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Did you know?
Participants and
sponsors of
the Wayne County Alternative Gift Fair
have contributed over
$125,000 to area organizations
over the past 6 years!
2011
Alternative Gift Fair
December 3rd, 12-3pm
Morrisson-Reeves Library
Can't make it
to the Fair this year? No worries!
Join us for the pre-sale!
Just turn in your list and pick up the wrapped
certificates later.
Pre-Sale Date:
Thursday,
December 1st, 4:30-6:30pm
Morrisson-Reeves Library
Event Partner
Wayne
County Foundation generously matches gifts and
will again have an additional
benefit for new shoppers, children and those who
donate to five or more organizations (see "BONUS
BUCKS"
below)! Reid Hospital has been a great
marketing partner for the past several years and
is joining us again this year to help promote
the event through billboards! Summersault
has been a great supporter through general
gifts* and marketing help, and PCCU joined us
for the first time this year with a gift of
support. Thank you so much for all of your
support through the years!
*All
general gifts of support are divided among the
participating agencies. If your business
would like to support the Gift Fair, please
email Alison Zajdel at
a.clark@copeenvironmental.org.
 
Gift Fair Info
It's a chance for your holiday
shopping to build a better community! Find
the perfect gift for anyone on your list at the
7th Annual Alternative Gift Fair. Isn't it
about time you enjoyed a relaxing, rejuvenating,
and joyful shopping experience? Instead of
browsing shelves, shoppers will browse through
tables of charities. Each table will be
staffed with a knowledgeable volunteer or staff
member waiting to answer questions about
missions, programs, or participants. Purchase
outdoor experiences for area classrooms, art
supplies for after-school programs or food for
needy animals. It’s a great way to tailor your
gift to your loved one’s favorite cause!
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2011 SHOPPING LIST!
The Fair will include:
• A
great variety of organizations- perfect for
everyone on your list (see list below)
• Calligraphers to put the finishing touches on
your “gift card”
• Gifts prepared in boxes and bows (or
mail-ready envelopes) while you wait
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Sustainable ideas for the holidays and beyond
• Free child care for shoppers
• Free chair massages to relax and rejuvenate
• Refreshments for everyone!
Gifts come complete with
certificate of donation, information about the
selected organization, reusable box, and natural
ribbon. Best of all, you’ll be doing more than
finishing your list...you’ll be contributing to
the health and success of our community.
Participating Organizations
Adult Day Care
Communities in Schools
Community Food Pantry
Cope Environmental Center
Friends of Morrisson-Reeves Library
Girls Inc.
Habitat for Humanity
HELP the Animals
IWIN (Indiana Women In Need)
Minority Women’s Network
Richmond Community Orchestra
Richmond Friends School
Richmond Police Department K9 Unit
Starr-Gennett Foundation
Townsend Center
Wayne County Historical Museum
Wayne County Literacy Coalition
Women's Fund of the Wayne County Foundation
A note to organizations NOT participating in
the Fair this year: If you wish to
"be on the list" for next year's Fair, please
mark your calendar for August 1st, 2012.
The application will be posted on this website
no later than that date. We do NOT send
paper applications to organizations EVEN if you
have participated in past fairs. We
advertise the application date through local
media and other sources, but adding this note to
your 2012 calendar is the best way to ensure
that your application will be reviewed!
Bonus Bucks
Are you new to the
Fair or do you know people who would love this
type of event? Mark your calendar and be a
part of the fun! As an added bonus to new
shoppers, children, and those contributing to 5
or more agencies,
Wayne County Foundation is providing a
$10 "gift certificate" for you to use at the
Fair to purchase an extra donation for a loved
one. 100 certificates will be given out at
the door, so if you fall into one of these
categories, GET THERE EARLY! Help our
community and finish your list. We're sure
that once you experience the joy of giving
through the Alternative Gift Fair, you'll be
back next year!
Contact Us
The
Alternative Gift Fair is not organized by any
one organization, but instead, by a group of
community women who believe in philanthropy and
sustainable giving! Special thanks to the
committee for their work!
If
you need to get in touch with a committee member,
please use the links above. If you need to
reach someone by phone, please call
765-993-0381 (Jen).
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