For a $1 donation, Friendly’s provides restaurant guests with five Valentine’s Day cards, redeemable for free Friendly’s Kids Cones. The campaign runs January 2 through February 13, 2012.
Funds raised will support Easter Seals Camp Friendly’s programs essential to building a sense of independence and accomplishment for thousands of children annually. Easter Seals Camp Friendly’s provides an opportunity for kids with disabilities to be included in regular camp activities like, boating and canoeing, swimming, archery, ropes courses, horseback riding, hiking, basketball and fishing.
Imagine if this was your child. Kyle Crawford is a four year old little boy who is in urgent need of a bone marrow transplant. If you want to know more about him you can visit http://kyleneedsyou.org but right now I want to give you the pertinent information:
Kyle is a half-Chinese, half-Caucasian 4-year-old with aplastic anemia – a condition where the body does not produce enough new blood cells and is fatal within six months without a bone marrow transplant. Of the 9 million registered bone marrow donors, a match hasn’t been found for Kyle yet. We are searching for part-Asian, part-Caucasian donors to increase the likelihood of a match. Getting tested to be a bone marrow donor is as simple as swabbing your cheek.
A match for Kyle is out there somewhere. If you think you might be a potential match or know someone who might be, please help. You can spread the word via the Twitter and Facebook buttons on this post or share however you’d like. Let’s find Kyle a donor.
You can “Like” and follow Kyle’s cause through Facebook and Twitter. I’ll be praying to see a message come through that a match has been found.
This Christmas the team’s coming together for Diomi and her son Nallee, who are going into the cold Milwaukee winter with very little food, clothes, and other necessities. Diomi has been through so much, including the loss of her father, the loss of her job, and clinical depression. But even through the pain you can see all the love she has for Nallee, who has one of the most beautiful personalities you’ll find. :)
We want to make this month special for them! We’re working with their pastor to help get things they really need, including school uniforms for Nallee, interview clothes for Diomi as she looks for a job, and food to help them through the winter months.
If you can find it in your hearts to give one extra gift this year, whether it be money or a helpful item they can use, please send it in – our goal is to reach $3,000 worth of necessities.
Want to join us in helping Diomi and Nallee? Here are 3 ways:
Give $1.00 - This money will be put towards basic necessities and care. Maybe even a Christmas present or two (They’re currently spending it alone, w/out anything at all).
Give a gift card - Gift cards are extremely helpful, especially to places that are national.
Donate personal products -These two need anything you can thing of in the personal product department: bathroom/kitchen/bedroom stuff, etc.
Love Drop is at it again! They just came back from the Indianapolis area where they dropped $2,500 worth of baby gifts on newborn triplets (they’re so cute!!), and THIS month they’re trying to round up the love for another mother who needs our help — this time fighting against cancer for the 3rd time in 10 years.
Any of us in the same situation would probably use any extra money toward medical bills, so that’s why this month we want to instead focus on giving Marci and family the gift of quality time together. Let’s send them somewhere amazing and help them form memories that will last forever! We’re looking for creative ideas this month… financial gifts too, but also anything that will help them escape together for a while.
Want to help Marci and her family from Fort Collins, Colorado out? Here are 3 ways:
Give $1.00 - This money will help us give her some great quality time!
Give a gift card - Gift cards are extremely helpful, especially to places that are national.
Donate TRAVEL stuff - Airline miles, timeshare options, destination packages, etc. – whatever you have access to!
The fourth annual Tales for the Pet Lover’s Heart campaign supports animal welfare organizations nationwide and has a great sweepstakes component from the Kroger family of stores. From now through November 2, for each pet tale shared online, Purina and Kroger will make a $1 donation, up to $25,000, to animal welfare organizations nationwide.
Your can complete an online sweepstakes entry form at www.TalesForThePetLoversHeart.com for the chance to win a year’s worth of groceries from your local Kroger affiliate, a year’s supply of Purina pet food, plus a $50,000 donation will be made in the winner’s honor to a participating animal welfare organization.
Did you know that 6 is the average distance that many women and children in developing countries must walk in order to obtain drinking water for their families. Often the water is heavily contaminated but no other option exists for over 800 million people who do not have access to safe drinking water. Every day more than 4,000 children die from diseases caused by drinking unsafe water – more than die from HIV/AIDS and malaria combined.
