Category Archives: Donating

Traveling for Spring Break? Grab the Hotel Soaps! Why?…

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LOVED the reminder from Mel Trotter to grab the extra shampoos & soaps from your hotel room if you’re traveling for spring break and donate them for the Hope Totes!

Mel Trotter Ministries has partnered with Biggby Coffee for the 2011 Hope Tote. They will provide your donated items to the homeless and needy in our community.

Action Steps:

1.  Collect the following new items from your stockpiles:

Suggested hygiene items:
Shampoo, including ethnic hair products
Deodorant
Soap
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Razors & Shaving Cream
Lotion
Tissues

2.  Take the donation items (and this $1 off Biggby Coffee coupon) to your nearest Grand Rapids Biggby location.

3. There’s not even a #3. See how easy that was?

You have through April 22, 2011 to participate. Safe travels and staycations, West Michigan!

#GR Griffins Hockey: Discounted Tickets for Fri 3/18 #FAWM

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Get discounted tickets for the Friday, March 18, 2011 Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game. $2 per ticket sold will be donated to the Feeding America West Michigan (FAWM) food bank.

Remember when I toured FAWM last month to see how far $25 can go towards fighting hunger in our community? My involvement in the conversation about food insecurity in West Michigan has just begun. This is an easy way for you to get involved AND enjoy $1 hotdogs and $1 beers at a great hockey game!

Tickets are discounted and include a $2 donation to Feeding America West Michigan:
Lower Bowl Tickets for just $15
Upper Bowl Tickets for just $11

Getting tickets and supporting FAWM is simple and easy. Just follow these 3 steps:

1. Visit: http://griffinshockey.com/promocode
2. Enter Promocode: SAVVY
3. Print your tickets (or pick up at will call) and enjoy the game!

We’ll be there. Hope to see you!

Share Your Stockpile with Mel Trotter Ministries

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I mentioned that all the “stuff” in my space is overwhelming me. It’s time to think about spring cleaning and lightening the load. Not only can you donate gently-used items from your closets to local charities, please think about sharing the stockpile of personal care items you’ve accumulated using coupons!

Mel Trotter Ministries has partnered with Biggby Coffee for the 2011 Hope Tote. They will provide your donated items to the homeless and needy in our community.

Action Steps:

1.  Collect the following new items from your stockpiles:

Suggested hygiene items:
Shampoo, including ethnic hair products
Deodorant
Soap
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Razors & Shaving Cream
Lotion
Tissues

2.  Take the donation items (and this $1 off Biggby Coffee coupon) to your nearest Grand Rapids Biggby location.

3. There’s not even a #3. See how easy that was?

You have through April 22, 2011 to participate. Go give, West Michigan!

Cheap Eats for Charity: $5 Meal on 3/1

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special olympics michigan area 11Support the Special Olympics Michigan Area 11 basketball programs by joining them at the Soup & Pie Fundraiser at Calvary Church tomorrow night, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

For a $5 suggested donation, get: chili or soup, a roll, a beverage, and pie.  Watch some basketball while you eat.

Calvary Church: 707 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

I’ll be there. See you then?

Applebee’s: $5 Off $25 Coupon with Donation

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applebees $5/$25 couponBeginning February 28 through the end of March, get a $5/$25 coupon to Applebee’s when you donate $5 to Special Olympics Michigan. The coupon is valid on your next purchase before April 17, 2011. See participating locations and all the details here.

As you know, my brother participates in the local Special Olympics program, so I’m excited to see a way to save combined with a donation to my most favorite non-profit!