If you were here about a year ago, you know that I tried to collect as many school supplies as I could to donate. I had a few wonderful ladies help me out (ok, so they family members, but they still count, right?). My blog was BRAND new and they were probably the only ones reading, but we pulled together and were able to get LOTS to donate. I can’t begin to tell you what a great feeling this was to do this for kids in need.
This year (ok, this week), I decided to step it up a notch. I am under great time constraints and working hard to make this event one worth checking out. We have some great sponsors already for this event donating items for lucky winners the day of the charity drive…
- Meijer
- The Cincinnati Zoo
- Tutu Classy Couture
- Two Men and a Truck – See this story…
- MJ Designs
- McDonalds
- Discovery Toys
- Cock-n-Bull English Pub
- Avon
- Mary Kay
- Stampin’ It Up
- Bella Donna Couture
- Thrity One
- etc…
I think that with your help, we can all really make a difference!
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READY FOR THE DETAILS?
August 1, 2009, 12pm – 3pm
Come for 30 minutes or the full 3 hours – you decide!
Christ’s Chapel
3819 Turfway Road
Erlanger, KY 41018
Admission will be the donation of school supplies.
Items collected will be donated to the Fox19 / Q102 Backpack Challenge with the ultimate destination of A.C.T. and the Brighton Center.
- Hang out with old friends / meet new ones
- Bring your coupons – get yourself organized with good company
- Swap coupons for those you REALLY want!
- Snacks and bottled water for your enjoyment
- This is a great time to ask questions b/c there will be lots of knowledge in this one room!
- GIVEAWAYS
- Feel free to bring the kids. You may want to pack some toys or something as I unfortunately won’t be able to supply those types of things.
- You don’t even have to coupon to come and have fun. Can’t stay? It’s ok…drop off your donation and fill out your entry form to win. Winners do not need to be present at time of drawing.
If you are coming (ONLY if you are coming) and would like to have your name / website introduced, please fill out this form. I will make a printout. I feel it’s just another way to introduce yourself and your site while making new friends! GO HERE
ALL OF THESE DETAILS ARE READY TO GO – NOW, WE JUST NEED YOU!
Someone needs to take these great gifts home – right?
****RSVP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
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Additional posts of interest:
The story of Patty from Wisconsin
The story of Two Men and a Truck
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You bethcha! Count me in. Going to fill out the form now!
I am disability retired from teaching, but my heart
will always be with helping kids. I have seen posts about donating backpacks, school supplies, etc., but
thought it was more of a “generic” giving, in other words I thought it was more of a reminder to help those in need, not a specific drive. I did see posts about a coupon swap on 8/1, but never realized they were related. Organizing BOTH these together- great idea, I admire your creativity, caring, and HARD work.I had hoped to attend a swap for the first time, and definitely would have with the combo with this super drive event, but my daughter has a drivers test scheduled at 2:00 that day (can’t change, as she just finished college and started a job – needs license!) Anyway, good luck! Hopefully others will make connection between the 2 events, (maybe other bloggers might want to remind readers) and you’ll get TONS of donations.Good luck and hopefully next year? I truly admire you for what you are doing to help others.
Just wanted to ask, are there certain Items they are requesting? Or just all school supplies?
We are taking any donation of any school supplies!