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Adopt a Soldier
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The WRK collects items to send care packages to a soldier, who is currently serving in another country. When he receives the care packages, he shares the items with other soldiers he is serving with.
Our soldiers greatly appreciate hearing from supportive Americans like you! Whether it’s a letter of encouragement or a care package of goodies, please know that any effort you make to support our troops is greatly appreciated. If you would like to send a care package, please contact us so we can send you a listing of requested items. We also suggest you include a self-addressed envelope (no stamp is needed) and a note saying “Please let me know when you receive this package.” You may bring items to donate to any of the WRK meetings.
Any monetary donations collected will go towards shipping of the care packages and purchasing additional items to send. A 25lb package costs around $16. Mail goes to NY and then the military carries it from there.
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Tracie Grady
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American Cancer Society Relay For Life
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Several members of the Kiwanis Club of West Richmond actively participate in local Relay For Life events that help to raise awareness and money for the American Cancer Society. If you are interested in participating or donating to the event, please contact Jeanne Grady at 804-317-6040 or Judy Hackler at 804-339-4075.
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Judy Hackler
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Box Tops for Education
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Box Tops for Education has a 12-year history of helping schools like yours earn the extra cash they need.
Here's a brief look at how Box Tops has grown through the years. In 2008, Box Tops celebrated reaching the $300 million mark, continuing its tradition of making a difference for schools, teachers and kids,
year after year.
Each Box Top coupon is worth 10¢ for your school. You can clip Box Tops coupons from hundreds of your favorite products. Bring the UPCs to any WRK event so we can share them with local schools. Go to www.boxtops4education.com for a complete listing of participating products.
Earn cash back for your school when you shop through the Box Tops MarketplaceSM, filled with over 70 popular online stores.
Through the Reading Room, you can shop online at Barnes & Noble and up to 6% of your purchase goes back to your school.
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Judy Hackler
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Calendar Sales Fundraiser
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The West Richmond Kiwanis Club is selling 2009 calendars that display Virginia's beautiful wildlife and provides information on the various seasons.
Purchase one or more calendars for yourself and to give as gifts for just $10.00 each.
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Marion Allen
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Campbell's Labels for Education
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For more than 30 years, Labels for Education has been awarding free educational equipment to schools in exchange for proofs of purchase from the Campbell family of brands. It’s a fun, easy program where students, families and members of the community work together for a common goal.
Today, over 80,000 schools and organizations are registered with Labels for Education, benefiting more than 42 million students. Over the years, we've been able to provide more than $100 million in merchandise to America's schools!
Save UPCs and beverage caps from participating Campbell's products. Bring the UPCs to any WRK event so we can share them with local schools. A complete listing of eligible products can be found online at www.labelsforeducation.com.
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Judy Hackler
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Operation Coupon
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Thousands of military personnel are being called to duty to protect our county against terrorism. While these brave men and women are going off to protect our country they are leaving families at home. In an effort to help these families, we are collecting grocery coupons that will be sent to the families affected.
All we are asking for is grocery coupons. They can even be expired ones!! Many military families are able to use expired coupons up to 6 months from the expiration date. Most people just throw away coupons that they receive and we are asking Americans to send them to us instead of throwing them away.
Donations of stamps will also be accepted as these coupons are going to be mailed to families all over the United States.
**THIS EFFORT WILL CONTINUE FOR ALL LONG AS THEIR IS A NEED AND AS LONG AS DONATIONS CONTINUE TO COME IN.**
Bring your coupons to any of the WRK meetings or mail them to Tracie Grady at 4404 Chickahominy Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222.
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Tracie Grady
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Pop Tab Collection Program
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Ronald McDonald Houses collect pop tabs instead of entire aluminum cans because the tabs are pure high-quality aluminum, unlike cans, which consist of aluminum and other alloys. Tabs are also easier to store than whole cans.
After the tabs are collected, the local RMHC Chapter brings the collection to local recycling centers, where they are weighed to determine their value. One pound of tabs is worth 57 cents, and one gallon of pop tabs (4,175 tabs) is worth $1.49. The recycling center then sends the local RMHC Chapter or House a check for the total value. To date, more than 400 million pop tabs have been collected, generating more than $4 million.
We turned in 26 lbs. of pop tops in February 2009. Please help us beat that total for February 2010!
Bring aluminum pop tops from soda and soup cans (no cat/dog food cans) to any of the WRK meetings or events.
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Judy Hackler
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