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Two weekends ago Amelia and I had the idea to take $1,000 and buy
gift cards from local businesses as a way to help them in this time
when their businesses are fighting to stay afloat. A few days later my
friend Tatum Owenby suggested the challenge and kicked it off with a
$500 donation from his business Home Helpers. What began as a
personal decision to help has turned into a message of hope and
support from people throughout the community.
Since its beginning less than 2 weeks ago we have eclipsed the $10,000 mark in cash and in-kind donations with no end in sight. We have done our best to make sure the donations are ending up in the right hands and the money is being spent with locally owned business who support Springdale during the time. It has been rewarding thus far seeing the gratitude from those who have received the gifts.
We were able to set up meals that have already fed 1 shift of the Springdale Fire Department and over the next 2 weeks will feed all 3 shifts and nearly 100 firemen. Last Saturday we were able to take 140 doughnuts, kolaches and apple fritters over to the Springdale Police Department. And this upcoming week we will be delivering $1,000 worth of gift cards to frontline health care workers in Springdale who are ensuring the health of our city right now.
In addition, we have given shelter to a few people who have fallen on hard times during this crisis. We have distributed card to those to whom a meal would otherwise not be an option at all right now. We have dropped off gifts to individuals who are delivering hope to others in the community through their actions and sometimes simply their words. We even had the chance to hand deliver a check from a local church to the Springdale Senior Center to help with Meals on Wheels.
Finally, we have been able to give away these gift cards to the people of Live Springdale. To shine a little light and provide a little fun in a time where some of us aren't having the best time. We appreciate your willingness to play our little games and post your favorite photos and memories and such to give some different perspective to others on where we all may be.
If you would like to be a part of the Live Springdale Challenge by donating as an individual or as a business please let me know. Send me an email to livespringdale@gmail.com, shoot us a Facebook message or give me a call at 479-871-6908. We will help you in any way we can.
Since its beginning less than 2 weeks ago we have eclipsed the $10,000 mark in cash and in-kind donations with no end in sight. We have done our best to make sure the donations are ending up in the right hands and the money is being spent with locally owned business who support Springdale during the time. It has been rewarding thus far seeing the gratitude from those who have received the gifts.
We were able to set up meals that have already fed 1 shift of the Springdale Fire Department and over the next 2 weeks will feed all 3 shifts and nearly 100 firemen. Last Saturday we were able to take 140 doughnuts, kolaches and apple fritters over to the Springdale Police Department. And this upcoming week we will be delivering $1,000 worth of gift cards to frontline health care workers in Springdale who are ensuring the health of our city right now.
In addition, we have given shelter to a few people who have fallen on hard times during this crisis. We have distributed card to those to whom a meal would otherwise not be an option at all right now. We have dropped off gifts to individuals who are delivering hope to others in the community through their actions and sometimes simply their words. We even had the chance to hand deliver a check from a local church to the Springdale Senior Center to help with Meals on Wheels.
Finally, we have been able to give away these gift cards to the people of Live Springdale. To shine a little light and provide a little fun in a time where some of us aren't having the best time. We appreciate your willingness to play our little games and post your favorite photos and memories and such to give some different perspective to others on where we all may be.
If you would like to be a part of the Live Springdale Challenge by donating as an individual or as a business please let me know. Send me an email to livespringdale@gmail.com, shoot us a Facebook message or give me a call at 479-871-6908. We will help you in any way we can.
The Live Springdale Challenge Reaches The
Community In Many Ways