Do you remember last year's "Couponing for Community" drive? Last year, local websites North Penn Under Ten and Mama Cheaps teamed up to encourage local participation in the national "Couponing for Community” goods drive.
Not only was it really fun to work with another "mom blogger" and not only did it result in yours truly appearing on 6ABC with Amy Buchman, but, as a group, we, the North Penn community, managed to collect over 300 items for Community Housing Services in Lansdale in just one week! 365 items to be exact. That's enough for one local family to receive a brand new household or personal item every day for one year!
This year, we're setting the bar even higher. Our goal this year is 730 items!
So....What is "Couponing for Community" anyway?
C4C is a nationwide effort designed to utilize the power of couponing and social media to make a united impact for those in need. Simply put, the founders of North Penn Under Ten and Mama Cheaps spend quite a bit of time networking and communicating online with thousands of readers and fellow bloggers. We are also highly dedicated to improving the lives of local BucksMont families. By joining forces, we are excited to put the use of social media, our couponing muscles, and our dedication to the community to good use!
Therefore, we are encouraging everyone we know through every avenue we know to help us collect non-perishable food items, toiletries and other household items for Community Housing Services of Lansdale for distribution to the 200+ low-to-moderate income local families and individuals the charity assists each month.
Whether you are a Mama Cheaps reader and plan to donate some of the freebies or deeply discounted items you've scored as a result of her tips, or whether you choose to donate an item that you paid full-price for, the end result is the same: a wonderful gift will be received by a local family in need!
"So, how can I participate? "
First, take a peek at your pantry or a glimpse at your garage. Are there "bonus buy" packs of paper towels or "econo-packs" of canned foods from which you could spare one item? How about all those free samples and travel-sized goodies in your bathroom? Are you really going to use all of those soaps?! ;-) (For more suggestions of needed items, look here.)
Next, beginning this Sunday the 6th and continuing throughout next Saturday, the 12th, stop by the Lansdale Public Library, Harleysville Books, Milestones in Music, the Lansdale branch of the North Penn YMCA, or Jumpin' Jack's Inflatable Playland and Party Center to drop your items in the bin marked "Couponing for Community".
Once the week has ended, North Penn Under Ten and Mama Cheaps representatives will collect, count and deliver the goods to Community Housing Services and update you on our community's total achievement.
If you're looking for a little extra incentive to participate in this very worthwhile collection drive, you'll be happy to know that Jumpin' Jack's has offered to take $1 off admission for any child who brings in an item for C4C between May 6th and 12th!!
We thank you for joining us in this exciting and worthwhile event! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!
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