OCTOBER 2018 Mission - CARDS FOR A CAUSE

[va.sunshine]

2018 Cards For A Cause

OCTOBER MISSION
Stamp from the Heart!

ORGANIZATION BEING FEATURED:
Card Care Connection

Description of Organization:
Card Care Connection is devoted to enriching the lives of those affected by cancer. We work with hospitals, hospices, senior agencies, nursing homes, and individuals to identify potential recipients. This organization is designed to collect cards and care packages and send them to individuals who are faced with cancer. Our goal is that each delivery brings the recipient a brighter day. A recipient can be referred by a friend, family member, or agency representative. Self-referrals are also accepted.


you can read more about card care connections here.....
http://cardcareconnection.com/makecards.aspx

CONTACT PERSON:
Teresa - va.sunshine

Referred by:
Louise - ldumont999

TYPE OF CARDS:thinking of you, hello, care and concern, have a nice day...please include envelopes.

SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS:
do not stamp or write on the inside, cards are to be blank on the inside. sentiment on outside is fine. please avoid get well soon and religious messages. you can read more here before you mail your cards!
Card Care Connection

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:
Card Care Connection
112 Saddlehorn Court
Fenton MO 63026
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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. I fell in love with these vibrant colors!

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

https://www.byrosanna.co.uk/blog/hygge-brand-design-for-embrace-by-petsy-fink?utm_content=bufferfb9c8&amp=&utm_medium=social&amp=&utm_source=pinterest.com&amp=&utm_campaign=buffer

[cheermom]

Count me in!! Sending 25 cards out today .

[rainykay]

Count me in. Another great cause.

[shendrian]

I'm in too. Great cause.

[Ldumont999]

Definitely in.

[Dorie95]

Looking forward to making these cards, it's such a great cause! Thanks for the opportunity!

[card crazy]

Sending 22 cards out tomorrow. Great cause. Thanks!!

[stampmontana]

Another wonderful cause. I hope to be sending some cards soon.

[naturecoastcrafter]

We are pleased to participate this month. Come join us at the Teapot Tuesday Challenge on October 16th.

[DLS881]

Finally got a chance to look at the Oct. recipient. Cards will be sent next week

[happyinhawaii]

20 cards will be sent out this week.

[norway76]

Hello,
I think I would like to participate in this group - is there a minimum number of cards I need to send? And should I include a note or something in the box letting them know why I'm sending cards?

Thanks,
Kari

[C J Wink]

Sent a box this morning.

[C J Wink]

norway76
You can send as many as you would like. There are no minimums or maximums for that matter.

[Ldumont999]

Quote:

Originally Posted by norway76

Hello,
I think I would like to participate in this group - is there a minimum number of cards I need to send? And should I include a note or something in the box letting them know why I'm sending cards?

Thanks,
Kari

I usually put a note in telling them I'm sending them on behalf of SCS.

[Dorie95]

That's exactly what I do and I also put my screen name on the note along with my real name and address.

I also put my cards and envies (if requested) into a zip loc bag and then into the box or padded envelope and write their address in pen and not marker. Once my cards were sent where it was raining and the address got smeared because I addressed it with my Crayola Markers!!! Water Based...

[Ldumont999]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorie95

That's exactly what I do and I also put my screen name on the note along with my real name and address.

I also put my cards and envies (if requested) into a zip loc bag and then into the box or padded envelope and write their address in pen and not marker. Once my cards were sent where it was raining and the address got smeared because I addressed it with my Crayola Markers!!! Water Based...

Yes, putting the items in plastic bags is a great idea. Especially with all crazy weather that has been going on around the country. As winter approaches, you just never know of a package is going to be left outside in the damp cold either.

[susie718]

I mailed a box of 36 cards yesterday.

I made up a “form” sheet which I xerox each month, fill in, and enclose with each box of cards that I send. It has my name and address, my Splitcoast name, blank lines to fill in the address to which I’m mailing it, and a blank line for the number of cards in the box.

If there are many different kinds of cards for an organization, I sort and label each kind and put them in plastic bags or tie each bundle of cards with a ribbon. To protect my address on the box, I cover it with packing tape.

I appreciate the opportunity to give cards to those who would like them. I realize that I can do this for many years before running out of supplies.

[Ldumont999]

Quote:

Originally Posted by susie718

If there are many different kinds of cards for an organization, I sort and label each kind and put them in plastic bags or tie each bundle of cards with a ribbon. To protect my address on the box, I cover it with packing tape.