Last year, Pantene pledged to donate one year’s clean water to four women and their families for every employee that participated in a 6K walk, resulting in clean water for 1,300 women and their families. This year, they want to increase that number and have added Olay and Venus to the team.
More than 3,000 P&G employees in over 10 cities around the globe (the cities include Cincinnati, Boston, NYC, Iowa City, Panama, Geneva, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Bangkok, Manila and Singapore)will participate in the Global Carry Each Other 6K Walk for Water in an effort to raise awareness of the global water crisis and provide clean drinking water to save the lives of women and their families. For each employee that participates, the brands will donate one year’s worth of clean drinking water to a woman and her family in the developing world through the P&G Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program(CSDW).
Now you can feel good about supporting these brands by purchasing their products. It’s always nice to know that companies do their part to give back.
Hey guys! The Love Drop team is at it again! They just came back from the Boston area where they dropped $5,000 worth of appliances and gifts to a woman who recently got hit by a car and is recovering in a wheelchair, and THIS month they’re trying to round up the love for precious newborn triplets!
We want to help Jeff and Becca (the parents) prepare to bring them home from the hospital, as all three were born very underweight and are currently in the Neonatal ICU (they’re doing great though! And will be coming home soon). With four children already, adding a surprise batch of triplets is going to put considerable financial strain on the family, and that’s where we come in!
Let’s help give them everything they need to welcome the triplets home, including diapers, food, furniture, gift cards – any cool baby stuff you can think of. We’re shooting for at least $3,000 in cash, plus gifts.
Want to help? Here are three ways you can participate:
Give $1.00 – This money will help go to their family, and every dollar counts!
Give a gift card – Gift cards are extremely helpful. Places like Target, Wal-mart, restaurants, etc would be incredible. out.
Donate baby stuff! – Specifically diapers, formula and clothes. Gift cards here are awesome too. (Or maybe you have contacts in the baby world?)
You can reach the Love Drop team here anytime with questions: team (at) love drop (dot) us., or by checking them out at LoveDrop.us. Thanks everyone! We’ll let you know how it goes!
Little Giraffe’s campaign to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During the month of October, Little Giraffe will be donating 10% of all proceeds from their popular pink Luxe blankets and throws to Breast Cancer research. Giving back never felt so cozy and comforting!
Celebrity fans of Little Giraffe’s soft & luxurious products include Victoria Beckham, Rachel Zoe, Christina Applegate, Katie Holmes, Angelina Jolie, Kelly Preston, and Miranda Kerr.
For more information about Little Giraffe’s campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, please visit: [Little Giraffe BCAM].
Starting today, you can receive a free copy of All You’s Smart Shopping Guide when you make a donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. You can donate any amount you feel comfortable giving but to receive the freebie, a $15 donation is required. The special issue is filled with great products and must buys for the upcoming season. It hits newsstands at Walmart stores nationwide on 9/16.
Forward your confirmation email to ALL YOU at aypromo@allyou.com Please include full contact information: full name, address, city, state, zip and phone number
So many people are effected by breast cancer. The statistics are staggering. Your donation can help in the effort to find a cure.
Do you just toss your expired coupons? Next time, think twice! Those coupons can help military families overseas. You may have heard of some groups that collect expired coupons, repackage them and send them out. Coupons to Troops organizes a more personal exchange that is beneficial to both the sender and the recipient. While military families overseas are able to use coupons up to 6 months past the expiration date, the sooner they get them, the more time they’ll have to use them. Cutting out the middle man shaves a lot of time off of the transaction. Coupons to Troops will match you with a family that you’ll have one-on-one contact with so you’ll feel more of a connection.
To request a family, send an email to admin@couponstotroops.com. There is no additional cost to send your coupons overseas. It will cost the same as it would if you were mailing them across town. Consider donating your expired coupons with Coupons to Troops! ”Like” Coupons to Troops for the latest info!
This month’s love drop is for Lucy. Lucy needs a bone marrow transplant. Luckily, her sister Tracy is a perfect match. Love Drop is stepping in to help provide 6 months of insurance payments for Lucy, a total of $3,000. Anyone who donates $25 or more will receive a special Lucy bracelet from the family. [...]
