Pearls With A Purpose FAQ’S
What is Pearls with a Purpose?
We are a nonprofit 501c3 Tax Exempt organization, which helps those living in the Philippines. It began as a way to give back to the communities by providing food, clothing, educational supplies and other needed items to the women who create the genuine pearl jewelry that is marketed through My Princess Pearls. It has now grown to over 29 different provinces and over 780 boxes have been shipped as of September 2007.
How is it organized?
Under the direction of Wendy Bird, employees, distributors and volunteers sort and package donated items in the United States and ship boxes to the Philippines. 29 coordinators in the Philippines help organize the
distribution of supplies.
How many people are helped through the Pearls with a Purpose Foundation?
Pearls with a Purpose Foundation ships between 80-100 boxes on a recurring basis to help support 800-1000 destitute families in 9 different provinces in the Philippines. We are currently assisting 29 villages with hopes to assist many more villages in the future.
Where do you ship the boxes?
Boxes are shipped to villages in the Philippines that are near four cities:
Quezon, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur and Albay.
Who ships the boxes?
Every quarter we ship donated humanitarian supplies to the Philippines through Atlas Shippers in Las Vegas. Items are always in great need. You may arrange a donation drive or just donate a few items yourself.
How much does is cost to ship a box?
Because we work to benefit the lives of individuals who are less fortunate, we have associated ourselves with a shipping company out of Las Vegas that deeply discounts shipping costs. A 24-by-22-by-17 box costs $70 to ship filled with 200 pounds of supplies. Companies, families and individuals are welcome to sponsor a box. For information about sponsoring a box contact, Wendy Bird at (801) 768-0170.
What items can I donate?
The individuals who will be receiving the donations are in need of many items.
Clothing
New or gently used clothing for children and adults are needed; clothing
appropriate for church and school are especially needed. Also, children's
shoes, raincoats, jackets, and baby clothing and necessities are needed.
Please no winter clothing.Food
Because we ship in boxes, we cannot accept food stored in glass containers.
Please donate non-perishable, canned or dried food only. Protein items such
as canned meat, tuna, peanut butter and beans are greatly needed. Food items
with a high nutritional value are preferred, including vitamin and
nutritional supplements, but anything is welcome. Please be considerate of
the food you donate. If you wouldn¹t eat it, they won¹t either.Educational Materials
We want to assist these individuals in becoming self-supporting. There are
schools in these villages, but they lack educational tools to teach
children. Books in English are great. Children's books, text books for all
levels of learning, learning software, working computers, coloring books,
paper, pens, art supplies, chalk and chalk boards, pencils, erasers,
markers, globes, maps, book bags, backpacks and other school supplies can be used.Other
Small household items such as dishes, cooking utensils, sheets, blankets,
towels and other simple necessities are greatly appreciated. We can only
accept items in working condition. Toys for children are also appreciated.
How can I donate?
We accept cash/check/charge for shipping the items or item donations.
Monetary contributions:
Cash donations can be made at any Utah Community Credit Union
(801-223-8188), through our website (www.myprincesspearls.com) or sent to
380 East Main St #D, Lehi, UT 84043.
Donated items can be dropped off or shipped to:
Pearls with a Purpose Foundation
380 East Main St. #D
Lehi, UT 84043
801-768-0170
801-234-0194
