Summer is still here for a little longer, and it’s still too hot to play outside for extended periods. So, why not do some cleaning up? There’s probably a closet, drawer, or even an entire room that could use a bit of work. Just spend a little time sorting and throwing out, but if you…
Tag Archive for Crystal Cards
August 2024, Generals
Yes, It’s Hot!
Okay, we all know it’s summer in Arizona and the temperatures can be challenging. Why not try an indoor activity with friends, family, and neighbors? Crystal Cards (CC) offers in-home sales. You can invite everyone to your home, CC will bring you a large selection of greeting cards, and you can all “shop” in air-conditioned…
June 2024, Generals
Bye Bye, Snowbirds!
It’s that time of year when many head “home” for the summer. Just so you know, The Crystal Cards Project continues year-round. We will still be having sales and workshops and will be accepting donations of cards and supplies. And don’t forget, we still offer in-home sales where an assortment of cards will be delivered…
Generals, May 2024
Restock Your Greeting Card Stash!
Crystal Cards (CC) recently celebrated reaching a milestone of donating $100,000 to My Sister’s Place, a domestic violence center in Chandler. CC was able to do that by selling recycled greeting cards that you donated and by the dedicated work done by our volunteers. Our sales are held in various locations, some on a monthly…
March 2024, Generals
Crystal Cards Workshop
By now you probably know that Crystal Cards makes new greeting cards from your donated ones, sells them for $1 each, and the money is donated to My Sister’s Place, a local domestic violence center. Did you know that each month, Crystal Cards’ volunteers meet at Cottonwood’s Ceramics Room to work on these cards? No…
February 2024, Generals
Crystal Cards
For those new to Sun Lakes, you may not have heard of Crystal Cards (CC). This group of volunteers revitalizes used greeting cards into beautiful “new” cards and sells them for $1 each. The money from these sales is then donated to My Sister’s Place, a local domestic violence center. If you’re interested in volunteering,…
Generals, January 2024
Crystal Cards Thanks Its Santas!
Each year we ask for gift donations to bring some Christmas cheer to those at My Sister’s Place, a Chandler domestic violence crisis center. And each year our “Santas” are so generous to support this effort. Thank you for taking the time to help. Upcoming events: • Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2…
December 2023, Generals
So, This Is Christmas!
It’s that time of year when everyone starts shopping for the perfect gifts for family and friends. Crystal Cards again will do what we can to brighten the holidays for others. Through the sales of our greeting cards, My Sister’s Place, a domestic violence center, receives monies to help with the extra expenses for their residents.…
October 2023, Generals
Crystal Cards Partners with Intel
The wonderful folks at Intel have joined in the fun of refurbishing used greeting cards. Crystal Cards (CC) volunteer Connie Hogan is our Intel liaison, working closely with Susan Schultz, Intel’s program manager. Together, along with many other volunteers, they have established two very special programs. First, CC made over 1,100 Christmas cards for Intel.…
Generals, March 2023
Crystal Cards: Get Involved
There are many ways to participate in this worthwhile organization. Crystal Cards uses recycled greeting cards to create new cards, which sell for $1. This money is given to My Sister’s Place, a crisis center for domestic violence victims and their children. So, when you have used cards and see one of these bins, drop…