APRIL 2019 Mission - CARDS FOR A CAUSE

[va.sunshine]

2019 Cards For A Cause

APRIL MISSION
Stamp from the Heart!

ORGANIZATION BEING FEATURED:
Hospice of St. Francis Melborne, FL

DESCRIPTION:
Hospice of St. Francis provides compassionate care and support to terminally ill patients and their loved ones.


CONTACT PERSON:
Teresa - va.sunshine

Referred by:
Mary Larson, Volunteer Coordinator

TYPE OF CARDS REQUESTED:
Birthday, Patriotic, and Holiday; please include envelopes if possible.

SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS:
Please use white, cream, or light colored card stock on the inside. Blank on the inside, so others can write a message; the light card stock makes it easier for patients to read.


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, let's help make their jobs easier and bless them in helping others.

MAILING ADDRESS:
Please mail cards to...
Mary Larson, Volunteer Coordinator
Hospice of St. Francis
6905 N. Wickham Road Suite 403
Melbourne, FL 32940
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For a little added inspiration you can join us in playing along with the OPTIONALchallenge 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! 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....

http://www.vintagewhitesblog.com/201...ers-using

[va.sunshine]

hello friends, it is with so many mixed emotions that I inform you all I will need a replacement for cards for a cause. As of last year I am no longer making cards. I lost my father may 7, 2018 and everything changed! I informed lydia last year, but told her I would not leave cards for a cause hanging. so I will continue to post a cause as long as we do not have a replacement. if you are interested please let me know! I will surely help you transition.

I have a blog post here you can read.....
http://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/20...adventure.html

I am a doer, so believe me I have been more than busy and my new adventure is doing sooooo well. you can follow me and my new business on instagram @rusticwarehouse72

[MicheleUke]

So sorry to hear about the death of your father. Thank you for leading cards for a cause for so many years. I am grateful for all the work you put into it. I really appreciate the opportunity to help out a variety of charities while having fun paper crafting at the same time. Good luck in your new endeavor.

[MicheleUke]

Are the patriotic cards meant to be thank you for your service cards or something else? Can someone give me an idea of what would be appropriate in this situation for the patriotic card request?

[va.sunshine]

yes, that would be great! thank you

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Originally Posted by MicheleUke

Are the patriotic cards meant to be thank you for your service cards or something else? Can someone give me an idea of what would be appropriate in this situation for the patriotic card request?

[va.sunshine]

thank you so very much for the kind words! It has truly been an honor, my heart believes in this out reach!

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Originally Posted by MicheleUke

So sorry to hear about the death of your father. Thank you for leading cards for a cause for so many years. I am grateful for all the work you put into it. I really appreciate the opportunity to help out a variety of charities while having fun paper crafting at the same time. Good luck in your new endeavor.

[traingina]

I'm in for the charity - hopefully i'll find enough time in between of tending after my recently widowed MIL, who we are enabling to dodge identification as not completely competent - not the best answer but the only one she can afford at this time.

[shendrian]

Please count me in. A wonderful organization. And....I'm so sorry for your loss. Time will heal you.

Thank you for hosting Cards for a Cause. It has been so appreciated, and I love to participate. I wish you Good Luck!

[susie718]

Teresa, I’m so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Thank you for your efforts to keep Cards for a Cause going because I really appreciate the chance to help out a different charity each month, too. It sounds as though you’ve found a fulfilling direction for your creativity with your rustic warehouse. I wish you the best in your healing and your new business.

[fl_beachbum]

So sorry to hear about your dad. I hope you have friends and loved ones around you to help you continue to heal. (hugs)
Thank you for running C4AC, it's been a joy to participate. Prayers for your new venture and for family.

[Ldumont999]

So sorry you will no longer be running this thread. It has blessed me, I'm sure, more than the cards themselves could have ever blessed others. I pray that someone can step up to take over this thread. And I am in on April's giving.

[Dorie95]

Therese, thank you for all you've done for us. Personally, I have come to know a number of places that needed our cards and continue to donate to them.

Good luck in you and your husband's business. I wish you success.

[cheermom]

Cards going out this week .

[DLS881]

Teresa - thanks so much for leading Cards for a Cause. I look forward each month to helping different organizations. My condolences on the loss of your dad.

