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Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
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.
There could even be a check there to donate anything (even a $1 donation goes a long way when a bunch of people do it). I've ordered things on websites before that have that option when you check out.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Gary
Oh I follow you... like saving the cereal and yogurt tops.
That is so easy too. You are already buying the stuff
03/07/2011
Contributor: Joie de Cherresse Joie de Cherresse
Quote:
Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
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.
Now this is a winning idea! This community should have loads of old batteries to donate!
03/07/2011
Contributor: Gary Gary
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Originally posted by Victoria
Ok...so guys.... let's come up with a rudimentary plan, please?
What about a 'sign up' thread?

Everyone who wants to join in could sign up, and list their availability and all like you suggested earlier.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Y'all are giving some great ideas. Being somewhat new to my area, you are giving me some ideas on where to look. Thanks, keep them coming.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
There could even be a check there to donate anything (even a $1 donation goes a long way when a bunch of people do it). I've ordered things on websites before that have that option when you check out.
Yea, that's exactly what I was thinking. But, I think it has been brought up before and there is probably a good reason why it never happened?
03/07/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by Gary
What about a 'sign up' thread?

Everyone who wants to join in could sign up, and list their availability and all like you suggested earlier.
All of us will have to do our best to bump that thread repeatedly. It might get lost in the shuffle pretty quickly.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Quote:
Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
Yea, that's exactly what I was thinking. But, I think it has been brought up before and there is probably a good reason why it never happened?
I imagine that beyond the programming there could be some IRS issues relating to charitable donations) to deal with as well.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Gary
Or even libraries. I know library funding gets cut every year.
Libraries (at least around here) are more picky than the places I listed. They require books to be in really good shape while the other kinds don't care that much. Then again, that's rural Iowa where people don't *need* things as much as they do in other places. Libraries are definitely a possibility though!
03/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Gary
What about a 'sign up' thread?

Everyone who wants to join in could sign up, and list their availability and all like you suggested earlier.
Ooh, good call.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
I imagine that beyond the programming there could be some IRS issues relating to charitable donations) to deal with as well.
I wish things could just be simpler...lol
03/07/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
All of us will have to do our best to bump that thread repeatedly. It might get lost in the shuffle pretty quickly.
Not if we called it "A-Z donation club" haha could not resist.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Not if we called it "A-Z donation club" haha could not resist.
Ha!
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Kayla
Libraries (at least around here) are more picky than the places I listed. They require books to be in really good shape while the other kinds don't care that much. Then again, that's rural Iowa where people don't *need* things as much as ... more
That's a shame! Ours does not put the donations on the shelves for check out. They sell them for less than a dollar a piece and use the proceeds. So maybe that is why they take more.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Not if we called it "A-Z donation club" haha could not resist.
LMAO
03/07/2011
Contributor: Ajax Ajax
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Originally posted by Gary
A few things to add here...

Ideas for organizations and charities should be our second focus. There are no shortages of worthy causes.

First - who want to join in, help, and participate?
Okay going back a little ways here. I know we wanted to figure out ways to help organizations, but how do you really pick a way to help until you've picked an organization?

It seems to me like you need to know what organization your supporting and what that specific organization needs before you can make an action plan :/
03/07/2011
Contributor: Joie de Cherresse Joie de Cherresse
Quote:
Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Not if we called it "A-Z donation club" haha could not resist.
LMAO!!
03/07/2011
Contributor: danellejohns danellejohns
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
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 ... more
The local thrift store around here stopped taking clothing items (many other places too) due to bedbugs being spread.

Yep I am late and trying to catch up on all the great ideas flowing.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
There could even be a check there to donate anything (even a $1 donation goes a long way when a bunch of people do it). I've ordered things on websites before that have that option when you check out.
We talked about doing that - so when do things that require money, we have a way for people to give to the fundraiser. Now, to make sure we CAN do it
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by danellejohns
The local thrift store around here stopped taking clothing items (many other places too) due to bedbugs being spread.

Yep I am late and trying to catch up on all the great ideas flowing.
Geezo. Well that could be an additional reason lol.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by danellejohns
The local thrift store around here stopped taking clothing items (many other places too) due to bedbugs being spread.

Yep I am late and trying to catch up on all the great ideas flowing.
Yikes! That would be a good reason too.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Ajax Ajax
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
There could even be a check there to donate anything (even a $1 donation goes a long way when a bunch of people do it). I've ordered things on websites before that have that option when you check out.
I know some sites will bump prices like...25 cents (something small) on everything they sell and then that .25 cents is donated from every single item that is sold. and with an increase like that you hardly even notice. Your kind of unconsciously donating :p
03/07/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Sorry guys, got to run. Be back to see where this goes.

Love y'all.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Ajax
I know some sites will bump prices like...25 cents (something small) on everything they sell and then that .25 cents is donated from every single item that is sold. and with an increase like that you hardly even notice. Your kind of unconsciously ... more
Some people might not want to donate though.
03/07/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Sorry guys, got to run. Be back to see where this goes.

Love y'all.
Same here. Gotta make dinner. Sam look for an email from me in the next few days for part 1 redone of my proposal.
03/07/2011
Contributor: danellejohns danellejohns
Quote:
Originally posted by Ajax
I know some sites will bump prices like...25 cents (something small) on everything they sell and then that .25 cents is donated from every single item that is sold. and with an increase like that you hardly even notice. Your kind of unconsciously ... more
I could see that going both ways. I could see some choosing the option and some not choosing it. I also wonder how many/how often EF members actually purchase items and not use points or gift card accumulations. It is an interesting thought if it could be implemented.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
I need to go now too. I've held off getting dinner ready long enough. Take care, everybody.
03/07/2011
Contributor: Ajax Ajax
Quote:
Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
Some people might not want to donate though.
Yes that's true, but sometimes it also gives people that little extra push when they're trying to decide weather or not to buy something. Knowing part of the proceeds are going somewhere good might make ya feel a little less guilty about spoiling yourself :p
03/07/2011
Contributor: danellejohns danellejohns
Wow, I come in late and everyone leaves for the most part. I gotta either keep my typing to myself or learn to schedule better.

For what its worth, I think the canned food drive woudl be the easiest to take on. It would be the honor system but so many food shelves are struggling or closing because of donations.

I really like helping causes that have anyhting to do with women and mens helath. Especially the men because they get overlooked.

Animals are always a popular option in getting people to contribute. Who can't resist those sad little eyes.

I really like the "etsy" idea of selling products. *Stepping down off my soapbox*
03/07/2011
Contributor: danellejohns danellejohns
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Originally posted by Ajax
Yes that's true, but sometimes it also gives people that little extra push when they're trying to decide weather or not to buy something. Knowing part of the proceeds are going somewhere good might make ya feel a little less guilty about ... more
Good point! I never thought of it from that point of view.
03/07/2011