Save the date...and your stuff for the 2nd annual uM/Activistas garage sale!
It's a fundraiser for Family Forward Oregon, so, please, don't take that load to Goodwill! Save it for us, instead.
How it works:
You donate all that stuff you just don't need anymore, and we sell it to folks who do. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Family Forward Oregon, a year-old Oregon non-profit (run by Pdx mamas) that is working to build a family-friendly economy in Oregon that fully supports the work of child-raising and family caregiving without jeopardizing economic security.
Garage sale details:
- When? Fri & Sat, August 13 & 14, 9 AM - 4 PM
Where? NE 47th & Siskiyou, 2 blocks S of NE Fremont in Pdx - What: Your donated baby/kid and non-kid stuff for sale
- Why? To support an amazing new org that is working hard to benefit all Oregon families; in this "economic climate," this is an effective, barn raising approach to fundraising.
- Help! You can donate stuff (save it till August or drop it at one of our drop houses sooner - email us at activistas@gmail.com and we'll find one near you), work the sale, or bake for the inevitable kid-run lemonade stand (or all of the above!)
- Questions? Leave a comment here and we'll reply, or get in touch directly: activistas@gmail.com
This is just a heads up so you can plan to donate, bake and/or shop. And of course, help us spread the word in the meantime. As the date nears we'll provide more details.
i have stuff to donate, I work in SW Pdx but am all over town. Where can I drop a couple bags off?
Posted by: marilyn | June 30, 2010 at 01:51 PM
How far in advance can we drop off things at a drop-off location? I loved this event last year but unfortunately we'll be out of town and I have lots of goodies to contribute!
Posted by: Katy | June 30, 2010 at 09:40 PM
Marilyn, We have drop houses in various parts of town, including Mt Tabor, SE, NE, and NoPo. Any of those workable? If so, please email us at activistas@gmail.com and we'll get you an address! Thank you in advance for contributing!
Katy, Anytime is fine. You can email us at activistas@gmail.com and we'll find the most convenient drop house for you. So glad you liked it last year, and sorry that you'll miss it this August :-(
It's great to be collecting the wares already! We're getting a jump start this year.
Cheers, Lisa
Posted by: LTF | June 30, 2010 at 11:10 PM
Is this sale for everyone or only for families in need?
Posted by: MG | August 08, 2010 at 10:19 AM