It has been 8 or 9 months since I have posted last...so sorry!! I have been super busy with Latvia missions work (www.roadtolatvia.blogspot.com) that I had put collecting postcards to the side--but I am back at it!!
Calling all people who live in, have friends/family who live in, or who are going to visit: IDAHO, WYOMING, NEVADA, UTAH, MONTANA or NEW MEXICO!! I need YOUR help!! These are just SIX of THIRTY THREE states that I do NOT have a postcard from...so, If you live in, have friends or family who live in, or you or someone you know is going to visit Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho or New Mexico--would you consider picking up a postcard or two and mailing it to me!? Share this blog with your friends or family too. I have a new goal!! Ready to hear it!?
MY GOAL is that by the END of 2012 to have at least ONE post card from EVERY state in the USA, and EVERY country in the WORLD!! Yes, I know I may be crazy...but post card collecting efforts are in full swing!!
Send me a postcard!! I love getting postcards from ANYWHERE in the world..not just the states listed above!! Send them to:
PO Project
Jenn Anderson
PO Box 236
Dousman, WI 53118, USA
Thanks so much-spread the word-keep sending postcards-I'll start sharing my favorites with you!!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Sunday, July 11, 2010
UPDATE!
Sorry to all who follow that I havent updated in so long. Going to Latvia in June, I took a small break from packing OCC boxes.
Now that I'm back at it, we are in need of A LOT! We are only 1/3 of the way to the goal of 365 boxes....which means we are way behind in packing!
How can you help?
Sponsor a Box
-Be a Half Box Sponsor: $7 will go to either shipping of one box or the purchasing of filler items for one box.
-Be a Box Sponsor: $15 sponsors one full box-it covers the shipping cost and also purchases supplies for one box.
Collect and Donate Supplies
Have your family, friend, youth group or Bible study group collect supplies! I will include a list of needed supplies at the bottom of this post. This is a great way to get involved and help those in need! I can even come to your youth group, etc. to share a little bit about Operation Christmas Child/Samaritan's Purse and why I decided to pack so many boxes!
Thank you to Kimberly T and Diana G for their donations of supplies, as well as everyone else! It couldn't be done with out your help!
Supply List
(this is the most current list we have...if something isnt on the list-feel free to ask! We can use just about anything!)
Packing Needs:
-2 Rolls Scotch Tape
-200 Large Rubberbands (large enough to wrap around the box)
-300 lunch sized zip lock bags
Filler Items:
-Full sized toothpaste
-Toothbrushes (kids and adults)
-Floss
-Chapstick/lipbalm
-Nail sets for girls
-Deoderants for boys and girls (must be a solid-no liquid or gels)
-Q tips
-Bars of soap
-Washclothes
-Socks, ages 2-18 boy and girl
-Hard Candy (lollipops/dumdums, mints, tictacs, sprees, smarties, etc.)
-Gum (any flavors!)
-Toys for children ages 2-18
-spiral bound or smaller notebooks (no composition books-they dont fit, but the spirals curve enough)
-Pens, pencils
-Pencil shapreners
-Crayons, markers
-Coloring books
-Small blanets
-Plates, Cups, Silverware
-Small tools for teen boys
-Flashlights
-AA Batteries
Do NOT purchase:
-Toy snakes
-Army men toys, guns, airplanes, etc.
-Any liquids (deoderants, snow globes, lip gloss, nail polish, etc.)
-Any food items (crackers, fruit snacks, etc.)
-Any chocolate (hersheys, tootsie rolls, reeses, etc.)
If you are interested in donating supplies, sponsoring a box (or more!), having me share with your group about OCC, don't hesitate to contact me at: jenn_anderson@hotmail.com
Thank you!
Now that I'm back at it, we are in need of A LOT! We are only 1/3 of the way to the goal of 365 boxes....which means we are way behind in packing!
How can you help?
Sponsor a Box
-Be a Half Box Sponsor: $7 will go to either shipping of one box or the purchasing of filler items for one box.
-Be a Box Sponsor: $15 sponsors one full box-it covers the shipping cost and also purchases supplies for one box.
Collect and Donate Supplies
Have your family, friend, youth group or Bible study group collect supplies! I will include a list of needed supplies at the bottom of this post. This is a great way to get involved and help those in need! I can even come to your youth group, etc. to share a little bit about Operation Christmas Child/Samaritan's Purse and why I decided to pack so many boxes!
Thank you to Kimberly T and Diana G for their donations of supplies, as well as everyone else! It couldn't be done with out your help!
Supply List
(this is the most current list we have...if something isnt on the list-feel free to ask! We can use just about anything!)
Packing Needs:
-2 Rolls Scotch Tape
-200 Large Rubberbands (large enough to wrap around the box)
-300 lunch sized zip lock bags
Filler Items:
-Full sized toothpaste
-Toothbrushes (kids and adults)
-Floss
-Chapstick/lipbalm
-Nail sets for girls
-Deoderants for boys and girls (must be a solid-no liquid or gels)
-Q tips
-Bars of soap
-Washclothes
-Socks, ages 2-18 boy and girl
-Hard Candy (lollipops/dumdums, mints, tictacs, sprees, smarties, etc.)
