The 2007 Junior League of Gainesville Miracle on Main Street (formerly known as “Toy Sale”) was a huge success. In fact, thanks to the efforts of Holly Leber and her committee from last year, we are in great shape to have another super successful l in 2008- the 18th year that the Junior League of Gainesville has hosted the event. The following is a recap of last year’s accomplishments.
Primary Goal 2007-
To develop and implement meaningful programs to positively impact the lives of children
To develop and implement meaningful programs to positively impact the lives of children
Strategies/Results 2007
Increase Toy recipients by 5% and work with agencies to increase participation
301 families received toys from the event in 2007- which is more than a 5% increase. Committee members hand delivered vouchers to local charities to ensure that the charity understood what the sale was and could assist us by distributing vouchers to families in need. Vouchers were tagged so that we have an accurate count of how many vouchers came from which charities.
301 families received toys from the event in 2007- which is more than a 5% increase. Committee members hand delivered vouchers to local charities to ensure that the charity understood what the sale was and could assist us by distributing vouchers to families in need. Vouchers were tagged so that we have an accurate count of how many vouchers came from which charities.
Hold Fall and Spring garage sales to raise funds and reduce large surplus of used toys unfit for use during the toy sale (toys in worn condition)
A fall garage sale was held. Inventory was reduced, but it was determined that funds generated were not worth the efforts needed to hold the garage sale. Less than $150 was raised and the sale took many hours of preparation prior to and during the sale. Spring sale was canceled.
A fall garage sale was held. Inventory was reduced, but it was determined that funds generated were not worth the efforts needed to hold the garage sale. Less than $150 was raised and the sale took many hours of preparation prior to and during the sale. Spring sale was canceled.
Shopping day at local retailers to raise funds
Instead of a shopping day, the committee was able to obtain several grants from local retailers. Walmart gave $500 + 10% off each bike purchased. Target gave $75 in gift cards
Instead of a shopping day, the committee was able to obtain several grants from local retailers. Walmart gave $500 + 10% off each bike purchased. Target gave $75 in gift cards
Increase community awareness through media (newspaper, radio, and TV)
All three media ran stories/photos/info about the sale. Holly Leber spoke on the local segment of NPR- all things considered, TV20 took video for the evening news, and the Gainesville Sun ran a photograph with a caption that mentioned the sale
Create Children’s Corner at Thrift Shop
A children’s corner was created
Last year’s committee really left us with a great head start on next year. Here is a list of what we already have in preparation for next year’s sale.
13 GO Diego tricycles
25 bicycles
1 playhouse with slide
12-15 pretend playsets (bbq grill, play makeup mirror/brushes, mini kitchen)
12 Play tool sets
15 baseball/glove sets (some purple, some blue)
20 baseball bat/ball sets ( some purple/some blue)
9 soccer balls
2 pink Wilson tennis racquets and balls
3 footballs
7 Batting Tees
Note that our committee is no longer responsible for cleaning donated used toys and placing them in the thrift store. This task is now part of the thrift shop committee. However, our committee will still need to check with the thrift store at least twice a month to pick up any toys that are in new condition that can be given away during our event or to pick up big ticket items such as bikes/playhouses/kids tables, etc.
A Few Things We Loved From Last Year
Lots of Big Ticket Items (over 70 bikes, playhouses, skateboards, etc)
Santa, Mrs. Claus, Albert, Alberta and Firetruck
Breakfast (Chick-fil-a, doughnuts, starbucks coffee)
Awesome decorations
Great Media Coverage
Created a family event that made welcoming to bring children
(please add your favorite things from last year in the comments section)
Jenn
All three media ran stories/photos/info about the sale. Holly Leber spoke on the local segment of NPR- all things considered, TV20 took video for the evening news, and the Gainesville Sun ran a photograph with a caption that mentioned the sale
Create Children’s Corner at Thrift Shop
A children’s corner was created
Last year’s committee really left us with a great head start on next year. Here is a list of what we already have in preparation for next year’s sale.
13 GO Diego tricycles
25 bicycles
1 playhouse with slide
12-15 pretend playsets (bbq grill, play makeup mirror/brushes, mini kitchen)
12 Play tool sets
15 baseball/glove sets (some purple, some blue)
20 baseball bat/ball sets ( some purple/some blue)
9 soccer balls
2 pink Wilson tennis racquets and balls
3 footballs
7 Batting Tees
Note that our committee is no longer responsible for cleaning donated used toys and placing them in the thrift store. This task is now part of the thrift shop committee. However, our committee will still need to check with the thrift store at least twice a month to pick up any toys that are in new condition that can be given away during our event or to pick up big ticket items such as bikes/playhouses/kids tables, etc.
A Few Things We Loved From Last Year
Lots of Big Ticket Items (over 70 bikes, playhouses, skateboards, etc)
Santa, Mrs. Claus, Albert, Alberta and Firetruck
Breakfast (Chick-fil-a, doughnuts, starbucks coffee)
Awesome decorations
Great Media Coverage
Created a family event that made welcoming to bring children
(please add your favorite things from last year in the comments section)
Jenn
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