Monthly Archives: November 2010
Monthly Archives: November 2010
I received a letter in the mail from my grandparents the other day, Ruby and Kenny Bryant, that just embodied the spirit of this fundraising campaign. They are in their mid-90s, and don’t have much give, but they believed in the vision for helping empower students/schools/communities and reverse the culture of wasting that we see in so many of these places. They wrote that they wanted to give as much as they could, and so they challenged their Sunday school class to match their own contribution of $20,. . . . and so sure enough, the other folks in their class scrounged up the other $20 in change, etc… and I end up getting a check for $40 that I know people sacrificed something for. . . because they believed in the power that we all have to change the world. Do I still need several thousand dollars . . . sure (actually 3K). . . . and please. . . by all means give 
– but, an inspired gift really does lift the heart, and I am thankful!!
A few reminders:
We only have 2 days left before we have to set our order. If you want to help schools go green, empower students, and help the underprivileged in our communities – all at NO COST to the schools OR the students.
There are two ways of donating:
1. A major credit card through our secure contract with PayPal – http://www.greenlockers.org/about/contact-us/ - and then click on the orange “donate now” button.
2. Send a check made out to “greenLockers” to
greenLockers
630 East University Drive
Granger, IN 46530
Remember: 1-time donation lasts for 10 years!
Here are some benchmarks that would be fun to shoot for:
$120 = adopting an elementary school for 10 years = affecting ~2,000 students
$280 = adopting a middle school for 10 years = affecting ~4,000 students
$520 = adopting a high school for 10 years = affecting ~7,000 students
$920 = adopting a full track through a school system = affecting ~13,000 students
**If you want to get involved in some other way then please go here – http://www.greenlockers.org/get-involved-donations/
**If you want to view and pass along the brand new video from the first email to someone else here it is – http://www.greenlockers.org/how-it-works/
Verandah Shoe Shop has jumped into our fundraising efforts by donating $1 from every sale to greenLockers. This offer only lasts until December 1st – so hurry up and go over there and buy some shoes!!!!
Verandah Shoe Shop | 1245 East University Drive | City Plaza | Granger | IN | 46530
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Below is a part of their email that they sent out to their constituents – fantastic!!!
Greetings!
Even small efforts make huge impacts!
At the end of each school year, students throw away all of their school supplies from their lockers…in the trash!! greenLockers has come up with a way to collect all of these “leftovers” and recycle it so that other individuals can reuse these supplies rather than being so wasteful.
Buy yourself a new pair of boots or shoes at Verandah Shoe Shop before December 1st and we will donate $1 from each purchase to this amazing non-profit organization. Not only is greenLockers aiding on the local level, but also nationally and internationally. Ask your kids if they’ve heard about it at their schools.
Thanks in advance for any and all support for your local community!
Remember we have less than 2 weeks to raise at least $8,000 – can you help us get there? All of the money goes directly to helping students in our community!
So, I’ve been on a three year long search for the perfect container for the greenLockers program. Earlier this summer I was inspired by my son’s laundry hamper (I know. . . a bit strange, but stay with me), which I thought might be a template for the containers that we need.
Remember, there were many attributes that these containers needed to have:
1. Lite - so they could be shipped easily across the country, and could be carried by students of all ages
2. Big enough – so that they could hold a lot of materials
3. Very strong – so that they could take the rough nature of students in schools handling them, as well as the countless sharp objects, heavy books, etc… that are going to be tossed into them, and than dragged down to the sorting area.
4. Noticeable – they need to be able to catch students attention, and yet NOT LOOK LIKE A TRASHCAN or even a regular recycling container.
5. Collapseable – so that they can be easily stored in smaller spaces, as well as to help with shipping
6. Capable of having printed logos on it – not only for greenLockers but for a corporate sponsor
7. Last but not least. . . Cheap - this is a big one for obviously reasons – we wanted it to be below $10 a piece.
Getting all of these was a tremendous feat, which is why we are so excited to show you.
This container is lime green, made out of 600D outdoor canvas, weighs around 2lbs, can hold over 80 lbs, should last 8-10 years, capable of 2 full color logos printed right into the canvas itself, can flatten to only 3 inches tall. . . . . oh, and all that for around $8 (our maufacturer has really helped us out on this!!!)
** now we are just trying to raise AT LEAST $8,000 so that we can order them for this next year. Orders are due on Decemeber 1st – 3 weeks!!! We are also loooking for corporate sponsors for the logo on the other side – click DONATE NOW if interested! All donations are tax-deductible!