-Gum (any flavors!)
-Toys for children ages 2-18
- Small Puzzles
- Toy cars
- Bouncy balls
- dress up toys
- play dough
- decks of cards
- Baby dolls
- stuffed animals
- spinning tops
- kids purses, wallets, etc.
- hair pretties for girls
-spiral bound or smaller notebooks (no composition books-they dont fit, but the spirals curve enough)
-Pens, pencils
-Pencil shapreners
-Crayons, markers
-Coloring books
-Small blanets
-Plates, Cups, Silverware
-Small tools for teen boys
-Flashlights
-AA Batteries
Do NOT purchase:
-Toy snakes
-Army men toys, guns, airplanes, etc.
-Any liquids (deoderants, snow globes, lip gloss, nail polish, etc.)
-Any food items (crackers, fruit snacks, etc.)
-Any chocolate (hersheys, tootsie rolls, reeses, etc.)
If you are interested in donating supplies, sponsoring a box (or more!), having me share with your group about OCC, don't hesitate to contact me at: jenn_anderson@hotmail.com
Thank you!
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Numbers!
Okay, so the count is in:
I have a total of 183 postcards, from 18 states and 10 countries!
The Countries are:
Latvia
Japan
Austria
Portugal
New Zealand
Germany
Iraq
London, UK
Philippines
The States are:
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Hawaii
Louisianan
Washington State
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Michigan
South Carolina
Missouri
Arizona
California
Texas
Wisconsin
Illinois
Colorado
Florida
So, why do I share this?
If you travel to a country or state that is NOT on my list, would you mind picking up a postcard and sending it to me at:
PO Project
Jenn Anderson
PO Box 236
Dousman WI 53118 USA
I'm hoping that by the end of the year I will have at least 500 postcards...can you help me?
Not much else going on around here...still taking pictures and searching ebay for postcards:) Just bought a Latvia one (go figure) from pre 1940's - oh so worth it!
I have a total of 183 postcards, from 18 states and 10 countries!
The Countries are:
Latvia
Japan
Austria
Portugal
New Zealand
Germany
Iraq
London, UK
Philippines
The States are:
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Hawaii
Louisianan
Washington State
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Michigan
South Carolina
Missouri
Arizona
California
Texas
Wisconsin
Illinois
Colorado
Florida
So, why do I share this?
If you travel to a country or state that is NOT on my list, would you mind picking up a postcard and sending it to me at:
PO Project
Jenn Anderson
PO Box 236
Dousman WI 53118 USA
I'm hoping that by the end of the year I will have at least 500 postcards...can you help me?
Not much else going on around here...still taking pictures and searching ebay for postcards:) Just bought a Latvia one (go figure) from pre 1940's - oh so worth it!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Almost a month!?
It's been almost a month since I last posted! Wow!
Whats new? Today I got a camera from someone to take pictures with and then mail back! Heck yes! Its a 27 exposure, and Ive taken 2 pics so far. Im thinking I might take it to Latvia with me? We'll see!
Also got a great postcard...theres a sesame street sticker on it:)
I leave for Latvia in 12 day! So exciting, yet too much money left to fund raise! Oh well! It will happen somehow!
While Im gone, yall should fill up my PO Box with a bunch of postcards or other fun mail! How cool would that be?
Whats new? Today I got a camera from someone to take pictures with and then mail back! Heck yes! Its a 27 exposure, and Ive taken 2 pics so far. Im thinking I might take it to Latvia with me? We'll see!
Also got a great postcard...theres a sesame street sticker on it:)
I leave for Latvia in 12 day! So exciting, yet too much money left to fund raise! Oh well! It will happen somehow!
While Im gone, yall should fill up my PO Box with a bunch of postcards or other fun mail! How cool would that be?
Monday, May 3, 2010
count.
172. thats how many postcards i have so far! yay!
send me a post card...or a few! big, small, new used...doesnt matter:) i love em all!
thank you to my friend at www.sendmeamillionpostcards.com for the 6 postcards you sent me out of your collection...love em! got yours on the way!!
send me a post card...or a few! big, small, new used...doesnt matter:) i love em all!
thank you to my friend at www.sendmeamillionpostcards.com for the 6 postcards you sent me out of your collection...love em! got yours on the way!!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
exciting!
So, I got my third postcard from Japan today...and I realized its like a puzzle!! All of them fit next to each other to make a beautiful picture...so exciting!! Thank you to whoever is sending them! I will upload a picture soon(: Now all I need is to find someone who reads Japanese so I can see what they say:) lol
Also my aunt gave me a bunch of postcards from her travels, as well as my friend Melanie sent me some from Louisian! yay!
Also my aunt gave me a bunch of postcards from her travels, as well as my friend Melanie sent me some from Louisian! yay!
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