Sandy Hook School Brownie Troop 50611 is collecting items for The Ana Grace Project's partner schools, CREC Ana Grace Academy of the Arts Elementary School and Chamberlain Elementary School.neasa.waaler@gmail.com or rdlombo8@att.net.

The girls are looking for gently used tap and ballet shoes, art supplies, and homework supplies. They are also accepting items for families connected to those schools, including baby bottles and blankets, diapers, rattles, stuffed bulldogs and stuffed owls (which need to be suitable for infants), and new or gently used baby and toddler clothing.

Donation boxes are in Newtown schools and some dance centers.

The public can also e-mail troop leaders to arrange alternative pickup or with questions at

The collection continues until April 1.