Frugal Ideas for Charitable Giving?I am not the richest person in the world, but certainly not poor. I am wondering what other people might be doing this time of year to lend people less fortunate a helping hand without spending a lot of money (which I don't have at the moment).
Collecting Baby Items for Orphans in Romania?Does anyone know of any companies that would be willing to donate baby/toddler supplies (clothes/shoes/blankets/toys) to an orphanage in Romania? I will be traveling to an orphanage this summer for 2 months to work with 200 babies/toddlers and am looking for some help with gathering supplies. I am going through Greater Europe Mission here in Monument,Colorado.
Charities To Help Someone Whose House Burned Down?I need your help. My freind Dino's house burned down yesterday distroying everything he owned except for the clothes on his back and his two dogs. We are so greatful that nobody was hurt however Dino needs help.
Care Packages for Troops?My husband and a friend recently was deployed to Iraq as civillians attached to military units. My friends and family are wanting to put together simple little care packages for their units and want to try to send one in time for Thanksgiving and one for Christmas. I am wondering if anyone out there has had someone there and had any new creative ideas of things to send over.
Baking for the Troops?This is the first time that I have some free time on my hands, and I thought that I'd make some care packages to send to friends of my son who are in the service. I remember seeing posts in the past about what to send, but cannot find them at this time.
Christmas Help?Does anyone know where to find Christmas help for our grandkids. We don't have funds this year. We don't matter but the kids do.
Operation MoM Golf Tournament?Our organization, Operation MoM, is hosting our 2nd annual golf tournament to raise money for the troops. We are looking for companies or individuals to sponsor a hole, donate items for our goody bags and raffle or pay to play.
Sample Sized Ice Cream Cones for a Fundraiser?
I'm doing a fundraiser for our local hospital on 5/25/06 and I need to purchase some sample sized ice cream cones because I'm giving away banana ice cream cones. Any ideas where I could find some? eBay has none.
Do Commissary Stores Accept Expired Coupons?I once read that commissary stores would accept expired coupons from military families. And that these stores would accept donated expired coupons from the public so the families could select the ones they wanted.
Saying "No" to Charities?I need help to say "No"! It's not that I haven't been thrifty and frugal, I've had to be. It's just the many, many requests for donations and subscriptions to worthy causes.
Fundraising Ideas for Our Rescue Group?I'm a member of our local Rescue Squad and I am looking for some ideas for fundraising for a non-profit organization. We have about 20 members and we are in great need of a "new" truck and tools.
High School Fundraiser Ideas?I am 16 and in high school. Through the high school I, along with 29 other students will be going to Chicago for Model UN. Which is where we go and represent countries and debate on World Issues from that countries point of view.
Fundraiser Ideas for Volunteer Work?Some of you may know that I have spent the past 6 months in Vietnam working in orphanages.
How To Raffle?I need ideas on how to raffle a centerpiece?
Church Fundraiser Ideas?Our church is wanting to build but we are short on money. Does anyone have fundraiser ideas?
Fundraising for a Cadet Corp?What is the best way to fundraise for a Cadet Corp with parents that are not very active in the corp?
Fundraising Ideas?My class is planning a trip to Malawi in June 2008. As sports leaders we will be teaching/helping out in some P.E. classes. But before we go we have to raise the money to get us there. Altogether we need to raise about £10,000.
School Fundraising Discussion?I need to vent about my son's private school parent teacher group and school board. The school burned down about 20 months ago. We are trying to raise funds to rebuild and get out of our temporary building. I spearheaded a contest to win our school 100 "coupon savings books" which when sold will net our school $3500.
Fundraising for a Band Trip?My daughter is a band member for the South Georgia Wildcats. The band will be going on a trip to the Battle of the Bands in Louisiana and need to raise $10000 by June 21, can someone please give me some ideas of raising money.
Which Color Cancer Awareness Ribbon To Wear?My mother is undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkins lymphoma. I would like to wear a cancer awareness ribbon to honor her, but what color? I've seen red, purple, sky blue, and lime green listed as the appropriate color. Does anybody know? Thanks for your help and God Bless.
Donating a Leather Coat for Crafts?I have a brown leather coat with a tear in the back. Who can I give it to for crafts?
Advice For Possible Misuse of Fund Raising Money?I work for an private school which does fund raising. The parents raised over $5000 last year.
Fund Raising Ideas For Pet Organization?I need fund raising ideas for a nonprofit pet organization in my county. Can anyone help me please?
Fund Raising Ideas for Spay/Neuter Services?I am the president of a non profit organization working with animals.
Fundraising Ideas for Sunday School Kids?I teach a Sunday school class for little kids 5-8yrs and I can't think of ideas to raise money fast. We don't have any money and we need to fix our room. Please I need help!
