I want to tell the Frederick community that I have been impressed with the enthusiasm that I have seen. I posted my first message on Frederick Freecycle one week ago, and expected maybe a response or two. Three tops, but have had about 15 people in the week express a desire to contribute! I have about 30 pair of shoes now, and have only picked up from 4 homes! Thank you to those families who have donated!! I am very grateful for your generosity and selflessness!
I thought it would be a great idea to set up some contribution boxes in some public places. As of now, I have contacted the Giant grocery store on Kingsfisher Blvd. They accepted, and as soon as I can find a big box, I will be setting it up to recieve gently used childrens shoes. I will update with any additional locations that will accept donations for the kids!
I was contacted on monday by a reporter for the newspaper who wanted to do a story about the collection effort! Megan had recieved a story suggestion from a person who had seen my freecycle ad, and contacted me for more information and to set up an interview. Honestly, I typically would decline any opportunity to have the spotlight on me, but was excited because of the awareness that it will generate. I interviewed with Megan yesterday, and although I am pretty petrified at the idea of being in the newspaper, it is such a great opportunity! So, everybody, read the Frederick News post on Saturday!
2 years ago
Hi Lorie,
ReplyDeleteI just read the Slice of Life article. This is a great endeavor and I congratulate you for it. I am the president of Kids Are Heroes (www.kidsareheroes.org), a local non-profit here in Frederick and this sounds like a good thing to post as an "idea" for children to get involved with as it develops. I also know someone who sends care pkgs regularly to the troops from here so she might also provide some insight. I hope to be able to chat further about it. Are you on Twitter? FYI my email is gabe(at)kidsareheroes(dot)org.
Lorie,
ReplyDeleteCan you post a link to the article or the article itself? I would love to read it. You seriously rock. Good for you!
I'd like to read it too!!!!!!!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteGabe, Thanks, i think it would be a lovely idea for children to get involved! I will send you an email. Also, yes I am on twitter. If you search under toastytootsies, it should pop up. I will also include that info in the email.
ReplyDeleteKerstin and Amy, I will post the link.
:)