AUGUST 2018 Mission - CARDS FOR A CAUSE

[va.sunshine]

2018 Cards For A Cause

AUGUST MISSION
Stamp from the Heart!

ORGANIZATION BEING FEATURED:
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice

Description of Organization:
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is a state cabinet agency, and by law, it is also a treatment and rehabilitative agency for the state's juveniles.
DJJ is responsible for providing custodial care and rehabilitation for the state’s children who are incarcerated, on probation or parole, or in community placement for a criminal or status offense.
Our goal at DJJ is to protect the public and reclaim juveniles through prevention, community programs, education, and rehabilitative services in the least restrictive environment possible. We welcome you to our website, and invite you to learn more about DJJ and what we do for the communities, citizens, and children of South Carolina.

South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice


CONTACT PERSON:
Teresa - va.sunshine

Referred by:
Sue - bensarmom

TYPE OF CARDS:
miss you, thinking of you, birthday, congratulations, thank you, see you soon, get well, encouragement, Christian, and cards without an occasion listed on front. Stamp some on the inside for youth who don’t quite know what to say, leave some blank for those kids who are more expressive. We’d love a variety! please include envelopes.

SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS:
if we can make the humble request to not include anything that may be considered “sharp” that would be awesome...such as metal, straight pins, or staples.

GUIDELINES:
Please keep in mind, we are representing SCS by sending our cards each month. Recycling is always good, but only use products on your cards that you would like to receive on cards. Also, our card donations are not tax deductible and it is not required. Please do not ask for a receipt. There have been groups that will send thank you's but the "referred by" person keeps us informed and passes on the thank you's. Most of these organizations are volunteers and spend countless hours helping others, lets help make their jobs easier and bless them in helping others.

MAILING ADDRESS:
Jennifer Wallace
Director of Volunteer Services
220 Executive Center Drive
Columbia, SC 29210-4016

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For a little added inspiration you can join us in playing along with the OPTIONAL challenge each month. This is only optional and you do not have to play along to send your cards to the featured cause for the month. We always take cards no matter if you play along in the challenge or not. This months challenge is to be inspired by the color/mood board, see first post below. Be sure to use the keyword C4AC so that we can check out your card and comment! To see this gallery C4AC click here.

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Another exciting announcement, we now have a badge for you to proudly display on your blog; here is the link.
Sticky:Cards For A Cause Blog Badge
Also, we have a section now for on going Cards For A Cause, these are organizations that take cards all year. If after your monthly generous giving you have others, go here..thank you so much for all you do!

Fellow SCSer's, thank you for spreading your SCS love! Please feel free to mail your cards all throughout the month of June!

Once you have mailed them come back to us here

[va.sunshine]

here is a little visual inspriation pic to get you started...this is OPTIONAL you can use colors, shapes, or texture, or anything that inspires you.

be sure to use this link if you share this image....

Creating a calm haven with grey wood flooring - cate st hill

[NerdyBeth]

What a great cause! I should be able to get some cards out this month after a busy summer.

[Ldumont999]

I'm in. As always, thanking God that you take the time to do this thead. So blessed.

[terry serman]

When I tried to create my shipping label, USPS says this is an invalid address and I can't proceed. I think it might be the plus 4 digits of the zip code? I just changed that and it says it's a non-deliverable address.

[bensarmom]

Terry,
Try adding Executive Center Drive and see if it works.
Sue

[traingina]

Kid's Cards - Got It!

I'm In - even if a little late getting on-board!

[shendrian]

Count me in too!

[cheermom]

I'm in too

[cheermom]

I've got about 30 going in the mail next week .

[russnzella]

I'm in! Great cause!!!!

[bonnieblu03]

Mailing some cards tomorrow

[DLS881]

Cards sent..

[Ldumont999]

I have nearly 100 cards read to go for this cause, but since there is still time, I'm trying to get a few more done to fill the box. They will be shipped in a week or so.

[dsp245]

I am back and I am in!

[va.sunshine]

thanks everyone for the support!

and yes, you need to add center to the address for the USPS website to take it. I have updated the adress.

