Monday, December 19, 2011

Last Holiday Reminder

I suppose this would be idea #11. Don't forget your Christmas cards. Not the ones with the adorable children and beautiful families but the regular cards. Don't throw them away, don't even recycle these! If you have the money to spend for shipping please think about re-puposing your old Christmas, Hanukkah, birthday, and other occasion cards. Also, think about buying these cards for birthdays or get a jump start on the holiday's for next year! See below.


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Recycled Card Program

WE NOW ACCEPT USED, ALL-OCCASION CARDS YEAR ROUND!!

You can mail your donations to:
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
Recycled Card Program
100 St. Jude’s Street
Boulder City, NV 89005
Phone orders:
877-977-SJRC (7572)

Recycled Card Program History
Over thirty years ago, wishing to show our donors appreciation for making St. Jude’s Ranch for Children possible, the idea was conceived for turning the previous year’s Christmas cards into “new” cards for the coming season. The recipients were so delighted with their unique “thank you,” they requested the children sell them the special cards. And so, the St. Jude’s Ranch Recycled Card Program was born.

Since then, the program expanded to include all occasion greeting cards…just about anything that starts with a used greeting card. People from all over the world have sent us their used cards!
Operated by Kids’ Corp., a program for the children at St. Jude’s Ranch to learn entrepreneurship skills, the children participate in making the new cards by removing the front and attaching a new back. The result is a beautiful new card made by the children and volunteers. The benefits are two-fold: customers receive “green” holiday cards for use and the children receive payment for their work and learn the benefits and importance of “going green”.

The ongoing support for the Recycled Card Program has been overwhelming! The Program grew and soon we were receiving over one million cards. We have since redesigned the process to more efficiently manage the increased production from the increased volume and we welcome your submissions!

NOTE: We currently have an increased need for both Birthday and Thank You card submissions.
To Purchase Cards:
Cards are sold in packets of 10 for $10.00 and are available in the following categories:
  • General Christmas Cards
  • Religious Christmas Cards
  • Easter Cards
  • Birthday Cards
  • Thank You Cards
  • All Occasion General Greeting Cards
Orders may be placed by any of the methods below:
  • By Phone:
    1-877-977-SJRC (7572)
  • By US Mail:
    Send your request and donation to:
    St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
    ATTN: Donor Office
    P.O. Box 60100
    Boulder City, NV 89006-0100
To Donate Cards:
We welcome your donation and ask that you please review the below tips before sending your donation. Currently, we have found the least expensive way to mail large quantities of card donations is through the USPS in a Flat Rate Box which holds up to 70 pounds (available at the Post Office).
Card Donating Tips:
  • All types of greeting cards, including Christmas are used.
  • Only the card front can be used (please check to be sure the back side is clear of any writing, etc.)
  • We can not accept Hallmark, Disney or American Greeting cards.
  • 5″ x 7″ size or smaller is preferred.
  • Mail donations to :
    St. Jude’s Ranch for Children
    Recycled Card Program
    100 St. Jude’s Street
    Boulder City, NV 89005
  • Thank you!

3 comments:

Susie - secondhandsusie.blogspot.com said...

That's a nice idea :) So far I've managed not to get any Christmas cards this year...we donate the money we would have spent on cards to charity at work (so far we've made about £30!) and I say happy christmas to anyone else I want to in person or over the phone!

shannonseibel said...

Donating the money is a great idea!

I have a small box of thank you and birthday cards from the past few years to send in and have received a few Christmas cards. Hoping to send in everything in after the new year.

I would much rather get a phone call than a card! :)

Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardens said...

This is a great idea. I will start saving cards right away. Thanks for the fave on my blog.