clio
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Dec 3, 2017 13:07:05 GMT
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Post by clio on May 15, 2024 13:00:53 GMT
Just shipped for the first time in quite a while & noticed Smiles no longer takes Birthday cards. Have 72 signed & ready to donate - they’re more for adults than kids so Confetti Fdn doesn’t seem quite right. Any recommendations?
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Post by Shakti on May 15, 2024 18:29:37 GMT
I think that if you read the fine print, they will take them, they just don't prefer them. I know they prefer signed cards to unsigned cards as well, so I'd probably reach and see if they'll take them.
Cards for Kindness takes adult birthday cards, but requests unsigned specifically.
Maybe reach out to nursing homes, senior centers, and similar facilities in your community to see if someone can use them?
Cards for Cubs serves young adults in foster care as well as kids, but you'd have to hang to them for a full year.
EtA: If you adult birthday cards are fully signed BStS may also be able to find a senior community you can send them to directly.
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Post by joblackford on May 16, 2024 1:57:24 GMT
Just shipped for the first time in quite a while & noticed Smiles no longer takes Birthday cards. Have 72 signed & ready to donate - they’re more for adults than kids so Confetti Fdn doesn’t seem quite right. Any recommendations? I would suggest emailing BSTS. They may have a suggestion of who can use them. They’ve always been really helpful when I’ve had a question. But otherwise saving them for Cards for Cubs if they could be teen/young adult suitable might be your best bet.
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clio
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Post by clio on May 16, 2024 12:35:33 GMT
Thanks for your good advice Shakti & Joblackford - will reach out and ask. They’re fully signed just need a destination. One way or another they’ll find a home!
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Post by Shakti on May 17, 2024 19:13:11 GMT
I'd love to hear how you make out with this, clio!
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azcrafty
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Post by azcrafty on May 22, 2024 2:39:05 GMT
joblackford do you know when BSTS accepts Christmas cards? I recycled a bunch and I was wondering if I can send them in now or if I have to wait.
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Post by joblackford on May 22, 2024 4:21:01 GMT
joblackford do you know when BSTS accepts Christmas cards? I recycled a bunch and I was wondering if I can send them in now or if I have to wait. I believe they’re willing to accept holiday cards at any time of the year. Have you seen the updated mailing details dividing the country into regions? I think you’re sending to the Oregon/western address now the same as me. You might be able to email the contact person to double check that they’re OK to get Xmas cards now. www.bringsmilestoseniors.com/card-guidelines-and-faq
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azcrafty
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Jun 28, 2019 20:24:21 GMT
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Post by azcrafty on May 22, 2024 16:31:20 GMT
joblackford do you know when BSTS accepts Christmas cards? I recycled a bunch and I was wondering if I can send them in now or if I have to wait. I believe they’re willing to accept holiday cards at any time of the year. Have you seen the updated mailing details dividing the country into regions? I think you’re sending to the Oregon/western address now the same as me. You might be able to email the contact person to double check that they’re OK to get Xmas cards now. www.bringsmilestoseniors.com/card-guidelines-and-faqThank you Jo
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