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The “Undies Ride” shirt is hot off the press

680 Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:26:16 +0000

We mentioned a few days ago that we’d have “Undies Ride” t-shirts for those interested. Well, a handful of riders ordered them and here is what they look like. You can still get one if you’d like, but it’ll have to wait until after the bike ride since our shirt contact cannot make any more on such last-minute notice. If we do a community ride again, we’ll see if we can have more advance notice for a shirt since it’s a nice touch. Whatever the case, check it out below. Cool, huh? See you Saturday at 9am at Hagan Park. For details on the Underwear Bike Ride, see this video and click HERE.

The California Department of Education Rocks!!

680 Admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:13:34 +0000

We are so thankful for the California Department of Education for their support of Project 680 in the past and also during the current Underwear Drive. Thank you to Debbie who got things started by telling others in her office building about Project 680. All in all, 73 packages (not just pairs) of underwear were collected along with some financial contributions. Thank you employees of the California Department of Education. You are a huge blessing to students!! Thank you so much for truly caring!! There will be students wearing new underwear because of you, which means students will be more readily equipped to focus on learning.

Kudos to ClickSpring for supporting the Undies Drive

680 Admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:10:47 +0000

We wanted to give a quick shout-out to ClickSpring for helping get the word out about the Project 680 underwear drive for homeless students. Thank you for your tweets, Facebook shares and spreading the word to your clients also. We really look forward to having your co-founder, Scott Eggert, ride with us on the “Underwear Ride” on Saturday. You guys are tremendous!! Much thanks.

Thank you Fairfield Inn & Suites in Rancho Cordova

680 Admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:05:43 +0000

We’ve been really busy, so it’s been hard to update the blog much. That doesn’t mean we’re not thankful though. We wanted to give a quick shout-out to Fairfield Inn & Suites in Rancho Cordova. They’ve been a huge partner this time around for the underwear drive. Not only have they been advertising the undies drive to their guests and staff, they’ve been doing a broadcast storm on their Facebook page. They even had a “biking for undies” shirt designed for their riders (we are having a community bike ride on Saturday for those who don’t know). Big thanks Fairfield Inn & Suites! Thank you for doing something about local issues.

Undewear Bike Ride Video (2 weeks left in undies ride)

680 Admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:31:57 +0000

Hi Everyone. The underwear drive is zooming by and we only have two weeks left. It’s not too late to get involved. Let’s make one last final push to really engage our networks and collect some new underwear for homeless students. On the last day of the underwear drive we’ll be doing a community bike ride called the “Undies Ride”. Check out the video below (or here) and share on Facebook, Twitter, etc… Thanks so much for your support.

Updated Drop-off Locations for Underwear Drive

680 Admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:32:28 +0000

Thank you to all of our drop-off locations so far. We really appreciate you stepping up to the plate. If anyone else is interested, speak on. We would like to see 6 or so more. The drive goes through May 19, so there is so much time to still get things rolling. In fact, since things have been a bit on the slower side to start, we would LOVE to see some more momentum build.

Drop-Off Locations:
Andelin household: 1972 Tyndrum Ln. Folsom CA 95630
Denny’s: 2474 Sunrise Boulevard Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Fairfield Inn & Suites: 10745 Gold Center Dr. Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Lewkowitz household: 9278 Louis street, elk grove ca 95624
Rancho Cordova City Hall: 2729 Prospect Park Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Williams household: 4257 Emmons Circle, Mather 95655
Zak Ford household: 4252 Mustic Way, Mather

Biking for underwear for homeless students

680 Admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:36:06 +0000

We are getting excited about the upcoming “Undies Ride” for homeless students in the FCUSD, and we wanted to formally invite you to come along. What is it all about? We’ll get together on Saturday May 19, 2012 at 9am to have a little community bike ride. This will be a great way to get some exercise, connect with locals and support an underwear drive for homeless students.

When? Saturday May 19, 2012 at 9am.

Where? Meet up in the free parking lot at Hagan Park (just outside of the main entrance at 2197 Chase Drive Rancho Cordova CA 95670).

Why? This is a great way to get some exercise, connect with locals and enjoy the last day of our underwear drive for homeless students.

How Long is the Ride? We’ll have two rides available. One will be a beginner ride and the other will go from Rancho Cordova to Folsom to Bicycles Plus (26 miles total roundtrip).

Who? This is a family-friendly event and a great excuse to mingle with fellow Project 680 supporters. Maybe you could put together a team from the office, church, your neighborhood or a group of friends. This event will also be listed on the “May is Bike Month” website.

What to Bring? We’ll be collecting new underwear for our drive, so please bring some undies for students K-12 in the FCUSD (new ones only – appropriate styles). If money is really tight of course, please just show up (but maybe tell all your friends and family).Additionally, bring a bike, your friends and anything you need for riding (water, granola bars, etc…).

RSVP on our Facebook event page if you wish. Let us know if you have questions. If you’d like to volunteer to help pull this event off too, speak on. Lastly, if you have media contacts, spread the word.

Thank you for your support and advocacy. Let’s ride some bikes now!!

Heritage Community Credit Union is on Board!!

680 Admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:07:44 +0000

We just got word today that Heritage Community Credit Union is on board as a “drop-off” location for the Project 680 Foot Drive. They have bins set up at their Rancho Cordova and Folsom locations as listed below. Thank you Heritage Community Credit Union, generous Heritage employees and customers who will donate. We sincerely appreciate you.

Heritage Community Credit Union Mills Center
10339 Folsom Blvd., Ste. A.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Heritage Community Credit Union Folsom
2791 E. Bidwell St., Ste. 100
Folsom, CA 95630

The Foot Drive Logo by McPeak Design!!!!

680 Admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:00:52 +0000

Thank you to McPeak Design for making us a logo for the Foot Drive (pro bono work). We love it and we sincerely appreciate your hard work and creativity. Anyone is welcome to use the following logos on your blog, website, video, church bulletin, at the office or wherever you’d like. Make sure to link to the site at www.project680.org or directly at www.project680.org/foot.

Thank you again McPeak Design for your generosity in donating a logo for us to use.

Drop-off locations so far…

680 Admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:40:57 +0000

Thank you to all of our “Foot Drive” drop-off locations so far. We appreciate people and businesses stepping forward to be a place where community members can drop by socks or Payless Shoe Source Gift Cards. We’d love to see more drop-offs too – especially in Folsom. See www.project680.org/foot for details about the Foot Drive that begins today.

Drop-Off Locations:
Bueno-Williams household: 4257 Emmons Circle, Mather 95655
Callen Pool Supply: 10363 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Cordova Community Council: 2729 Prospect Park Dr, Ste 117, Rancho Cordova 95670
Creations Botique: 10415 Folsom Blvd, #104 Rancho Cordova CA 95670
First Covenant Church: 10933 Progress Court Rancho Cordova, California 95670 (in lobby)
Ford household: 4252 Mustic Way Mather CA 95655
Gold River Floors – Carpet One: 11367 Pyrites Way, Ste A Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Mama Sue’s Soul Food Kitchen: 10113 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Norris household: 10724 Bellone Way Rancho Cordova, 95670
Rancho Cordova City Hall: 2729 Prospect Park Drive Rancho Cordova 95670