Head Guru Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 I have had many requests to have Coffee Cups or Tee-Shirts made with the company logo and a catch phrase. I thought it was kinda of a nifty thing to do, so - In the next coming weeks we will be offering for sale many "Branded" Merchandise. Some of the really cool stuff will include... Tee-Shirts Mugs Hats License Plates NOW this is the really cool part. ALL PROFITS FROM THE SALE OF THE MERCHANDISE WILL GO TO CHARITY!!! Ok so all TCH Family Members lets choose a Charity. Any suggestions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Don Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 Here is one, Feed The Children Feed The Children's international programs consist of four components: Feeding Development/Self-help Medical Emergency Relief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinW Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 Grat idea, Bill! My suggestions for a charity are three that I support myself with my own money, and they focus on the areas of Housing, Food/Shelter, and our Youth: Habitat for Humanity Food for the Poor Covenant House -kw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lianna Posted March 8, 2003 Share Posted March 8, 2003 My annual contributions go to: Make A Wish Foundation Ronald McDonald House Charities American Heart Association Habitat for Humanity The American Red Cross The United Way (Where the monies would be divided among many deserving charities.) Bill, I don't envy you having to choose the destination for this money. I am more proud each day to be associated with this family. Lianna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEO Posted March 10, 2003 Share Posted March 10, 2003 TCH (Bill Kish et. al.), you are simply good people. Thank you, seriously... THANK YOU. Regarding the charity of choice, before my wife and I ever give to any charity, we always check them out first. This all started many years ago when our daughter began selling Girl Scout Cookies and I found that the actual dollar amount that went to the Girl Scouts was minimal. There are several sources on-line for such evaluation. Here is one . I list the percent of its total budget a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver for the ones mentioned thus far (there are other criteria used in evaluation, but this is the one I consider most important). 76.7% Make A Wish Foundation 91.4% Ronald McDonald House Charities 72.5% American Heart Association 75.8% Habitat for Humanity 90.4% The American Red Cross 75.8% Habitat for Humanity 93.1% Food for the Poor 67.7% Covenant House 87.1% Feed The Children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie555 Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 My vote is for either the Make A Wish Foundation or Habitat for Humanity. Will there be a page on the TCH site listing the merchandise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtis Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 I have to go with either Habitat for Humanity or Red Cross. I help on some Habitat for Humanity projects a couple of times a year so I know how much good they do and how badly they need money. curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btrfld Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Wow. I'm amazed at the difference in how much $ goes (or does not go) to the purposes of the charity. Given that, I'd vote for the ones with the high percentages. Ronald House Food for the Poor Red Cross Too bad about Habitat. I've always liked what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie555 Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 If you research other charities not on the above list I think you'll find that the 75% range is actually not as bad as you might think, in comparison anyway. Sad but true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borfast Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 Well, going a bit away from the trend here, I vote for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). And why not split the profits by two or three organizations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 Well, going a bit away from the trend here, I vote for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). After following this link, I was very disturbed at the way animals are treated. Check out the link below: Cruility to animals hidden video As a pet owner, one 7 years old dog, and 2 new puppies, it breaks my heart to see how cruel people, and companies, can be to animals. My pets are part of my family...and they are treated as such. I feel sorry for the animals who do not have anyone who cares about them. My 7 year old dog was dumped when she was a puppy, and I got her out of the want ads by someone who was fixing to take her to the pound if someone didn't want her. I dare to say, she has more sense than the person who dumped her. She knows what I say, is very smart, and shows loyalty. They just didn't know what they had, or they would not have dumped her. The two puppies are just as smart....and I would do anything, and spend any amount of money that I need to, to make them healthy, and live a comfortable and happy life. I guess I kinda wandered off topic, but in response to borfast's post, I agree....we need to stop the cruelty to animals any way we can, and I vote for PETA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Don Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 Anything for Kids and Pets is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxturt Posted March 31, 2003 Share Posted March 31, 2003 Feed The Children Ronald McDonald House Though I really have no preferences. They are all worthy of our attentions and I think your idea here is a wonderful one. ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRwisdom12 Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 I like the Ronald Mcdonald House charity, although I have a friend whos 2 year old daught had to have surgery on her foot at the shriners hospital and I learned about how Shriners really helps the kids and I always donate money to them. They do SOO much for kids.. I know of a family that has to leave their daughter at the hospital for weeks at a time by herslef because they live 4 hours away. Shriners pays for her family to come visit her and also for her to stay there in the hospital. Here is a link if people want more information. http://www.shrinershq.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicVPp Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 Where can we buy the gear or will it be available later on? -Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevevan Posted June 18, 2003 Share Posted June 18, 2003 Since TCH is a world-wide family, I would suggest splitting it between 2-3 charities both in the US and worldwide. I've said it before and I'll say it again... Rock Sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMPPAIN Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 Breast cancer research. My mom had it, I think that should be a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Thomas Posted August 10, 2004 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Are those things still on sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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