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Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Joie de Cherresse
They collect toys all year long, but only distribute during the holidays.
Ok cool! There's another idea.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
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 ... more
Cool idea!
03/07/2011
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
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Originally posted by Gary
If we did something like this, we could also alternate themes that require fund-raising perhaps.
Yup - exactly ... every month could BE different, and work differently... so we never get burnt out and we can always go back and do something again if we all liked it and wanted to return to it
03/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
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 ... more
That would be a great idea too. I'm just saying that I've never been turned away when donating clothing.

Perhaps you could get us a list of the other things that these places are looking for that isn't clothing?
03/07/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Kayla
Most communities have local women's shelters. Is there a way we could do something to benefit them?
We could definitely do something. Think about what we could do, how we can work together to do it, and then how we can raise money to help. Keep in mind, in order for these ideas to really work long term, we have to go beyond our community donations.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Ajax Ajax
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
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 ... more
I love Habitat for humanity and they seem to be just about everywhere now which is nice.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Victoria
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, ... more
No no, I was not turned away. Like I said, I do it every month and have for quite a few years. But a lot of it is getting wasted right now because there is not enough man power (or money to ship things) for the amount of clothing donations. Does that make sense? I heard it was an issue for Purple Heart and the Salvation Army.

We just consume way too much . The same article quoted that the average American gets 11 new pieces of clothing a month, while in some third world countries they don't get one per year.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
On the tangent of the women's shelters, maybe if we can't raise all that much money, we could put out a call for items that the shelter might need? Canned goods, clothing, children's toys, etc?

It would require mailing these things to one central location probably, and then being distributed to the community member making the donation, but it could be a possibility.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
Maybe we need to map out a few scenarios and look at how things would work for each:

1. Volunteer with time and effort

2. Collect goods of some kind and donate them

3. Raise money for an organization

These are 3 different types of actions this club wants to engage in, right?

So let's map put how we can collectively do these types of things.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Ajax
I love Habitat for humanity and they seem to be just about everywhere now which is nice.
Yes, and they do a bunch of good for those in need.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Jul!a
That would be a great idea too. I'm just saying that I've never been turned away when donating clothing.

Perhaps you could get us a list of the other things that these places are looking for that isn't clothing?
Me either. I just know it is an issue. Sure thing. I actually am friends with someone who runs a consignment shop in our area and has ties with a lot of donation centers. Anything that does not get sold in 90 days gets donated.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Jul!a
That would be a great idea too. I'm just saying that I've never been turned away when donating clothing.

Perhaps you could get us a list of the other things that these places are looking for that isn't clothing?
ooops double post.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Victoria
Yup - exactly ... every month could BE different, and work differently... so we never get burnt out and we can always go back and do something again if we all liked it and wanted to return to it
I think that is a good idea. Plus, there are always new causes and issues.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Jul!a
On the tangent of the women's shelters, maybe if we can't raise all that much money, we could put out a call for items that the shelter might need? Canned goods, clothing, children's toys, etc?

It would require mailing these ... more
I would love to expand this to shelters in general.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Ajax Ajax
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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 know some of our local high schools and community centers have "walk in closets". Rooms full of donated clothes and shoes and jewelry and personal care items that the students and kids can come and get if they need them free of charge.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Also, a lot of people have a lot of books hanging around. From what I've read, books like those can be donated to local hospitals, shelters, or I think they even take them in prisons as well.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
I would love to expand this to shelters in general.
It was just a tangent since I had seen women's shelters specifically mentioned. I see absolutely no reason why it should be limited to that.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Gary
We could definitely do something. Think about what we could do, how we can work together to do it, and then how we can raise money to help. Keep in mind, in order for these ideas to really work long term, we have to go beyond our community donations.
It's true. I'm wondering about maybe something having to do with batteries. A lot of shelters need batteries for small items and such, and EF sells batteries as well. Along with that, most of us have old cell phones sitting around, and they can actually use those for abuse victims since old cells, no matter their phone service, can still dial 911.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Kayla
Also, a lot of people have a lot of books hanging around. From what I've read, books like those can be donated to local hospitals, shelters, or I think they even take them in prisons as well.
I just saw a poster today that was asking for books for veteran's centers.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Kayla
Also, a lot of people have a lot of books hanging around. From what I've read, books like those can be donated to local hospitals, shelters, or I think they even take them in prisons as well.
Books! Yes, great idea. MY library back home took donations too. They would then have a sale and the proceeds would go to local causes.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Jul!a
It was just a tangent since I had seen women's shelters specifically mentioned. I see absolutely no reason why it should be limited to that.
Yup, and that's why I wanted to expand the tangent.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Kayla
It's true. I'm wondering about maybe something having to do with batteries. A lot of shelters need batteries for small items and such, and EF sells batteries as well. Along with that, most of us have old cell phones sitting around, and they ... more
I know I have an old cell phone or two laying around. I wouldn't mind parting with those either.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
I just saw a poster today that was asking for books for veteran's centers.
We have "Books behind bars" here.. for prisoners. Philly is rife with volunteerism and donation opportunities.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Joie de Cherresse Joie de Cherresse
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Originally posted by Kayla
Also, a lot of people have a lot of books hanging around. From what I've read, books like those can be donated to local hospitals, shelters, or I think they even take them in prisons as well.
Another good idea! I have a bunch of books I could probably get rid of!
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Kayla
It's true. I'm wondering about maybe something having to do with batteries. A lot of shelters need batteries for small items and such, and EF sells batteries as well. Along with that, most of us have old cell phones sitting around, and they ... more
Mabe we could have something at the check out to donate batteries? Or is that a programming nightmare?

Ihave like 4 or 5 old cells sitting around too.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Kayla
Also, a lot of people have a lot of books hanging around. From what I've read, books like those can be donated to local hospitals, shelters, or I think they even take them in prisons as well.
Or even libraries. I know library funding gets cut every year.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
Ok...so guys.... let's come up with a rudimentary plan, please?
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Victoria
We have "Books behind bars" here.. for prisoners. Philly is rife with volunteerism and donation opportunities.
I would also love to donate to local things like museums, parks, zoos art centers etc.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
Quote:
Originally posted by Kayla
It's true. I'm wondering about maybe something having to do with batteries. A lot of shelters need batteries for small items and such, and EF sells batteries as well. Along with that, most of us have old cell phones sitting around, and they ... more
Oh I follow you... like saving the cereal and yogurt tops.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Victoria
Ok...so guys.... let's come up with a rudimentary plan, please?
Well, mayhaps we can start with a small group that focuses on each of the different actions and go from there?
03/07/2011