The Love Drop team is at it again! Last month they gave over $5,000 worth of cash and goods to their recipient, the Aubin family, who was struggling financially after the passing of their dad, and this month they’re ready to do it again and help out another person :) They’ve given out over $45,000 in the [...]
The Company Store which is celebrating their 100th anniversary just announces the three winners of their Kids’ Design Contest. The design contest was a part of their Buy One, Give One Comforter Donation Program. Participants entries were voted on by Facebook fans and the winning entries are pictured above. Each design will be transformed into [...]
More than 200,000 children are born each year with a severe cleft condition that can leave them unable to eat, speak or smile. In many cases, parents are unable to afford the expensive surgeries needed to give them a normal life. Since 1982, Operation Smile has been providing free surgeries to those in need around [...]
Hey guys! The Love Drop team is at it again! Last month they gave over $9,200 worth of cash, goods and services to their recipient, the Stalnaker family, who had been going through a financially hard time due to the effects of the BP oil spill on the Louisiana economy. The family was in need [...]
The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is today, Saturday, May 14, 2011. Leave a bag of non-perishable foods by your mailbox for your Postal Worker to pick up and take to a local food bank! Update: One of our readers, Jami, let us know this: Just called my local Post Office because my donation didn’t make it [...]
Since, April 25 and through Sunday, May 8, 2011, CVS/pharmacy will donate $1 to March of Dimes for every new “Like” gained on CVS/pharmacy’s Facebook brand page, at www.Facebook.com/CVS, with a minimum guarantee of $25,000 and up to a maximum of $35,000. CVS/pharmacy proudly supports March of Dimes, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of [...]
Throughout the month of May, Jockey will be inviting customers to add $1 or $5 to their in-store or online purchase to support Jockey Being Family to help bring comfort to families touched by adoption. Customers who donate will receive a coupon for 15% off their next purchase. You can also purchase a bear (pictured [...]
Hey guys! The Love Drop team is at it again! Last month they gave over $6,000 worth of cash and goods to their recipient, the Kahlen family, who had been going through a financially hard time due to the economy (and whose daughter is currently battling Tuberous Sclerosis). They focused on their love of spending [...]
The Birmingham News/Carol Robinson Kristin from Couponing to Disney has organized a way to donate to those in need who have suffered from loss due to the tornadoes that have devastated the South recently. We know our readers have a knack for stockpiling free or cheap items and this is your chance to use those [...]
Breast cancer is something that runs in both sides of my family. It ultimately took my grandmother’s life. When we can, we support every effort to eliminate Breast Cancer. We were walking for Susan G. Komen one year and all got a kick because my father had never heard of, “Save the Ta Tas.” The [...]
Hey guys! The Love Drop team is at it again! Last month they gave over $5,000 worth of cash and goods to their recipient, Katie, who had been battling a couple of brain tumors over the years, and it culminated with a surprise gift of 15+ friends showing up at her house to celebrate with [...]
From now until the 8th of April, Swagbucks can be donated to help aid in the relief efforts in Japan in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit them a couple of weeks ago. This is a great way to help out without spending money out of your own pocket. I know [...]
Rite Aid has a new feature on their Facebook page- a “Have a Heart” tab. They will donate $1 to the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement for every new Facebook “like” through the page. Help them reach their goal of $25,000 to support heart health across the nation by clicking on the “Have [...]
Visit WordLock’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/wordlock) to “like” their page and donate $0.10 to the American Heart Association. You will also be able to vote on your favorite “Word of Love” and share your own story about the power of love.
Angela from Mommy PR’s mother is doing a marathon and charity fundraiser for the LLS ( The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Team In Training ) She’s having a bit of trouble reaching her goal this year and needs your help! You can visit her fundraising page here. Even if you can’t donate, could you please [...]
From March 21 through April 4, Kidorable is partnering with the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Get a free Kidorable umbrella when they make a minimum $20 purchase at Kidorable. Kidorable will donate 10% of your purchase to the Children’s Cancer Research Fund, bringing kids health, hope and happiness by revolutionizing the way childhood cancer is [...]