Where Can I Find Building Supplies Donations?Where can I find donations of usable building materials and scrap? I take care of unwanted animals and find them homes and am in need of materials for houses and pens. Any usable scrap lumber, unused landscaping timbers or railroad ties, fencing scraps. Anything will be appreciated!
School Fundraising Ideas?Does anyone have any good fund raising ideas for a high school volleyball team?
Angel Food Ministries In California?I would like to know where in California there is a Angel Food Ministries for people to get food. I have children in Ukiah and Willits California.
Making a Dessert To Be Sold at a Charity Function?I am a member of a motorcycle club that is hosting a charity benefit ride for a little boy with a softball size tumor. I would like to know what type of dessert would be the best to make for a large event?
How Can I Get Fabric Donations?I am in need of free fabric. As part of this years Project Graduation decorating committee, I need to transform the school into a magical place. Project Graduation is an all night party which is hosted by parents of graduating seniors.
Getting Donated Fleece Fabric?Where can I can I get donated fleece fabric to make baby blankets to donate to the hospitals for Christmas? My daughter and I are making these to donate and could possibly make them for the homeless if I can get enough fabric.
Organizing a Charity Dog Walk?I would really like to devote some time to launching a charity dog walk this summer or fall. It would benefit a wonderful organization in my area, which provides no-questions-asked reduced price spay/neuter services. Sometimes they even drop their price to $10 per pet, and they take a deeper loss just to get more pets fixed. Any advice on where to start with something like this (plus prizes, locations, etc.) would be greatly appreciated!
Donating Used Stuffed Animals?I have a lot of stuffed animals my grandchildren do not play with and would like to donate them to some needy children in my area. Anyone know where I can donate these?
Gleaning Clubs in Georgia?I noticed an article about getting free foods. Where can I find Gleaning clubs in Georgia?
Finding Donations for the Troops?I am the new FRG Leader for the Charlie Co. of 1-82 ARB in Ft. Bragg, NC. I was wondering if anyone had any idea about which companies donate to troops going overseas? Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Golf Balls and Tees for Soldiers?I am trying to find places that would donate golf balls and tees to soldiers. Can someone please help me?
Fundraising Ideas for a Relay for Life Team?I am looking for some simple, inexpensive fundraising ideas for our Relay for Life team. Something to raise money before hand and at our tent the night of the relay.
Donating Embroidered Crib Blankets?I embroider crib blankets, and would like to donate them. Does anyone in the Kearny, NJ area know where I can bring them?
How to Set the Price for a Benefit Meal?I am putting together a benefit for my neighbor and his family, who is currently battling Stage 4 cancer. We are stuck at the food price. We are planning on serving Sloppy Joes, hot dogs, potato salad, beans, and some desserts.
Graduation Fundraising Ideas?I am looking for some great fundraising ideas for Project Graduation 2010.
Ideas for Raising Money?I am in a club for school called Interact club. We are going to try to raise $9,000.00 by December for a woman who has level 4 leukemia. Her family is going through a rough time, because her sister is also in the army. So I want to know some good ways to raise money.
Caring for the Homeless?We live in a nice suburban area with a shopping center nearby. A homeless man has set up house under the trees across the road from our house. We know he isn't a threat to us, but what should we do? Do I give him anything? Ignore him? Any suggestions?
Gift Ideas for Operation Christmas Child?I need thrifty ideas for Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for 10-14 year olds. Operation Christmas Child is an outreach by Samaritan's Purse in which shoeboxes are filled with gifts and then shipped to children in need (due to poverty, disaster, or war) around the world.
Coupons for Troops?I would like information regarding, coupons for troops.
Helping the Needy as a Family?I would like to start a tradition with my teenage boys this Christmas to volunteer at a shelter or possibly locate a family in need that we can deliver presents and food to. We live in Hamilton County.
Avoiding Charity Fraud?How do you know when someone is sincere pertaining to asking for donations for different organizations?
Recycling Eyeglasses?I have a couple extra pairs of old glasses that I don't want to throw away. What would you suggest I do with them?
Fundraising Ideas for Girls Softball Team?I need to come up with some fundraisers for my daughter's fastpitch softball team. They are all 17 years old. We already have a car wash. Any great ideas? We need to make alot of money.
Donating Single Shoe Samples?I work for a company that has sample shoes (only one). I'm trying to find an organization that we could donate these to, people with injuries and only have one foot, amputees. Does anyone know of such an organization?
Finding Groups That Send Care Packages to Troops?I was wondering if you can get me some information on any groups that sends things to soldiers overseas. I have 4 guys that are under me and I am finding it out for them.