[Ldumont999]

155 Mailed Today. Found a stash of cards that I had done a while back that fit this organization perfectly.

[bensarmom]

Thank you so much Louise!

[bensarmom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DLS881

Cards sent..

Thank you so much for your donation of cards for this group.

[bensarmom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonnieblu03

Mailing some cards tomorrow

Thank you for your donation of cards to this group.

[bensarmom]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheermom

I've got about 30 going in the mail next week .

Thanks so much for your donation of cards for this group. It will really be appreciated.

[bensarmom]

Hi Ladies,
I want to thank all of you who have undertaken making cards for South Carolina Juvenile Justice System. Here is an email I got from Jennifer, the director.

It has been amazing!!! We’re receiving cards from all over! It’s such a blessing and SO EXCITING! We all gather to see where each package is from! It’s so cool to get mail from across the country and to open creative surprises from card makers across the nation. Know that we are so incredibly thankful (and so very excited). We turn the cards “loose” and send them out to the kids and staff the same day we receive them. IT’S AWESOME!!



One bazillion thank yous!!

[dsp245]

sending around 14 cards today

[bensarmom]

Thank you so much Pam.

[jkstieber]

I haven't participated for a while, but had quite a few cards on hand. I sent 45 out today. Hopefully I'll get some crafting time soon so I can replenish my box.

[susie718]

I mailed a box of 57 cards on Friday which should arrive today.

[bensarmom]

Thank you Julie and Susie.

[GarnetJ]

I sent 10 cards a few weeks ago and will mail another 10 tomorrow. I bought some Flat Rate envelopes. But maybe I should check out the sizes of the Flat Rate boxes

[bensarmom]

Thank You GarnetJ.

[traingina]

24 Cards dropping to Jennifer today - tracking number: 9405503699300283651639

[shendrian]

22 Cards were mailed out yesterday! Happy to participate.

[bensarmom]

Thank you traingina and Sharon! What a blessing these cards are to the staff and residents. Bless you all.

[DLS881]

A short hijack:

Cheryl Y, South Pasadena CA - thank you for your cards for Operation Quiet Comfort. I appreciate your support.

[C J Wink]

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarnetJ

I sent 10 cards a few weeks ago and will mail another 10 tomorrow. I bought some Flat Rate envelopes. But maybe I should check out the sizes of the Flat Rate boxes

I have been using the flat rate boxes that look like they can fit a VCR tape in them. With envelopes, I can comfortably fit between 20-25 in the box. It is a little tricky sometimes to put the contents in, remove the adhesive strip, and then refold and close the box.

[va.sunshine]

thank you for the tip on the smaller flat rate box. I have always used flat rate envies too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by C J Wink

I have been using the flat rate boxes that look like they can fit a VCR tape in them. With envelopes, I can comfortably fit between 20-25 in the box. It is a little tricky sometimes to put the contents in, remove the adhesive strip, and then refold and close the box.

[traingina]

The really cool part is getting the shipping boxes/envelopes delivered to your home for free by the Postal Service.
I use the boxes most of the time as well - they do 24 cards nicely!

Quote:

Originally Posted by va.sunshine

thank you for the tip on the smaller flat rate box. I have always used flat rate envies too.

[adopted2]

20 cards going out today to this great cause.

[bensarmom]

Hi Ladies,
Thank you so much for all of the cards that were sent to South Carolina Juvenile Justice System. I got an email from Jennifer yesterday.


Jennifer N. Wallace
Thu, Sep 27, 2:26 PM (23 hours ago)
to me

Hi Sue,
What an incredible outpouring of love we received from across the country! It’s been so exciting to see boxes arrive literally from all over the country. Thank you so much for sharing our needs with this incredible group of artists! The entire office gets excited with each new package. Thank you so much for your kind heart and your willingness to share your incredible talent and time with us at DJJ. We are truly grateful! It’s been amazing. Thank you!



One million thank yous with so many hugs,


Jennifer Wallace



Manager of Volunteer Services
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
220 Executive Center Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 896-9291