Pulling for Charity

As I was leaving the market the other day I saw a man loading a cart with empty bottles and cans for recycling. This got me thinking about the Pulling for Charity programs that some non-profit organizations use to supplement their budgets.

The Ronald McDonald House and Shriners Hospitals collect pop tabs from soda, soup, pet food cans, etc. and use the proceeds from recycling them to pay for equipment and services within their organizations. The pop tabs are 100% aluminum and take up less room than aluminum cans so it is easier for these charities to manage and recycle the tabs.

I originally heard about these programs through the New York State Association of Family and Consumer Science Educators and thought this was a great project to help children learn about the importance of helping others who are less fortunate without collecting money. I used to use it as an extra credit project in my classroom. Many students rose to the occasion and saved thousands of tabs. They continued to collect the tabs and delivered them to me many years after leaving my classroom.

Donating is easy. Remove the pop tabs and save them in a bag, plastic container, box, etc. Find a Ronald McDonald House or Shriners Hospital that is close to you and deliver the tabs when you have collected a large amount. You don't need an appointment! Can't do that yourself? Not convenient for you? Perhaps someone you know works for or volunteers at one of these organizations and would happily deliver the tabs for you.

I have personally experienced the appreciation of the Ronald McDonald House volunteers when receiving this "gift" and know that you will feel fulfilled and proud after you have made a delivery. To learn more about these programs you can visit the Ronald McDonald House and Shriners Hospital websites or click on the links below each picture.

To learn more about the pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House go to http://www.rmhckc.org/poptabs

To learn more about the pop tab program for Shriners Hospital co to http://www.thirstylizards.com/general/cantabprogram.php

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Easter was very quiet and relaxing this year! We had a very enjoyable weekend with family and are now ready to focus on the next holiday - Mother's Day!

It is not too late to order Mother's and Grandmother's necklaces and bracelets from Cruisin' Creations! Simply visit my website www.cruisincreations.etsy.com, click on necklaces and scroll down to Design Your Own Mother's and Grandmother's Necklaces and Bracelets - Or - click on this link: 

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Each necklace and bracelet is designed according to your specifications and the birth months you provide. Genuine Swarovski crystals are used in each piece. 

The necklace is only $20.00, and the bracelet is only $7.00! 

Order soon so that your items can be shipped in time for Mother's Day!

These samples were designed with June, August, and October birthstones.

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Our next show will take place on May 3 at Sand Creek Middle School, 329 Sand Creek Road, Albany, NY. This event runs from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and benefits the American Cancer Society. Please stop by and support this very worthy organization. Mention this blog post and receive 15% off of your purchase at Cruisin' Creations!

Until next time...

Diane