project680.org

We have about two weeks left in the Project 680 Hoody Drive. Let’s keep going strong in our goal to collect 680 hoodies for homeless students in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District. We think we have 200 hooded sweatshirts collected thus far (at the most).

Why are we doing this? After talking with the Liaison for Homeless Services, she let us know that kids in her caseload need hoodies, so this latest project makes really good sense.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Thank you to Callen Pool Supply in Rancho Cordova for not only being a drop-off location for the Project 680 Hoody Drive, but giving 10% of all sales for the day on October 16, 2010 to purchase brand spankin’ new hoodies for  homeless students. In short, if you have a pool or need to buy some pool gear, head over to Callen Pool Supply on October 16th because 10% of your purchase will go toward Project 680. Way to go Callen Pool Supply, and thank you everyone for your support!!!

Callen Pool Supply
10363 Folsom Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
TEL: 916.366.POOL
www.CallenPoolSupply.com

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Thank you to the Grapevine for running a front page story on the Project 680 Hoody Drive last Friday. We really appreciate you getting the word out. Let’s keep going. We have less than three weeks now in the Hoody Drive!!!

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

There are three weeks left in the Project 680 Hoody Drive. It’s been great to see everyone get involved so far, and we’d love to see others embrace the vision too. We definitely have some work left in our quest to collect 680 hoodies for homeless students in the FCUSD. Let’s keep going strong and advocate for homeless kids in this very practical and relevant way. Let us know if you have any questions. Enjoy a video below.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

We’d love to see more entries in the Hoody Drive Photo Contest. Remember, this is not a professional contest. Granted, there are some really talented photographers that will take part, but the bulk of us are absolute amateurs and we should have fun with the contest. All you have to do is take a picture anywhere and make sure to have ”Project 680″, “680″ or “www.project680.org” somewhere in the photo. We encourage people to think very creatively how to include the “680″ in the photo. When you take your shots, email up to six of them to info@project680.org and we’ll get them online at www.ranchocordovapost.com/project680. Feel free to post them on Facebook too and/or share them with friends. Spread the word about the Hoody Drive. Together we WILL make a difference in the lives of homeless students in the FCUSD.

The following image was snapped by a six-year old and submitted today. Pretty cool.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Today was a good day when it comes to local residents making it happen for the hoody drive. There was a yard sale and lemonade sale in the White Rock area of Rancho Cordova and it raised close to $80. All proceeds will go toward purchasing hoodies. The neat thing too is that donated items for the yard sale came from several households in the neighborhood. Major points for collaboration and creativity in raising some money!!! During the yard sale, Zak Ford, a school board candidate in the FCUSD, dropped by unexpectedly and handed over 12 hoodies. That was a really nice surprise. Way to go Zak and family!!! Thank you for your continual generosity.

Together we can do something about student homelessness. The Hoody Drive is such a practical way to get involved. We encourage all locals to get creative about their involvement too. We realize this economy is not an easy one. With a little creativity and intention though, it’s amazing what we can do.

Keep up the great work!!!

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Here is one clever way to raise a few bucks for the Hoody Drive. Anyone else doing this? Stop by tomorrow. This isn’t an official Project 680 Yard Sale, but one P680 team member his part to do something for the cause.

“We are doing a yard sale and 100% of the proceeds goes to support the Project 680 Hoody Drive. Our sale goes from 8-12pm on 10/2/10 at 10267 Croydon Way Rancho Cordova CA 95670.

Here is a partial list of what we will be selling: 12 porcelain dolls (very nice), 29 piece punch and salad set (still in box), curtains, window AC, drill press, rug, CD holders, two boogie boards, paper shredder and office trashcan, vacuum, crossbow, Black & Decker trimmer, level, end table, candles and candle stuff, computer mouse, two pads for DDR or another similar game, crystal plates, 2 speakers, envelopes, sewing machine, misc crystal and glass items, rolling pin, misc kitchen items (pans, pots…), various board games (scrabble, uno, trax…), sodder gun, printer, photo-copy machine, lantern with fuel, carduster cleaner, misc tools and clamps, 2 brand new kites, tool belt, stuff for organization, bowls, and more.

