Would you like to put some of your extra items (you know, the ones you purchased at a great price or snagged for free!) toward a great cause?
As part of the Desert Angel Project, Jarvis Construction and Commissioner Kathy Vosburg have a goal of sending 500 boxes to our men and women serving overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq. We are looking for donations of money to pay for shipping (which will cost $6,000!) as well as items to fill the boxes.
Suggested items include:
As part of the Desert Angel Project, Jarvis Construction and Commissioner Kathy Vosburg have a goal of sending 500 boxes to our men and women serving overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq. We are looking for donations of money to pay for shipping (which will cost $6,000!) as well as items to fill the boxes.
Suggested items include:
- Candy (hard candy, Lifesavers, chocolate, etc) and Gum
- Hot chocolate, Coffee, Tea, Flavored Dry Creamer, Tang, Powdered Gatorade and Instant Breakfast Drink Mix
- Breakfast-type Foods (Instant Oatmeal, Pop Tarts, Cereal bars)
- "Pocket" Foods (Granola bars, Sandwich crackers, Rice Krispies Treats, Dried Fruit, Nuts, Beef jerky)
- Personal hygiene products
- Hand sanitizer
- Flannel sheets
- Warm (new) socks
- Playing cards
- Foam sports balls
- Toys (for the children in Iraq and Afghanistan)
- Cards and letters of hope and encouragement
- Chapstick
- Baby Wipes
- Hand warmers
- Blankets
Please submit names of those serving to receive a surprise miracle box.
Donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday (8 am - 5 pm) through January 15 at:
Jarvis Property Restoration (click here for a map)
41800 Executive Drive
Harrison Twp, MI 48045
The packing party will take place on at Jarvis on Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For questions, call Kathy Elliott at 586-873-9239 or email kitkath@sbcglobal.net.
Would you like to spread the word? You can print a flyer here and share the details with friends and co-workers!
MY NOTE: One of the BEST things about being a smart shopper and taking advantage of deals with coupons is that it allows me to be generous in responding to requests like this one! I'm excited to take a look at my stockpile and find some items perfect for the cause! How about YOU?
Donations may be dropped off Monday through Friday (8 am - 5 pm) through January 15 at:
Jarvis Property Restoration (click here for a map)
41800 Executive Drive
Harrison Twp, MI 48045
The packing party will take place on at Jarvis on Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. For questions, call Kathy Elliott at 586-873-9239 or email kitkath@sbcglobal.net.
Would you like to spread the word? You can print a flyer here and share the details with friends and co-workers!
MY NOTE: One of the BEST things about being a smart shopper and taking advantage of deals with coupons is that it allows me to be generous in responding to requests like this one! I'm excited to take a look at my stockpile and find some items perfect for the cause! How about YOU?
Fantastic idea. I think you shoud keep this post at the top until its over. I sent an email out to all my contacts & expspecially my kid's school. It would be a great project for the kids to write a letter or draw a picture!
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Great idea! The email updates that come through are still messed up on the formatting - just in case you weren't aware. The pictures are placed over the text - works fine to come onto the site and view posts though.
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