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Eden Gives Back Club Meeting - Monday, March 7th @ 7pm

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Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
It definitely would. I know I'd be willing to send in a few of the bags I've made for something like this.
I'd be willing to send stuff in too, although I don't have anything ready at the present time.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
I think you should have a small committee for each fundraiser you do - that way it changes with each outreach effort, and more people can cycle through the EdenGivesBack club management, depending on the causes they feel strongly about.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
I'd be willing to send stuff in too, although I don't have anything ready at the present time.
I don't think anything is happening immediately, I just happen to have a few that I've made sitting around
03/07/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Cool, what a great idea. Like Alyjazz was saying, this would be a great way to contribute for those with limited funds.
There are a lot of things that we can all do with limited funds. We could co-ordinate a community canned food drive. We could all go through our cabinets, take a snapshot or two with the can count, and then donate the cans to our local centers. We could do those 'adopt a highway' type cleanup projects by picking an area to clean up in our areas. Then post a before and after picture. There are lots of things we can do to raise money as well. So yeah, let's start putting our heads together here
03/07/2011
Contributor: Ajax Ajax
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
I'd be willing to send stuff in too, although I don't have anything ready at the present time.
That would be the nice thing, you could send them when ever you had the time
03/07/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Gary
There are a lot of things that we can all do with limited funds. We could co-ordinate a community canned food drive. We could all go through our cabinets, take a snapshot or two with the can count, and then donate the cans to our local centers. We ... more
I like the food drive idea. That sounds amazing.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
Also, Hi everyone! sorry I am late, was on a call with the bossman
03/07/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Kayla
I like the food drive idea. That sounds amazing.
It's too bad there wasn't a way to do the same thing but with the sex toys we no longer want. There are, of course, really good reasons why that wouldn't work.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
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Originally posted by Gary
There are a lot of things that we can all do with limited funds. We could co-ordinate a community canned food drive. We could all go through our cabinets, take a snapshot or two with the can count, and then donate the cans to our local centers. We ... more
Not everything *should* involve money - I totally agree!!! Actions should be a part of this club too. Like volunteering your time and sharing about it - it inspires others to do the same. And we can help each other find those volunteerism opportunities... or CREATE them in our communities!!
03/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Gary
There are a lot of things that we can all do with limited funds. We could co-ordinate a community canned food drive. We could all go through our cabinets, take a snapshot or two with the can count, and then donate the cans to our local centers. We ... more
That is such an amazingly simple idea.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
I'm up for helping out with either or those. They are simple and like you said...don't require a lot of money to do. I'm a bit busy with my recycling project, but could totally take on something else like that.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by Victoria
Not everything *should* involve money - I totally agree!!! Actions should be a part of this club too. Like volunteering your time and sharing about it - it inspires others to do the same. And we can help each other find those volunteerism ... more
I think that this is a very good point. Money isn't necessarily the best way to give back to your community.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Similar to the idea of the canned goods, would something like a clothes donation work? I know it isn't much, but it might be something.

Folks with childrens clothing can donate clothes their kids no longer fit into, or when you go through and clean out your closet, maybe take a before and after picture, and go bring that bag of clothing to a local shelter? I know where I live there are a lot of donation boxes, similar to large mail boxes, where you can just drop off bags of clothing and shoes.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Gary
There are a lot of things that we can all do with limited funds. We could co-ordinate a community canned food drive. We could all go through our cabinets, take a snapshot or two with the can count, and then donate the cans to our local centers. We ... more
Those are the kinds of things get get me going. Awesome ideas.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
If we can come up with some good fund-raising ideas, and some good ideas of how to work together... everything else will be easy!
03/07/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Similar to the idea of the canned goods, would something like a clothes donation work? I know it isn't much, but it might be something.

Folks with childrens clothing can donate clothes their kids no longer fit into, or when you go through ... more
Geez. We have three garbage bags worth of toys sitting in our basement waiting to be donated. Probably 2 garbage bags of (childrens) toys too.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Similar to the idea of the canned goods, would something like a clothes donation work? I know it isn't much, but it might be something.