Perkins Restaurant is having a FREE pancake day tomorrow, Monday, March 21st! This is in support of Give Kids the World Village! They would love a donation in return. You will receive a free short stack of pancakes. Call ahead to see if your local restaurant is participating. (Thanks, Savvy Spending!)
Last month the Love Drop Team raised over $13,000 (and 3 iPads!) to help two little boys with autism receive a service dog. They were beyond touched, and it was accomplished in only 1 month – that’s it. Everyone came together and gave a few bucks each to impact one family’s life. If you were [...]
Last month the Love Drop Team raised over $2,500 and boxes after boxes of goods and items to help Jill and her family get through a hard time in their lives (homelessness & financial worries). We did this in 1 month. All 400+ people came together and gave a few bucks each to impact one family’s [...]
You are probably familiar with the show Extreme Home Makeover. It really is extreme and they do amazing things for people ow really need and deserve them. Love Drop is similar in that they want to help make a difference in the lives of people in need and we can help. I am so excited [...]
Chi-Town Cheapskate let us know, “To celebrate National Blood Donor Month, Dunkin’ Donuts has teamed up with the Red Cross to offer you a specail thanks for donating! Blood donors will receive a coupon for a free pound of coffee: your choice of ground or whole bean and any flavor. Through January 31, Dunkins Donuts [...]
Good Deal Mama let us know about ShareaCard- a non profit organization that ministers to those who are seriously ill through cards of encouragement and cheer! Kathy Yordy runs shareacard.org and works so hard at bringing a little brightness into people’s day. She received over 7,000 cards at Christmas time and boxed and sent them out to people [...]
One of my favorite meals growing up was Hamburger Helper Lasagna. The Hubs isn’t a fan so I don’t make it much but when I do, I always have to have it with a slice of bread and butter. Yum! Guess what I’m making for dinner tonight?? Huger is a national issue. Hamburger Help has [...]
It’s the time of year for giving and while we may all get wrapped up in buying our children, friends and family gifts for the holidays, it’s important to remember to give to charities etc. An easy and free way to do so is by signing up for Click to Give. Click to help charities [...]
Nine issue subscription to one of Cricket’s high quality magazines for kids Give your child a monthly treat of literature, history, art, and fun $22 Value: $44.50 Discount: 51% You Save: $23 Children love surprises, and they love discovering new things. So why not combine the two? With a Cricket magazine subscription, you can give [...]
P.S. Aeropostale has announced their Warm Kid program. Donate a gently used winter coat to any P.S. Aeropostale store and they will match your donation with another coat. Collection dates are October 11th-31st. As a Thank You they will give you 25% off your in-store purchase. (Thanks, Stacy!)
Today at 9am PST the official #beatcancer race for a new record begins at Blog World Expo. Last year, a Guinness World Record was set by Everywhere, out of Atlanta, Georgia (raising more than $70,000) for the “Most Widespread Social Network Message” with #beatcancer. In 24 hours the one-word phrase #beatcancer set the record contributing [...]
Here are this week’s Savvy Savings & Scholarships offers around the country. Remember that with every offer purchased, 5% will be donated to the preschool of your choice and an additional 5% will be donated to the Savvy Savings & Scholarships Preschool Fund for children in need. Your city not listed? Check out their “everywhere [...]
Make a Pledge to take time to read with the Child or Children in your life and in return Target will donate a book to needy children, up to 1 Million! It only takes a few seconds to sign up, just your name, email and zip code and a promise to help “Put a Child on the [...]
This is a subject near and dear to my heart as both of my grandmothers have had multiple breast cancers and one ultimately died from the disease. So, I am very happy to pass along this information. In honor of the peer-to-peer connection our consumers have with one another, All You is encouraging consumers to donate to [...]
Established in 2007 by Henkel, the company behind some of the nation’s leading brands such as Dial®, Purex®, Renuzit®, Right Guard®, and Soft Scrub®, the Henkel Helps mission is simple: support the efforts of communities nationwide to make people’s lives easier, better and more beautiful. Henkel Helps Get Kids Fit will reward one deserving school with [...]
Energizer is currently a sponsor of the 2010 Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure®, a series of 15 events across the nation where participants walk 60 miles over the course of three days. As a way to celebrate this, Energizer is donating $1 to Susan G. Komen for a Cure for every new “like” [...]
