Back to School shopping is over and it’s not quite time for the Holidays. Those are the peak seasons for donating to charities in our area. It’s wonderful that so many people donate generously during these times but what happens during the rest of the year? Our county has had a staggering unemployment rate and many people have been laid off from work. Charities are serving more people than ever and less of us are able to give. When I heard Christ’s Chapel, an organization that serves 300 different needy families per month, needed supplies I wanted to do something. I decided to recruit my family and friends and organize a simple service project.
I was inspired by Champions for Kids who shares the staggering fact that 16.8 million children in America go to school cold, hungry and without the resources they need to thrive. Their goal is to mobilize 20 million people to action by 2020. I’m hoping to help motivate the people I know by sharing how easy it is to donate something each month, no matter how small. Think it’s difficult to donate? I’ve included a simple, low cost idea. Clip a coupon for a toiletry item and pair it with a sale. I’ve purchased toothpaste using this method and paid only a quarter a tube! For the $1 I could have spent on a value meal hamburger, I save myself some calories and donate four tubes of toothpaste to someone in need.
Most people think of food when they are inspired to donate. Of course everyone needs food, but what about other basic necessities like soap, toothpaste or deodorant? Because these donations were needed but rarely given, I decided to ask everyone to “Dial into Giving.” The name of this project caused me to giggle. I could purchase Dial Soaps and other toiletries at my local Walmart to start our project. You can see my shopping trip here.
Want to learn more about how you can participate with #DialCFK in your community to make a difference? Get social by visiting Champions for Kids on Twitter or on Facebook.
I just made a donation to our local shelters and they specifically asked for toiletries You are right…most people think about food as a donation but they need everything!
I picked up some Dial on my last shopping trip. Love their hand soaps!
Love that they are helping out Champions for kids.
Dial is awesome for helping out Champions for kids!
Great post.
so true – and toiletries are EXPENSIVE – making it even more of a burden on families in difficult financial situations!! Great alternative giving project!
I LOVE this idea!!!! Dial is one of my favorite brands.
ian likes the one for men
i’m so glad companies are adding more to what they give back. EVERYTHING is needed. so cool! i love the smell of plain old dial. i always have
I really love that Dial is getting involved with Champions for Kids!
My mother has always used Dial as a trusted brand so naturally I buy them too and I’ve always loved them.
Great idea and cause.
This is so inspiring and such an amazing idea… I will be joining you in donating more than just food
YES! In fact, a few years ago my aunt was telling me how her church’s food bank needed personal supplies like deodorant, because food stamps here didn’t cover them. Definitely a need!
I think this is a great cause, and something we can do for such little money!
Great idea and I love Dial! We sometimes forget that little things can make the biggest difference and staying clean is super important!
What a great idea! Coupons make donating toiletry items so easy and inexpensive.
This is a great idea! So many people think of food instead of other neccessities. Personal care items are quite easy to get cheap with sales/coupons so they are great donation items for people with a small budget