Folks with childrens clothing can donate clothes their kids no longer fit into, or when you go through ... more
I do that every month. The problem with clothing is that places like the Salvation Army are actually over loaded with it and asking for things other than clothing. A lot of it goes to waste. I think our time would be best spent elsewhere. Good idea though.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
What are we good at? What connections do we have? What experience do we have? I am sure you are all capable of some great ideas that you just haven't discovered yet.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Geez. We have three garbage bags worth of toys sitting in our basement waiting to be donated. Probably 2 garbage bags of (childrens) toys too.
Do you know if Toys for Tots is all year round? Or just at the holidays?
03/07/2011
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
We could do a monthly theme that we all agree on, then everybody is welcome to join in? Some months could be volunteerism in our neighborhoods and local areas. Photos would be a way to collectively show our efforts and have a monthly "collage of kindness"...thoughts?
03/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
I do that every month. The problem with clothing is that places like the Salvation Army are actually over loaded with it and asking for things other than clothing. A lot of it goes to waste. I think our time would be best spent elsewhere. Good idea ... more
Just because the Salvation Army that you're donating to is overwhelmed with clothing right now doesn't mean that the Salvation Army in say, Norfolk, Virgina is. And there are plenty of other places to donate clothing to besides Salvation Army
03/07/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Most communities have local women's shelters. Is there a way we could do something to benefit them?
03/07/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
Similar to the idea of the canned goods, would something like a clothes donation work? I know it isn't much, but it might be something.

Folks with childrens clothing can donate clothes their kids no longer fit into, or when you go through ... more
We have a St. Vincent De Paul store, that does a ton of work in our small community. They are always looking for clothing donations.

We also have a Habitat for Humanity that does a bunch of work on need family's homes. They also are always looking for general help.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Geez. We have three garbage bags worth of toys sitting in our basement waiting to be donated. Probably 2 garbage bags of (childrens) toys too.
Are there any local daycare centers or other children's shelters or some place like that that could use toys?
03/07/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Gary
If we can come up with some good fund-raising ideas, and some good ideas of how to work together... everything else will be easy!
How about an online silent auction where people donate things like vouchers for toys, gift certificates, art, grafts, etc. There could be a minimum amount each could be worth so no one you bids knows that they are going to win a "boobie prize". That would make the donation process a lot more fun for people, as silent auctions can definitely be fun.

I'd be willing to donate gift certificates and art (once I have it).
03/07/2011
Contributor: Joie de Cherresse Joie de Cherresse
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
Do you know if Toys for Tots is all year round? Or just at the holidays?
They collect toys all year long, but only distribute during the holidays.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
I do that every month. The problem with clothing is that places like the Salvation Army are actually over loaded with it and asking for things other than clothing. A lot of it goes to waste. I think our time would be best spent elsewhere. Good idea ... more
Have you tried other places like women's shelters and the Red Cross? I have never, in 17 years of donating clothes and shoes, been turned away. And I mean from several places - Goodwill, church thrifts, Salvation Army, women's shelters, local non-profit orgs etc.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Are there any local daycare centers or other children's shelters or some place like that that could use toys?
Oh, it's going to get donated, we're just waiting to see which summer clothes the kids have outgrown before donating it.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
Quote:
Originally posted by Victoria
We could do a monthly theme that we all agree on, then everybody is welcome to join in? Some months could be volunteerism in our neighborhoods and local areas. Photos would be a way to collectively show our efforts and have a monthly "collage of ... more
If we did something like this, we could also alternate themes that require fund-raising perhaps.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Just because the Salvation Army that you're donating to is overwhelmed with clothing right now doesn't mean that the Salvation Army in say, Norfolk, Virgina is. And there are plenty of other places to donate clothing to besides Salvation Army
I am making a general statment. It was in the news. They asked that people STOP the donation of clothing and focus on other types of donations if possible. Salvation Army was also just ONE example. They all are over loaded with not enough people to sort through it etc. Look it up if you don't believe me. Perhaps we could donate our time instead of clothing.
03/07/2011