Megan at Frugal Fun & Fortune asked us to spread the word about a fundraiser a friend of hers is doing. If you’ve never heard about the Susan Koman 3 day Breast Cancer Walk, it’s an amazing event where people raise a large amount of money and then walk 60 miles in three days. It [...]
Right now, pediped is offering 50% off select styles! What makes this even better is that half of the proceeds are donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation! This is such a great cause, so receive an awesome product and help support the foundation! There are some really adorable shoes in the selection! About the Make-A-Wish Foundation The Make-A-Wish [...]
Every 2.2 seconds a child becomes an orphan. There are approximately 500,000 children in Foster Care in the United States. Hearing these statistics makes my heart hurt. As a child, my passion was to be an “orphanage runner”. It still is a dream of mine that I hope one day to fulfill. I also have [...]
Stephenie Meyer announced (March 30th) on her website, that she will be releasing The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner. The release date is June 5th, 2010; however, if you want to score a FREE copy of The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner wait until noon on June 7th. This free copy with be available until July [...]
Remember when we reviewed Aeropostale’s clothes here and the P.S. line here? Well, I was sent an outfit that was too small for me. Aeropostale was so awesome they agreed to donate the outfit to Goodwill and then sent me a giftcard to conduct my review. I emailed to ask about Aeropostale’s chances to help with [...]
The other day I made my third food bank drop off for the Penny Experiment. I had planned to be more involved and contribute more to the project but I just haven’t been able to find the time and energy after chasing after my three year old and one year old while pregnant with my [...]
There are so many ways to give back to your community using your couponing skills. How many extra products to you have in your kitchen pantry or hall closet that you don’t really need. We can even pick up pet products for pennies or even for free. Donating these items to homeless shelters, women’s shelters [...]
Do you like video games or know someone who does? Do you like giving to charity? Do you like great deals? Wolfire.com is offering The Humble Bundle Indie Pack for three more days where you get five great PC games for whatever price you want to pay for it. Normally $80 for all five games, [...]
Wendy’s is offering a FREE Jr. Frosty per visit (with purchase) through December 31st, 2010, when you donate $1.00 to the Dave Thomas Foundation. Various proceeds will benefit from the $1.00 donation; the National Adoption Center, (Dave Thomas’ daughter was adopted) and Goodwill. Wendy’s in exchange will give you a Frosty tag to place onto [...]
Jeffrey Strain was inspired by a penny he found on the sidewalk on November 24th, 2009. He pondered the questions “What is a penny really worth? What can one achieve when starting with only a penny?” He decided to see if he could turn that one penny into $1,000,000 worth of food for local food [...]
This morning I made my second food bank drop off for the Penny Experiment. The volunteers there are so friendly and helpful. They always offer kind words and encouragement and praise for my big helper- my two year old son Jackson. I love having him help me with this project and being able to teach [...]
Jeffrey Strain was inspired by a penny he found on the sidewalk on November 24th, 2009. He pondered the questions “What is a penny really worth? What can one achieve when starting with only a penny?” He decided to see if he could turn that one penny into $1,000,000 worth of food for local food [...]
IHOP, one of America’s favorite restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner, has announced plans to serve millions of free pancakes on Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Planned as a celebration of friends, family and community, IHOP hopes the program will raise $1.75 million for Children’s Miracle Network, an international non-profit organization that raises funds for children’s [...]
Jeffrey Strain was inspired by a penny he found on the sidewalk on November 24th, 2009. He pondered the questions “What is a penny really worth? What can one achieve when starting with only a penny?” He decided to see if he could turn that one penny into $1,000,000 worth of food for local food [...]
Teaching children the importance of giving back and helping others is a fundamental lesson, especially when those in need are children just like them. In the wake of the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti, Youth HandsOn Network and Hasbro, Inc. have joined together to create a nationwide fundraising initiative for kids – [...]
(Update: We posted this awhile ago but we have just received word that this offer has been extended through 2/10 due to a great response!) A few months ago Mindy and I reviewed a Hana Professional Flat Iron and Hair Dryer. They have just contacted us and passed along some great news. They want to [...]
