October 6, 2005
Giveaway II update
So here's the deal. We announce at church for people to donate items they have lying around at home that they do not use, clothing, dinnerware, housewares, appliances, toys, linens, you name it. They bring it in, we organize it into rooms in our church building, invite the public and had it all out.
This was our second year to do this and we had a lot more to give away this year than I ever imagined, more than last year. We had around 200 people show up, some displaced to Chattanooga by Hurricane Katrina. The leftover stuff was all taken to Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults.
I believe the dollar amount of all the donated stuff was probably pretty high, even though items were used. Its a great way to get your church involved, because everyone has stuff, and a lot of people can donate this way who couldn't give cash.
I feel really good about my congregation, but I feel great when we do something like this. Its not a big deal, but it's something. I hope we can think of more ways to "really" help people in the future.
Posted by cmwillis at October 6, 2005 10:18 AM | TrackBackAhh! Sweet praise from the wanderers afar..
Posted by: cmwillis at October 13, 2005 10:51 PMThat sounds pretty awesome. I think a good way to find/plan more loving, helpful events like this is to change our mindset. We need to stop thinking "What do I want to give or talk to these people about?" and start thinking "What do they want or need?" Lots of interesting possibilities pop up this way that don't fall under the context of what we usually consider good works.
Good job all!
Posted by: Dale at October 6, 2005 7:56 PM