June 6 (Day 98) Have a Garage Sale for Charity!

It's that time of year again--Garage Sale Season! If you have decided that it's time to get rid of your excess stuff, having a garage sale is a great way to accomplish that.  How about taking it one step further and making a difference.  Become part of the new grass roots movement taking off across the country and raise funds for charity by holding a Garage Sale for Charity!  In the past couple weeks in the area in which I live, I have come across 2 charity garage sales... one benefitting ACS Relay for Life and the other Susan G. Komen.   What a great way to make a difference.  

One person, one garage sale can make a difference. This is grass roots at its best. The potential over the next several months is huge! Effortless fund raising for charities during the slow summer months when donations are down -  money local charities would have otherwise never seen, during the months they may need it the most. Sell, donate, feel good! Saving the world one garage sale at a time.

 
How to hold a Charity Garage Sale:

Step 1... Pick a Date.  Most garage sales Thursday - Saturday, but whichever days work for you is fine!   Advertise! Advertise! Advertise!  Get the word out by posting it on Craig List and in your local paper. Enlist the help of your family and friends to make up flyers and posters and put them up around town. If your community has public access TV ask them to publicize your garage sale.  Make sure to let your customer's know which charity you are helping! 

Step 2... You need something to sell.  Ask friends, family, and neighbors to clean out their closets, garages and basements for this worthy cause. Have them bring them to your house so that you can sort and price.

Step 3... Set up.  You will need as many folding tables and table cloths as you can get.  Organize the goods on the tables.

Step 4... Additional Fundraising ideas.   Ask your friends and family to supply baked goods and beverages to sell at the garage sale. This will help you raise more money.

Step 5... Get Help.  Ask your friends for help during the sale.  At the end of the sale you can pack up unsold items and donate them to a local charity.



source: ehow.com