Wow. I'm sure that all the organizations appreciate the extra steps you take to sort and label them.

[GarnetJ]

Question... this organization requested no religious messages. Although it's not a "message", I usually stamp the back with the name of our group [Dove Notes, a ministry of Laurel Church]. Is it okay to do that?

[va.sunshine]

there is not a minimum and you do not have to add a note but surely can if you want!

Quote:

Originally Posted by norway76

Hello,
I think I would like to participate in this group - is there a minimum number of cards I need to send? And should I include a note or something in the box letting them know why I'm sending cards?

Thanks,
Kari

[va.sunshine]

wow, this is a great idea....so organized!

Quote:

Originally Posted by susie718

I mailed a box of 36 cards yesterday.

I made up a �form� sheet which I xerox each month, fill in, and enclose with each box of cards that I send. It has my name and address, my Splitcoast name, blank lines to fill in the address to which I�m mailing it, and a blank line for the number of cards in the box.

If there are many different kinds of cards for an organization, I sort and label each kind and put them in plastic bags or tie each bundle of cards with a ribbon. To protect my address on the box, I cover it with packing tape.

I appreciate the opportunity to give cards to those who would like them. I realize that I can do this for many years before running out of supplies.

[va.sunshine]

to be on the safe side I would leave it off. I am always torn when it states no religious messages. I surely want to respect their wishes and do; but always say an extra prayer over those cards! open to anyone else's suggestions....

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarnetJ

Question... this organization requested no religious messages. Although it's not a "message", I usually stamp the back with the name of our group [Dove Notes, a ministry of Laurel Church]. Is it okay to do that?

[GarnetJ]

Okay. I will leave the back blank.

Quote:

Originally Posted by va.sunshine

to be on the safe side I would leave it off. I am always torn when it states no religious messages. I surely want to respect their wishes and do; but always say an extra prayer over those cards! open to anyone else's suggestions....

[Ldumont999]

Medium Flat Rate box sent today. 80 cards.

[adopted2]

20 cards going out in tomorrow's mail. Love this cause!

[card crazy]

They request a packing slip be enclosed. It can be found on their website here.

[Dorie95]

Oh no, I didn't know about the packing slip and I don't have a printer.

I did enclose a note with my name, etc.

[peeps321]

Our Teaparty Challenge is up! It's great to be partnering with Cards for a Cause this month!

[rainykay]

I just mailed 20 cards yesterday and I didn't know about their packing slip either. I did enclose a card with my name,, address and how many cards I enclosed.

[Tillergirl]

Is there anything like this in the UK?

[va.sunshine]

not that I am aware of. but, anyone is welcome to give a shout out to see if there is interest though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tillergirl

Is there anything like this in the UK?

[AScrapofKindness]

80 cards were posted this afternoon.
USPS Tracking No. 9505 5143 1068 8292 2292 01
Expected delivery date: Monday, October 22, 2018

Thank you for the opportunity to share something I love doing.

[traingina]

Apologies for being late on acknowledging my interest this month - yes - i'll be sending cards!!
We started the month focused on our first ever vacation with our grandchildren, and their parents - only to have it cut short so they could go home to Panama City and try to prep for Hurricane Michael. They survived, as did most of their home...

It's still pretty rough up there, and we're still constantly answering questions and sharing best advice of surviving hurricane devastation learned through having survived a couple ourselves...
This coming weekend we're going to see mom - not sure of what changes to expect now that she's under Hospice care - so this too will be stressful.
So my cards may go out a bit late - but go out they will!!!

[GarnetJ]

Sending a small box tomorrow afternoon.

[va.sunshine]

prayers to you during this time!

Quote:

Originally Posted by traingina

Apologies for being late on acknowledging my interest this month - yes - i'll be sending cards!!
We started the month focused on our first ever vacation with our grandchildren, and their parents - only to have it cut short so they could go home to Panama City and try to prep for Hurricane Michael. They survived, as did most of their home...

It's still pretty rough up there, and we're still constantly answering questions and sharing best advice of surviving hurricane devastation learned through having survived a couple ourselves...
This coming weekend we're going to see mom - not sure of what changes to expect now that she's under Hospice care - so this too will be stressful.
So my cards may go out a bit late - but go out they will!!!

[Shirleysgirl]

20 Cards went out today. Thanks for sponsoring this!

[fl_beachbum]

I didn’t catch the information about the packing slip but I did enclose a small note. My cards meet all of the recommendations they have listed so they should be fine.

[va.sunshine]

does anyone know of an organization that would like to receive cards, let me know if you do.