So I'm trying to support a local charity - The Sheepfold, a shelter and ministry that provides housing, training, and other support for homeless and abused women with children.
http://www.thesheepfold.org
Here's the idea: I've got $5. If you're willing, I will give you the $5 if you give me something in return that you think is worth at least $5.
I will then continue trading with other people until I can't make any more trades, or until I find a perfect item to donate to The Sheepfold.
At the end, I'll either donate the item directly to The Sheepfold, or sell it and donate the money instead.
I've been inspired by "The Red Paperclip Guy" (http://oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com) and my church to try to do something big (http://www.thecrossing.com). My church as a whole (The Crossing) is trying to do something big to make a difference in the lives of people around us.
Keep reading this blog to find out about the trades I make and see what I have available for trading!
What I Currently Have to Sell!
- More PS2 Sports games
- Fuji Digital Camera - a couple years old, but new - still in original box/plastic
- Green ceramic bathroom accessories set - toothbrush holder, cup, soapdish, and liquid soap dispenser
- Watercolor art set - with paintbrushes, paints, and accessories
- Girls' plush "purse," complete with plush puppy to tote around!
- Girls' summer clothes (sizes 3T-6) - one or multiple pieces OK to trade for
- Dell Computer (tower), running WinXP and has MS Office Suite
- Purse - straw and sage-colored weave + faux leather brown trim (new)
- Used PS2 Game - Onimusha: Warlords (Rated M)
- Used PS2 Game - Madden NFL 07: Hall of Fame Edition (Rated E)
- Used PS2 Game - Madden NFL 06 (Rated E)
- Used PS2 Game - NCAA 06 Football (Rated E)
- Used PS2 Game - Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (Rated E)
- Used PS2 Game - Grand Theft Auto III (another one - Rated M)
- Used PS2 Game - Blitz: The League (Rated M)
- Used PS2 Game - Lego Star Wars (Rated E)
- Used PS2 Game - Street, V3 (Rated E)
- Used PS2 Game - MS Saga: A New Dawn (Rated E/10+)
- Used PS2 Game - Shadow of the Colossus (Rated T)
- Used PS2 Game - Gran Turismo 4 (Rated E)
- Used PS2 Game - NBA Live 06 (Rated E)
- Used PS2 Game - Grand Theft Auto III (Rated M)
- Paperback - The Last Shot: City Streets, Basketball Dreams
- bags of boys' clothes - used, but clean
- "d" jeans - women's, size 12
- Silver Serving Tray for Fruit/Candy/Hors d'Oeuvres
- White WoW T-shirt (washed, never worn)
- Black leather briefcase (never used) - OK for laptops
- Another $5
2 comments:
Love your plan!!
Looking forward to hearing about all the good trades you make and things you end up with. Sounds like a good and worthy cause. Can any woman go to the shelter or do they have to have some sort of religious vetting to get in?
No, I believe that the Sheepfold will take women that are of different beliefs, but the shelter is one that is focused on long-term change for women, and there are Bible studies that are part of the daily/weekly routines, along with house cleaning and counseling, etc.
Here's a link to their goals/schedules for recovery:
http://www.thesheepfold.org/about/about-mark-iv.htm
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