Easy Fundraising
Hey there bloggers!! Hope this blog finds you all well and doing GREAT!! It's been just over a month now since I closed up the shop but it seems that I am busier than ever. I have yet to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am sure that you can imagine the "debris" from having closed up two storefronts in just a years time. It's challenging to say the least and I am able to only make baby steps each day but they are at least moving forward. I simply find it amazing that I have way less time now than ever. I am keeping busy and off the streets so I am definitely staying out of trouble.
One of my recent endeavors that I have challenged myself with is fundraising for Operation Write Home (OWH). I have mentioned it here on the blog before but now it has taken an elevated turn. In a nutshell, OWH is an organization that collects, collates, enhances, or whatever is necessary to prepare greeting cards that are then forwarded to our troops overseas. They in turn can use these greeting cards to send home to their loved ones. It is a "honking" endeavor as you might imagine. Check it out at www.operationwritehome.org.
Greeting cards are flowing in by the thousands. Shipping, however, has become one of the biggest challenges and its associated costs. Shipping for the upcoming holiday is estimated at $13,000.00. Now that is a load. It only takes $12.95 to ship one box and I am thinking that all of us can do this one box at a time. I am in turn donating to OWH to make a difference. There is no donation too small. I am hoping that you also will help to make a difference. Here is how:
All tax deductible donations can be forwarded to the address which follows. I will, in turn, make sure that these donations get forwarded to the folks who are spearheading this whole operation. Thank you so much in advance. I can hardly wait to see the thermometer rise!! Forward donations to Doris M. Goulet, 3420 45th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116
There is lots more going on and I promise to blog again soon. I am hoping to update the thermometer often so go ahead and give me a reason!! For those of you wondering, my health continues to improve steadily. I am making strides everyday so I am definitely grateful for that.
I will remain in touch. I MISS YOU ALL!! Hugs - Doris
Excellent! I am so happy you're loving what you're doing AND that your health is getting better all the time!
Thank you SO much for helping OWH reach our heroes with a very personal way for them to stay connected with their families. This is such a great way to serve those who are sacrificing their time, comfort & safety for us. God bless your efforts my friend!
Posted by: Dotti | October 21, 2011 at 07:03 AM