possessions when they have to be moved from one foster home to another, and to provide them with their own brand new, not hand-me down, personal items to keep. With the Cox's permission they began the Charlie’s Dinosaur Project. Read more about the project.

Doing our part

Below is a list of suggested items to donate. Items must be brand new and have tags on them. We will be collecting everything at the conference; so please remember to bring them with you. A representative from CDP will be there to acknowledge the donations.

Each ward is also asked to donate at least one (1) carry-on size suitcase with wheels and one (1) back pack. Wards can decide to fill those with items for a particular size and gender or have Sisters donate random items from the below list. All items should be small enough to fit into the suitcase or back pack.  
 

Suggested Items

Kids Clothing, ages 3 to 16
Under garments to include socks (Boys and Girls)
Pajama's (Long Pants and Tops) practical, not fancy.
Sweat Suits (Boys and Girls)
Heavy and Light coats (Girls and Boys)
Hats/Caps/Gloves (Girls and Boys)
School Back Packs (Girls and Boys)
Airline carryon Bags with wheels (small)
Hair brush and comb
Tooth Brush and Tooth Paste
Deodorant (Boys and Girls)
Shampoo and Conditioner
Compact Mirror
Make Up Kit (Girls)
Curling iron, Flat iron and Blow dryers
Small radio alarm clocks
Pens and Pencils
Address Book
Journal
School Supplies (all types)
Colored Pencils, Crayons, Coloring Books
Drawing Pads
Craft kits, puzzles, travel games
Children's Books, Young Adult and Teen

A quick note from Charlie's Dinosaur Project

Dear Donor, your gift will be delivered by the Pierce County's Sheriff's Department to Foster Care Children. Your kind generosity will make a meaningful and measurable difference and will be greatly appreciated. Above are suggested items needed to fill back packs for school and small suitcases to accompany the children into their new environment. It is so important that these children have the clothes and materials necessary to maintain their dignity. Thank you.