Giving Back

United Way’s Shoebox Project

Renew Energize Donate = RED.  RED Day is May 13, 2010.  Keller Williams’ office all across the country will take the day and give back to the community.    My office is participating in the United Way’s Shoebox Project which collects shoeboxes (hopefully decorated) filled with travel size toiletries for homeless women & kids.   On the 13th – we will meet at our office and fill the shoeboxes and then deliver to the United Way.

I was so excited & passionate about this project that I am collecting donations from NOW until the 12th of May.  Need Shoeboxes (both decorated & not decorated), travel size toiletries & items for kids (list below) or money which will be used to buy toiletries.   You may leave on my porch or contact me for an easy pick up/delivery options.  Metro Atlanta’s United Way’s goal is 20,000 shoe boxes! 

• Shoeboxes – must be able to be opened/inspected by United Way
• Shoeboxes – have some fun and decorate – no worries if you don’t have time!
• Toiletries – travel size including:deodorant ~ travel size soaps ~ toothbrush & toothpaste ~ travel size lotions ~ hair comb/brush ~ sun protector ~ lip balm ~ adhesive bandages ~ hand towels/baby wipes ~ antibiotic ointments ~ warm socks ~ tampons ~ panty liners (must be individually wrapped) ~ travel size water bottles ~ rain poncho ~ resealable zipper storage bags ~ prepaid phone cards ~ dental floss ~ NON-ALCOHOLIC mouth wash ~ travel size hand sanitizer
• Items for Kids:coloring books ~ crayons/pencils ~ pencil sharpeners ~ barrettes ~ elastic bands ~ children’s toothbrushes ~ toys (travel size) ~ children’s sox ~ small books
• NOT SUITABLE:  Medicines ~ candy ~ sewing kits ~ used or opened items ~ no sharp objects or razor blades (unattended children may have access to the boxes & want to keep safe).

If you want to participate but don’t have shoeboxes or toiletries – can take a check and do shopping for you!  Target & most drugstores – have great $1 items that are PERFECT for the boxes!