This organization is a Not-for-Profit 501C3 Corporation. The name originated from a quote by a school girl in Afghanistan who said, “If  you would help us learn, you would give us hope.” 



How the program works:

    •Supports Iraqi and Afghan school aged children by providing basic school supplies and sponsorship. Education is the greatest hope for their future and the regional stability we seek.

    •Enables soldiers to win hearts and minds by focusing on children. Good will through direct distribution and one-on one relationships.

    •Directly engages US citizens in the process of assisting children and our soldiers.

How can I get supplies to Iraq or Afghanistan?

    •Call 785-537-7493 to arrange for pick-up and shipping or mail via the US Postal Service

Free APO bulk rate box can be jam packed with supplies. Cost to ship a box is $11.95. Larger box limit is 70 pounds, 108 inches length and girth. Mail with completed customs form to your choice of units as shown at our web site. 

How can I make a donation to Help us Learn...Give us Hope?

You can donate funds to support the children by mailing a check to:

Help us Learn...Give us Hope, 4816 Lakewood Ridge, Manhattan, Kansas 66503

Donations will be used only for school supplies or shipping.  No member of the organization receives compensation in any form.

You can purchase supplies and send them directly to the unit of your choice shown at our website. Please inform us when you do so that we can track the boxes shipped and provide you with a receipt to support your tax deduction.

You may purchase supplies at wholesale prices at visiting this website.  The items will be shipped to us and packed with your return address.  www.dollardays.com/helpuslearngiveushope/wishlist.html.

You can send supplies to Gary LaGrange , 4816 Lakewood Ridge, Manhattan, Kansas 66503. They will be packed with your return address. A portion of monetary donations is used for shipping. If you are in the area of a coordinator, the supplies can be picked up.      

Want to serve as a coordinator in your area?

Contact Gary LaGrange at www.helpuslearngiveushope.org or call 785-537-7493.You can make a difference while helping our country achieve its objectives in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Visit the website  www.helpuslearngiveushope.org  for more information.

What is needed? 

    Sponsorship of schools or units                                       Pen Pal projects

    Pens, Pencils, sharpeners, erasers                                 Notebooks, coloring books, paper.

    Crayons, glue, scissors, rulers                                        Back packs or book bags

    Calculators, tape, chalk and black board erasers              Small toys 

    Tooth brushes and paste                                                Books. Basic English grades 1-5.