We’ll be ready by 8am and go until 12pm. Please do not show up before 8am. If you have questions about items in advance, comment here and we’ll email you back.

Thank you so much!!!”

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Body Investment Studio is taking part in the Project 680 Hoody Drive for homeless students in the FCUSD. This drive from now through October 27, 2010 seeks to collect 680 new hooded sweatshirts (“hoodies”) for local homeless students in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District.

Body Investment Studio has opened their doors as a drop-off location and they are offering free yoga classes to donors. They are offering a free kid’s yoga class each Monday in October from 4:30-5:15pm and a free adult class on November 1, 2010 from 6-7:15pm.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

Can we get a drumroll please? We are pleased to announce that Heritage Community Credit Union’s Mills Center branch in Rancho Cordova will participate in the Project 680 Hoody Drive as a drop off location! 

Heritage Community Credit Union
10339 Folsom Blvd., Suite A
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

We love to see local businesses jumping on board to support homeless students in the city they serve. We welcome other businesses and organizations and churches to climb aboard. The Hoody Drive will go from September 27 to October 27, 2010.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

The Project 680 Hoody Drive begins today, September 27, 2010 and will go through October 27, 2010. It’s our goal as a community to collect 680 hoodies for local homeless students in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District. We’d love to see individuals, businesses, churches, families, and organizations get involved in this grassroots effort.

Thank you to Cordova Neighborhood Church for becoming a drop-off location. Thank you to Cordova Church of Christ for putting a blurb in their bulletin for a couple of weeks. Thank you to Body Investment Studio for offering free yoga classes to donors.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

We are pleased to share the official Project 680 Hoody Driveflyer. Click the image below to see a large .jpg or click HERE to download a PDF. You are definitely invited to share the flyer with friends via email, Facebook or however you’d like. Thank you so much for your support.

Together we can make a difference in the lives of homeless students.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

We have drop-off locations where locals can bring donated hoodies. Thank you to everyone who has stepped forward thus far to be a drop-off during the hoody drive. We are still looking for at least six more places. Maybe your household, church, business or organization would like to act as a drop-off? We’d love to hear from you. Let us know.

In alphabetical order, here they are.

Brighton School:  777 Levy Road, Folsom CA 95630
Bueno-Williams household:  4257 Emmons Circle Mather CA 95655
Cordova Neighborhood Church:  10600 Coloma Road, Rancho Cordova 95670
Koban Chiropractic:  10901 Folsom Blvd Suite C Rancho Cordova 95670
Rancho Cordova City Hall:  2729 Prospect Park Drive Rancho Cordova 95670
RC Neighborhood Center:  10665 Coloma Road, Suite 100 Rancho Cordova 95670
Zak Ford household:  4252 Mustic Way Mather CA 95655

See the updated list at www.project680.org/hoody.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!

If you weren’t aware, we are doing a photo contest during the Hoody Drive. This is such an easy way us to show support for the Hoody Drive. All ages are skill levels are invited to participate. This is not some sort of a pro contest. Let’s have fun with this!!! 

The Rancho Cordova Post will be hosting images from our contest and we’re very excited. Each person can submit up to six photos. You must include “Project 680 Hoody Drive” or “project680.org” somewhere in the photo. When you take a photo (or groups of photos), email them to info@project680.org and we’ll get them online for you. There are six photo categories, which include:  neighborhood, kids, pets, creative, work and wackiest photo. The “kids” category is really designed for kids to actually take the photo too!!!

Judges will select winners from each category to have their photos displayed at Rancho Cordova City Hall on October 27, 2010 from 4:30-7:00pm at our celebration party. And of course we’ll buy you a hot chocolate too because all winners should drink hot cocoa. Visit www.ranchocordovapost.com/project680 to view all photo entries.

Here are a couple of sample images that came in last week.

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!