I have accumulated quite a lot of assorted greeting cards (birthday, get well, etc.) that I can't use, but surely someone can use them. Where can I send them by 3rd of 4th class mail? Thanks.
Anne
You can take them to a Retirement Center in your hometown. They will either give them to the residents there, or sell them in their little (recycle) gift shop if they have one. You could probably also give them to a women's shelter, or a church for their missionary program. Some churches have a room where they stock shelves with donated items for their missionaries.
You could also send them to "Samaritan's Purse." They would find a good use for them.
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Where can I donate old greeting cards near Minneapolis?
Some ideas on where you can donate old greeting cards:
Daycare centers love old greeting cards. They can use them for art projects for small childern. I do believe that Saint Jude's Children Ranch still accepts old greeting cards. You can also try to donate them to art and craft center. They could use them for different types of craft projects or even for bottle art. Other than this cut them up and make some name tags with them for the holiday season.
Looks like Open Arms of Minnesota may still accept unused birthday cards:
612-872-1152
Cards are heavy and mailing to charities is nice, but what I have found is it is better to take a large or medium USPS mailing box (the one flat rate kind), and fill up a the box with them and then list the for sale on eBay.
I then use the proceeds either for donating the money to my favorite charity or for household expenses.
I am pasting a link of the sold auctions on eBay at the moment so you can get a feel for how to write the ad, photograph, price, and sell.
www.ebay.com/
There is a huge market for old cards (used or new) with artists and junk journal creators. If your home is smoke and odor free be sure to mention this in the ad as it is a huge plus for selling.
Post back with updates on what you decide!
PS if you have not sold before, I can walk you through the process!
I have a large box of assorted greeting cards and would like to donate them. Could you give me an address to send them too?
By Ginny from Port Townsend, WA
You can call the local preschools and ask if they need them.The nursing homes, senior centers always need things for crafts. I used to make "Get well, Hope you feel better soon,Sunshine" cards for people in the hospital, out of used cards and construction paper.
I am an environmental educator, and am always in need of greeting cards for lots of projects I teach! I can use the entire card, front and back (many of the sayings can be re-used for multiple projects!). If you'd be willing to help, please send cards to my attention. Thanks very, very much!
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Most elementary schools will use them, especially Christmas cards. But they will likely not turn down your cards. Phone around.
I was a teacher for years, and we used cards for numerous projects.
Sunday schools might use them as well.
St. Jude's Ranch for Children accepts all types of greeting cards.
Editor's Note: St. Jude's no longer accepts greeting cards. Because of this, we have removed the mailing address on this feedback.
St. Jude's Ranch for Children only needs the fronts of the cards (only send ones that do not have any personal writing on the back). It will also save you in postage.
www.stjudesranch.org/
Thank you all for your very good suggestions. I have several places I can go to now.
Ginny
Where can I donate used greeting cards?
I would have said St. Judes but I believe they stopped it (says below)
Other places you can see may want used cards they can recycle to do crafts or make new cards are day care centers, shelters, local charity organizations even prisoners.
I have several cartons of brand new notecards I received as samples from my factory. They are mostly full boxes, still shrinkwrapped. I would like to see them go to good use. I live in Hingham, Massachusetts on the south shore of Boston. Suggestions?
By George
The Red Cross sends Christmas cards to soldiers - maybe they take ALL types of greeting cards. Try to find a local Red Cross or Google where to send them.
Wish I would have seen your post before this! We would have loved to get your notecard samples! I teach workshops to kids and adults and we use notecards, greeting cards, etc. Thanks for trying to get your notecards into the hands of those who could "put them to good use"! If you have any cards in the future that you'd like to send us, please do so to: Casey, Earth Inspired Crafts and Education, P O Box 1981, Allen TX 75013-1981. Thanks very, very much.
I am going through my cards new and used ones and want to know if I need to just send the fronts of them or all of the card? I also need to have an address to send them to. Thank you.
