[Community-service] lose change jar.

[Darian Smith]

Hi All,
 The change jar idea is certainly a very good one used in the Federation from time to time.
  Chapters keep a jar of some sort to collect change a at chapter meetings for the sake of fundraising and I’ve even heard of members keeping  one to  contribute to our movement. 
 remember we are a non-profit and the  work that we do can’t be done without  contributions from  the general public and an our members.
 Remember that we offer free canes and slates and financial assistance to folks who want to get to national convention for the first time, and these things wouldn’t happen without what we have to contribute.
 Also, similar programs happen in our states and it’s important to find a way to contribute via those avenues.
   Darian  and 
> On Nov 9, 2014, at 2:23 PM, Denise Shaible via Community-service <community-service at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Chris,
> 
> I live in California and I'm wondering if you have any information on how to
> contact someone to speak about the Bell Ringing program.  I think it would
> be so cool but, I wonder if the Salvation Army would think it's dangerous
> for a blind person to be out in the community since some of the locations
> aren't in the best neighborhoods.  I don't think we'd be in any more or less
> danger than a sighted person but, you know how sighted persons think
> sometimes.  I've donated to the kettle before but, never thought of actually
> doing it until I read your e-mail to Jordan and got the bug.  I love the
> Salvation Army and donate my old clothes to them whenever I have a big pile.
> I also like the idea of a change jar.  Maybe I'll start one here in my home.
> Thanks for the ideas of how to help that are simple but, help a lot.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Denise
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Community-service [mailto:community-service-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Chris Parsons via Community-service
> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 12:36 PM
> To: Community Service Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Community-service] lose change jar.
> 
> Jordan,
> 
> First, I don't recall seeing you post to the list before, so welcome. I'm
> Chris Parsons, the vice president of the Community Service Division.
> 
> I've always liked the idea of the loose change jar as a way to gather some
> money to donate to a local charity. You also mentioned that you have thought
> about being a Salvation Army bell ringer during the holidays. I would
> encourage you to pursue that as a way to get out in the community and
> volunteer if it's something you really want to do. I did some quick
> research, and here's some information about how to get involved with the
> bell ringers.
> 
> Getting involved: http://www.ringbells.org/
> 
> Some frequently asked questions: 
> http://salvationarmynorth.org/volunteer/bell-ringer-faq/
> 
> I hope you find this helpful, and if you do end up volunteering, please let
> us know about your experience.
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jordan Mirander via Community-service
> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 1:12 PM
> To: community-service at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Community-service] lose change jar.
> 
> --
> JORDAN XAVIER MIRANDER
> I liked the idea of having a lose change jar in our house, and putting coins
> in there.  I have started something like this myself.  I have about 0.34
> cents worth of pennies and nickles, which I am planning to give to the
> Salvation Army on Thanksgiving weekend when I go shopping on black friday.
> You know how they always have the red kettle bell ringers.  Oh, and I have
> even  wanted to become 1 of those people.
> 
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