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Monday, October 1, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
WAY over due post
It probably was not the best idea to start this effort just before Christmas and a Dec. 29th move. Add a mother who is admittedly a horrible blogger and poor Georgie's Penny Jar could have easily fizzled away. But Georgie continued to collect pennies all year. Every time she found a Penny on the ground it went it the jar. If she was given money to buy a little treat the change went in the jar. Her parents slacked on the effort no doubt. Then the other day I noticed that her jar had found the need for two overflow containers. Off to the bank with her Dad and she proudly came back to report $146.68 to help the kids who need food. That is enough to give a hungry child 3 meals a day for 389 days!
Georgie's commitment has inspired me and I will make it a point to be much better about updates. I will get our current total from our charity and post it. And if you could all just save the pennies in your pocket and do as much as my thoughtful 5 year old girl it can make an enormous difference.
Georgie's commitment has inspired me and I will make it a point to be much better about updates. I will get our current total from our charity and post it. And if you could all just save the pennies in your pocket and do as much as my thoughtful 5 year old girl it can make an enormous difference.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
One Week In
One week in on Georgie's Penny Jar and the rough numbers are:
Pennies Rolled: $12.50
Donation to Virtual Food Drive: $25.00
Pennies not rolled: Guessing about $10
Other change not rolled: Guessing about $15 (Quarters, Dimes and Nickels add up fast!)
So that makes the rough count for the first week about $62! That is just the first week and once the holidays are over I am guessing people will have more time to get involved. We have at least 6 or so friends and family who have started jars in their homes to help. If you haven't yet start yours today!
Remember every dollar we raise will provide 8 meals for Americans facing hunger.
Pennies Rolled: $12.50
Donation to Virtual Food Drive: $25.00
Pennies not rolled: Guessing about $10
Other change not rolled: Guessing about $15 (Quarters, Dimes and Nickels add up fast!)
So that makes the rough count for the first week about $62! That is just the first week and once the holidays are over I am guessing people will have more time to get involved. We have at least 6 or so friends and family who have started jars in their homes to help. If you haven't yet start yours today!
Remember every dollar we raise will provide 8 meals for Americans facing hunger.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Message from Feeding America
That is great news!!
Thank you for supporting us in the struggle against hunger, especially during this busy holiday season.
We really appreciate you and your 4-year old for your work, effort and time.
I hope you both have a happy holiday!!
Thanks,
Feeding America
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Monday, December 12, 2011
Day 1
This morning a friend of Georgie's brought her a bag of pennies to school. And so began Georgie's Penny Jar. Today we are going to find the biggest jar we can and begin filling it. A can of pennies from Georgie's great-grandparents will be added along with the pennies from her school friend.
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