By Carolyn from Edgar, NE
One way to reuse greeting cards is put a white label over the signature which is generally on the inside, sign it and send it on. This way the card can be used multiple times.
Looking for an envelope? Go to a store where they sell greeting cards and ask to speak to the person who stocks the cards. Ask the person if you could have the envelopes that they find that don't have a card to go with them. This is a great way to collect different sizes of envelopes and in color too.
St. Jude's Ranch for Children only needs the fronts of the cards (only send ones that do not have any personal writing on the back). It will also save you in postage.
Editor's Note: This organization appears to be no longer in operation. Cards sent to this address have been returned to the sender.
I am an environmental educator and would love to have your cards for the workshops I teach to kids, from preschool to high school. I can use the entire card, including the saying inside, which we use for multiple purposes. Also, I can really use everyday cards such as birthday, anniversary, get-well, etc. If you'd like to help, please send your cards to: Earth Inspired Crafts, P. O. Box 1981, Allen, TX 75013-1981. Thanks so much!
Are you a business, using the cards to make money for yourself? You say you are an educator and teach kids, is that your main goal? Just want to know who will benefit from what I donate.
My mother made greeting cards. She passed away in 2008. It's time to let them go. I would like to donate them to a group that could use them to help encourage others. I would like to get a tax deduction if possible. I have 20,000 plus all occasions cards without the envelope. I live in mid Michigan.
I am just now sending mine to St. Jude's. the address is 100 St. Jude's St.,
Boulder City NV 89005
I live in Twickenham TW2 7BS, UK. I am looking for a place to donate used greeting cards. Any suggestions?
By William
Day cares, children's clubs, and schools sometimes can use them for arts and crafts.
Where can I send unused cards of all categories? I have many that I have been given when I donate to certain organizations, but I cannot use them all.
I would rather give them to anyone who can use them instead of tossing them into the recycle bin.Does anyone know where I can donate used greeting cards?
By Jaclyn T.
St. Judes has a program. It is wise to visit their site so you know the kind they can't accept, saving them time and you postage. Here is this wonderful program.
I have some really pretty used Christmas cards, birthday cards, and other greeting cards. I hate to throw them away, if I tear off the written part and just save the front of the card is there anywhere I can send them to be used for crafts.
etc.?I would like to send used greeting cards that I have saved for many years to an organization that can use them. My husband and I are downsizing and I don't just want to toss them out. Please forward to me a current address of someone or an organization that would like the greeting cards to use for their purpose. I will mail them out as soon as I receive an address.
Thank you very much for your assistance in this matter.
Dhere can I send old greeting cards in Dayton Ohio?
Is there a source for recycling used 1958/1959 wedding and shower cards?
I have used greeting cards to send to someone who can put them to good use for projects, etc.
I had a member of my family that worked for a greeting card company and received many cards that were never sold. I now have many cards that I would love to give away.
I just don't know who to give them to. Any help would be needed, I get more every few months.Where in St Petersburg Florida can I donate old greeting cards?
Any ideas where to donate unused small sympathy, thank you, and "in appreciation" notes with envelopes in boxes? They are from a funeral home that no longer uses these. I also have tons of prayer cards on 8.5 x11 sheets that are 8 up perforated with picture on the front and verse on the back.
here are lots of different ones. I hope someone can use these.The local nursing homes would love them.
Do you collect only the front part of the card or the entire card with writing?
By Paulette from Silver Spring, MD
Where can I take my used Christmas cards locally in the London NW3 area?
By Michael W
They just ask for non Hallmark, American Greeting or Disney. It's 5 by 7 or smaller, fronts only with no markings on the back.
Hope that helps.
PBP
Do I donate only front of card? The inside messages are personal to me.
By Marilyn
I always only donate the front of cards. But if there is a letter or message on the inside of the front that I want to keep, I photocopy or if you have a computer printer with copy feature, use that.
Where are these cards to be mailed and how many can be sent? I currently support St. Jude's with a monthly donation and have an accumulation of cards for various occasions.
By Glenna
Where do I donate greeting cards?
By B Turner