Where Can I Donate Greeting Cards?I have a large box of assorted greeting cards and would like to donate them. Could you give me an address to send them too?Thanks.Ginny
Finding Sponsor for Child on Cheer Squad?Does anyone know of any companies or organizations that sponsor cheerleaders? My 14 year old made the cheer squad at a public school, but they are charging parents $2250 per year for my kid to cheer for them. Any ideas would help immensely.
Donating Furniture to Charity in Georgia?Does anyone know of a charity that will pick up in Woodstock, Georgia? I have furniture that I would like to give away. Atlanta Furniture and Salvation Army don't service this area.
Ideas for Collecting Sewing Materials for a Non-Profit?I work for a non-profit organization and we are making pillowcase dresses and shorts for our nearly 1,000 orphans in Kampala, Uganda.We are in desperate need of fabric, ribbons, buttons, sewing materials, and so forth. Can you help us?
Making Plarn Crafts to Benefit Library?I work at a library and we have a huge amount of newspaper sleeves. I have started exploring the idea of having some of our teen patrons make plarn balls. Then we could either sell them to someone to benefit the library or....
Coupons for Military Families?I am clipping coupons to send to a military base. Where do I find an address to send them?
Finding Free Sewing and Quilting Supplies?I'm looking for anything that has to do with sewing and quilting. I'm trying to start projects making blankets and bibs for Alzheimer patients. I don't have a lot of money as I'm doing this free for our local elderly. Please help me with ideas for where to find supplies.
I Can't Afford School Clothes?I am a single father with 2 kids, a boy 15 and a girl 14. They will be starting school this next mouth and I do not have the money to buy them school clothes. Do you know of anything I could do. God bless.
Making Toys for Christmas Shoebox Gifts Going Overseas?I am making items for Christmas shoeboxes going overseas. I have made airplanes and a race car using candy rolls, gum, and hard candies. I would like to make other "toys", but can't find any instructions for them. Any help you can give would be appreciated.Thank you.
Fundraising Ideas for High School Trip?What are some ideas for raising money for a high school trip to Egypt?
Looking for Store or Manufacturer's Programs That Provide Elementary School Support?I am making up a list of all of the companies or stores that offer rewards of money to support our elementary schools. I have a few in mind, but am wanting as many as possible to put on the list.
Community Center Fundraising Ideas?Does anyone have any good ideas for fundraisers at a local community center, open to the public?
Ideas for Themed Gift Baskets for School Auction?I need some ideas for themed gift baskets for our school auction. I have a beauty and a gardening basket, but I am looking for some other creative ideas that would auction well. Thank you in advance for your great ideas.
Christmas Help for Low Income Families?I am looking for agencies that help needy families for Christmas.
Locating Charities That Assist Families With Food?Does anyone know of any places that will help people out with food?
Recipes for Feeding People at a Homeless Shelter?I need ideas for cheap meals that are tasty to feed the homeless. I am feeding 35 people, mostly men at a shelter that our church works with presently. I need ideas for cheap entrees and desserts.
Programs to Assist Low Income Families with Home Repairs?How do I find a program that assists with household repairs?
Finding Temporary Financial Assistance and Housing?I am married with 2 boys. My husband just fell off a 30 foot roof working and broke his right foot and left knee. He will be in a wheelchair till January sometime.
Getting Assistance for Food?What can I do to get help on getting some food for my family?
Looking for Christmastime Charity in Missouri?Where can I find help with getting my three sons Christmas gifts. I have gone to every charity to get help and all I got was, they could not help me because I was too late getting there.
Christmas Charities?I need help with Christmas. I have 3 kids and no job and no money. Can anyone please tell me where I can find help? God bless you.
Getting Help With Utility Bills?How do we get help with paying our utility bills? My family and I don't have power in our house. We don't know what to do.
Donating Gifts to Needy Children?Where can I find assistance in locating charities helping needy families? I would like to donate a gift to a child.
Free Educational Materials?I am a new college student at Bay college in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. I am a single mother trying to obtain my LPN. I have no income. Are there any charities or organizations that can help obtaining nursing books for free? Any help is appreciated.
Help Getting a Car for Low Income Families?I am a single mother living in a rural area. I am trying to find a legitimate organization or charity that can help me obtain a car. I would need to know the organization and if possible a contact person or a web link. I truly appreciate any help, if any.
Finding Agencies to Help After a House Fire?Can I get help if me and my baby were living at a house that got burned down with our things in it if our name isn't on the lease?
Donating Old Trophies?I have some old trophies to donate, any ideas where I can donate them?
