SchoolReady 2009 – Pick up a bag today to make a difference
Joel B. picking up school bags from Fred Meyers thanks to a grant of $450
SchoolReady 2009 is back and we’re hoping to make an even bigger difference this year. ReallyGive received a grant from Fred Meyer Stores and were able to purchase 35 bags to distribute for community members to fill. All school bag gifts will benefit children at Bailey Gatzert Elementary School in the Central District of Seattle. Request yours today!
Participating is EASY!
- Get a FREE School Bag
Pick up a free school bag at 10763 Burke Ave N. (or we can drop it off to you) and fill it with school supplies for an elementary student (feel free to be creative!). Want to make a bigger impact? Buy a backpack and fill it–we’ll make sure the 35 bags we have get loaded up with good stuff. If you’re outside of the Seattle area, you can also consider making a tax-deductable donation of $20 to help defer the cost of purchasing the school bags and other supplies provided by ReallyGive. - Return the Bag
Drop off bags at 10763 Burke Ave N. or in the Rubbermaid tote on the porch at 146 NE 53rd St., Seattle, WA. 100% of your donated school supplies go to benefit children from low-income families in Seattle. That’s why we call it “ReallyGive”–these are real gifts that benefit kids in need! - Check Back
We will be posting photos and videos from the project when we deliver backpacks in September.
This is the third year we’ve organized this effort and we’re hoping to make an even bigger impact this year. Need inspiration? Check out the photos and video from 2007 and 2008. Bailet Gatzert Elementary School has one of the of the highest percentages of students in Seattle who qualify for free or reduced lunches (92% !), so your gift of pencils, crayons, paper, rulers and other supplies makes a HUGE difference. Just $10 worth of supplies can help ensure a child arrives at ready to learn.
Questions?
To request a bag or ask questions, email Joel@ReallyGive.org.
Kick it Forward 2009 – Gifts for Romania
A special thanks goes to all those who could contribute. A total of 14 soccer balls and six pumps were donated for this gifting project to Romania. The balls were deflated and packed along with the hand pumps into an extra large suitcase. We also had a greeting message translated into Romanian (see copy below) that will accompany the gifts.
The soccer supplies will be delivered by an outstanding group of youth from University Unitarian Church in Seattle, WA. This group of teens will be learning more about the roots of Unitarianism during their mission trip to Romania and will also be performing service projects during their travels.
Dragi Prieteni,
Aceasta minge de fotbal este un dar ca de la atleti la atleti. Este gratuita ca voi, prietenii vostri, familia si colegii de echipa sa se bucure de ea. Va rugam sa-i invitati pe totisa o foloseasca si sa o imparta.
Un program al ReallyGive (Daruieste cu adevarat), care face o diferenta reala
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Dear Friends,
This soccer ball is a gift from athletes to athletes. It is free and for you, your friends, family, and teammates to enjoy. Please invite all to play and to share.
A program of ReallyGive, Small gifts that make a real difference
