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Swap Coordinator:	threesweetpeas (contact)
Swap categories:	Challenges
Number of people in swap:	10
Location:	Other
Type:	None
Last day to signup/drop:	February 20, 2007
Date items must be sent by:	March 30, 2007
Number of swap partners:	1
Description:
this is an international swap* this valentine season really share the love... for this swap you will come up with a donation idea, carry it thru and write to your swap partner all about the experience. it could be big or small, as time allows you...... you decide how this will go. some examples are...clean out your closets, alone or with some frineds, pack those things and drive them downtown to a local shelter or if you are like me pass them out yourself in poor neighborhoods. i have worked with groups voluntering in a soup kitchen cooking-serving for a day, you can organize a toy collection and drop them off to a childrens ward in a hospital, get your knitting circle together and make blankets for a local womens shelter. everything helps! nothing is too small for people in need. you can go it alone or involve the entire family....most of all have fun, share the love to people less fortunate and make a difference:) after your experience simply write to your partner telling them what you did, how it was recieved, who was involved and how you felt during and after the experience:) in case you are wondering where to find these places, look in your phone book under community pages.

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threesweetpeas 01/31/2007 #

i am really dumbfounded that not one single person has the time to devote to a charity swap!

wow!

sigh~~~~~~~~~~

alwaysjoy 01/31/2007 #

This looks like a great swap I am in!

RobinT 02/ 2/2007 #

I'm in...I have some stuff I'd be glad to donate.

threesweetpeas 02/ 2/2007 #

ooh, i am so happy! i was loosing faith in good samaritan swappers, lol thanks a bunch girls:)

funkykchicken 02/ 3/2007 #

I would love to do this but i gave at Christmas and Thanksgiving and then 20 blankets,mittens and hats for the cold season.If you could do this again in say May i will join.I donate about 20 fans to the elderly at that time.Another great idea would be to do this again next year and ask people to donate or make blankets.

threesweetpeas 02/ 8/2007 #

funkychicken, i you still want to join and write about your most recent experience thats most welcome:)

gramsbuttonbox 02/10/2007 #

this is SUCH a fabulous idea - I already know what I'll do, and have been doing it every month for almost 2 years now. I'm so happy about this, and being able to "spread the good word" is a great idea! Thanks so much for hosting this swap. Mary

StuffbySteph 02/10/2007 #

Thia ia a great idea! I dont know how I missed it till now... really looking forward to hearing from another person what they do for those in need!

user6001 02/14/2007 #

I am looking forward to this one. I am scheming a "random acts of kindness" swap as soon as my ratings start pouring in...I'd be curious to hear what everyone does in this one.

threesweetpeas 02/27/2007 #

hi everyone, since the majority of us are marked as not sent and its two weeks till, i will add another 2 weeks, i know life can be pretty busy sometimes, well for my family anyways:)

CJQueenSwaper 02/27/2007 #

Hi Csilla, You are just the sweetest lady and mother. Your kids are so Blessed to have you as a mother. The card and picture you sent are wonderful. I would like to write you back if thats ok. Your family has over come something that has made life so precious to you all. I'm so glad that Little Zachary is doing well. It was a great thing you did to get all the donation for the NICU. I'm sure that all the outfits went to good use. Take care and give the kids a hug from there new friend. Cathy

StuffbySteph 03/ 6/2007 #

I received my letter today from Joy...and on such a beautiful card, too! Joy, I think it's fantastic that you make these hats for cancer patients. You've made quite a committment in numbers and I know how much it will be appreciated. Teaching the girl scout troop to make the hats as well is FABULOUS!! It really encompases a lot of the pay-it-forward and community feel when we can teach others to do good things, too. Wonderful job, very wonderful letter. Thank you so much!

gramsbuttonbox 03/12/2007 #

sent mine off to Polk City, IA, today, to poggy123 - hope you like it Jackie, have a good week, MaryB

123Poggy123 03/14/2007 #

Gram's button box - I received your lovely letter today. You made my day. And I love the poem you sent. Beautiful!!!

user6001 03/14/2007 #

Robin, I got your letter and photo today! Thank you so much for the lovely long letter and your knits for the shelter and just adorable! What a great way to use up your yarn stash. Keep up the great work! Thanks again, Csilla

threesweetpeas 03/16/2007 #

i am so overwhelemed at the compassion of you swappers, well done!!!!!!

RobinT 04/ 6/2007 #

Csilla,

Thank you so much for your kind words. I apologize for the delay in responding. Since I wrote to you, I've cleaned out my kitchen cabinets and have donated dishes and glasses to my daughter's boyfriend's apartment and to Goodwill.

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