Feed the Soul - ART Supplies for Tsurupinsk |
Click HERE to vote in our annual Christmas ART contest. The winning artists will win a prize and the overall winner will be featured on this year's AOS Christmas Card. Tsurupinsk Children's Home is home to 207 physically and mentally handicapped children aged 4 to 18. Arts and Crafts is a vital part of everyday life for the children that live here. Many of the children are disabled often missing arms, hands or fingers. Some of these artists paint and draw with their mouth or feet. The art is a valuable occupational pasttime to help them with these disabilities. Many of the children are very talented and often sell their works to help sustain them. When asked about greatest needs for this orphanage the Director will always respond diapers, toilet paper, and art and paint supplies. For these children the ability to work on art projects is just as important as food and other necessities. An Orphan Smiles would like to be able to provide Art and Craft supplies on an ongoing basis.
The needs include:
There are several ways to help:
If you would like more information about the Art Program or have questions about Tsurupinsk, please email AOS Information. To read more about the Tsurupinsk Orphanage click here.
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