[Broussde]

This is a little off track but what other causes do you send cards to. I too would like a home for my cards. Can you send info? Thanks

[C J Wink]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broussde

This is a little off track but what other causes do you send cards to. I too would like a home for my cards. Can you send info? Thanks

If you look at the main Cards for a Cause page, there are ongoing card causes listed. Some of them are also featured during specific months.

[susie718]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broussde

This is a little off track but what other causes do you send cards to. I too would like a home for my cards. Can you send info? Thanks

There are several places listed in The Ongoing Cards for a Cause thread.
Here are some places to which I’ve sent cards:


NEW AND OPEN **2019 Ronald McDonald House of the Month** -- DONATE ALL SWAP by karly1020 at Splitcoaststampers


http://cardcareconnection.com/makecards.aspx


http://www.cardsforhospitalizedkids.com/


https://www.cardsforlittlehearts.com/


https://altenewblog.com/2019/03/03/2...ts-card-drive/


https://www.bringsmilestoseniors.com/


https://www.brighterbirthdays.org/


Here are some others I’ve bookmarked to try in the future:


Cards For Soldiers: CARD DONATIONS


Here's Where You Can Send Handmade Holiday Cards for Children's Charity | Martha Stewart


https://sendasmiletoday.org/

[Broussde]

Thank you

[Broussde]

Just mailed 12.

[shendrian]

Mail 20 cards out today! Enjoyed participating.

[MicheleUke]

Mailed 11 cards Monday.

[susie718]

Mailed 30 cards today.

[susie718]

Quote:

Originally Posted by susie718

Mailed 30 cards today.

When I tracked this package, the USPS said that it was forwarded to another address. Is Mary Larsen on this thread? If so, Mary, would you please let me know if/when you receive my package of 30 cards? Thanks very much!

[va.sunshine]

no mary is not on this thread. I can email her and find out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by susie718

When I tracked this package, the USPS said that it was forwarded to another address. Is Mary Larsen on this thread? If so, Mary, would you please let me know if/when you receive my package of 30 cards? Thanks very much!

[susie718]

Quote:

Originally Posted by va.sunshine

no mary is not on this thread. I can email her and find out.

Teresa, thank you!

[rainykay]

I just mailed 20 cards to Mary yesterday.

[va.sunshine]

ok friends, mary's address has changed, but she is still getting the cards. the USPS is forwarding. but here is her new addie for future reference.


6905 N. Wickham Road
Suite 403
Melbourne FL 32940

[susie718]

Quote:

Originally Posted by va.sunshine

ok friends, mary's address has changed, but she is still getting the cards. the USPS is forwarding. but here is her new addie for future reference.


6905 N. Wickham Road
Suite 403
Melbourne FL 32940

Thanks for sharing this information. That must be why my package was forwarded. Did Mary let you know if she received my package? It was supposedly delivered yesterday.

[SBinGA]

I sent a medium priority box full this week.

[StampinAK]

Is it okay to include Scripture on the cards we send?

[Ldumont999]

Sent mine today.

[StampinAK]

I mailed out 12 cards yesterday.

[va.sunshine]

hey friends, my computer died. the new one will be here tomorrow. it will be tuesday before I can get the may cause up.

[DLS881]

Hijacking the thread:

To: Cheryl Y. Thank you for the cards to Operation Quiet Comfort!

Back to regular programming..

[va.sunshine]

yes

Quote:

Originally Posted by StampinAK

Is it okay to include Scripture on the cards we send?

[va.sunshine]

yes she received your package

Quote:

Originally Posted by susie718

Thanks for sharing this information. That must be why my package was forwarded. Did Mary let you know if she received my package? It was supposedly delivered yesterday.

[va.sunshine]

here is may's thread...new computer is up and running. also, I have some super exciting news to share, click on the link to find out...

MAY 2019 Mission - CARDS FOR A CAUSE - Splitcoaststampers

[susie718]

Quote:

Originally Posted by va.sunshine

yes she received your package

Thank you for letting me know, Theresa. 😀

[traingina]

I've Finally managed to find time to get finished and packaged - 24 cards going into the mail tomorrow - tracking 9405503699300000214369.
Apologies for being so late!!!