13. 12 Cool Things to Give: Money
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Nothing beats monetary donations to aid your favorite Southern Idaho non-profits. Learn why $1 can go further than just a small donation and how to support the United Way of South Central Idaho and other non-profits around the Magic Valley.
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12. 12 Cool Things to Give: Pillows
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Did you know foster children often only take one item with them to transition between homes? Pillows become a sense of stability and are often considered a luxury item. Listen to learn why new pillows are a great item to donate!
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Why We Give
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In this special episode of Secret’s Out Idaho, we talk with United Way of South Central Idaho about the amazing work they do to create lasting change in our community. We also talk with local companies like Clif Bar to food pantries like Martha and Mary’s Food Pantry to discover how it’s all the community partners rallying together that solve real problems and have a generational impact on our region. #MagicValleyStrong
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12 Cool Things to Give: Time
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Your time is one of the most valuable things you can give. How valuable? One hour of your time is $25 to a non-profit! Whether you’re an individual or employer, learn where and how to be a changemaker in your community.
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12 Cool Things to Give: Gas/Gift Cards
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Consider donating gift cards, including gas cards, to local non-profits that will help our local families the most. With these gift cards, homeless shelters, food pantries, hospitals, and other non-profits can purchase the items they need when they need them and help those in need get to work, the grocery store, or job interviews.
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12 Cool Things to Give: Hygiene Kits
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The most basic care necessities are often hard to come by for struggling families and they are some of the most needed items. From kids going to school to people going in for a job interview, items like deodorant, hair ties & combs, feminine products, dental care, razors, nail clippers, and sunscreen are so valuable to families and individuals in crisis. Listen to find out how to put together a low-cost kit, what to put in them, and how to donate them today!
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12 Cool Things to Give: Hotel Vouchers
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Hotel vouchers are an essential donation for people in crisis situations. These vouchers can provide organizations the ability to serve the homeless, cancer patients and their families, displaced domestic violence victims, refugees, foster kids or others in need. Learn how community members, hotel owners and AirBnB hosts can play a key role in helping our Magic Valley citizens in crisis.
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12 Cool Things to Give: Laundry Detergent
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Laundry detergent is a vital household item that can often be too expensive to afford for families big and small. Listen in to hear from Sonya Haines of United Way of South Central Idaho on why laundry detergent should be on your donation list.
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12 Cool Things to Give: School Supplies
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Needed all year long (not just in August & September!), sketchbooks, wooden pencils, tissues and more can help students AND teachers make it through the school year. Check out what supplies you can give and why it’s so important to donate throughout the year.
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12 Cool Things to Give: Lice Kits
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Lice infestations do not discriminate. Lice kits provide schools with a cure to keep students from falling behind but can be pricey for schools or food pantries to provide. Sonya Haines from United Way of South Central Idaho shares why this item is a huge help for schools and food pantries.
info_outlineEducation and fairytales found in donated books provide hope and imagination for people of all ages. Sonya Haines from United Way of South Central Idaho goes into detail about what books to give and who benefits from them.
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