Finding Home Repair Help for People on Fixed Low Incomes?My mom and dad live on a very strict social security budget. Their floors in their small home are falling down, the pipes are old and run. They can't afford much and I can help work, but not much money to pay out for someone to repair their home. Is there any help available for them?
Donating Used Christmas Cards?A retirement center near our church used to accept used Christmas cards after the holiday was over. They would use the blank inside cover (minus any writing), cut around the design and make gift tags which they would sell. No one at this center is doing it again.
What Agencies Give Laptops to Underprivileged Veterans?I would like to know where to find information (if available) on agencies that give out free laptops to underpriviledged veterans or students. I'm an Iraq Freedom veteran. I'm also currently studying for my RN license.
Donating Fabric to Charity?Does anyone know where I can donate fabric in Los Angeles?
Overseas Coupon Program - Sending Coupons to Troops Families?I read that we can send coupons to our service men and women overseas. I definitely want to do that. I need the address, etc. so I can do that and spread the word to my other friends. I am retired, so I have lots of time on my hands.
Donating Old Cell Phones?Does anyone know of who or what kind of organization may have a use for our old cellphones? I hate to throw them out!
Donating Books to Charity?We have about 200 good books (mostly "pg" love stories) that we wish to give to a charity. Any ideas?
Where Can I Get Free Yarn for Charity Projects?I am trying to keep my seniors busy and in the process address needs of needy communities. We are knitting and crocheting various items and for us to do this we need yarn. If anyone has left over yarn to donate l would be so grateful once again to have it. Thank you in advance.
Determining Fair Market Value for Donations?I am the director of a non profit school for students with autism. We recently received truckloads of furniture and so forth from a local business and I need to write their donation form. Do you have a place on here where I can look up an estimated value of these items?
Getting Food and Utilities Help in Georgia?Where can I get help with food and utilities in my area, Alpharetta, GA?
Finding a Free Used Refrigerator?How do I get help with a refrigerator asap? My boyfriend got hit by a car and now having a lot of medical issues and had to have surgery. He will be out at least a year. I can't afford to rent one now. Thanks and God bless all.
Free Yarn and Other Craft Supplies for a Nursing Home?A friend and I volunteer at our local nursing home and we need yarn, embroidery floss, hoops, plastic canvas, and needles. So, if anyone has extra and would like to donate or has suggestions for where we can procure donations, please help.
Organizations to Help Low Income Students Get Free Laptops?I am unemployed college leaver from UK currently in Kenya. I am in desperate need of a free working laptop. My financial aide is not adequate to provide me with money to buy. I am kindly writing to ask if there is anybody or organisation that can offer me one for free.
Raising Money for a Mission Trip?I need to raise money for a mission's trip. I have no idea how to start. I love doing arts and crafts and sewing. I need some ideas on how to raise the money I need for the trip.
Where Can I Get Help to Pay My Electric Bill?I have had to use utility money to buy food for my family. My electric service will be shut off by Friday, May 13th if I don't pay it. I need emergency help.
Slogan for Coke Rewards School Program?I need a catchy slogan to get elementary school kids to bring in and recycle Coke bottle tops for rewards.
Finding Help After House Fire?My house burnt down to the ground. Luckily it was daytime and nobody was home, but we lost it all. The local Red Cross gave us $500, but with paying for a hotel, toiletries, and few items of clothing on day 2 it is gone. Please we need advice where we can get help.
Getting Yarn Donations for Charity Projects?We are looking for donations of yarn and assorted size crochet hooks to make 100 throws for children. Where can we get supplies donations?
Agencies That Help Disabled People Get a Car?I am a disabled 55 woman who needs a car after I lost mine in an accident. Does anyone know of any sites that could help?
Organizations That Assist Low Income Families Get Free Furniture?I am in need of a new bed, some furniture, and most of all a car. My husband is on SSD and I am going through a lot with my health and am not able to work at this time.
Coupons for Troops?I would like the address for coupons for troops. Thank you.
Address for Expired Coupons for Military Families?Can someone give me the address to send expired coupons to the military families? I have moved and lost my contact. Many thanks.
Determining the Value of a Craft Materials Donated to Charity?What is the value of yarn to be donated to a charity? I have a large box filled with yarn for donation, as well as, patterns, knitting needles, and latch and crochet hooks.
Planning a Fundraising Dinner?What is the best "meal" to serve at a fundraiser dinner held in the high school cafeteria? We need something that is good and filling, easy to prepare and serve, yet something people would come out to eat. Should it be all-you-can-eat or one-time plate?
Planning a Profitable Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser?I know Krusteaz Pancake Mix offers a partial refund of the cost of the mix after a pancake breakfast fundraiser. Does anyone know of any other companies that do this?
