
Dear Vision Board Friends, I was moved by a story of homeless vets and I have made it my mission to help. Please see story below and either come to this event or donate online!
WHAT: Scottsdale AZ (06/24 /2009)-- Operation Gold Drop- To honor our Forgotten Homeless Veterans in time for Independence Day. Supporters, caring individuals and familys are encouraged to donate to our vets by reaching into their jewelry boxes instead of their pockets for any old, broken or unwanted gold jewelry, silver, platinum or scrap gold. With the growing need for philanthropic organizations to receive donations during these hard-hitting economic times, Scottsdale based Urban Treasures has created a way to assist our vets described as "Creative Giving". Just one broken earring can go a long way to help our vets off the streets. Efforts to raise $100,000 are being launched with this inagural event of many National Events planned.
For every donor, Golden Spoon will serve a complimentary yogurt. Raffle will include gift certificates from local 94th street shops including: Sway Apparel Boutique, Elements Massage, Scottsdale Spa and other retailers.
All Veterans will be treated to refreshments from South Beach Resturant.
WHO: Veterans from various Posts and the general public are encouraged to attend.
WHEN: Saturday, June 27th. starting at 9am until 5pm.
WHERE: 9375 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale AZ 85260 (94th Hundred Shops at the Regus Center)
Overview:
On any given night more than 200,000 of our veterans line our nation’s streets. 200,000. Essentially, the population of Des Moines, Iowa is sleeping under bridges. “After reading an article in the Arizona Republic, we were moved and felt compelled to help and take action’, says Michael Smith, Urban Treasures Executive Project Manager.
By donating old, broken or unwanted jewelry, you can help provide emergency, transitional and permanent housing to the homeless and displaced veterans. A piece of broken jewelry can help in offering an aggressive outreach to those vets living on the streets who otherwise would not seek assistance. A broken earring can help in providing employment assistance and connections. An outdated necklace can help in developing a model for other veteran groups across the United states. Through Creative Giving, we can create an environment that empowers, provides dignity and encourages self-responsibility. We can assist in providing clinical assessments and referral for physical and psychiatric disorders including substance abuse.