Have you packed up your jump ropes? Your markers? Your pencils?
We hope you have, because tomorrow--that's right, it's tomorrow already!!--marks the day of Oxfam's Haiti School Supplies Fundraiser. We're looking forward to seeing all of you show up for some fun crafts, raffles, speakers, and of course, supplies for Haiti.
So remember...
NYU Bookstore at 726 Broadway, New York New York. Walk all the way to the back of the bookstore once you arrive. Oxfam members will be on hand to point you in the right direction.
3:30pm to 8:30pm (we're ending a half an hour earlier than originally planned, but that still leaves plenty of time to bring your supplies!).
Coloring for kids!
Danielle Butin speaks at 7:30!
...cookies for all!
And most important, school supplies for Haiti. Bring what you can (check our first post for a list of supplies you can doante), and help make school days carefree again for Haiti's kids.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Less than one week to go!...Speaker Announcement
There's less than one week to go until the Haiti School Supplies Fundraiser, so we hope you've started collecting school supplies to bring over!
But of course, don't forget all the fun stuff that's in store for you on Thursday.
In addition to everything else, we'll be having a raffle at the event for some delicious Fair Trade goodies! Coffee, tea, chocolate...you'll have to stop by to check out the prize.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Our speaker is official! Stop by at 7:30 to hear Danielle Butin of the AFYA Foundation speak about Haiti!
As always, let us know any questions you have, right here on the blog or at the Facebook event. We're looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
But of course, don't forget all the fun stuff that's in store for you on Thursday.
In addition to everything else, we'll be having a raffle at the event for some delicious Fair Trade goodies! Coffee, tea, chocolate...you'll have to stop by to check out the prize.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Our speaker is official! Stop by at 7:30 to hear Danielle Butin of the AFYA Foundation speak about Haiti!
As always, let us know any questions you have, right here on the blog or at the Facebook event. We're looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Find Us on Facebook!
Attention Facebook users...
Our event is up and ready for the masses on Facebook. You can find us here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146851365359660
Spread the word and invite your friends! Let's get New York on board for Haiti...
And if you have any questions, feel free to post there, or leave them as a comment right here on the blog.
Our event is up and ready for the masses on Facebook. You can find us here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=146851365359660
Spread the word and invite your friends! Let's get New York on board for Haiti...
And if you have any questions, feel free to post there, or leave them as a comment right here on the blog.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
The Whens, Wheres, and Whys
Wondering what to do with that jump rope you've saved for a "Strawberry Shortcake" contest? Or those boxes of pens you've stored in your desk's bottom drawer? Give kids in Haiti the school supplies they need!
When: Thursday, October 28 · 3:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: NYU Bookstore, at 726 Broadway, New York, NY
That's where you come in. We're not looking for your dollars, just your school supplies. School's started, but without some of the supplies integral to the experience. Keep Haiti fresh in mind and take those extra school supplies to Oxfam's Haiti School Supplies Fundraiser.
Here at Oxfam America at NYU, we're partnering with the AFYA Foundation (afyafoundation.org) to get the school supplies we collect to where it's needed most in Haiti. Come join us at NYU's bookstore on Thursday, October 28th, for an afternoon and evening of free activities and food (that's right!...free food!) as we join together to bring school supplies to Haiti.
Shoes
Hair things (for girls)
Pencils
Pens
Balls
Jump ropes
Arts and crafts supplies (including paper, glue, safety scissors, crayons, markers, colored pencils, construction paper, etc).
PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY CLOTHING ITEMS OTHER THAN ITEMS LISTED ABOVE.
The event will be broken up into two parts: fun activities for kids in the afternoon; an informative lecture and presentation about Haiti for adults later on. Big kids and little kids alike, don't fear--the food will last throughout the whole night.
For kids: Once school's out that afternoon in New York, come down to the bookstore and donate those supplies. You can expect some arts and crafts fun for your kids while they get involved with helping kids in Haiti.
For adults: Some wonderful speakers will give insight into the situation in Haiti and how we all can help.
Stay tuned for more information as we hammer out the details.
The fundraiser will be held in the event space at the back of the bookstore--when you enter, walk all the way to the back of the store, or ask some of our helpful Oxfam volunteers to point you in the right direction. ...But don't worry, we'll remind you about that when we get closer to the event.
Get out your school supplies, and mark your calendars now! We look forward to seeing you help out for Haiti!
When: Thursday, October 28 · 3:30pm - 9:00pm
Where: NYU Bookstore, at 726 Broadway, New York, NY
Why:
When Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, was hit with a shattering earthquake last January, countless Americans and others around the world rushed to send their support. It's nearly nine months later now, and the disaster has faded from public consciousness. But Haiti still needs our help!That's where you come in. We're not looking for your dollars, just your school supplies. School's started, but without some of the supplies integral to the experience. Keep Haiti fresh in mind and take those extra school supplies to Oxfam's Haiti School Supplies Fundraiser.
Here at Oxfam America at NYU, we're partnering with the AFYA Foundation (afyafoundation.org) to get the school supplies we collect to where it's needed most in Haiti. Come join us at NYU's bookstore on Thursday, October 28th, for an afternoon and evening of free activities and food (that's right!...free food!) as we join together to bring school supplies to Haiti.
So, what can you donate?:
Matching socksShoes
Hair things (for girls)
Pencils
Pens
Balls
Jump ropes
Arts and crafts supplies (including paper, glue, safety scissors, crayons, markers, colored pencils, construction paper, etc).
PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY CLOTHING ITEMS OTHER THAN ITEMS LISTED ABOVE.
Don't forget the fun stuff!
While we're collecting supplies, we'll bring you some FREE food...rumor has it, cookies will be involved.The event will be broken up into two parts: fun activities for kids in the afternoon; an informative lecture and presentation about Haiti for adults later on. Big kids and little kids alike, don't fear--the food will last throughout the whole night.
For kids: Once school's out that afternoon in New York, come down to the bookstore and donate those supplies. You can expect some arts and crafts fun for your kids while they get involved with helping kids in Haiti.
For adults: Some wonderful speakers will give insight into the situation in Haiti and how we all can help.
Stay tuned for more information as we hammer out the details.
The fundraiser will be held in the event space at the back of the bookstore--when you enter, walk all the way to the back of the store, or ask some of our helpful Oxfam volunteers to point you in the right direction. ...But don't worry, we'll remind you about that when we get closer to the event.
Get out your school supplies, and mark your calendars now! We look forward to seeing you help out for Haiti!
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