Happy Friday: Donations for Hurricane Victims

By Bryn | Operations Manager

Sep 15, 2017 @ 5:45 PM MDT

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Sent from reader, Donna:

I live in South Florida. After 5 days of being inside due to Hurricane Irma, these kids had to get out of the house! Thanks to fellow Hipsters, I learned of clearance sales on school supplies at Target and Walgreens. We were able to buy everything pictured including over 200 folders, over 130 spiral notebooks and 12 backpacks for $26.42!

The best part was that the kids each pitched in with their own money! They are very proud to be able to donate to kids who were impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

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mom2boys September 15, 2017 at 6:00 pm MST

So cool! Such a great example to your kids! May you all be blessed!

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Americhick September 15, 2017 at 6:07 pm MST

Awesome idea! I will hit the same stores here to donate too!

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Loyda September 15, 2017 at 6:28 pm MST

That’s beautiful!
Blessings for you and your kids

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julia September 15, 2017 at 6:35 pm MST

I love this idea. Where do you send the items or drop them off. I would love to give back to the kids..thanks in advance

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Kate September 15, 2017 at 9:39 pm MST

Hi Julia, your local Boys & Girls Club can always get school supplies into the hands of kids who need them!

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Donna September 16, 2017 at 7:26 am MST

Hi Julia, my kid’s school was collecting toiletries, hygiene items and school supplies for people in Houston. The Miami Dolphins were arranging to get the donations there and to those in need.
I expect that those affected in Florida are also in need! However, it’s too soon for the Florida Keys right now! They’re still assessing the damage and in the recovery stage. It’s so very sad!!

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Sandy September 15, 2017 at 6:55 pm MST

This story brought tears to my eyes. Such a wonderful gesture! Such selfless kids pitching in their own money. Way to go!

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Kikisaver September 15, 2017 at 7:04 pm MST

Awesome kids making the world a better place! 💖 bravo!!

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Tammy September 15, 2017 at 7:07 pm MST

That is so great! Kudos to you and your kids!!

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Jini September 15, 2017 at 7:19 pm MST

Beautiful idea…Where can these donations be sent to?

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Truth September 16, 2017 at 7:13 am MST

Check to see of a local school has adopted a school affected. It’s highly discouraged just to send stuff randomly right now. I can vouch that they are literally taking clothing donations straight to the dump.

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Tonya September 15, 2017 at 7:50 pm MST

What a great example!! Good job.

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ej September 15, 2017 at 8:51 pm MST

Love it! Tha k you for sharing such an encouraging story n for such a giving family.

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Susi September 15, 2017 at 10:18 pm MST

Beautiful teaching your kids to have charitable hearts! Bless you and your family and glad your all safe

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Diana September 16, 2017 at 12:42 am MST

What an awesome mom with awesome kids!!

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Cami September 16, 2017 at 1:19 am MST

Love this!! Awesome story

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Melissa September 16, 2017 at 6:40 am MST

You are an amazing mom !! What wonderful , giving children you have !! 😃 Keep up the great work !

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Katherine September 16, 2017 at 7:40 am MST

Wish hip3save have the “like” option and several emojis like FB 🙂

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