December 26 - Recycle Your Christmas Cards

Another Christmas has come and gone... hope everyone had a great time with friends and family!  Now the cleanup begins...but before you throw away all those Christmas cards you received - check out this great way to make a difference!  Helping kids while helping the environment! 


Over thirty years ago, wishing to show appreciation to their donors 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… People from all over the world have sent St. Jude's Ranch their used greeting 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 St. Jude's was receiving over one million cards.  They have since redesigned the process to more efficiently manage the increased production from the increased volume and they welcome your submissions!


NOTE:  They currently have an increased need for both Birthday and Thank You card submissions.

To Donate Cards:

St. Jude's Children's Ranch welcomes your donation and asks that you please review the below tips before sending your donation. Currently, they 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.)

NOTE:  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

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Source:  http://www.stjudesranch.org/help_card.php