RUMMAGE SALES

The Rummage Sale is one of the fastest and simplest ways to raise funds. Not much planning is required, almost no overhead is incurred (since many venues like parishes waive rent for such activities), and collection of items may be done at a moment's notice.

Through the Rummage Sale, the foundation gathers items that people wouldn't mind giving away for free (preferably old or used items, though some even give new items) since these are just accumulating dust and taking up space in their homes.

The ease of set-up and inventory generation make for a feasible regular (i.e. quarterly) activity, which can be run by an ever-changing succession of project heads and can be held simultaneously with other major projects.

The very nature of the project, which necessitates house-to-house collections, sorting of items, and manning of the sale, unavoidably builds camaraderie and teamwork, both of which are essential for more complex and time-consuming foundation projects later on.

Lastly, the Rummage Sale creates an opportunity for other people to buy lots of items still in reasonable condition at excellent bargain prices.

:: Guidelines for donations

a. Collect only usable old clothes, bags, shoes, and other usable/functioning items (i.e., in-line skates, tennis/badminton rackets, stereo speakers, pop music cassette tapes, radios, clocks, furniture, computers, exercise equipment, and home décor).

b. Refrain from donating underwear, unusable clothes or shoes, hopelessly damaged/broken items.

c. Segregate the clothes into plastic bags according to type of garment (i.e. shirts, pants, shorts, etc.) to make everyone's lives easier during sorting.

d. Label each bag "Bukas Sarili Foundation" and indicate the name, e-mail, & home address of the donor, so we may thank & update them officially.

e. Collect also balikbayan boxes and plastic bags to be used during the sale.

f. You may request the items to be picked up or you may drop off the donations. Contact us for drop off points. (If you drop off, please LABEL the bags!)