Hekab Be Library needs school supplies for local children

Michele · 09-04-2011

One of our favorite local not for profits, Hekab Be Library in Akumal, has published their annual "Back to School" Wishlist and we would like to help by sharing this with our "Life's a Beach" readers and Playa peeps. We so often receive inquiries from customers and friends traveling to the Riviera Maya wondering what they can bring for the local school children in the region and how it will reach the intended recipients. The staff and volunteers at Hekab Be Library have been working with local children in this area for over 12 years and we were pleased to include them as a featured charity in our "12 Days/12 Ways" series which debuted last year.

Click here for the updated wishlist!

bigbadleroy · 09-04-2011

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Originally Posted by Michele

One of our favorite local not for profits, Hekab Be Library in Akumal, has published their annual "Back to School" Wishlist and we would like to help by sharing this with our "Life's a Beach" readers and Playa peeps. We so often receive inquiries from customers and friends traveling to the Riviera Maya wondering what they can bring for the local school children in the region and how it will reach the intended recipients. The staff and volunteers at Hekab Be Library have been working with local children in this area for over 12 years and we were pleased to include them as a featured charity in our "12 Days/12 Ways" series which debuted last year.

Click here for the updated wishlist!

THANK YOU for sharing this!!!! How wonderful!!! I need to find a mule to bring some stuff to coco's cat rescue for me I will add some goodies from the donated list to put in there as well for the children!!!

Michele · 09-04-2011

Thank you!

LucyE · 09-06-2011

I already started buying stuff for the Library and will see what else I can bring from the list. Unfortunately, I won't be able to deliver them until Thanksgiving week. But like they say... better late than never.

Thanks for posting Michele

kaki321 · 09-06-2011

Aw, the visit to the library was one of the highlights of our trip in June. I hope they get all they need and then some!

Michele · 09-06-2011

Thanks everyone! I know they will be delighted with whatever you can spare!

LucyE · 11-10-2011

Looking forward to my visit there very very soon!!

Nerak936 · 11-13-2011

Great thread, Michele!

The past few years I've been bringing down at least a package of markers to drop off at the Library. I'll try to remember to check with the Library before we come down next April to see what specifics they need and try to bring more.

TAPPY · 11-13-2011

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Originally Posted by Nerak936

Great thread, Michele!

The past few years I've been bringing down at least a package of markers to drop off at the Library. I'll try to remember to check with the Library before we come down next April to see what specifics they need and try to bring more.

Same here....please keep us posted on their needs.

LucyE · 11-14-2011

Can't wait for my visit there next week! We have a bunch of goodies for them!!

Marissa B · 11-15-2011

Hi. Will ask clients to bring things down....
Thanks for sharing Michelle

wolfpf · 12-14-2011

For anyone travelling from Canada keep this in mind. I just got off the phone with WestJet and they will allow 1 extra FREE checked bag per person for humanitarian purposes. They can be checked in at your normal check in and they do not require a letter or anything from the organization the donations are going to.

Brenda and Glen · 01-01-2012

we are coming out in a couple of weeks ... I had bought extra school supplies, crayons etc. when I was buying for my grandson ... I had brought out a bunch another time we came and was told to drop them off at Vagabunda I believe. We will be heading out to Akumel for a day and was happy to find this thread. Does anyone know if they are still wanting this stuff? Will the school be open mid to late January?

Michele · 01-01-2012

The library should be open but if not, you can leave things at Super Chomak and they will be properly distributed.

The library hours of operation are:

Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 9:30 am-5:30 pm (closed 1-2:30 for lunch)
Weds 12-5:30 (closed 1-2:30 for lunch),
Saturday 9:00 am-1 pm
Closed Sunday

I have printed their updated wish list here!

Brenda and Glen · 01-01-2012

awesome! Thanks! I am going to double check with Westjet about the free bag for humaitarian purposes ... if we can do that it will sure increase what we can bring!

09-04-2011	#1 (permalink)
Michele añejo Merchant Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 5,209	Hekab Be Library needs school supplies for local children One of our favorite local not for profits, Hekab Be Library in Akumal, has published their annual "Back to School" Wishlist and we would like to help by sharing this with our "Life's a Beach" readers and Playa peeps. We so often receive inquiries from customers and friends traveling to the Riviera Maya wondering what they can bring for the local school children in the region and how it will reach the intended recipients. The staff and volunteers at Hekab Be Library have been working with local children in this area for over 12 years and we were pleased to include them as a featured charity in our "12 Days/12 Ways" series which debuted last year. Click here for the updated wishlist!

12-14-2011	#12 (permalink)
wolfpf life=playa Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 784	For anyone travelling from Canada keep this in mind. I just got off the phone with WestJet and they will allow 1 extra FREE checked bag per person for humanitarian purposes. They can be checked in at your normal check in and they do not require a letter or anything from the organization the donations are going to. Last edited by wolfpf; 12-14-2011 at 11:29 PM.. Reason: Clarifying cost of bag - FREE

09-04-2011	#3 (permalink)
Michele añejo Merchant Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 5,209	Thank you!

09-06-2011	#4 (permalink)
LucyE añejo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 7,257	I already started buying stuff for the Library and will see what else I can bring from the list. Unfortunately, I won't be able to deliver them until Thanksgiving week. But like they say... better late than never. Thanks for posting Michele

09-06-2011	#5 (permalink)
kaki321 añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,502	Aw, the visit to the library was one of the highlights of our trip in June. I hope they get all they need and then some!

09-06-2011	#6 (permalink)
Michele añejo Merchant Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 5,209	Thanks everyone! I know they will be delighted with whatever you can spare!

11-10-2011	#7 (permalink)
LucyE añejo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 7,257	Looking forward to my visit there very very soon!!

11-13-2011	#8 (permalink)
Nerak936 añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore of Baahhstun, Massachusetts Posts: 23,238	Great thread, Michele! The past few years I've been bringing down at least a package of markers to drop off at the Library. I'll try to remember to check with the Library before we come down next April to see what specifics they need and try to bring more.

11-14-2011	#10 (permalink)
LucyE añejo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 7,257	Can't wait for my visit there next week! We have a bunch of goodies for them!!

11-15-2011	#11 (permalink)
Marissa B reposado Merchant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: close to the beach in Playa Posts: 1,363	Hi. Will ask clients to bring things down.... Thanks for sharing Michelle

01-01-2012	#13 (permalink)
Brenda and Glen way into it Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 114	we are coming out in a couple of weeks ... I had bought extra school supplies, crayons etc. when I was buying for my grandson ... I had brought out a bunch another time we came and was told to drop them off at Vagabunda I believe. We will be heading out to Akumel for a day and was happy to find this thread. Does anyone know if they are still wanting this stuff? Will the school be open mid to late January?

01-01-2012	#14 (permalink)
Michele añejo Merchant Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Playa del Carmen, QR, MX Posts: 5,209	The library should be open but if not, you can leave things at Super Chomak and they will be properly distributed. The library hours of operation are: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 9:30 am-5:30 pm (closed 1-2:30 for lunch) Weds 12-5:30 (closed 1-2:30 for lunch), Saturday 9:00 am-1 pm Closed Sunday I have printed their updated wish list here!

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01-01-2012	#15 (permalink)
Brenda and Glen way into it Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 114	awesome! Thanks! I am going to double check with Westjet about the free bag for humaitarian purposes ... if we can do that it will sure increase what we can bring!