I will be showing them basic sewing, embroidery, quilting, etc. skills. Also, I will be teaching them cooking and gardening skills. My question is....do any of you know where I might could get some donations of supplies that I will need for the home ec class? I am going through all I have here at home to get started but I know I will need more later. We are going to sell some of the items the kids make to be able to buy more to work with. The school is only in its 3rd year and this will be the first time for home ec and they are so happy that it is available to them, but I also know that right now the school can't afford it since they are trying to make school available to all for no cost. I understand that this is going to take time to get this going but it is worth a try. If you cuties can help me with any suggestions or items I'd be very appreciated of it. I can supply you with all the info you would need for verification.
some of the Walmart stores in my area have been know to give donations of this type providing they still have a fabric and craft area in store. Besides nothing ventured nothing gained, so just contact different businesses in your area hopefully you'll you have great results as all business' have a little sludge fund just for this and tax purposes.
So put your walking shoes on and best foot forward and you should be able to get the backing you need for your school....Good Luck! and let us know how it went.
Good luck to you and to the new classes!
you got great answers I can see.
Another idea I used many times when I needed any supplies or money for my streetkids-work to go there and help:
i mad flyer with the most important information about my project and what I exactly needed. I gave this flyers to mainly children to give it to their parents at home, of course also in the church, to friends and neighbours. Some I put at the desk in the hairdressersalon near by my living place so that the people can know me, also I gave some to teachers in some schools with different grades.
I had also some friends are giving the flyers away for me where they live.
Especially for giving things instead of money I found open ears.
My prayers are with you, at least it it's God's school - he will provide what you need as long as you are a tool in his hands.
God bless you
Bärbel
i had that time ti think I should do all burden alone - now I do what I can but I know it's all about Jesus - he will give through us at the right time as long as we are ready to be there.
God bless you at your challenging work.
check with your local junior colleges..they have some really good programs to help local causes.
ssampsel...shoot me a PM and I can give you my phone number or vise/versa and we can chat about it.
Thanks so much and God bless